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"This is troubling"

Hannity confronts Republican defeat, warns of lessons ahead

Following the Republicans' election defeat, Fox News host Sean Hannity argued that major midterm losses have historically been followed by presidential comebacks, pointing to Reagan, Clinton and Obama

Hannity confronts Republican defeat, warns of lessons ahead

Jewish Democrat Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia

Jewish Democrat Jon Ossoff holds Georgia US Senate seat, hails ‘first sight of dawn.’

Jewish Democrat Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia

Netanyahu to haredim: We are committed to you

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assures United Torah Judaism of his commitment to yeshiva students; party remains undecided on whom to recommend for prime minister.

Netanyahu to haredim: We are committed to you

Jared Moskowitz wins closely watched Florida congressional race

Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz wins Florida seat in race between two pro-Israel candidates.

Jared Moskowitz wins closely watched Florida congressional race

Help 7-year-old Chaim

“I beat cancer once... Why is it back, Mommy?'

After beating cancer once, 7-year-old Chaim Rubin now faces the heartbreaking news that the disease has returned. He urgently needs life-saving treatment in the US. Help him fight again and give him a chance at a healthy childhood.

“I beat cancer once... Why is it back, Mommy?'

New igniter addresses Jewish law issue in the kitchen

After 16 months of development, a device called the Halachic Igniter has been completed. It allows users to generate a spark on a stovetop remotely via wireless control.

New igniter addresses Jewish law issue in the kitchen

Harvard did not expect this confrontation

Hillel Neuer came to challenge a Harvard researcher but found himself confronting the moderator as well. One question about UNRWA exposed an awkward moment.

Harvard did not expect this confrontation

Hochul claims wide margin over Blakeman in NY governor race

Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul expected to defeat Republican Bruce Blakeman in New York, following campaign marked by clashes over antisemitism, Israel, and Jewish voter concerns.

Hochul claims wide margin over Blakeman in NY governor race

Watch:

Fmr. Illinois Gov. warns of socialist takeover of Democrats

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich warns that Democratic control of Congress could deepen divisions within the party and trigger investigations and impeachment efforts against President Trump. Watch NEWSM

Fmr. Illinois Gov. warns of socialist takeover of Democrats

Election results upheld after unprecedented review

Israel's Central Elections Committee completes its most extensive election review to date, finding no evidence of irregularities affecting the results.

Election results upheld after unprecedented review

From tank fire to Tel Aviv Tefilin stand

Fallen soldier Uriel Silberman's tefillin miraculously survived the strike on his tank and remained kosher for use, and have gone to help the public in Tel Aviv keep the mitzvah.

From tank fire to Tel Aviv Tefilin stand

This Land is our Land

Biblical and Zionist history show that as much as possible, despite G-d's promise, we did not conquer through strength and with the sword, but in a peaceful manner, paying the best of our money for every piece of the territory of our Land.

This Land is our Land

The real election fraud

Instead of focusing on what unites us and on meeting our myriad challenges, the opposition is consumed by their hatred of Netanyahu and their lust for power. That represents a threat to our national security and our future. Opinion.

The real election fraud

Into the fray:

Arab parties in the coalition - past precedents, present perils

The participation of the anti-Zionist Arab parties in Israel’s parliamentary elections is a multiple travesty of law, of reason, and of basic common sense. Opinion.

Arab parties in the coalition - past precedents, present perils

Parashat Chayei Sarah:

The secret to matchmaking

The Torah is a book of instruction. What was Abraham teaching his servant Eliezer, and through him, all subsequent generations, including us today?

The secret to matchmaking

Blow to Trump

Democrats gain control of the House and the Senate

Live updates: Vote counting continues in the US midterm elections, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats at stake, alongside gubernatorial races.

Democrats gain control of the House and the Senate

Hezbollah-linked

Syria foils terror plot against Homs oil refinery

Syrian authorities say they thwarted a planned attack on the Homs oil refinery by a suspected Hezbollah-linked cell, amid repeated attacks on energy infrastructure.

Syria foils terror plot against Homs oil refinery

A learning experience:

Visiting Auschwitz with Holocaust Survivors and a Nova Survivor

Standing there watching them hold each other, I stopped feeling the cold and the wet. The warmth of that hug reached every single one of us.

Visiting Auschwitz with Holocaust Survivors and a Nova Survivor

After assaulting Jewish activist

University of Michigan student faces charges

Prosecutors authorize assault charges against a University of Michigan student following an attack on Jewish activist Liz Benichou during a campus event.

University of Michigan student faces charges

The Daily Portion: Chaye Sarah

Sarah proved that age really is just a number

Why is the age of our matriarch Sarah recorded in such unusual detail?

Sarah proved that age really is just a number

Yaakov Margi criticizes Aryeh Deri: We gave in to the extremists

Yaakov Margi criticizes Shas's leadership following its disappointing election results, takes aim at Aryeh Deri, and regrets the party's "surrender to extremist factions."

Yaakov Margi criticizes Aryeh Deri: We gave in to the extremists

IAEA chief calls for diplomatic solution to Iran nuclear dispute

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urges diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program, citing Tehran's 60% uranium enrichment and lack of transparency with inspectors.

IAEA chief calls for diplomatic solution to Iran nuclear dispute

Sara Netanyahu: Our country is being stolen from us

According to reports, the Prime Minister's wife claimed during a meeting with right-wing bloc representatives that foreign countries interfered in the elections and harmed Israel. Likud denies the report.

Sara Netanyahu: Our country is being stolen from us

Report:

Haley Stevens seeks federal protection after death threats

Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens reportedly seeks US Marshals protection after receiving death threats over her endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.

Haley Stevens seeks federal protection after death threats

Trump warns Democrats: I have the ultimate power - veto

Trump tells CBS News he is prepared to veto Democratic legislation if Republicans lose Congress, while signaling plans to expand his use of executive powers.

Trump warns Democrats: I have the ultimate power - veto

'US locked and loaded'

Trump: No immediate plans to strike Iran

Trump tells the Financial Times he has no immediate plans for new strikes on Iran, saying nuclear talks are progressing but the US remains ready for military action.

Trump: No immediate plans to strike Iran

'We will kill Trump'

Iranian rally poster threatens US President

A poster advertising a Tehran rally threatens to kill President Trump, following previous Iranian threats against him and members of his family.

Iranian rally poster threatens US President

Aliza Bloch:

Drop your political demands and save the country

Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch calls for a broad unity government, warning that political boycotts could drag Israel into another unnecessary election.

Drop your political demands and save the country

Insists on seven conditions

Iran rejects US response to peace proposal

Iran dismisses Washington's response to its peace proposal, insisting the US accept its seven conditions before Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran rejects US response to peace proposal

Greece:

Israelis evacuated from ship after bomb scare

Mano Maritime ship held at the port of Syros in Greece following an anonymous report that a bomb had been planted on the pier.

Israelis evacuated from ship after bomb scare

High Court issues unusual ruling: Prison sentence suspended

The High Court has ruled that the young man convicted of killing Aisha al-Rabi in 2018 will not begin serving his prison sentence until his appeal has been decided.

High Court issues unusual ruling: Prison sentence suspended

Poll:

60% of Israelis support unity government.

Only 34% of the public prefer another round of elections, while 74% oppose a minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot and relying on Arab parties.

60% of Israelis support unity government.

Chabad:

Record number of emissaries in Israel ahead of global gathering

Ahead of the 39th International Conference of Chabad Emissaries in New York, new figures reveal 68 new emissary couples and 40 new Chabad Houses opened across Israel since last year's gathering.

Record number of emissaries in Israel ahead of global gathering

Report

Shin Bet chief seeks to question four Arab MKs

Shin Bet Director David Zini is seeking to question Ahmad Tibi, Mansour Abbas, Sami Abu Shehadeh, and another Knesset member under caution. The Attorney General is demanding evidence before approving the move.

Shin Bet chief seeks to question four Arab MKs

IDF chief to haredi recruits: 'You'll enter haredi, leave haredi'

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir tells haredi yeshiva students the IDF is committed to preserving their religious identity during military service: 'We don't seek to change who you are.'

IDF chief to haredi recruits: 'You'll enter haredi, leave haredi'

Fears of Iranian chemical weapons: Israel's warning to Washington

Israel has reportedly shared intelligence with the United States suggesting that Iran intends to use chemical weapons against its adversaries.

Fears of Iranian chemical weapons: Israel's warning to Washington

At 22, one phone call won him a Jerusalem apartment

The Dream Raffle is back for its 9th year, with a $15,000 bonus raffle on Rosh Chodesh Kislev and every ticket 2-for-1 right now.

At 22, one phone call won him a Jerusalem apartment

The suspicions troubling former senior Shin Bet official

Former senior Shin Bet official Amit Assa considers the alleged distribution of bribes to voters a serious matter, but only the tip of the iceberg of a much deeper problem that must be investigated.

The suspicions troubling former senior Shin Bet official

'I couldn’t just sit and do nothing':

Boy George joins Nova survivors at massacre site

The British music icon meets survivors and bereaved families ahead of two Tel Aviv concerts, including a performance dedicated to the Nova community.

Boy George joins Nova survivors at massacre site

Ron Dermer:

'America first?' Ron Dermer attacks the Tucker’s Suckers

Former Israeli minister Ron Dermer accuses conservative commentator Tucker Carlson of benefiting from foreign actors amplifying his rhetoric and questions his America First credentials.

'America first?' Ron Dermer attacks the Tucker’s Suckers

Feiglin on end of US aid

'It's not a threat, it's a liberation'

Zehut Party chairman Moshe Feiglin expressed hope that President Trump will follow through on his pledge to end American financial aid to Israel, arguing that the assistance comes at the expense of Israeli sovereignty.

'It's not a threat, it's a liberation'

MK Moshe Saada:

Chances of forming government with Arabs and haredim are zero

MK Saada: The chances of forming a change government with the Arab parties and haredim are virtually zero. Members of Eisenkot's party tell me they would oppose such a move. It's either a unity government or elections.

Chances of forming government with Arabs and haredim are zero

3,500 Hezbollah terrorist sites destroyed in eight months

After eight months of operations in the Wadi Saluki, Qantara, and Litani areas, troops from the IDF's 7th Brigade have completed their mission in southern Lebanon.

3,500 Hezbollah terrorist sites destroyed in eight months

The mystery of the 200,000 double envelopes solved

The Election Committee expected 650,000 double-envelope votes, but counted only 451,000 due to a last-minute IDF decision.

The mystery of the 200,000 double envelopes solved

Disturbing footage

Forklift driver runs over coworker, killing him

A 26-year-old man has been charged with fatally running over his coworker at a factory in northern Israel while operating a forklift without a license and under the influence of alcohol. The incident was caught on camera.

Forklift driver runs over coworker, killing him

Essentials of Judaism:

How to control desire

The Torah’s prohibitions assume our capacity for self-control. Hashem emphasized this: “Sin lies at the doorway…but you can control it."

How to control desire

'Broad Jewish government'

Religious Zionism to back Netanyahu

The Religious Zionism party announced that it will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu to form the next government tomorrow and call for an end to the boycotts imposed by left-wing parties.

Religious Zionism to back Netanyahu

Yechiel Jacobs:

Fighting Antisemitism with humor, despite death threats

Yechiel Jacobs reveals the threats against his family, the unexpected success of his videos, and why he believes humor can reach audiences traditional advocacy cannot.

Fighting Antisemitism with humor, despite death threats

Military correspondent:

'Has Trump moved up the timetable?'

Military correspondent Doron Kadosh says President Trump appears to be accelerating plans to end decades of US military aid to Israel; but this does not come as a big surprise.'

'Has Trump moved up the timetable?'

Following Draft Law statement

Shas decides to recommend Netanyahu

Shas's Council of Torah Sages has decided to recommend Benjamin Netanyahu to President Isaac Herzog as its candidate to form the next government.

Shas decides to recommend Netanyahu

In His Own Words:

What El-Sayed says about Israel, Hamas, Iran and the Brotherhood

The questions he has never answered, essays he pulled from public view, a deleted 9/11 post, three refusals to say Israel has a right to exist, a refusal to name the IRGC to an Iranian-American whose family it hunted, and a 2011 defense of the Brotherhood he has never retracted. Report.

What El-Sayed says about Israel, Hamas, Iran and the Brotherhood

Former El-Sayed worker among 12 indicted in antisemitic campaign

Federal prosecutors accuse 12 anti-Israel activists, including a former worker on Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign, of terrorizing Michigan’s Jewish community, vandalizing homes, throwing chemical-filled jars and issuing threats.

Former El-Sayed worker among 12 indicted in antisemitic campaign

"They don't need it"

Trump announces end to financial aid to Israel

The US President claimed in an interview with Fox News that he had reached an agreement with Netanyahu to end the billions of dollars in annual American aid to Israel.

Trump announces end to financial aid to Israel

"All about their lust for power"

Netanyahu slams Opposition talks with Haredi parties

Opposition party leaders agreed to explore negotiations with the haredi parties. Netanyahu responded: "The hypocrisy we are witnessing now is outrageous."

Netanyahu slams Opposition talks with Haredi parties

Opposition parties unite behind Eisenkot for prime minister

Opposition party leaders agreed to recommend Gadi Eisenkot to the president to form the next government and immediately begin coalition negotiations.

Opposition parties unite behind Eisenkot for prime minister

Return of the Yellow Star

Europe has a bible. It commands Kauft nicht bei Juden - “Don’t buy from Jews" if the merchandise was made outside the ghetto. Op-ed.

Return of the Yellow Star