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Deri promises: Free tefillin for every bar mitzvah boy in Israel

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri unveils plan to provide free tefillin and prayer shawls to every 13-year-old Jewish boy, establish prayer spaces in schools.

Deri promises: Free tefillin for every bar mitzvah boy in Israel

Canada:

Journalist admits vandalizing Nazi collaborator monuments

Former Edmonton journalist admits to vandalizing monuments of Ukrainian Nazi collaborators.

Journalist admits vandalizing Nazi collaborator monuments

Nine rescued after minibus crashes

Firefighters rescue nine young passengers trapped in a minibus that veered off highway near Beit Shemesh.

Nine rescued after minibus crashes

Family asks for help:

“Mommy, does dying hurt?"

After beating cancer once, 7-year-old Chaim Rubin is facing a devastating relapse. His medulloblastoma has returned, and he urgently needs advanced treatment in the United States. His family cannot cover the hospital’s required deposit alone. Please open your heart and help give Chaim ben Yael another chance to fight.

“Mommy, does dying hurt?"

Smotrich to Abu Ali Express:

'Oslo Accords must be canceled and PA dismantled'

In a first-ever interview with Abu Ali Express, the Religious Zionism leader calls to dismantle the Palestinian Authority, pledges an ambitious expansion of Jewish communities, and promises further tax cuts.

'Oslo Accords must be canceled and PA dismantled'

Britain should be paying Israel reparations

Britain has no standing to judge Israel, but absolutely should be paying us reparations. Reparations should begin with a formal acknowledgment that the White Paper violated the Mandate and cost Jewish lives. And there is more. Opinion.

Britain should be paying Israel reparations

Europe today:

Religion of Chaos

In denial, the French government refuses to read the message: Today's demonstrators in France are marching with Palestinian Arab flags.

Religion of Chaos

Parashat Lech Lecha:

Why Eretz Yisrael?

More than once I have been asked, “Why is Eretz Yisrael the only thing which interests Religious Zionists? While untrue, it still must be explained.

Why Eretz Yisrael?

The Parsha and Current Events:

Who to vote for?

More importantly, what is the particular mitzva driving the Jewish nation for the last hundred years or so?

Who to vote for?

Special interview

Netanyahu warns: Iranian threat far from over

Five days before election day, Netanyahu warns the right could lose power and discusses Trump's endorsement, Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu warns: Iranian threat far from over

You can't make this stuff up:

Nick Fuentes calls Tucker Carlson antisemitic

And why does Vice President JD Vance continue standing by Carlson? Opinion.

Nick Fuentes calls Tucker Carlson antisemitic

Jews against themselves: Israel's elections

Israel’s progressive politicians would be unable to survive the current election cycle without the financial and organizational assistance of progressive American Jews and organizations that actively support an anti-Jewish, anti-Semitic, and anti-Israel political agenda. Opinion.

Jews against themselves: Israel's elections

'The Bronx will not tolerate it':

Officials fight attempt to drive out Jewish event

After claiming victory in forcing a Jewish event out of Queens, Pal-Awda targets an Israeli real estate fair in Riverdale, drawing condemnation from officials.

Officials fight attempt to drive out Jewish event

Suspected hate crime:

Jewish man stabbed from behind in Manhattan

A Jewish resident of Crown Heights was stabbed near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition as police investigate a possible antisemitic motive.

Jewish man stabbed from behind in Manhattan

Malaysia bans Waze over app's Israeli origins

Malaysia bans civil servants from using Waze over alleged security risks linked to Israel, while urging the public to switch to locally developed navigation apps.

Malaysia bans Waze over app's Israeli origins

Due to antisemitism

UK to overhaul Holocaust education in schools

Britain will strengthen Holocaust education and require schools to address antisemitism as a specific safety risk following a major review of anti-Jewish hatred.

UK to overhaul Holocaust education in schools

New community inaugurated 30 days after deadly terror attack

14 families move into the new community of Neot Harim, established between Neve Tzuf and Nahliel. The inauguration takes place 30 days after Netanel Shakron was murdered.

New community inaugurated 30 days after deadly terror attack

Vance doubles down

'I’m done endorsing foreign candidates'

Vice President JD Vance says he will no longer endorse foreign election candidates, citing Orban's defeat and explaining his decision not to back Netanyahu.

'I’m done endorsing foreign candidates'

Vatican:

Pope Leo needs no further cancer treatment following surgery

Vatican doctors say Pope Leo XIV requires no additional cancer treatment after tests confirmed the disease had not spread, clearing the way for his recovery.

Pope Leo needs no further cancer treatment following surgery

Trump:

'We obliterated Iran's nuclear program, war will end very soon'

President Trump says the war with Iran will end very soon, praises US strikes on its nuclear program, and keeps the possibility of further military action open.

'We obliterated Iran's nuclear program, war will end very soon'

India:

Historic Jewish cemetery recognized as national heritage site

Despite only three Jews remaining in the city, a court rejects developers' attempts to seize the land and upholds the historic cemetery's protected status.

Historic Jewish cemetery recognized as national heritage site

Report:

US and Israel prepare new Iran strikes after midterm elections

The New York Times reports that the US and Israel are preparing a short, intensive military campaign against Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites and energy infrastructure.

US and Israel prepare new Iran strikes after midterm elections

Trump:

'Iran war was one of my administration's greatest achievements'

President Trump says he has no regrets about the war with Iran, crediting it with preventing a nuclear threat as he considers further military action.

'Iran war was one of my administration's greatest achievements'

As Trump weighs Iran strikes

Report: US reducing Middle East troop presence

NBC News reports that the US is withdrawing troops and reducing embassy staff across the Middle East as Trump considers new military strikes against Iran's nuclear and oil facilities.

Report: US reducing Middle East troop presence

Dramatic decision

AIPAC to end candidate endorsements

AIPAC announces it will stop endorsing candidates and making direct PAC contributions, while maintaining political fundraising efforts through other channels.

AIPAC to end candidate endorsements

Poll:

Smotrich and Feiglin's party wins 8 seats

Despite gains for the Religious Zionist Party-Zehut alliance, the right-wing bloc is losing ground in the final stretch before the elections.

Smotrich and Feiglin's party wins 8 seats

As riots rock France

Shin Bet Chief's surprising visit to Paris

Shin Bet Director David Zini meets French intelligence chiefs amid nationwide riots that left 150 police officers injured and over 1,200 protesters arrested.

Shin Bet Chief's surprising visit to Paris

Report

IAF conducts show of force near Iranian border

Dozens of Israeli military aircraft reportedly conduct "training exercise" near Iranian border, 800 miles from Israel.

IAF conducts show of force near Iranian border

'Kamikaze' 'Plant by the left'

Mark Levin lashes out at Ofer Winter

Conservative commentator and Netanyahu confidant Mark Levin calls Ofer Winter a 'saboteur' and 'kamikaze candidate' after he refuses to withdraw from elections.

Mark Levin lashes out at Ofer Winter

Macron suggests Trump, Netanyahu exploiting French riots

The French president accused foreign leaders of exploiting the riots in France "for political purposes" - while alluding to Netanyahu and Trump.

Macron suggests Trump, Netanyahu exploiting French riots

Near diplomatic crisis

IDF strikes just miss Lebanese troops

An out-of-control Israeli robotic APC prompts airstrikes that mistakenly targeted a Lebanese Army vehicle; no injuries were reported, IDF investigates.

IDF strikes just miss Lebanese troops

Civilization and barbarism

Reevaluating ideas of civilization, barbarism, and Israel’s place in the world, in light of events in France. Opinion.

Civilization and barbarism

It was never about territory

Review of Yehuda Yemini’s book: It Was Never About Territory: Israel, Islam and What Really Stands in the Way of Peace in the Middle East.

It was never about territory

US sanctions law firm accused of helping Iran hide shadow feet

US Treasury sanctions an international law firm, shipping companies, and vessels accused of helping Iran evade sanctions and fund its military programs.

US sanctions law firm accused of helping Iran hide shadow feet

Ofer Winter

'We didn't enter politics for jobs'

Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter announced that he would not withdraw from the Knesset race, rejecting Smotrich's offer of a ministerial position in the Defense Ministry.

'We didn't enter politics for jobs'

The Ronen Bar boomerang

Why Netanyahu does not deserve the lion's share of the blame for Oct. 7. Opinion.

The Ronen Bar boomerang

'European Fall' reaches Italy

Jewish leader warns 'something is growing'

As riots spread from France to Italy, Milan Mizrachi chair Rafael Turiel warns in a conversation with Arutz Sheva of rising anti-Israel hostility but says Jewish life continues as usual.

Jewish leader warns 'something is growing'

YI Shabbat Aliyah - Parashat Lech Lecha:

Making aliyah, becoming a community

Celebrating Aliyah means recognizing the faith and determination involved in the move, including the quiet perseverance that continues years after arrival while being thankful for what olim contribute to the Jewish state.

Making aliyah, becoming a community

Parashat Lech Lecha:

Abraham’s journey: then and now

We should ask ourselves whether we would be able to make a similar journey, for we find ourselves in almost the same position as our forefather Abraham.

Abraham’s journey: then and now

Minister Zohar

'Treatment of haredim is like the Inquisition'

Following the detention of dozens of young Chabad Hasidim at Ben Gurion Airport on suspicion of draft evasion, the Culture Minister issued an unusually harsh condemnation of personal sanctions against Torah students.

'Treatment of haredim is like the Inquisition'

Brad Lander detained during unauthorized olive harvest

Far-left New York congressional candidate says Israeli forces detained him and dozens of activists during an olive harvest near Bethlehem. IDF explains security concerns and coordination requirements.

Brad Lander detained during unauthorized olive harvest

Eda Haredit: Voting in elections is forbidden

In a document they published, the hardline haredi leadership reiterated its longstanding opposition to participation in the governing institutions of the State of Israel.

Eda Haredit: Voting in elections is forbidden

Clashes and protests

Haredi draft dodger arrested in Kfar Saba

Dozens of haredi protesters gathered outside the police station in Kfar Saba to protest the arrest of a draft dodger. Demonstrations were also held on Highway 4.

Haredi draft dodger arrested in Kfar Saba

Albania:

Threats against Jewish institutions amid wave of protests

As anti-government protests spread to Albania, extremists issue online threats against Jewish institutions, including the country's central synagogue.

Threats against Jewish institutions amid wave of protests

Including young mother

Man charged with assaulting three Jewish women in London

Abdisamad Siad, 33, pleads not guilty to assaulting three Orthodox Jewish women in Stamford Hill. One victim was allegedly punched while walking with her infant daughter.

Man charged with assaulting three Jewish women in London

Netanyahu and Katz warn: Iran will burn

Netanyahu calls for toppling Iran's regime as Katz warns of devastating retaliation, expanded Israeli control in Lebanon, and no withdrawal from Gaza.

Netanyahu and Katz warn: Iran will burn

Smotrich offers Winter

'Withdraw from the race and become a minister'

Smotrich offered Ofer Winter a ministerial position in the Defense Ministry in exchange for withdrawing from the Knesset race.

'Withdraw from the race and become a minister'

Ofer Winter:

Announcing support for Netanyahu may have been a mistake

Ofer Winter admits he may have erred in backing only Netanyahu, as Smotrich reportedly considers offering him a ministerial post to withdraw.

Announcing support for Netanyahu may have been a mistake

Netanyahu to Winter: 'Show responsibility and withdraw'

Netanyahu urges Ofer Winter to withdraw from the Knesset race after bereaved families warn his candidacy could cost the right crucial votes.

Netanyahu to Winter: 'Show responsibility and withdraw'

Midnight election drama:

Netanyahu presses haredi party to drop out

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Haredi Public Party chairman Moti Leitner in bid to prevent wasted right-wing votes; Leitner outlines demands.

Netanyahu presses haredi party to drop out

Watch the dramatic rescue

Mother forgot toddler in car in Yavne while she was in Tel Aviv

A mother who traveled to Tel Aviv discovered that she had left her toddler in a car in Yavne. Police officers smashed a window and rescued him.

Mother forgot toddler in car in Yavne while she was in Tel Aviv

Father and son deported from Israel over illegal olive harvest

Two foreign activists arrested during unauthorized olive harvest in Hebron Hills; Israeli authorities order their deportation, ban their reentry.

Father and son deported from Israel over illegal olive harvest

Right-Wing feud escalates

Likud, Ben Gvir accuse each other of harming the right

Likud accused Ben Gvir of spreading lies and helping the left. Otzma Yehudit responded with a sharp attack, claiming that Likud is working to establish a government without Ben Gvir.

Likud, Ben Gvir accuse each other of harming the right

Winter time returns: Israel to turn clocks back this weekend

Israel switches to winter time on Saturday night, gaining an extra hour of sleep as clocks move back from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Winter time returns: Israel to turn clocks back this weekend

Former AG admits police acted without approval in Netanyahu probe

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit acknowledged unauthorized investigative activity, suspected media leaks were intended to pressure him, and said he was not informed of a potential conflict of interest involving a senior investigator.

Former AG admits police acted without approval in Netanyahu probe

From drones to balloons:

New smuggling method raises security fears on Jordan border

Drug shipment weighing 100 kilograms drops from the sky in southern Israel, exposing dangerous new smuggling tactic.

New smuggling method raises security fears on Jordan border

Family seeks support for toddler suffering from a tumor

A fundraising campaign is seeking support for 18-month-old Avishag Esther, who is suffering from a tumor. Her parents, Natan and Tamar, are appealing for help as they seek the medical care their daughter needs.

Family seeks support for toddler suffering from a tumor