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Jewish revival in Budapest:

Synagogue reopens as a Jewish home run entirely by teenagers

Chabad emissary Rabbi Tzvi Bassman spoke to Arutz Sheva about the 150-year-old synagogue he heads, which has reopened to serve a community made up entirely of teenagers.

Synagogue reopens as a Jewish home run entirely by teenagers

Rabbi Fendel: 'As rabbis, it is our duty to talk politics'

Rabbi David Fendel of Sderot Yeshiva defends rabbis’ involvement in politics, warned against voting for parties that may fail to cross the electoral threshold, and lamented divisions in Religious Zionism.

Rabbi Fendel: 'As rabbis, it is our duty to talk politics'

IDF salutes thousands of lone soldiers serving in combat roles

The IDF Personnel Directorate, FIDF, and Association for the Soldier honor 2,000 lone soldiers serving in combat roles, many of whom have no family in Israel. The average age of enlistment is 21.

IDF salutes thousands of lone soldiers serving in combat roles

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El-Sayed rejects Muslim Brotherhood

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed disavows the Muslim Brotherhood but challenges why he was asked, amid scrutiny of his positions on Israel and Hamas.

El-Sayed rejects Muslim Brotherhood

The $1.3 Million Jerusalem Apartment Raffle Is Back

Am Yisrael Chai's Dream Raffle returns for a 9th year with a luxury Jerusalem apartment, $15,000 cash bonus draws, and a new Super Ticket upgrade.

The $1.3 Million Jerusalem Apartment Raffle Is Back

Judicial Reform:

The tragedy of the "goats" Netanyahu was not allowed to remove

Judicial Reform: The Tragedy of the “Goats" Netanyahu Could Not Remove Dr. Aaron Lerner 18.10.2026 In an interview with Kalman Liebskind published in Makor Rishon on 24 September 2026, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said,

The tragedy of the "goats" Netanyahu was not allowed to remove

UK

Macklemore's tour to fund justifier of October 7 hostage-taking

Macklemore's upcoming London concert will raise funds for the Palestine Youth Movement, whose UK spokesperson defended Hamas's October 7 hostage-taking.

Macklemore's tour to fund justifier of October 7 hostage-taking

Newsom calls for conditions on US aid to Israel

California Governor Gavin Newsom calls for conditions on US military aid to Israel, criticizing Netanyahu for “isolating" Israel.

Newsom calls for conditions on US aid to Israel

Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia in war with Houthis

Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks, as fresh strikes cause casualties in Yemen.

Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia in war with Houthis

Vance says he may not run for President in 2028

Vice President JD Vance says he may skip the 2028 presidential race, citing his wife and four children, despite leading early Republican primary polls.

Vance says he may not run for President in 2028

Ben Gvir accuses Netanyahu, Likud fires back

Ben Gvir claims Netanyahu's office promised European countries to exclude him from the next government. Likud strongly denies the allegation, calling it political spin.

Ben Gvir accuses Netanyahu, Likud fires back

Alberta military base fire

Four Canadian soldiers killed, dozens seriously injured

PM Carney confirms four Canadian service members were killed and dozens seriously injured in a fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta.

Four Canadian soldiers killed, dozens seriously injured

'We'll be the election surprise'

HaTzibbur HaCharedi party chairman rejects pressure to withdraw

Nine days before elections, Moti Leitner rejects calls to withdraw his HaTzibbur HaCharedi party, insisting it will cross.

HaTzibbur HaCharedi party chairman rejects pressure to withdraw

'Be our guest'

Iran's FM threatens Trump after endorsement of Netanyahu

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Trump after his endorsement of Netanyahu in Israel's election, accusing the Prime Minister of seeking another war.

Iran's FM threatens Trump after endorsement of Netanyahu

Midair emergency

Bomb threat forces Tel Aviv-Vienna flight to divert

Lufthansa Group confirms a bomb threat forced an Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna to divert. The aircraft landed safely and is undergoing security checks.

Bomb threat forces Tel Aviv-Vienna flight to divert

France:

Macron ‘shocked’ by riots sweeping through France

Macron vows to prosecute rioters as more than 2,000 are arrested and over 600 security personnel injured in unrest across France.

Macron ‘shocked’ by riots sweeping through France

Likud activist pulls out pacifier, mocking Eisenkot on live TV

Likud activist Shlomi Vaknin holds up pacifier during live interview, mocking Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot's reaction to being called a 'monkey' by media personality Yinon Magal.

Likud activist pulls out pacifier, mocking Eisenkot on live TV

Ron Dermer among eight honored for contributions to Israel

Prestigious award presented on Yom Ha'aliyah recognizes English-speaking immigrants whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the State of Israel

Ron Dermer among eight honored for contributions to Israel

Axios:

Trump breaks precedent with dramatic Netanyahu endorsement

Nine days before Israel’s elections, Trump gives Netanyahu his “Complete and Total Endorsement" in an unprecedented intervention, Axios’ Barak Ravid reports.

Trump breaks precedent with dramatic Netanyahu endorsement

Minister harassed at hospital days after birth of son

Negev and Galilee Minister Yitzhak Waserlauf is verbally harassed by left-wing activist while visiting Tel Aviv clinic with newborn son.

Minister harassed at hospital days after birth of son

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef:

Jewish law forbids voting for Ben Gvir's party

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef says supporting Otzma Yehudit prohibited under Jewish law because of leader Itamar Ben Gvir's visits to the Temple Mount, encouragement of others to do the same.

Jewish law forbids voting for Ben Gvir's party

Ofir Deli, 43, killed in motorcycle accident in Thailand

Ofir Deli, 43, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Thailand’s Krabi province while on a recovery trip following his battle with cancer. A former Maglan fighter and Bnei David graduate, he leaves behind a wife and six children.

Ofir Deli, 43, killed in motorcycle accident in Thailand

The Daily Portion

What is your ark?‫‬

Each of us must find our own “Noah’s ark" that will provide us with stability and protection in a turbulent world:

What is your ark?‫‬

Subverting the truth:

How Obama’s warped, insidious narrative distorts historical fact

In Belfast, Obama repeated a dishonest, mendacious, and vile charge while concealing the evidence needed to judge it - because that evidence would refute it. Opinion.

How Obama’s warped, insidious narrative distorts historical fact

IDF cancels leave on Election Day amid fears of Iranian attack

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders troops to remain on duty during Israel's October 27 elections amid fears of a regional escalation involving Iran or its proxies.

IDF cancels leave on Election Day amid fears of Iranian attack

Shas MK warns: Every wasted vote hands power to the left

Former minister Michael Malkieli warns haredi voters who stay home or support parties unlikely to enter Knesset could help bring left to power, threaten Israel's Jewish identity.

Shas MK warns: Every wasted vote hands power to the left

Netanyahu to Arutz Sheva:

'We are heading for a great victory'

Netanyahu rejects claims he was part of the pre-October 7th 'conception,' defends his 'total victory' pledge, and vows to establish a balanced commission of inquiry if reelected.

'We are heading for a great victory'

Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of elections

US President Donald Trump announces support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a 'great warrior' and 'even greater partner for peace.'

Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of elections

A suit on election day:

Rabbi Smotrich has a special routine on election day

Rabbi Chaim Yerucham Smotrich explains why he wears a suit when going to vote and warns that a minority government would undermine the Jewish majority.

Rabbi Smotrich has a special routine on election day

New Iranian Foreign Minister:

'Trump will be picking up bodies'

Iran’s new defense minister claims he has been on a hit list for 35 years. After his predecessor was killed, he threatened Israel and the US and revealed how Iran fortifies its military facilities.

'Trump will be picking up bodies'

Former soccer player:

'I was scared they would poison me'

Eyal Berkovic recalls tensions with Muslim teammates at Manchester City: '12 Muslims against Eyal,' also describing his suspicions about the team’s chef, 'I was scared they would poison me.'

'I was scared they would poison me'

Towards Shabbat Aliyah, Parashat Lech Lecha

Aliyah in the spirit of Na’aseh v’Nishma

Aliyah is a tikun for The Sin of the Spies.

Aliyah in the spirit of Na’aseh v’Nishma

Fearing voter apathy:

Leading Torah sages convene emergency meeting

Amid concerns over haredi voter apathy ahead of the elections, leading Torah sages convened in Bnei Brak, urging voter turnout, political unity, and opposition to yeshiva students’ conscription.

Leading Torah sages convene emergency meeting

New kind of terrorism:

More than 20 livestock poisoning incidents in Judea and Samaria

Meir Bertler of Shomer Yosh calls poisoning incidents in Judea and Samaria 'a new form of terrorism,' saying poison is being spread in grazing areas and water sources.

More than 20 livestock poisoning incidents in Judea and Samaria

Will you be in Israel for Thanksgiving Weekend?

Join leading rabbis and Rosh Yeshivas for the first-ever English-language Yarchei Kallah Torah Learning Day on November 26 at Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva in Jerusalem, under the auspices of OU Israel, Merkaz HaRav and the Echad L’Echad Foundation. Enjoy inspiring lectures, Torah study, a keynote panel and catered lunch.

Will you be in Israel for Thanksgiving Weekend?

Hamas flag & stolen license plates

Vehicle inspection leads to weapons discovery in Dura

An inspection of a suspicious vehicle in Dura uncovered a Hamas flag and stolen Israeli license plates, leading to a search of a nearby garage where handguns and an improvised firearm were discovered.

Vehicle inspection leads to weapons discovery in Dura

Second scandal rocks Kaplan Hospital's cardiology department

Kaplan Medical Center's cardiology chief faces allegations of collecting blood samples without patient consent, weeks after a residency training scandal emerged.

Second scandal rocks Kaplan Hospital's cardiology department

Letter to Israel's haredi community:

Are we a wise and discerning people?

There are wise and discerning haredim are willing to say out loud: "We want to join our brothers and sisters in defending and contributing to our state! Give us ways to do so that respect our principles, and we will be there, with you and for you." Opinion.

Are we a wise and discerning people?

Journalist's response sparks demand for investigation

Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services demands an investigation into Haaretz journalist Yael Friedson on suspicion of incitement to violence.

Journalist's response sparks demand for investigation

From Magic Carpet to Missiles:

Israel’s neighborhood Is getting rougher

What Yemen should teach the West about Israel’s enemies. Opinion.

Israel’s neighborhood Is getting rougher

The directive was issued, but the enthusiasm has disappeared

After days of speculation, the Gerrer Rebbe has instructed his followers to vote for United Torah Judaism. However, the limited wording of his directive and the absence of instructions to campaign have sparked controversy in the political arena.

The directive was issued, but the enthusiasm has disappeared

‘A red line was crossed’:

Security coordinators descend on IDF HQ over colleague's arrest

Security coordinators protested outside IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv, demanding intervention over the alleged harsh detention of a colleague from Samaria.

Security coordinators descend on IDF HQ over colleague's arrest

Antisemitic drawing of Messi sparks outrage in the US

A mathematics teacher at a public school in Brooklyn, New York, posted a caricature of the Argentine soccer star resembling Nazi propaganda.

Antisemitic drawing of Messi sparks outrage in the US

Shocking footage:

Rioters ransack Paris synagogue

Rioters wreak havoc in 19th Arrondissement synagogue, throwing holy books and religious items on the floor, as violent riots rock the country.

Rioters ransack Paris synagogue

Arutz Sheva poll:

Who will win the elections? Depends who you ask

Arutz Sheva's Election Barometer finds 65% of coalition voters expect Netanyahu to remain PM, while 48% of opposition voters predict a change.

Who will win the elections? Depends who you ask

Netanyahu

'Let the death-before-enlistment people go to prison'

The Prime Minister presented a plan Sunday morning to enlist 23,000 haredi men over three and a half years and issued a stern warning to those who categorically oppose military service.

'Let the death-before-enlistment people go to prison'

The lessons of Noah on the eve of elections

As Israel approaches another election, Noah’s example offers a timeless lesson about righteousness, integrity, and standing firm against corruption, falsehoods, and the pressure to conform.

The lessons of Noah on the eve of elections

Poll:

65% of Jewish Israelis identify with the right ahead of elections

New JPPI survey finds the political right dominating Jewish Israelis' self-identification, while security tops voter priorities and 79% view elections as critical.

65% of Jewish Israelis identify with the right ahead of elections

Without prior warning

Extremist haredi protesters block Gan Yavne Interchange

Dozens of protesters from the Jerusalem Faction blocked the Gan Yavne Interchange in protest against the arrests of military draft evaders, hours before a planned demonstration on Highway 4.

Extremist haredi protesters block Gan Yavne Interchange

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Arabs found crammed in trunk attempting to enter Jerusalem

After finding that the driver of the suspicious Renault was unauthorized to enter Israeli territory, IDF and Border Police forces opened the trunk and found three more illegal entrants.

Arabs found crammed in trunk attempting to enter Jerusalem

Kroizer to be questioned, will file police misconduct complaint

MK Yitzhak Kroizer will appear for questioning following a confrontation with police in Mitzpe Yericho.

Kroizer to be questioned, will file police misconduct complaint

UK counterterror police target mother over support for Israel

A British mother says counterterrorism officers questioned her about her support for Israel and a trip to the country after an anonymous extremism referral.

UK counterterror police target mother over support for Israel

Under the radar: IDF's surprising move in Lebanon

The IDF is allowing Lebanese and Syrian workers to enter agricultural areas within the security zone in southern Lebanon to harvest olives, in coordination with and under the supervision of Israeli troops.

Under the radar: IDF's surprising move in Lebanon

The threat of AI: Suspects threatened to blow up airports

Two young men were arrested on suspicion of calling airports in Spain, warning of explosive devices, and attempting to extort money.

The threat of AI: Suspects threatened to blow up airports

The UN and the hatred of the Jewish State

Almost no one foresaw that hatred of the Jew as a person would be transferred, as condemnation, to the Jewish State. Opinion.

The UN and the hatred of the Jewish State

These are the most misunderstood teenagers in Israel

The world calls them extremists. But who are Israel’s Hilltop Youth, really? Opinion.

These are the most misunderstood teenagers in Israel