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Iair Horn bursts into tears:

'There was an enormous explosion, I prayed my brother was okay'

Hamas captivity survivor Iair Horn, whose brother Eitan is still held captive in Gaza, bursts into tears at an event in Carmei Gat, telling of the enormous explosion he heard at night.

'There was an enormous explosion, I prayed my brother was okay'

After years of war:

Few Jews remain in Damascus as community struggles to recover

In Damascus’ former Jewish quarter, optimism about the Syrian Jewish future is hard to muster.

Few Jews remain in Damascus as community struggles to recover

Closure of New York yeshivas halted

The New York State Supreme Court has issued a temporary injunction against the closure of six haredi yeshivas in Brooklyn.

Closure of New York yeshivas halted

Israelis rescued by security forces after entering Area A

Two Israeli civilians rescued from Qalqilya and Jericho, security forces reiterate risks involved.

Israelis rescued by security forces after entering Area A

Hundreds arrested protesting British ban on Palestine Action

More than 300 arrests were made at a protest in London demanding that the British government rescind measures against the group Palestine Action.

Hundreds arrested protesting British ban on Palestine Action

Addressing Campus SJP Problems:

Part I: Some approaches

The various approaches to protests, riots, building takeovers, and encampments range from conciliatory to combative, from acquiescing to banning. Opinion.

Part I: Some approaches

Amit Segal:

Yossi Cohen is brilliant in security, a failure in politics

Amit Segal criticizes former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen’s political interviews, notes gap between his security skills and political performance.

Yossi Cohen is brilliant in security, a failure in politics

Minister Ben-Gvir:

'Capture Gaza and encourage emigration'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was interviewed on Saturday night on Meet the Press and addressed the conquest of Gaza, the worsening of conditions for terrorists in prisons and the propaganda videos Hamas distributes.

'Capture Gaza and encourage emigration'

Newly published:

Rabbi Sacks’ Humash: “The Culmination of His Life’s Work”

The new Humash makes his teachings “more accessible than ever, ensuring his voice continues to guide future generations.”

Rabbi Sacks’ Humash: “The Culmination of His Life’s Work”

Geopolitical aspecs of Netanyahu's recognizing Armenian genocide

Netanyahu’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide and the geopolitical calculations in Azerbaijan-Israel relations. Opinion.

Geopolitical aspecs of Netanyahu's recognizing Armenian genocide

Report: UAE weighing leaving Abraham Accords

United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, discussed exiting Abraham Accords, permanently nixing normalization, if Israel annexes Judea and Samaria.

Report: UAE weighing leaving Abraham Accords

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Coincidence?

D’var Torah for Parshat Ki Teitzei

Coincidence?

Mother of hostage:

'I was updated that my son is in immediate danger'

Anat Angrest, mother of hostage Matan, reported that she received a phone update yesterday saying her son is 'in immediate danger.'

'I was updated that my son is in immediate danger'

Report: Clothes hanging on clotheslines helped locate terrorists

Hamas security wing warns terrorists to stay alert to Israeli surveillance methods.

Report: Clothes hanging on clotheslines helped locate terrorists

Enormous flag at Hostages Square: 'Trump, save the hostages now!'

At demonstration in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, protesters fly enormous flag calling on US President Donald Trump to act to free the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.

Enormous flag at Hostages Square: 'Trump, save the hostages now!'

IDF strikes multi-story building used by Hamas for terror

IDF strikes multi-story building in Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City, explains terrorists placed intelligence-gathering equipment on the building, set up observation posts.

IDF strikes multi-story building used by Hamas for terror

Terrorist who bragged about murdering 10 Israelis is eliminated

Terrorist who boasted about using a murdering a Jewish woman and her husband, killing 10 Jews 'with his bare hands,' is eliminated in Gaza.

Terrorist who bragged about murdering 10 Israelis is eliminated

First sign of life:

Ohel family greenlights publication of Alon Ohel's image

The image shows Alon with Guy Gilboa Dalal, 701 days into captivity; family warns of severe eye injury and calls for international action.

Ohel family greenlights publication of Alon Ohel's image

Over 250 mayors gather in Australia to combat rising antisemitism

Australian leaders vow action against Antisemitism at CAM Mayors Conference.

Over 250 mayors gather in Australia to combat rising antisemitism

Finland joins Saudi-French push for two-state solution at UN

Finland backs Saudi-French UN declaration urging a two-state solution and end to Gaza war, but internal divisions holding back “Palestine” recognition.

Finland joins Saudi-French push for two-state solution at UN

Adams rejects rumors, says he’s staying in NYC mayoral race

Mayor Eric Adams confirms he’s staying in the NYC mayoral race despite reports of a Trump-backed ambassadorship offer aimed at reshaping the election.

Adams rejects rumors, says he’s staying in NYC mayoral race

Report:

Netanyahu blocked one-phase plan to end war, free hostages

According to Kan 11 News, in May 2024, IDF proposed a deal to free all hostages and defeat Hamas. Netanyahu rejected it, calling it a “defeat”.

Netanyahu blocked one-phase plan to end war, free hostages

Trump warns Hamas:

Release hostages or face 'nasty' consequences

Trump says hostage talks with Hamas are underway, warning of “nasty” consequences if they refuse. He fears some hostages may have died, but hopes he's wrong.

Release hostages or face 'nasty' consequences

Trump signs order:

Defense Department rebranded as 'Department of War'

Watch: President Trump signs an order renaming the Defense Department to “Department of War,” reviving its pre-1949 title and authorizing sweeping changes.

Defense Department rebranded as 'Department of War'

Suspected hate crime:

Eggs thrown at Toronto Jewish center

Toronto police investigating after eggs were thrown at the Yorkville Jewish Centre. Surveillance shows a man shouting obscenities; the Hate Crime Unit has been notified. The Centre vows to grow stronger.

Eggs thrown at Toronto Jewish center

Timeline unclear

Lebanon backs army plan to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanon’s cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, prompting Shiite ministers to walk out in protest. The army will begin implementation, though no timeline has been set.

Lebanon backs army plan to disarm Hezbollah

MP who backed boycott of Israel named Britain’s Home Secretary

UK PM Keir Starmer appoints Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary. Known for pro-BDS activism, Mahmood once led a protest that shut down a supermarket over Israeli goods and has accused Israel of “collective punishment” in Gaza.

MP who backed boycott of Israel named Britain’s Home Secretary

Alon Ohel’s family:

'Alon has lost sight in his right eye'

Family of hostage Alon Ohel responds to the video showing him which was released by Hamas: No law permits holding an injured civilian without treatment. The responsibility lies with Hamas leadership.

'Alon has lost sight in his right eye'

Terrorist eliminated by IDF at Samaria checkpoint

IDF troops eliminate a terrorist near Burin after he threw a suspicious object and ignored orders. No injuries reported among the Israeli forces.

Terrorist eliminated by IDF at Samaria checkpoint

Netanyahu:

'No evil propaganda video will weaken us'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at length with the parents of hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel and encouraged them, saying 'No evil propaganda video will weaken us.'

'No evil propaganda video will weaken us'

Yehoram Gaon:

‘Hamas’ only weapon is its disregard for human life’

Israel Prize laureate singer Yehoram Gaon warns that while Israel has 'planes, tanks, brains, it lacks Hamas’ disregard for human life, 'the return of the hostages is vital for Israel’s moral strength.'

‘Hamas’ only weapon is its disregard for human life’

Consul General of Israel in NY:

Campaign in Times Square on 700th day since 10/7

On the 700th day since 10/7, Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis says: 'Anyone who condemns Israel is supporting Hamas. This was a heinous attack carried out by the successors of the Nazis.'

Campaign in Times Square on 700th day since 10/7

Sec. Gen. of Arab League: 'We will stop intentions of annexation'

Arab foreign ministers declare that annexing Palestinian territories would cross a red line, warning that such a move would undermine regional security and block any attempt at future cooperation with Israel.

Sec. Gen. of Arab League: 'We will stop intentions of annexation'

First sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel in Gaza

Hamas is trying to put pressure on Israel and prevent the IDF from entering Gaza City, this time by publishing a new video of two hostages.

First sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel in Gaza

IDF strikes multi-story building in Gaza City

IDF confirms: High-rise building used by Hamas to advance and execute attacks on IDF troops targeted in military strike. 'Steps were taken to minimize harm to civilians,' reported IDF source.

IDF strikes multi-story building in Gaza City

Jack Engelhard:

No red carpet for Mahmoud Abbas

For Rubio and the Trump Administration, the blinders are off, and there shall be no hospitality for thugs and murderers. Opinion.

No red carpet for Mahmoud Abbas

Reservist whose car was burned by leftist activists refuses money

Yoav Bar-Shai, whose car was burned by leftist activists demonstrating near the Prime Minister's residence, says he opposes the demonstrations, urges donations to be redirected to help injured soldiers with rehab.

Reservist whose car was burned by leftist activists refuses money

Violent confrontation after evacuation of outpost in Gush Etzion

A Civil Administration contractor attacked a 22-year-old man with an iron bar during a confrontation after the evacuation of an outpost in the area of Metzad in Gush Etzion.

Violent confrontation after evacuation of outpost in Gush Etzion

Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi:

Ki Teitze: Rationale for Mitzvot

Should we try to understand the true reasons for the Torah’s commandments?

Ki Teitze: Rationale for Mitzvot

All's fair in love, war, and Jew-hatred

The stain that cannot be removed.

All's fair in love, war, and Jew-hatred

Psychological terrorism:

Hamas publishes video of two hostages

Hamas publishes video of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal and additional hostage, as part of effort to pressure Israel and prevent conquest of Gaza City.

Hamas publishes video of two hostages

Parashat Ki Teitze:

13 commandments about warfare

Keeping the mitzvot protects the Jew from external enemies, from natural disasters, and from becoming the agent through which G-d brings punishment into the world.

13 commandments about warfare

IDF warns: Hamas hiding in multi-story buildings

IDF warns of upcoming strike on Gaza City structures converted to terrorist infrastructure, including cameras, observation command centers, sniper and anti-tank firing positions, command and control compounds.

IDF warns: Hamas hiding in multi-story buildings

Learning from Greek myth:

Israel and Sisyphus

“A man should never put himself in a place of danger, and say that a miracle will save him, lest there be no miracle…" - Yannai.

Israel and Sisyphus

Defense Minister: Gates of hell have opened in Gaza

IDF issues first evacuation warning for multi-story terror building in Gaza, ahead of strike.

Defense Minister: Gates of hell have opened in Gaza

Watch: Heartbreaking 'Kaddish' prayer at the Western Wall

Hundreds of bereaved families from around Israel attend last night of Selichot at the Western Wall to take part in the prayers and draw shared strength.

Watch: Heartbreaking 'Kaddish' prayer at the Western Wall

Netanyahu meets Hungarian antisemitism watchdog

PM Netanyahu meets Hungarian antisemitism watchdog leader. 'Antisemitism directly affects Israel’s security.'

Netanyahu meets Hungarian antisemitism watchdog

Hamas terrorist who funded the war eliminated

In joint IDF-ISA operation, security forces eliminate Nur al-Din Dabbaghsh, who worked in Hamas’ finance department and transferred tens of millions of dollars to the organization’s military wing.

Hamas terrorist who funded the war eliminated

France recognizes Hostagestine

Reecognizing Hostagestine - or should we call it Rapestine? After all, it is murder, rape and hostage taking that is being rewarded by this move. Opinion.

France recognizes Hostagestine

Hostage's brother: 'We need to execute terrorists'

Idan Baruch, brother of kidnapped and murdered hostage Ariel Baruch, says there is no place to discuss terrorists' prison conditions, urges executing them instead. 'That's the minimum in a functional country.'

Hostage's brother: 'We need to execute terrorists'

Lessons from what will never be

Ramban explains that the Ben Sorer Umoreh’s actions violate the fundamental backbone and spirit of the entirety of the Torah - 'Kedoshim ti’yhu - You shall be a holy people.'

Lessons from what will never be

At Hostages Square: Demonstration marks 700 days since Oct. 7

Protesters at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square mark 700 days of hostages' captivity, sign 'SOS.' Watch.

At Hostages Square: Demonstration marks 700 days since Oct. 7

Poll shows coalition losing seats if Bennett and Eisenkot run

New survey indicates coalition could drop 2-3 Knesset seats, with center-left bloc potentially forming a majority, if new parties run in elections.

Poll shows coalition losing seats if Bennett and Eisenkot run

Scholars warn U of Oregon over threats to Jewish Studies programs

Jewish Studies faculty at U of Oregon rally to protect their jobs from feared budget cuts.

Scholars warn U of Oregon over threats to Jewish Studies programs

October 7: The day the circles broke but the song continued

Almost 700 days later, that morning still lives inside me. Op-ed.

October 7: The day the circles broke but the song continued

Parashat Ki Teitze:

When you are on your own

The moment we are on our own, we become vulnerable to Amalek.

When you are on your own




























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