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Acharei Mot-Kedoshim:

Are mitzvot enough?

The Rambam teaches that we must say a blessing before we eat any food or enjoy pleasant aromas.

Are mitzvot enough?

Giulio Meotti:

Anti-Israel barbarians will destroy Europe from within

in Alexanderplatz, which was the stage for Hitlerian parades, DDR marches and today tourist selfies, an incredible pantomime has taken place. Opinion.

Anti-Israel barbarians will destroy Europe from within

Police rescue teen abducted and held for ransom in Jerusalem

Police rescued a 16-year-old abducted in northern Jerusalem and arrested four suspects, with the incident linked to a financial dispute.

Police rescue teen abducted and held for ransom in Jerusalem

Israeli assessment

Approaching a renewal of fighting with Iran

Israeli officials estimate that by the beginning of next week, the position of the President of the United States will become clear, but stress that Israel is moving closer to renewing the fighting.

Approaching a renewal of fighting with Iran

New details on espionage case:

Soldier was asked to assassinate IAF chief

New details reveal Iranian handlers pushed an IDF service member for escalating missions, including a reported request to assassinate the Air Force chief.

Soldier was asked to assassinate IAF chief

Ethics of the Fathers:

The space between us

May the Mishnah we are about to learn inspire us to infuse all our relationships and gatherings with Torah study.

The space between us

Have the extremists won?

Light rail work halted on Geula route

So far, the state has spent more than 326 million shekels on securing the construction work and repairing vandalism damage in these areas.

Light rail work halted on Geula route

Lebanon promotes Israel talks, Aoun declines Netanyahu meeting

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says talks with the US aim to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations with Israel toward ending the conflict.

Lebanon promotes Israel talks, Aoun declines Netanyahu meeting

Defense Minister

'Israel prepared to renew war against Iran - targets marked'

Defense Minister Israel Katz says following a security assessment: “We are waiting for a green light from the United States - first and foremost to complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty and return Iran to the Dark Ages."

'Israel prepared to renew war against Iran - targets marked'

25-meter deep tunnel

Southern Lebanon clothing store turned into terror command center

IDF soldiers discovered a tunnel that served as a Hezbollah command center approximately 25 meters deep inside a civilian clothing store in the village of Al-Khiyam.

Southern Lebanon clothing store turned into terror command center

Ahead of schedule:

Israeli advanced defense system delivered to Slovakia

Two years after signing a 560 million euro deal, the BARAK MX air-defense system was delivered to the Slovak Air Force, enhancing its ability to defend its airspace against the full spectrum of modern aerial threats.

Israeli advanced defense system delivered to Slovakia

'Sweet gesture for a true friend'

What did Herzog and Milei nosh on during their meeting?

President Isaac Herzog revealed the dessert that excited Argentine President Javier Milei during their meeting in Jerusalem.

What did Herzog and Milei nosh on during their meeting?

Parashat Acharei-Mot/Kedoshim:

Medinat Yisrael is a Torah Commandment!

So why do so many religious Jews live in the Diaspora? One explanation is that after being expelled from Eretz Yisrael, during our long and oppressive years of wandering, our clear understanding of our original national mission became foggy and lost.

Medinat Yisrael is a Torah Commandment!

“Like Germany in 1935"

‘Jews & animals’ sign removed from hotel in Kyrgyzstan

The Villa Hotel sparked international outrage after displaying an antisemitic sign. Israel’s ambassador intervened with local authorities, and a criminal investigation was opened.

‘Jews & animals’ sign removed from hotel in Kyrgyzstan

Severe espionage case:

Two IAF service members spied for Iran

Two Air Force technicians were arrested and charged after they allegedly sent information about fighter jet systems and footage from inside a military base to their Iranian handlers.

Two IAF service members spied for Iran

Israel is the ultimate response

Israel exists precisely because Jews learned, at unbearable cost, that eloquence without power is fragile, and law without force is often meaningless. Opinion.

Israel is the ultimate response

Trump:

Iranian leadership infighting 'crazy'

US President Donald Trump said Iran is facing deep internal divisions, describing a power struggle between hardliners and so-called moderates.

Iranian leadership infighting 'crazy'

Adei Ad

Police trainee threatened teenagers - placed on forced leave

The officer drew a handgun in violation of regulations and failed to report the incident. The commander decided to place him on forced leave.

Police trainee threatened teenagers - placed on forced leave

Kaboom

Watch: Hundreds of mines detonated in the Golan

Mine and Unexploded Ordnance Disposal Authority detonates 700 mines as it continues to clear mines in the Golan Heights.

Watch: Hundreds of mines detonated in the Golan

The Bomb as an attribute of the Caliphate:

Turkey’s nuclear program will not end with Iran’s defeat

Turkey’s trajectory is not dependent on the outcome of the Iranian case - it is a function of its desire to claim leadership within the Sunni world. Israel must recognize and react to this reality. Opinion.

Turkey’s nuclear program will not end with Iran’s defeat

'There is to be no hesitation'

Trump orders action against mine-laying in Hormuz Strait

Trump orders US Navy to eliminate any vessel laying mines in the vital waterway while upping efforts to remove existing mines.

Trump orders action against mine-laying in Hormuz Strait

Rabbi Amar warns against rise of self-proclaimed ‘kabbalists’

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar warns against self-proclaimed 'kabbalists' and 'righteous people,' urges public to stay away.

Rabbi Amar warns against rise of self-proclaimed ‘kabbalists’

Dvar Haftorah: Acharei Mot/ Kedoshim

The promise of permanence

Could it be that what we commemorate on Yom Haatzma'ut is not merely a political milestone, but the unfolding of a prophetic promise?

The promise of permanence

Supreme Court offers compromise:

Massacre investigation after the next elections

The judges proposed that if the current government is unwilling to allow for a state commission of inquiry, the question should be posed to the next one to allow the people to decide if such a commission is needed.

Massacre investigation after the next elections

Between Holocaust and Revival: A Faith-Based View

A stark message to the nations: reality has changed, and the dream of erasing Israel has faded.

Between Holocaust and Revival: A Faith-Based View

Hungarian-Israeli system uncovers millions of antisemitic posts

Hungarian-Israeli technology monitors billions of posts and exposes the vast scale of hatred across the continent.

Hungarian-Israeli system uncovers millions of antisemitic posts

Iran is destroying World Food Security

It is not only oil being blocked in the Strait of Hormuz, but materials crucial to crops are not going through the strait. If nothing is done, consequences wll be dire and famine is around the corner. Opinion.

Iran is destroying World Food Security

Wounded and isolated

How Iran’s new supreme leader is operating

A report in The New York Times reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei is seriously wounded and being kept under heavy concealment out of fear of assassination, with access to him severely restricted and messages delivered only through couriers.

How Iran’s new supreme leader is operating

Jewish leaders urge Congress action on antisemitism

Advocates from communities hit by violent incidents call for increased security funding and new legislation to protect synagogues and faith institutions across the US.

Jewish leaders urge Congress action on antisemitism

Police arrest man suspected of burning flag

Police officers arrest 27-year-old Beit Shemesh resident suspected of burning Israeli flag on Independence Day.

Police arrest man suspected of burning flag

Miracle:

Girl critically wounded in Iranian missile attack released home

A seven-year-old girl critically injured by an Iranian missile blast during Operation Roaring Lion is doing well and has been released home.

Girl critically wounded in Iranian missile attack released home

Finance Ministry to approve massive investment in Galilee

The organization Lev BaGalil estimates that approval of the plan could represent a turning point and strengthen the region's standing at the national level.

Finance Ministry to approve massive investment in Galilee

Two he-goats, two atonements

Various commentators are brought to bear on the reasons for the two fates for the two he-goats of Yom Kippur.

Two he-goats, two atonements

Supreme Court orders IPS to provide extra food to terrorists

The Supreme Court ruled that the Israel Prison Service must ensure every inmate can receive additional food upon request, and ordered periodic weigh-ins for all security prisoners.

Supreme Court orders IPS to provide extra food to terrorists

Gaza: Terrorists transport munitions, IDF eliminates them

In separate incidents, IDF eliminates armed terrorists, eliminates terrorists transporting munitions, promising to respond to ceasefire violations.

Gaza: Terrorists transport munitions, IDF eliminates them

Brig. Gen. (ret.) Yossi Kuperwasser:

How not to squander the upper hand we finally have with Iran

The United States and Israel must not repeat the mistakes of 2015. Critiical objectives must be met by agreement or by renewed fighting, because in spite of the heavy damage inflicted on it, the Iranian regime has remained in power and continues to function. Opinon.

How not to squander the upper hand we finally have with Iran

Again: Hezbollah breaches ceasefire, IDF responds

IDF eliminates terrorist in Sejoud area in southern Lebanon, preventing attack on northern Israeli communities.

Again: Hezbollah breaches ceasefire, IDF responds

Kisch shares late son’s struggle in emotional Israel Prize speech

Education Minister Yoav Kisch delivers emotional speech at Israel Prize ceremony, sharing late son's story and thanking founder of youth movement that supported him.

Kisch shares late son’s struggle in emotional Israel Prize speech

Five-year-old injured in terror attack

Rock attack near Havat Gilad in Samaria leaves five-year-old boy with light injuries.

Five-year-old injured in terror attack

Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer killed in parachute accident

Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer, who served as a team commander in the Air Force, was killed yesterday (Wed.) during a civilian parachute jump in the Ramon Crater.

Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer killed in parachute accident

Body-camera footage:

Drunk driver arrested for third time

During a police operation in Eilat, a driver was stopped for his third time on charges of excessive blood alcohol.

Drunk driver arrested for third time

Heritage Minister:

Bennett is dangerous to Israel

Minister Amichai Eliyahu criticized former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as a fraud and radical leftist in a radio interview.

Bennett is dangerous to Israel

Defense Min. signs $200M deal for Israeli-made aerial munitions

Israel boosts military readiness with major Elbit contract aimed at strengthening domestic weapons production and long-term security independence.

Defense Min.  signs $200M deal for Israeli-made aerial munitions

Hezbollah's sixth ceasefire violation in mere days

Hezbollah launches drone at IDF troops in southern Lebanon, its latest act in a series of recent ceasefire breaches.

Hezbollah's sixth ceasefire violation in mere days

Ben-Gvir reverses course and signs promotion

The National Security Minister told the Jerusalem District Court this morning (Thursday) that he will approve Assistant Commissioner Ruti Aushlich's promotion to the rank of Deputy Commissioner.

Ben-Gvir reverses course and signs promotion

Houston synagogue, school close after threats

Houston synagogue and Jewish day school closed due to unspecified threats.

Houston synagogue, school close after threats

Yoaz Hendel admits: Anti-Netanyahu bloc always fails

'Reservists' party chief Yoaz Hendel admits in closed conversations with opposition parties that anti-Netanyahu bloc 'not working on offering alternative,' and always fails.

Yoaz Hendel admits: Anti-Netanyahu bloc always fails

Post Independence Day musings:

Israel is not a normal country - and that is its strength

Only in the Jewish tradition are arguments considered the safest path to peace, harmony, and holiness. Israel today is the proof of that tradition's longevity. Opinion.

Israel is not a normal country - and that is its strength

When gentiles suffer antisemitism

People often wonder how they would have acted had they been alive during the Holocaust. Many non-Jews seem to be failing that test today, but some have passed with flying colors and are willing to pay the price. Opinion.

When gentiles suffer antisemitism

Radwan Force terrorist surrenders to IDF

IDF soldiers apprehend terrorist from Hezbollah's elite 'Radwan Force' in southern Lebanon.

Radwan Force terrorist surrenders to IDF

Gaza: Two terrorists eliminated after approaching IDF troops

Gaza terrorists eliminated after nearing demarcation line in Gaza, approaching IDF troops.

Gaza: Two terrorists eliminated after approaching IDF troops

Court clears Texas law mandating Ten Commandments in schools

US appeals court upholds Texas law allowing Ten Commandments in schools, rejecting claims it violates church-state separation.

Court clears Texas law mandating Ten Commandments in schools

Teen pleads guilty in arson attack on London synagogue

Teen pleads guilty after London synagogue arson, but claims he did not know target was Jewish.

Teen pleads guilty in arson attack on London synagogue

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel

Iran executes a man accused of spying for Israel, as rights groups say executions have surged to record levels.

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel

'Child hurt by shattered glass'

Drone strikes near home of Chabad emissary in Dnipro

Drone strikes near the residence of Rabbi Zelig Brez, head of the local community in Dnipro. One of his children sustains minor injuries from glass fragments and treated at the scene.

Drone strikes near home of Chabad emissary in Dnipro

UCLA student body condemns event featuring former Hamas hostage

UCLA student leaders condemn an event with ex-Hamas hostage Omer Shem Tov, prompting Hillel to accuse them of anti-Jewish bias.

UCLA student body condemns event featuring former Hamas hostage