Jerusalem: Chabad rabbi collapses suddenly and passes away
Rabbi Shmuel Gelbstein, a well-known Chabad figure, tragically passes away following cardiac arrest.
Rabbi Shmuel Gelbstein, a well-known Chabad figure, tragically passes away following cardiac arrest.


NASA remembers space pioneer who turned a near-disaster into a triumph of ingenuity and teamwork.

Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders sign US-brokered agreement to develop economic and diplomatic ties.

'The Prime Minister and the cabinet have succumbed to weakness, letting emotion override reason, and have once again decided to do more of the same.'
To treat this as a matter of truth or lies is exactly to fall victim to psychological warfare. If we respond to such claims as if they were meant to be true, then we've lost. There is another way. Opinion.

Iran relocates surviving nuclear scientists to safe areas, as Israel monitors 100 Iranian scientists, The Telegraph reports.

US student leaders visit Be’eri massacre site, hear from freed hostage Ohad Ben Ami.

Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen recalls experience in captivity, says he lives with feelings of guilt every day. 'Make a deal that will bring everyone back.'

Special team investigating the October 7 Hamas attack reveals significant shortcomings in the IDF’s response, including delayed decisions, missed assessments, and inadequate coordination between key agencies.

A 25-year-old man stabbed and another injured in head after altercation at Kadita synagogue; suspects arrested hours later.

Dr. Bishara Bahbah, a mediator close to President Trump, says Israel and US left Doha talks too soon, claims gaps with Hamas were bridgeable and will now work independently.

Two nephews of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya killed in Israeli artillery strike while returning home in Gaza.

Police in London arrested 365 protesters backing banned group Palestine Action, citing assaults on officers and violent acts that led to the group’s proscription in July.

A young girl with brain cancer. A treatment in Germany that could save her life. And a family praying for a miracle.

Montreal police searching for perpetrator, who is still at large; motive unknown.

During a Gaza tour with COGAT, Israeli journalist Natali Dadon documented vast amounts of aid left in the sun, accusing UN agencies of failing to distribute it.

Friday morning fire destroys Congregation Beth El Chabad in Rutherford, New Jersey; synagogue determined 'complete loss.'

Argentine lawmaker Vanina Biasi indicted for antisemitism after posting tweets comparing Israel to Nazis.

White House envoy Steve Witkoff meets Qatari Prime Minister in Spain discuss a plan for ending the war, Israeli official notes such a deal would be unacceptable to Hamas and thus 'futile.'

Adelphi University places its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter on probation after social media posts created a hostile environment for Jewish students.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses the Gaza conflict, emphasizing that Israel must determine its security strategy and criticizing international moves that have emboldened the Hamas terrorist group.

Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund will review its Israeli investments amid growing ethical concerns over the Gaza conflict.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemns Israel’s plan to take over part of Gaza, stating it would worsen the humanitarian crisis and endanger hostages.

Prime Minister Netanyahu clarifies Israel’s objectives in Gaza, stating the plan approved by the Cabinet aims to demilitarize Gaza, establish a peaceful civilian administration, and prevent future threats to Israel, while securing the release of hostages.

An IDF soldier, about 20 years old, killed in a tragic traffic accident on Route 222, south of Be’er Sheva. The vehicle collided with a safety barrier, MDA medics pronounce the soldier dead at the scene. A joint investigation is underway.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemns Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City, calling it an unhelpful escalation.

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, calling it a “dangerous escalation” that could worsen the humanitarian crisis, displace more civilians, and endanger hostages.

Captivity survivors and families of hostages hold Kabbalat Shabbat in front of Defense Minister Israel Katz's home: "On Fridays in captivity, we would make kiddush over water and say the blessing over bread. Until all the hostages return, we will not have a real Shabbat meal.”

Netanyahu speaks to German Chancellor Merz, tells him that Germany is rewarding Hamas terrorism by imposing an arms embargo on Israel.

Qatar and Egypt are promoting a proposal for the release of all hostages in one phase, without Hamas retaining control in Gaza - but with a controversial clause.

The youngster was brought to the Zevulun police station after being suspected of theft and participating in a brawl. Police are scanning the area.

Advisor to PM Yonatan Urich attacks the article published about him in the Yedioth Ahronoth daily, calling it 'distorted, false, misleading, and one-sided.'

US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, attacks the Prime Minister of the UK on Twitter, 'So is Israel expected to surrender to Hamas and feed them despite the hostages being starved?'

Palestinian Presidency, headed by Mahmoud Abbas, condemns Israeli Cabinet’s decisions to defeat Hamas, demilitarize Gaza and establish an alternative administration, calling the move a “serious crime” and a violation of international law.

Chief of Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, held a situational assessment in the Southern Command, with the participation of General Staff commanders; Smotrich blasts plan as dangerous and insufficient.

In heated confrontation Minister Orit Strock and MK Aryeh Deri debate potential deal to release hostages held by Hamas, Deri walks back support for Oslo Accords.

IDF eliminates senior Syrian terrorist Muhammad Wishah, also known as 'Abu Khali' near Beqaa, Lebanon.

How does prayer work?

Read here to see the revealed once-secret Soviet documents proving how the USSR built, funded and advised the Palestinian Arab terror groups to try to destory Israel. And they are also available to Western leaders like Macron and Starmer for the asking. They just don't ask. Opinion.

Rabbi Dov Lando leads initiative for several haredi factions to withdraw investment funds from Israel in protest of the arrest of yeshiva students who refuse to enlist.

MK Tzvi Sukkot postpones scheduled Knesset discussion on shooting of Israeli civilians during riots in Judea and Samaria, initially set to address incidents of live fire at civilians over the past five years.

75-year-old man collapses during prayers at Holon synagogue, rescue teams confirm his death at the scene.

Germany won't approve transfer of military equipment to Israel, report claims.

First-of-its-kind Jewish Policy Index scores all 50 states on legislation, educational efforts, and protections aimed at combating antisemitism and supporting Jewish communities.

Phone call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump on July 28 escalates into shouting, US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff sent to coordinate positions on the humanitarian aid to Gaza.

IDF forces dismantled rocket launcher, uncover multiple rockets; in Khan Yunis troops dismantle terror infrastructure, eliminate terror cell.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich reveals plans to reestablish settlements in northern Samaria, including Ganim and Kadim. 'The correction of the sin of expulsion is underway.'

Drashot Even Shoiv (Parshas Vaetchanan) states that we should treat Shabbat Nachamu like a Yom Tov, so go out and get special treats!

The people who should know better — those that watched six million Jews marched into gas chambers less than a century ago — now flirt with recognizing a Palestinian Arab state ruled by those who glorify that very slaughter. Opinion.

Iran International will emerge stronger than ever—because, in time, the dust will settle, the curtains will lift, and the truth, more radiant than ever, will reveal itself. Opinion.

Racing against August 9th deadline - 2 locations tomorrow, then window closes.

Recent poll shows Likud largest party with 23 seats, a new party led by Gadi Eisenkot emerges as third-largest with 11 seats; survey reveals who Israelis blame for failure to reach ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Direct Auschwitz revenues to Holocaust survivors and Jewish causes. The Jewish people are not props in a state-run museum. Opinion.

The Torah says “Do not add to the matter that I command you, and do not detract from it; to guard the commandments of Hashem your G-d that I command you”, so how do we relate to the teachings of our sages?

Historic Nachlas Eliezer Synagogue in Odessa severely damaged by a Russian drone strike, which sparked a large fire; local rabbi condemns the attack.

In this week’s Haftorah of “Nachamu,” the prophet Isaiah sets forth the prophecies of Redemption, may it be soon.

“There were never such good days for Israel as Tu B’Av (the fifteenth of the month of Av) and Yom Kippur” (Ta’anit 26b).

When Ruth walked alone and Reb Leivik danced alone. And in between on the time line, the Pachas-Moab family kept the Temple fires burning.

In video translated by MEMRI, Fatah Secretary Muhammad Hamdan is seen addressing children at a summer camp in Shechem, urging them to become the next generation of fighters defending Palestinian Arab identity.

Journalistic fraud has been committed in the service of a very great evil. The mainstream media is itself an active enemy in this war, a crucial weapon being wielded by the Islamic world against Israel through Hamas, the Palestinian Authority, Qatar and Iran. Op-ed.
