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Trump:

'Iran talks progressing well, deal possible quickly'

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump says US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan are "progressing well" and a deal could come quickly. On new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump says he "may be alive" but is "seriously wounded".

'Iran talks progressing well, deal possible quickly'

Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill

Netanyahu to vote in favor, will MK Maoz support?

Netanyahu announces he will vote in favor of the death penalty for terrorists. His statement may pave the way for support from Yisrael Beytenu, which has made its backing conditional on his personal participation. MK Avi Maoz is awaiting instructions from his rabbi.

Netanyahu to vote in favor, will MK Maoz support?

IAEA: Iran’s heavy water plant is no longer operational

IAEA reports that Iran’s heavy water production plant at Khondab has been severely damaged and is no longer operational following an Israeli strike.

IAEA: Iran’s heavy water plant is no longer operational

Report:

Trump weighs military operation to seize Iran's uranium stockpile

President Trump is weighing a high-risk military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran as part of efforts to prevent the Islamic regime from developing a nuclear weapon, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Trump weighs military operation to seize Iran's uranium stockpile

Israel approves limited prayers at Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Israel Police approve a limited prayer framework at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in coordination with the Latin Patriarch, following incident in which Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was barred from entering the site under wartime restrictions.

Israel approves limited prayers at Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Knesset approves 2026 state budget and Arrangements Law

Knesset approves 2026 state budget by a vote of 62 to 55 and later also approves the Arrangements Law. Opposition suffers an embarrassing moment after accidentally voting in favor of additional funding for the haredi sector.

Knesset approves 2026 state budget and Arrangements Law

IDF troops foil two terror attacks in Judea and Samaria

IDF forces foil two terror attacks in Dura and Binyamin. Two terrorists neutralized, with no injuries among the troops.

IDF troops foil two terror attacks in Judea and Samaria

Following several incidents

The IDF’s move against the haredi reserve battalion

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir decides to remove the entire haredi reserve battalion “Netzach Yisrael" from routine operational activity following confrontation with CNN.

The IDF’s move against the haredi reserve battalion

MK Buaron:

'The left is desperate and collapsing'

MK Avichay Buaron explains why the state budget addresses the needs of all sectors, sharply criticizes the left-wing bloc, and warns against a government that would rely on Arab votes.

'The left is desperate and collapsing'

Tehran:

120 munitions dropped on regime arms industry sites

Dozens of IAF fighter jets target Iran's regime weapons research, development, & production sites in the Iranian capital.

120 munitions dropped on regime arms industry sites

The Soul as an Altar:

On Vayikra, Tzav, and the Discipline of Inner Life

The altar and its fire offer not only a model of ritual practice, but also a framework for thinking about the inner life, the offerings a method for transformation.

On Vayikra, Tzav, and the Discipline of Inner Life

Poll:

Netanyahu gains seats, Bennett weakening

A new survey indicates Netanyahu's party overtaking the competition - but not yet managing to secure a majority of the Knesset.

Netanyahu gains seats, Bennett weakening

IDF launches strikes on Tehran amid reports of power outages

IDF launches wave of strikes on Iranian regime targets amid reports of widespread power outages in Tehran.

IDF launches strikes on Tehran amid reports of power outages

Report:

Minister nearly shot at northern border

A source in the Megen Unit reported that a government minister stood at an unprotected, exposed location moments before Hezbollah opened fire.

Minister nearly shot at northern border

Matan Emunah Essay:

Before Redemption: The power of presence in pain

People in pain are not first asking to be rescued. They are asking not to feel alone. And God does not stand outside suffering.

Before Redemption: The power of presence in pain

The Parsha and Current Events:

A tale of one family - two worlds

Two brothers, one the galut and the other in Israel - and two very different seders.

A tale of one family - two worlds

IDF: No negligence in deadly Misgav Am artillery incident

An IDF inquiry found operational errors led to deadly artillery fire on Misgav Am, killing a civilian, while ruling out negligence by commanders.

IDF: No negligence in deadly Misgav Am artillery incident

Released Hostage:

They abused us because of the false accusations against soldiers

Bar Kuperstein reveals how false accusations against soldiers at Sde Teiman led to severe abuse of the hostages, with the captors beating them and justifying it as a response to what was shown in the Israeli media.

They abused us because of the false accusations against soldiers

Why are we not surprised?

Harvard’s new Jewish Problem

The percentage of Jews in Harvard was once 25%, but that number has gone down to 7% of undergraduates for next year. Op-ed.

Harvard’s new Jewish Problem

Rabbi Buchko opposes strict ruling on moving to shelters

Rabbi Shaul David Buchko responds to a stringent halakhic ruling that called on elderly women to move before Shabbat to a home with a protected space by elevator.

Rabbi Buchko opposes strict ruling on moving to shelters

'The ceiling entirely collapsed'

11 injured at impact site in Be'er Sheva

Missile impact damages homes in Be’er Sheva; 11 lightly hurt by blast debris, 20 treated for anxiety as residents describe severe destruction.

11 injured at impact site in Be'er Sheva

Netanyahu in northern Israel:

'We are expanding the security zone in Lebanon'

After a situational assessment in northern Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the expansion of ground operations in Lebanon.

'We are expanding the security zone in Lebanon'

Watch:

Terrorists identified on the ground, eliminated from the air

IDF troops identified several armed terrorists entering a structure in southern Lebanon. A short time later, an IAF aircraft eliminated them.

Terrorists identified on the ground, eliminated from the air

Watch

Jerusalem burglars win big: A bottle of milk

Three burglars fled a Jerusalem office after an alarm sounded, but not before one grabbed milk from the fridge, sparking viral reactions and humor online.

Jerusalem burglars win big: A bottle of milk

Watch: IDF bombs Hamas cell in Gaza

IDF forces killed an armed Hamas cell in central Gaza, as well as Ahmad Abu Reida, who had been released as part of a hostage exchange.

Watch: IDF bombs Hamas cell in Gaza

Fire and hazmat leak

Missile fragment hits northern Negev factory

A fragment from an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile struck the Adama Agricultural Solutions factory at the Neot Hovav Industrial Zone. Fire and hazmat crews respond.

Missile fragment hits northern Negev factory

BBC interviews Chabad author as book becomes national bestseller

“Letters for Life," exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s guidance on emotional wellbeing, entered Argentina’s top 10 bestseller list, gaining traction in stores nationwide and drawing attention from global media, including a BBC interview with the author.

BBC interviews Chabad author as book becomes national bestseller

Diplomatic incident:

Latin Patriarch attempts to enter holy site despite restrictions

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa stopped en route to Holy Sepulchre after attempting entry despite wartime restrictions, Israel cites missile threat

Latin Patriarch attempts to enter holy site despite restrictions

Father of five who shot Arab rioter released to house arrest

Efrat resident who was arrested after shooting a Palestinian Arab dead, claiming self-defense, will be released to house arrest.

Father of five who shot Arab rioter released to house arrest

396 attacks from Iran since the war began

Iran carried out hundreds of waves of attacks, but lost 90% of its ballistic missile launchers and 92% of its naval vessels.

396 attacks from Iran since the war began

For a decisive election victory, the PM must abandon restraint

The public must be presented with a clear list of differences in worldview and action between the national and the left-wing camps. Specifically, Likud should remind the public of the disastrous policies initiated or supported by the Left. There is a large arsenal of such material. Op-ed.

For a decisive election victory, the PM must abandon restraint

Anti-Israel radicalization in UK's Green Party

A leak of internal WhatsApp messages by party activists was found to include harsh statements against Zionism and Jews.

Anti-Israel radicalization in UK's Green Party

Emotional meeting between Bar Kuperstein & Pres. Herzog

The President hosted Kuperstein and heard from him about the book "Unbroken." "There is strength and hope in your story that touches each of us."

Emotional meeting between Bar Kuperstein & Pres. Herzog

Yossi Dagan overwhelmed with emotion as his son enlists in IDF

Yossi Dagan, Head of the Samaria Regional Council, published a heartfelt post as his eldest son Yair enlisted in the Paratroopers, 'There are moments in the life of a father and mother when the heart swells with great pride-and also worry.'

Yossi Dagan overwhelmed with emotion as his son enlists in IDF

Critical site for Iranian missile production destroyed

The Air Force completed a wave of strategic strikes against Iranian weapons industries, destroying one of the country's only two missile component manufacturing sites.

Critical site for Iranian missile production destroyed

Legal experts and IDF commanders: 'Support the soldiers'

Former IDF commanders and legal experts appealed to the head of Central Command, demanding that he refute criticism from academics and media figures regarding the IDF’s operational activity in Judea and Samaria.

Legal experts and IDF commanders: 'Support the soldiers'

Iranian President’s warning

'The economy will collapse'

A report by Iran International reveals a sharp conflict at the top of the regime between President Masoud Pezakhian and the commander of the Revolutionary Guards.

'The economy will collapse'

'Long-term regional change'

IDF publishes operational preparations that led to the war

The IDF publishes for the first time the the operational preparations from the dramatic moments leading up to Operation Roaring Lion.

IDF publishes operational preparations that led to the war

Over 21,000 property damage claims filed since start of war

Tel Aviv leads in the number of claims with approximately 4,500 reports.

Over 21,000 property damage claims filed since start of war

100s stranded in Aqaba:

Jordan unexpectedly halts flights of Israelis

An unexpected Jordanian decision to halt flights of European planes operated by Arkia led to the immediate cancellation of many Israeli flights.

Jordan unexpectedly halts flights of Israelis

Legal battle in Florida: Elections scheduled during Passover

Petitioners are seeking to postpone the election by one week, arguing that thousands of observant Jewish residents will be unable to reach polling stations due to holiday restrictions.

Legal battle in Florida: Elections scheduled during Passover

Jewish journalist kidnapped and murdered in Johannesburg

Steven Gruzd, 53, a senior journalist and researcher, and a well-known figure in Johannesburg's Jewish community, was kidnapped and murdered on Saturday in the city center.

Jewish journalist kidnapped and murdered in Johannesburg

Wisconsin:

Governor signs landmark IHRA antisemitism definition bill to law

Wisconsin law AB 446 adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism to guide agencies and schools in addressing bias while protecting free speech.

Governor signs landmark IHRA antisemitism definition bill to law

Knesset to vote on 2026 State Budget

Members of the Knesset are set to vote today on the updated 2026 state budget in its second and third readings-almost at the last moment allowed by law. If the budget does not pass, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, triggering elections.

Knesset to vote on 2026 State Budget

“E-3 aircraft torn in two"

Footage circulates of destruction at US Base

Images showing the destruction from an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base have been circulating on social media.

Footage circulates of destruction at US Base

Hermon

Troops march through snow to prevent Hezbollah foothold

IDF troops from the Alpinist Unit completed a targeted operation to thwart attempts by terrorist organizations to establish a foothold along the Lebanon border.

Troops march through snow to prevent Hezbollah foothold

Preparing for the holiday:

Koshering the kitchen for Passover

Cleaning the kitchen for Pesach (Passover) should be done more carefully than cleaning the house, to ensure that not even a small crumb of chametz (leavened food) remains. Added links: OU guides to Passover and medications as well as Israeli Health Miinistry guide for medicatiions.

Koshering the kitchen for Passover

Attacks in Iran:

IDF destroys Iranian mobile command centers

Israeli Air Force completes widespread wave of strikes in Tehran, targeting command centers that relocated to mobile units after permanent facilities were destroyed.

IDF destroys Iranian mobile command centers

Echoes, rhymes, and redemption

It’s as if we’re watching history echo in real time. And right now, that echo is getting harder and harder to ignore. Suddenly, the words of the Haggadah don’t feel abstract.

Echoes, rhymes, and redemption

Forecast

Rain in most of the country

Rain is expected in most areas of the country and there is a slight risk of flooding in the Arava stream, the Judean Desert, and the Dead Sea.

Rain in most of the country

Under cover of the war:

Turkey and Syria advance a trade route bypassing Israel

While the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, Ankara and Damascus try to exploit the fighting in Iran to divert the India-Europe trade corridor through their territory.

Turkey and Syria advance a trade route bypassing Israel

Passover 2026:

Last stop, Jerusalem

Although we were born and set apart in Egypt, our soul and our light and our purpose and our uniqueness are revealed in their full strength in the Land of Israel and Jerusalem.

Last stop, Jerusalem

Kfar Aza bids farewell to a pillar of the kibbutz community

Epstein, a longtime member of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, lost his wife Bilha, his son-in-law Ofir Liebstein, head of the Sha’ar HaNegev Regional Council, and his two grandchildren, Nitzan and Neta, in the massacre.

Kfar Aza bids farewell to a pillar of the kibbutz community

Iranians abroad:

From a nation’s hope to the prospect of responsible transition

Iran is at a historic crossroads. The planned gathering of Iranians in Washington, D.C. this Sunday is a moment of collective visibility signaling that Iranians, both inside and outside the country, are aligned in their desire for a different future. Op-ed.

From a nation’s hope to the prospect of responsible transition

An encounter with random wartime destruction

It could have been me. Op-ed.

An encounter with random wartime destruction

Podcast:

Why Passover matters to you

The Passover experience: A choreography of transformation.

Why Passover matters to you