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Jack Engelhard:

Toothless Mullahs

They have nothing left but to act tough. Opinion.

Toothless Mullahs

Parashat Yitro:

From Sea to Sinai: Inspiration to desperation

The crucial difference between Marah and Sinai.

From Sea to Sinai: Inspiration to desperation

Haredi composer: 'Weddings have become discos'

'Weddings have become nightmares, people wait for the music to end so they can run home,' haredi composer Rabbi Hillel Paley says.

Haredi composer: 'Weddings have become discos'

18-year-old killed in fatal road accident in Elad

18-year-old yeshiva student Yitzhak Hamadi was killed in a head-on crash in Elad; family members in the other vehicle were injured. Police are investigating.

18-year-old killed in fatal road accident in Elad

Yeshiva student who spied for Iran sentenced to prison

Eliezer Stern, haredi involved in espionage for Iran, sentenced to three years in prison.

Yeshiva student who spied for Iran sentenced to prison

Dvar Haftorah

Be careful what you say about Israel

G-d will tolerate many things from His servants. Becoming a prosecutor of Israel is not one of them.

Be careful what you say about Israel

IDF upgrades helicopters with new Israeli technologies

Defense Ministry inks $130m deal with Elbit Systems to integrate Israeli systems on CH-53K helicopters.

IDF upgrades helicopters with new Israeli technologies

Parashat Yitro:

What did Yitro hear?

The Torah records Yitro’s actions because they contain important lessons for all of us.

What did Yitro hear?

Bereaved father celebrates son's bar mitzva

Rabbi Avigdor Hayut, who lost his eldest son in the Meron tragedy, celebrates with former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.

Bereaved father celebrates son's bar mitzva

Satmar to set up a community in north

For the first time in the history of the Satmar movement, a group from the Hasidic sect is leaving the boundaries of Bnei Brak and establishing a community on Har Yona in Nof HaGalil.

Satmar to set up a community in north

Torah Mitzion: Parashat Yitro

Seudat Yitro, a Tunisian Jewish tradition

One can see in Seudat Yitro, celebrated by Tunisian Jews on the Thursday before Shabbat Parashat Yitro, an invitation to reconsider the boundaries of belonging and the possibility of lending an ear to wisdom that comes from outside.

Seudat Yitro, a Tunisian Jewish tradition

Haredi woman forced to remove head covering in Czech Republic

Hasidic woman flying out of Prague is shamed at passport control, forced to remove head covering.

Haredi woman forced to remove head covering in Czech Republic

Salt of the Earth Series: Major Tal Cohen HY"D

'It is the fighter, not the commander, who raises the standard'

Major Tal Cohen HY"D of Sayeret Matkal constantly asked himself: 'How well do I live up to my obligations, my responsibility, and how strongly am I dedicated to my mission and to our people?' On October 7, 2023, he answered that question with actions, not words.

'It is the fighter, not the commander, who raises the standard'

Analysis:

Acquittal in Elbit case raises deep concerns for British Jewry

Official statements stress that antisemitism will not be tolerated, but recent developments cast serious doubt on that claim

Acquittal in Elbit case raises deep concerns for British Jewry

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

Former US Ambassador Dan Shapiro shares his expectations of the US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Friday.

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

The Parsha and Current Events:

: Held hostage

Jewish life has evolved into a kaleidoscope of concepts, values, commentaries, hopes, halakhic decisions, conflicts, etc., where everyone is so sure of himself, but no one really has it right.

: Held hostage

The Ben-Gvir Saga:

When the Supreme Court tries to fire a minister

Since when do courts have the right to decide who can be a minister in a democracy? If Ben Gvir deserves to be removed, the public will do so at the ballot box. Opinion.

When the Supreme Court tries to fire a minister

Amid fears of terrorist retaliation:

IDF to significantly expand senior officers’ protection unit

After eliminating terror leaders in the war, IDF boosts security for senior officers and military delegations.

IDF to significantly expand senior officers’ protection unit

Who do we protest against today?

The names change, but the root remains the same

It's not really about Palestinian Arabs, police, migrants or human rights as recent hypocrisy in the face of Iran's wholesale slaughter of its citizens has proven. Opinion.

The names change, but the root remains the same

The message a Muslim country's rabbi sent to the haredi MKs

Baku Sephardic rabbi visits Knesset, highlights Azerbaijan’s commitment to Jewish community security.

The message a Muslim country's rabbi sent to the haredi MKs

A Shot Heard Across Europe:

90 years since David Frankfurter killed Nazi Wilhelm Gustloff

Frankfurter’s act announced, with tragic clarity, that the menace incubating in Germany could no longer be regarded as a domestic aberration. Op-ed.

90 years since David Frankfurter killed Nazi Wilhelm Gustloff

Over detention

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike in Iran

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi begins a hunger strike to protest her detention and harsh conditions in Iran, with her family warning her health and safety are in serious danger.

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike in Iran

Canada:

Jewish groups warn Carney after antisemitism envoy eliminated

Prime Minister Mark Carney replaces Canada’s antisemitism and Islamophobia envoys with a new national unity council, prompting Jewish groups to warn the government not to weaken efforts against rising antisemitism.

Jewish groups warn Carney after antisemitism envoy eliminated

Mamdani picks left-wing leader to head NYC antisemitism office

New York City Mayor selects Phylisa Wisdom of the New York Jewish Agenda to lead NYC’s antisemitism office, prompting concern from Jewish leaders.

Mamdani picks left-wing leader to head NYC antisemitism office

Man who tried to assassinate Trump sentenced to life

Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, with prosecutors calling the plot “heinous" and the judge condemning it as “evil."

Man who tried to assassinate Trump sentenced to life

UK:

Six anti-Israel activists cleared in Elbit burglary trial

UK jury acquits six Palestine Action activists over a 2024 raid on an Elbit factory, while prosecutors consider retrial on charges where no verdict was reached.

Six anti-Israel activists cleared in Elbit burglary trial

Australian charged over death threats against President Herzog

Australian police charge 19-year-old for alleged online death threats against President Herzog ahead of his visit.

Australian charged over death threats against President Herzog

Murderer of Israeli diplomats in DC hit with new terror charges

Elias Rodriguez, accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers, now faces new terrorism charges, with prosecutors saying the attack was an act of terror and could carry a mandatory life sentence.

Murderer of Israeli diplomats in DC hit with new terror charges

Late‑night Knesset drama:

Haredi parties block budget-related bill, vote postponed

Haredi parties halt the split of the Arrangements Bill and demand progress on the Draft Law. Vote postponed to Monday after no solution reached.

Haredi parties block budget-related bill, vote postponed

Vance:

'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'

Vice President JD Vance says Trump will keep all options open on Iran, stressing diplomacy but warning the US could use military force to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'

Trump:

'Khamenei should be very worried'

Trump tells NBC that Iran’s Supreme Leader should be “very worried," warning of severe consequences if Iran tries to restart its nuclear program.

'Khamenei should be very worried'

Rubio:

'Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran'

Rubio says Trump is ready to meet “anyone," including Iran, but stresses any talks must address missiles, terror sponsorship, nuclear activity, and human rights.

'Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran'

Authority for Jewish Identity:

'Our life’s mission is to extend a hand to our brothers'

At the conference of Religious Zionism school principals, the chairman of the Authority for Jewish Identity, Nir Orbach, spoke about the public’s desire for cohesion and unity.

'Our life’s mission is to extend a hand to our brothers'

Book Review:

Rabbi Kook’s “Shemonah Kevatzim" - now in English

In the book “Eight Journals" Yaacov David Shulman has succeeded in remaining faithful to the Hebrew text while capturing the poetic style of Rabbi Kook’s often intricate prose.

Rabbi Kook’s “Shemonah Kevatzim" - now in English

After cancellation, US confirms:

Talks with Iran will take place on Friday

The US administration has confirmed that it agreed to the request of Arab countries to hold talks with Iran on Friday in Oman, hours after initially announcing their cancellation.

Talks with Iran will take place on Friday

Poll:

Coalition bloc passes Netanyahu’s opponents

Regardless of whether the Arab parties run together or not, poll finds that the coalition bloc will secure more seats than Netanyahu’s opponents.

Coalition bloc passes Netanyahu’s opponents

Melania Trump meets captivity survivor Keith Siegel

US First Lady Melania Trump held a private meeting with freed American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel in the White House today.

Melania Trump meets captivity survivor Keith Siegel

London:

Yeshiva head passes away at 104

Rav Elyakim Schlesinger, elderly head of haredi yeshivot and Rosh Yeshivas HaRama passes away at age 104 in London.

Yeshiva head passes away at 104

Terrorist who murdered hostage Noa Marciano eliminated

The IDF and ISA struck and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, head of a Hamas terrorist cell, who murdered Corporal Noa Marciano in captivity.

Terrorist who murdered hostage Noa Marciano eliminated

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'We are committed to destroying Hamas, we will not stop'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich spoke at the Religious Zionism school principals’ conference in Eilat and addressed the need to strip Hamas of its weapons, 'We will have to return to fighting.'

'We are committed to destroying Hamas, we will not stop'

Islamic Jihad Northern Gaza Commander eliminated

The IDF and ISA struck and eliminated the terrorist Ali Raziana, who served as the Commander of the Northern Gaza Brigade in the Islamic Jihad terror organization.

Islamic Jihad Northern Gaza Commander eliminated

Talks blow up

Planned meetings between the US and Iran canceled

The talks scheduled to take place between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have been canceled. U.S. reports indicate that Iran has backed out of the understandings.

Planned meetings between the US and Iran canceled

Chief of Staff appoints special envoy to the Pentagon

While Defense Minister Katz is blocking the appointment of the military attaché in Washington, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir has appointed a special envoy for security coordination with the US.

Chief of Staff appoints special envoy to the Pentagon

Judges beware:

MK Tally Gotliv vows to defy High Court over Ben Gvir

Talking to Arutz Sheva, MK Tally Gotliv said that Itamar Ben Gvir is the Minister of National Security, and he will remain so, despite the High Court order.

MK Tally Gotliv vows to defy High Court over Ben Gvir

Support the family:

Father disappears before six children

Aggressive brain cancer is destroying this Jerusalem father in real time - now his wife battles alone to keep 6 children from losing everything while he fights for his life.

Father disappears before six children

Idan Amedi’s scathing attack: 'You are on Hamas’ side'

Idan Amedi hits back after actress and writer Shira Gefen published a sharp post mocking Amedi’s 'heroism' and his prominent presence in advertising campaigns.

Idan Amedi’s scathing attack: 'You are on Hamas’ side'

New footage reveals

How Hamas exploits emergency systems in Gaza for terror

During IDF operations in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza, a cynical manipulation by Hamas was exposed, where they used ambulances to transport terrorists and weapons.

How Hamas exploits emergency systems in Gaza for terror

In response to officer’s injury

IDF eliminates commander of Nir Oz attack

A Hamas commander who led the terrorist attack in Nir Oz on October 7 was eliminated in a targeted strike in the southern Gaza Strip, in response to the serious injury of an officer in Gaza.

IDF eliminates commander of Nir Oz attack

Mob attack:

Students school trip ends in arrest

Yeshiva students from Shiloh on a trip in the north, were attacked by an Arab mob, but the police who were called to the scene arrested the attackers and the yeshiva head, according to Honenu.

Students school trip ends in arrest

Proposed Bill: One Chief Rabbi for Israel

MKs from Yisrael Beytenu have submitted a bill to amend the Chief Rabbinate Law, with the aim of abolishing the division between th Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi and Sephardic Chief Rabbi.

Proposed Bill: One Chief Rabbi for Israel

Dairy farmers spill milk on main highway

Dairy farmers protest Finance Ministry's proposed reform, clash with police during highway demonstration.

Dairy farmers spill milk on main highway

Massachusetts Jewish day school to close after a quarter century

Boston-area Jewish day school to close after 25 years, saying its model is ‘no longer sustainable.’

Massachusetts Jewish day school to close after a quarter century

This is how the smuggling network to Gaza operated

Israeli citizens and reserve soldiers among those charged in massive smuggling case which helped the Hamas terror group regain power during the US-brokered ceasefire.

This is how the smuggling network to Gaza operated

Ben-Gvir to ban use of 'skunk truck' in crowd control

Despite pressure from senior police officials, the Minister of National Security announced he will prevent the use of vehicles that deploy 'skunk' spray and tear gas.

Ben-Gvir to ban use of 'skunk truck' in crowd control

Groom who collapsed during wedding improves

Significant improvement in condition of groom who collapsed on the dance floor at his own wedding.

Groom who collapsed during wedding improves

Rabbis warn: Yeshiva students will boycott Armored Corps

Leading Religious Zionist educators warn against pilot program to integrate female soldiers into Armored Corps, citing operational and professional concerns.

Rabbis warn: Yeshiva students will boycott Armored Corps