The Song of the Sea in Jerusalem:
The 7th night of Pesach with Rabbi Charlap (1882-1951)
Rabbi Charlap: “If I had to name the worst disaster that could befall me it would be to leave the Land of Israel for Chutz L’Aretz."
Rabbi Charlap: “If I had to name the worst disaster that could befall me it would be to leave the Land of Israel for Chutz L’Aretz."


Soldiers from IDF's Duvdevan Unit apprehend two accomplices involved in al-Funduq attack.

And what does it teach us about faith?

Singer ElaytZur, creator of the hit 'Od Yoter Tov' song, attends performance by singer Ishay Ribo in Jerusalem, and joins him on stage, drawing crowd into spontaneous dance.
More than 1000 bereaved families have signed a letter contradicting the various calls to end the war from various groups of IDF soldiers.

IDF forces continue war against Hamas throughout Gaza, destroying dozens of terror targets and eliminating terrorists.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks about the war against Hamas in Gaza and the Iranian threat in question-and-answer session following Western Wall visit.

We are ready for a new-old consciousness.

Passover, the "holiday of freedom", is also the "holiday of Spring" in the Torah - and is "the Spring of the entire world" in the words of Rav Avraham Yitschak HaCohen Hook, Israel's first chief rabbi and founder of Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

Rather than facing total obliteration, Hamas, if they have any rationality, should understand, as did Arafat 43 years ago, that accepting safe passage in return for total surrender of the hostages and arms is their only escape option. But Israel must refrain from another Oslo that brings them back. Opinion.

Israeli Arab teen and a Palestinian Authority teen charged with planning terror attack on Lod synagogue, inspired by ISIS.

And those allies are calling for the murder of Jews. Opinion.

Tunisian rabbis urge public to utilize the auspicious seventh night of Passover to beg for the recovery of Rabbi Meir Mazuz, whose condition has not improved.

Among Jewish Israelis 93% do not trust Palestinian Authority Arabs after the October 7 massacre; 44% of Arab Israelis agree.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visits Western Wall, brings note from US President Donald Trump.

Hamas-affiliated analyst says Israel has two options: ending the war and bringing the hostages back, or continuing the political and military crisis with no end in sight.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett would relegate Likud to second-largest in the Knesset, but greatly reduce Bennett's potential partners in an anti-Netanyahu coalition.

Texas Jews split as lawmakers sign off on $1B private school voucher program.

Jabotinsky’s Betar worldwide is the growing link in the chain begun by Jabotinsky anf continued by Menachem Begin. Opinion.

Discover how open conversations about money can secure your future together.

US officials say a Chinese satellite company tied to Beijing’s military is providing targeting intelligence to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, despite repeated diplomatic warnings to China.

Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Shfela and Sharon regions following a launch from Yemen. IDF says one missile was successfully intercepted. Magen David Adom: No reports of injuries.

Iran International reports that Tehran laid out a three-phase plan to Washington during talks in Oman, proposing curbs on uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief. The US welcomed the proposal, but skepticism remains over Iran's motives.

Lebanon's military says it has detained several individuals, including Palestinian Arabs, linked to rocket fire at Israel in March. Hezbollah denies involvement in the rocket fire.

PA’s foreign affairs bureau calls on the international community and the UN Security Council to take practical steps to protect Jerusalem and its holy sites.

White House condemns Hamas for rejecting Israel’s latest ceasefire and hostage release deal, reaffirming Trump’s demands that it release the hostages or face consequences.

The UN’s atomic watchdog chief says during visit to Tehran that negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran’s nuclear program are at a pivotal stage.

For 334 weeks, we went through a weekly ritual in which I sent him my articles from Sydney, many of which were posted on Arutz Sheva, and he returned his cartoon from Herzliya that was able to convey what I had struggled to produce in 620 words.

US forces strike fuel facilities used by the Iran-backed Houthis to cut off a major source of illegal revenue funding terrorism in the region. Houthis report 17 dead and dozens injured.

Four killed, one seriously injured after cable rips, sending cable car crashing down.

A man in his 70s, vacationing with his family in Crete for Passover, collapses and is pronounced dead at the scene. His body will be transferred to Athens and then flown to Israel.

US President calls Harvard a “disgrace” and “antisemitic,” warns the university’s tax-exempt status is under legal scrutiny.

The head of the Samaria Regional Council demands the arrest of the former Palestinian Authority "Prime Minister" following his statement that "every settler is a soldier, and every soldier is a settler."

US citizen killed after attempting to hijack a domestic flight in Belize, slashing passengers before being shot by another traveler. Authorities investigating how the attacker entered the country and boarded the flight with a weapon.

Minister Ron Dermer, leader of the hostage negotiations team, enrages hostages' relatives: 'Don't you dare differentiate between hostages - all must be released together.'

The terror organization stressed that it is ready to release all hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and an end to the war.

Captivity survivor Keith Siegel revealed new details about the abuse and starvation during his time in captivity with abducted soldier Matan Angrest.

The simple idea is that everyone is invited, without a formal invitation and without distinctions of origin or background, creating an atmosphere of closeness between people and expressing the aspiration for a cohesive and respectful society.

President Trump addressed a report that he shelved an Israeli plan to attack Iranian nuclear facilities and stated that he prefers to attempt a diplomatic method first.

Florida State University shooting leaves two dead, multiple hospitalized; one suspect in custody.

It’s not just the man suspected of setting fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s Harrisburg home who has lost his mind. The attack on Shapiro’s house is what “Globalize the intifada!” looks like. Opinion.

Herzog noted that Kaploun's appointment 'reflects the deep commitment of President Donald Trump and his administration to the Jewish community in America, to the safety, freedom, dignity, and well‑being of Jews around the world.'

Police called to home of MK Avi Maoz following delivery of suspicious envelope.

Finance Minister states no court has the power to force the government to trust an official in whom it has lost all trust.

The terror organization condemned the 'frantic attempts to Judaize and seize Islamic holy sites' and called on Muslims to rise up to defend the site. Succot: 'The days of fear are over.'

Following a meeting in Moscow between President Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated: 'We intend to further expand mutually beneficial ties with Iran.'

Interim DC Attorney Ed Martin tells i24NEWS the US will continue pursuing Hamas support on campuses, and has now foiled a cryptocurrency scheme to fund the terror group.

Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, sent a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro after the latter's residence was targeted on Saturday night in an arson attack.

The IDF announced that a preliminary guideline will be issued prior to the activation of an official alert to allow civilians to move to safer nearby shelters.

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud is highest highest-ranking Saudi to visit Iran in nearly 30 years. He will meet with the chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces.

The Prime Minister's office responded to a report that Israel was ready to strike Iran, but the US President stopped it and stated, 'As the Prime Minister declared more than once: Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.'

Abouzar Rahmati, who previously served in the IRGC, pleaded guilty to spying for Iran from 2017-2024, giving Iran hundreds of gigabytes of data on US aviation and solar energy industries.

Delegates from the National Conference of the Bnei Akiva youth group prayed at the scene of the music festival massacre and met with bereaved families in the Gaza envelope.

Troops from the Golani Brigade found a Hamas training facility that contained a mock-up of an IDF tank. The troops also eliminated terrorists who had shot at troops a week earlier.

After a Jewish resident was filmed pushing an African-American man in a wheelchair, a protest rally is being held calling for unity. The Jewish community condemns the act.

Over the past two days, the IAF struck over 110 terror targets belonging to terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip including a major naval post.

Since the holiday began, some soldiers on the front were only fed one warm meal and were forced to eat cold field rations in the best case, matzah and chocolate spread in the worst.

Tens of thousands took part this morning in the second Priestly Blessing ceremony during the prayers for the Passover holiday held at the Western Wall Plaza.

No military, no country, no people has ever sacrificed collective victory for individual pain — not because the individuals don’t matter, but because the welfare of the whole trumps the welfare of the few. Opinion.

Following his swearing-in tomorrow morning, Ambassador Mike Huckabee will arrive at the Western Wall and will place US President Donald Trump's note in the cracks of the wall at his request.
