Defining Pesach
On Pesach night, we were chosen, and history was never the same.

Trump’s decision to talk with Iran signals a calculated move to achieve meaningful concessions without causing unnecessary bloodshed and destruction. His effort must be based on clear-eyed goals. Opinion.

Montreal police arrest 19-year-old man in connection with a December 2024 arson at Beth Tikvah Synagogue and vandalism at a nearby Jewish center. The suspect faces multiple charges, though community leaders are calling for hate crime charges to be added.

Tennessee lawmakers pass a bill targeting antisemitic discrimination across public schools and universities. The legislation, which integrates the IHRA definition of antisemitism, now awaits Governor Bill Lee's decision.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reveals ongoing technical coordination with Israel to avoid direct conflict in Syrian airspace.

Liberal leader Mark Carney asked about his comment at a Calgary rally after appearing to affirm a claim that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, claims he didn’t hear the word “genocide”.

The most significant breach since October 7: Dozens of illegal infiltrators, including women and children, enter Israel through the seam line in the area east of Lachish.

After being with Israeli's PM at the Oval Office: The bottom line is that there is a great battle of civilizations taking place, a World Series, that includes the West.

Hamas files a legal request to be removed from the UK’s list of terrorist groups, asserting it is a legitimate “resistance movement”.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterates Tehran’s disinterest in nuclear weapons and invites American investment, signaling a potential policy shift.

Liri Albag, a survivor of Hamas captivity, responds to the attacks against her after she accused Netanyahu of failures which led to the October 7 massacre.

French President Emmanuel Macron reveals plans to recognize a Palestinian state within months, possibly during a UN conference in June. PA welcomes the move, while Foreign Minister Sa’ar criticizes: A unilateral recognition of a fictional Palestinian state will be a prize for terror and a boost for Hamas.

Vice President JD Vance meets with Hamas captivity survivors and families of hostages still held in Gaza, reaffirming the US commitment to securing the release of all 59 remaining hostages and expressing hope and urgency in ongoing efforts.

Trump says that Israel would lead military action to thwart Iran’s nuclear program, should such action be required.

A newly revealed Pentagon report indicates seven US troops may have contracted COVID-19-like symptoms in Wuhan during the October 2019 World Military Games—months before the official start of the pandemic. Critics accuse the Biden administration of concealing the findings.

MK Dan Illouz introduced a resolution calling on the international community to open its gates to refugees from the Gaza Strip at the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Chairman of the Yesha Council, Yisrael Ganz, sent a letter to Mike Huckabee congratulating him on his confirmation in the Senate as US Ambassador to Israel.

IDF's Discipline and Order Branch has updated its appearance and dress directives, allowing all soldiers to grow beards and combat soldiers to wear combat uniforms off base.

When people came to comfort the Nimni whose father died very suddenly, they discovered that there was so much more to the story

Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited the Morag Corridor in the Gaza Strip and turned to the Gazan population: 'Get rid of Hamas and return the hostages - that is the only way to stop the war.'

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, one of Israel's strongest supporters in the Democratic party, was the lone Democrat to vote to confirm Huckabee, who was confirmed 53-46.

US President says tariffs on China will rise to 125% in response to China's latest economic moves against the US, but tariffs on the rest of the world will be frozen to allow for negotiations.

The annual Israeli Air Force flyby and Navy sailby will not take place this year due to the war. The Memorial Day flyby will take place as usual.

US Citizenship and Immigration Service announces that immigration benefits will be denied to people "social media content that indicates an alien endorsing, espousing, promoting, or supporting antisemitic terrorism, antisemitic terrorist organizations, or other antisemitic activity" is found on their accounts.

The unarmed Palestinian Arab was caught by a security officer shortly after he jumped the fence of the facility.

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited the Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center a spoke with the wounded, and listened to their stories.

Progressive Left-Wing groups push to take control of Israel’s national institutions

Sanctions target Iranian companies and an individual for supporting nuclear activities linked to AEOI and TESA.

Lt. Col. Hadi Falah, a Bedouin officer in the IDF who was seriously injured in battle in the Gaza Strip and who had asked to purchase chametz from Israeli Jews, makes the purchase from Tel Hashormer Hospital.

Chinese Commerce Ministry vows to 'fight to the end' in escalating trade war with US after Trump Administration raises tariffs on China to 104%.

Dramatic footage shows the moment Israeli forces, disguised as Arabs, arrested Mahmoud al-Bana a senior terrorist in the dismantled 'Lion's Den' terrorist network.

Trump said to Netanyahu that he cannot understand why Israel left Gaza. I said the same in 2005, but the Left thought it was a great idea. As Trump said, how did that work out? Opinion.

The IDF's Arabic-language spokesman revealed that Hezbollah has been attempting to rebuild an underground weapons production facility in Beirut in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

One can see that a change has taken place in Israeli society since the start of the current war. Vast numbers are returning to tradition, returning to the synagogue, returning to the Sabbath and to the weekly portion, returning to the sources, returning to themselves.

The daily lifting of the ash, which was performed by the Kohen as part of the Temple service, did not serve the practical purpose of keeping the Altar clean. What then was the objective of this Mitzvah?

The IDF inquiry into the massacre and battle in Sderot found that 41 terrorists infiltrated the city and murdered 53 individuals. In the end, 39 of the terrorists were eliminated.

Protesters disrupt address by former Israeli PM at Ivy League school, shouting obscenities, pulling a fire alarm, making Hamas symbols at Jewish students, and calling on Jews to 'go back to Europe.'

With every passing day of these sham court proceedings, and as more Israelis wake up to the truth, Netanyahu is finally saying out loud what many of us have known for a long time. Opinion.

There are two explanations that we can offer our children at the Seder for our celebration.

D’var Torah ahead of Pesach.

Court approves settlement for one of the terrorists involved in racially-motivated arson of Yushvaev family's home.

Sebastián Lorenzo Basso, the lead prosecutor in the case of the 1994 AMIA bombing of the Jewish Community Center, requests an international arrest warrant for Iran's Supreme Leader for "direct involvement" in the attack.

During the operation, the forces apprehended two terrorists, including a former senior member of the 'Lions' Den' terror organization.

While the Torah does not reject the people who believe their same-sex attraction is unchangeable, it does clearly reject their acting upon it. Opinion.

This upcoming Passover will be the first holiday without him. Every time I think about it, I feel like I can’t breathe. How?

UJA-Federation of New York’s headquarters evacuated due to concerns over weakened wall in building’s basement. 'Further inspection determined wall in question nonstructural, non-load bearing,' statement clarifies.

The Zohar refers to matzah, the quintessential food of Pesach, as the bread of faith. Nissan, and specifically Pesach, thus becomes a crucial time to explore and cultivate this active art of emunah.

Shva data indicates that in March 2025 credit card spending in Israel reached a new high of 47.584 billion shekels.

Elyashiv Hy"d was a symbol of how the love for the land of Israel and its people passes from generation to generation, and sadly, of the price that such limitless love demands. The story of a grandfather and his grandson.

Police investigating threatening letters sent to coalition MKs and their families, details gagged.

The Talmud is a multi-book collection of “profound narratives” in addition to being a book of discussions of Jewish law. Review.

20-year-old Maya Braun shares her lookout team's unimaginable heroism in Nahal Oz on October 7th.

Givati Brigade troops locate, dismantle terror tunnel shafts and other terrorist infrastructure in Rafah.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears in court this morning for testimony on Case 1000, only 3 hours after returning from US.

Police arrest Bnei Brak resident suspected of involvement in Tel Aviv synagogue arson.

Aliyah is the ultimate act of Zionism, and is also a big responsibility. The freedom to live as a Jew in our homeland comes with the responsibility to protect it. Op-ed.

IDF forces continue ground operations in Gaza, deepening hold in Tel Sultan, IAF strikes 45 targets.

Jet Set tragedy leaves 98 dead, including several high-profile individuals and celebrated merengue artist Rubby Pérez, who was performing when the roof collapsed.

Haim Treitel, a haredi soldier in the Givati Brigade who was wounded in Gaza, talks about his decision to renounce his status as a yeshiva student and enlist in the IDF.

Two Microsoft employees interrupt company's 50th anniversary celebrations to protest provision of services to IDF.
