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Giulio Meotti:

Mamdani is a tragedy for those who love Western freedoms

To understand who New York’s new mayor is, one must read a Wall Street Journal profile. Opinion.

Jews to Memorialize Rabbi Kahane This Sunday in New York

On the 35th anniversary of Rabbi Meir Kahane's assassination, New York's Jewish community will gather in Brooklyn to honor his memory and discuss the urgent challenges facing Jews in the city today.

Is it really the MAG's phone or just an investigation ploy?

Police are examining whether the phone found at beach belongs to ex-MAG Tomer-Yerushalmi, raising questions over its battery life, water damage, and model discrepancy.

The Heritage Foundation's black hole:

When fighting Antisemitism requires moral clarity

Pro-Israel groups are abandoning the Heritage Foundation because no antisemitism initiative can defend people who platform antisemites-and expect Jews to stay. Opinion.

Moving video:

Ishay Ribo performs at Omer Neutra's funeral

Israeli singer Ishay Ribo moves family and friends of fallen American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra as he was laid to rest after being returned from Hamas captivity.

Citizen who found phone:

'I tapped the screen and my jaw dropped'

Noa Itiel found the phone of ex-MAG Tomer-Yerushalmi during a swim off Hatzuk Beach, days after it went missing. The device may play a pivotal role in the investigation.

Arab Zionist to Arutz Sheva:

October 7 exposed deep antisemitism in Arab world

Syrian-born Arab Zionist Rawan Osman says October 7 exposed entrenched antisemitism in the Arab world and calls on leaders to confront Hamas and support regional peace.

ADL's Israel Director:

'After elections Jews are less safe in NYC'

Carole Nuriel, Director of the Anti‑Defamation League’s Israel office talks about the monitoring mechanism established to ensure that Mayor Mamdani does not harm any Jew.

Thailand:

Israeli arrested in Phuket after ammunition found in his suitcase

Thai media reports that a 26-year-old Israeli was arrested at Phuket airport after a cartridge containing 29 bullets was found in his suitcase.

Beit Shemesh rabbis oppose late-night cholent shops

According to the rabbis, some of these places have become entertainment centers that attract teenagers and create "a great obstacle and great danger."

2 years after falling

American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra laid to rest

Omer, a Lone Soldier from Long Island, was buried in a military cemetary following the return of his body 2 years after he was murdered and abducted.

Herzog at funeral

'All nations must stand with humanity, bring all hostages home'

President Herzog delivers eulogy at the funeral of Israeli-American soldier Captain Omer Neutra.

IDF Manpower Directorate head to lead MAG

Major General Dado Bar Khalifa, was appointed to temporarily lead the Military Advocate General’s Corps after MAG officials came under investigation.

Police official:

Phone found at Tel Aviv beach indeed belongs to MAG

Civilians discovered a cell phone at the same beach where the phone of dismissed Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was last traced.

UK

Jewish mothers turn to Jewish doulas, fearing antisemitic medics

A growing number of Jewish women are seeking out Jewish doulas to protect their babies during childbirth in the face of post-Oct. 7 explosion of antisemitism.

Qatari govt. paid firm to discredit woman who accused ICC chief

Qatar paid a London-based intelligence firm to dig up personal information against Karim Khan's accuser, British media reports.

Secure your spot

Israel Dog Unit Commander to speak at NYC benefit dinner

Yekutiel Ben-Yakov will share firsthand accounts of search-and-rescue missions and counter-terror operations at the first-ever New York dinner for American Friends of the Israel Dog Unit this Sunday, November 9th at 7:00 PM.

Paris

Pro-Palestinians firebomb Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra concert

During a concert by the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris, pro-Palestinian protesters broke into the hall, lit flares, and disrupted the music.

Can the Abraham Accords be this century’s Magna Carta?

While the very signing of the Abraham Accords is an unprecedented step towards regional and worldwide peace, there is not one unique agreement that all parties signed onto and the glaring lacunas should be addressed.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Parashat Vayera: The most irrelevant instruction?

Now, what are the chances that you, or I, or anybody, might actually come across the pillar of salt which used to be Lot’s wife to say the mandated blessings? The meaning of this commandment is much deeper.

Delaying marriage

A child is not required to be a servant to his parents in his personal life decisions (within an observant framework), as HaRav Tzvi Yehuda Kook explained.

Pope Leo meets Abbas, calls for Gaza aid and 'two-state solution'

Pope Leo XIV meets PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas for the first time, urging aid for Gaza and a two-state solution. The meeting marks 10 years since a Vatican-PA agreement.

Turkey’s “Pro American” energy gambit is a geopolitical hazard

Ankara is using energy deals to expand its influence in contested waters and to entrench patronage inside a fragile, divided Libya. The hazard is real. Opinion.

Podcast:

Avraham's amazing hospitality

Imitating God and emulating divine attributes.

Parshat Vayeira:

The Chair that Only Looks Empty

Seforno notes, that Jewish custom at the circumcision of a child is to leave a chair unoccupied to represent a designated makom for the Shechinah [Hashem’s earthly presence].

The lie Is over

The Prescott Report proves what we’ve always known - and I’m done hiding from your myths. Opinion.

Report:

Pro-Israel lawmaker Stefanik to launch NY Governor bid

Rep. Elise Stefanik will launch her campaign for New York governor on Friday, blasting Hochul’s ties to NYC’s new anti-Israel mayor and calling her “the Worst Governor in America”, according to Politico.

Ahead of White House visit

UN lifts sanctions on Syria’s Sharaa

The UN Security Council votes to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his White House visit, marking a symbolic shift as Syria seeks global legitimacy after Assad’s ouster.

Rom Braslavski:

'They tortured me because I’m Jewish'

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski recounts the severe abuse he endured in captivity and clarifies: “Not because of Ben Gvir or Netanyahu - they tortured me because I’m Jewish.”

Toronto:

Five arrested after anti-Israel riot at IDF veterans event

Toronto Police arrest five suspects after anti-Israel rioters stormed an SSI event featuring IDF veterans. The incident follows a surge in antisemitic attacks across the city.

Channel 12 News poll:

Coalition gains strength

New Channel 12 News poll shows Likud rising to 27 seats and maintaining its lead. Neither bloc reaches a majority.

Trump:

'Peace is working, Hamas faces big problem if it misbehaves'

President Trump says an international force will arrive in Gaza “very soon,” calling it “strong peace.” He warns Hamas of severe consequences if it fails to comply: “They’ve got a big problem.”

Iran jails Jewish American for 2010 Israel visit

Iran sentences Kamran Hekmati, a Jewish American from New York, to prison for visiting Israel to celebrate his son’s bar mitzvah.

Security Cabinet discussion:

IDF Chief opposes deporting Rafah terrorists

Security Cabinet convenes to discuss developments across the combat zones. Chief of Staff Zamir on “trapped” Rafah terrorists: They should be killed, not deported.

Official:

Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords with Israel

President Trump confirms Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, says it will be the first of many in his second term. Kazakhstan says the move aligns with its policy of dialogue, respect, and regional stability.

Sde Teiman affair:

Deputy Military Advocate General questioned and suspended

Deputy Military Advocate General Gal Asael questioned under caution in the Sde Teiman base affair, placed under house arrest, and suspended from the Military Prosecution.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

Mamdani or not, all Jews belong in Israel

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Smotrich outlines his vision for aliyah, linking tax reform to Zionism and growing Diaspora challenges.

Freed hostages call out: Keep Shabbat

Four recently released hostages urge Jews around the world to embrace Shabbat: “It gave us strength even in the harshest conditions.”

The Parsha and Current Events:

Vayera: Our Rabbi, teach us

What is so significant about these two affirmative mitzvot of brit milah and the Pesach sacrifice that places them in the Karet category?

Survey

Nearly half of Israelis would avoid NYC under Mamdani

46% of Israelis say would avoid traveling to NYC under the mayoralship of Zohran Mamdani, while just 34% say they would continue traveling to New York.

Religious Zionist MK:

Why Mamdani's victory is a good thing

MK Ohad Tal warns Mamdani’s win signals deep moral decline in US society but says it could spark a patriotic awakening to reclaim national values and direction.

Watch

Ye meets Rabbi Pinto, apologizes for past comments on Jews

During a personal conversation on this week with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, Ye expressed deep regret for his past statements against the Jewish people.

Over secret document

Former Shin Bet chiefs face criminal inquiry

A criminal investigation was opened into three ex-Shin Bet directors after they submitted a classified document to the Supreme Court in a petition opposing David Zini’s appointment.

Parashat Vayera:

How can I encounter Hashem?

The study of Torah, when undertaken with humbleness and dedication, can lead one to a special encounter with HaKadosh Baruch Hu.

Parashat Vayera:

Judicial Reform

“I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you will be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city. Zion shall be redeemed through justice, and her returnees through righteousness.”

Parashat Vayera:

Sodom and human shields

The whole sorry episode of Sodom and Gomorrah teaches is that yes, there can be an entire metropolis, and entire region, in which every single man, woman, and child, down to the new-born baby, is judged and found to be evil.

Next to Trump

Watch: Drug executive collapses in the Oval Office

Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay collapses during a press conference about a new agreement with pharmaceutical companies aimed at reducing prices.

Following warnings

IDF launches wave of strikes on southern Lebanon

IDF said it would strike military infrastructure 'to deal with the prohibited attempts carried out by Hezbollah to rebuild its activities in the region.'

Steve Witkoff

Next country to join the Abraham Accords to be announced tonight

US Special Envoy reveals that for the first time in 5 years, another nation will sign a peace deal with Israel.

The Islamist capture of New York

America must wake up. This is about more than one upstart revolutionary. Opinion.

Human blood swastikas deface 50 cars and buildings in Germany

Police arrested a 31-year-old Romanian man in Hanau after nearly 50 cars and buildings were defaced with swastikas painted in blood; he is now under psychiatric evaluation.

Bodycam footage

Soldiers arrest terrorist who planned attack

As part of an overnight activity in Shechem, IDF soldiers apprehended a terrorist who had planned to carry out an attack.

Police raid Military Prosecutor’s office

As part of the investigation into the Sde Teiman base affair, the police conducted a search of the military prosecutor's offices.

Watch:

Hebrew U ceremony interrupted by protester, one arrested

A student was arrested for disrupting Ayala Ben-Gvir’s graduation at Hebrew University by shouting at Minister Ben-Gvir. The event proceeded, and she received her degree.

Nancy Pelosi announces retirement from Congress

Longtime Democratic leader will step down in 2027 after nearly 40 years in the House.

Heritage Foundation

Staff confront pres. over defense of Tucker Carlson

Heritage Foundation pres. Kevin Roberts apologized to his staff for his refusal to condemn Tucker Carlson after the right-wing broadcaster aired a friendly interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes.