Parashat Mishpatim:
Make G-d your partner
What is the difference between a G-d Who listens and a G-d Who partners?
What is the difference between a G-d Who listens and a G-d Who partners?


The Palestinian Arab 'refugee' issue is not a humanitarian tragedy; it is a manufactured industry designed to facilitate the destruction of the Jewish state. We must stop asking "How do we reform UNRWA?" and start asking "How do we sunset it?" Opinion.

Two years ago, Fernando Marman and Luis Herr were rescued from Hamas captivity in a special operation by Shayetet 13. Now, a new video from the soldiers' body cameras has been released.

The Iran debate has been framed as a choice between a deal and a military attack. That is the wrong choice. Opinon.
Gadi Eizenkot reaches a peak of 12 mandates at the expense of Naftali Bennett - but even in this scenario, the left-wing bloc still does not have a majority to form a government without the Arab parties.

When my reptilian brain goes wild, I need to help it see its owner.

It is shocking that Qatar has not voluntarily turned over Meshaal to US custody. He was indicted by the US Justice Department (DOJ) for, among other things, terrorism and murder conspiracy. Opinion.

The USS Gerald R. Ford and its escort ships are being sent from the Caribbean to the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group, amid tensions with Iran.

23-year-old who was arrested after allegedly stabbing a man near the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn has been released and is set to return to court in April.

US judge rules that President Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech will proceed to trial in 2027.

Iranian authorities dismiss a provincial TV director after a reporter appeared to call for the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei during a live broadcast.

Jewish student from Yeshiva University assaulted near the campus in Manhattan. University spokesperson says the incident was an unbiased attempted robbery.

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder calls for the removal of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese due to her anti-Israel statements. Austria, Germany, and France also demand her resignation.

Channel 14 poll shows a slight increase for the right-wing bloc to 66 seats, with Netanyahu leading in the prime ministerial race with 57% compared to 19% for Bennett.

Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court dismisses a Palestinian Arab’s lawsuit challenging Germany’s weapons exports to Israel.

Whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, accuses her of limiting access to report on Jared Kushner. The conversation raises concerns about US policy on Iran and Middle East peace talks.

Israel joins the US-backed Board of Peace as a founding member, alongside 27 other nations. Despite this, Prime Minister Netanyahu will not attend the inaugural meeting in Washington next week.

A woman in her 50s killed in shooting in Tamra, a young woman injured in Tayibe, and six people murdered in 24 hours across the country.

Ireland’s soccer association confirms it will play Israel in the 2026 UEFA Nations League, despite a previous call for Israel’s expulsion over alleged violations of UEFA’s statutes.

PA’s “finance minister" warns in press conference in Ramallah that the financial situation of the PA has become "extremely dangerous."

Parshat Shekalim itself revolves around the half-shekel - a modest, equal contribution required of every individual, rich and poor alike, toward the communal service.

Shabbat Shekalim is the first of five special Shabbatot, over seven weeks.

This Shabbat, in addition to reading the parsha of Mishpatim, we will read the haftarah for Shekalim.

Herzog says he will decide on a Netanyahu pardon only after due process, despite Trump’s comments on Iran and the October 7 massacre.

We cannot undo what has been lost. We cannot remove the pain from the bereaved. But we are commanded not to add to it.

It’s hard to know whether the three-hour meeting, which went much longer than planned, was filled with consensus. Yet with Netanyahu and Trump, public appearances may be intentional projections designed to camouflage future intentions.

The IDF has asked mobile operators to improve coverage on Route 10 along the Egyptian border to prevent smuggling and support command-and-control systems.

European foreign ministers condemn remarks labeling Israel a 'common enemy,' say comments undermine UN impartiality.

We Jews can no longer allow ourselves the luxury of a house divided. We've already seen that the enemies will kill us as one. Now we need to find the strength to live as one.

In an antisemitic incident in Hamburg, Germany, unknown individuals carved the word 'Jew' onto the mailbox of a Jewish family living in the Harburg district.

US President Donald Trump says that Iran must make a deal, 'otherwise it's going to be very traumatic. They should have made a deal the first time, then they got Midnight Hammer instead.'

An inter-ministerial committee has decided to lift the restriction on overnight parking for foreign airlines at Ben Gurion Airport, a move that could enable Wizz Air to establish an operational base in Israel.

Netanyahu calls meeting with President Trump 'excellent,' says any deal with Iran must include ballistic missile threat and proxies.

Irina Radchuk, a chemical engineer who immigrated from Ukraine, is the second worker who died yesterday in the disaster at the Ashdod refinery.

A dog that spent 10 years at a cemetery in São Paulo, where its owner was buried, has inspired a new law that will allow pets to be buried alongside their owners.

The exercise, led by the missile boat flotilla and in coordination with all branches, simulated sea-based infiltrations and multi-theater threats, deriving lessons from the war.

The Egyptian foreign minister expresses full support for the National Committee for the Management of the Gaza Strip and emphasizes the effort to base the ceasefire agreement on solid foundations.

Swiss citizens will vote this summer in a referendum on a proposal to cap the country’s population at 10 million, in order to restrict immigration and control population growth.

Government legal advisor and state attorney are considering filing charges against Prison Service commissioner on suspicion of misconduct in office, subject to a hearing.

Dozens of activists, including bereaved families and IDF reservists, cross the border to plant trees, calling for renewed Jewish settlement in the area.

'Establishment of the medical center in Netivot is a landmark national event and recognition of the full rights of the residents of the south,' says Hadassah CEO, Prof. Yoram Weiss, at a festive ceremony inaugurating Hadassah-Helmsley Netivot.

UNDP launches six-month operation to relocate towering waste pile that buried Gaza City’s historic Fras Market amid health concerns.

Ireland, Spain and Greece push motion over alleged ethics breaches; Israeli union warns move would deepen polarization.

Military urges 'patriotic Iranians' to contact official channels for cooperation, hours after leaders discuss Iran and ongoing nuclear negotiations.

A four-week-old baby died of respiratory failure at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod after consuming recalled Nutrilon products.

Route 711 between Tel Aviv and Shoham will add a stop at the airport, and rides on the line will be free. Organizers emphasize: 'Not a political statement.'

The Defense Ministry committee in charge of safeguarding the rights of reserve soldiers handled 1,489 inquiries over the past year, with a significant rise in claims.

As part of a series of drills aimed at strengthening community defense readiness, an additional exercise has been completed in Golan Heights communities.

A court in France sentenced Rashid Hanish, 55, to 18 years in prison after convicting him of murdering his Jewish neighbor, Rene Hajaj, 89, in Lyon in 2022.

A television reporter in Iran shouted "Death to Khamenei" live on air - within seconds, the sound on the broadcast was muted due to the embarrassment.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich estimated that former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will transfer votes from left-wing voters to the right in the upcoming elections. And what did he say when asked if he would shake Bennett's hand?

The goats seized by the Civil Administration were released following a demand by the organization Honenu appealing against the terms of the seizure.

The new instructions for terrorists include prolonged hiding, reducing the use of technology, and tightening personal security protocols, following attacks on commanders in the field.

A reservist and a civilian are accused of using internal information gathered in the military to bet on the timing of military operations on the betting site 'Polymarket'.

Shabbat is not merely another commandment; it is an eternal sign of the covenant between God and Israel.

An indictment has been filed against a suspect who set fire to police officers who came to rescue him after he threatened to harm himself.

Two Jews from Tehran and Shiraz, who were arrested during protests against the regime, were released following efforts by the Jewish community. One remains in custody, and efforts for his release continue.

Speaking in Melbourne, President Herzog delivered an address against antisemitism and terror, calling on Jews worldwide to stand proud and reaffirming Israel’s role in defending the free world.

The bill by opposition leader Yair Lapid to recognize Qatar as an enemy state will be brought to a vote in the Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Sunday.

The IDF suspects that unidentified individuals took control of a WhatsApp group of Air Force soldiers at the Palmachim base. As a result, procedures for securing information have been tightened.
