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Anglo joins Jerusalem City Council race

Rabbi Haim (Ian) Pear, originally from the US, has joined the Jerusalem City Council race on the Mafdal-Religious Zionist list.

Anglo joins Jerusalem City Council race

Reality is more than picture perfect

Experiencing Yom Tov in Yerushalayim for real is way better than seeing any award-winning photograph.

Reality is more than picture perfect

Rabbi Told Family: “Get On An Airplane Immediately”

If the medical challenges Sara faces are not addressed soon, they threaten to cast a heartbreaking shadow her entire future.

Rabbi Told Family: “Get On An Airplane Immediately”

Lavi's life is at stake

Help us to make a life-saving difference

Nir Menachem, asks for assistance as his son, Lavi, faces a life-threatening medical condition demanding immediate attention

Help us to make a life-saving difference

TRAGEDY:

Mother of 2-week-old suddenly collapses and dies in bedroom

Hatzalah volunteers tried to resuscitate her while the family watched in horror, but after heroically trying, they were unable to save her.

Mother of 2-week-old suddenly collapses and dies in bedroom

17,000 Adirei HaTorah Heroines Honored at BMG

A sea of women filled the N'Shei Adirei HaTorah gathering in tribute to the women standing beside their husbands steeped in Torah.

17,000 Adirei HaTorah Heroines Honored at BMG

7-Year-Old Thought Father Was Asleep.

Their mother can see what is happening, and the truth stings.

7-Year-Old Thought Father Was Asleep.

She Looked Into The Mirror And Saw Someone Who Died

I am turning to you with a cry from the depths of my heart to come to the aid of a bride who is orphaned from her mother.

She Looked Into The Mirror And Saw Someone Who Died

Can anyone guarantee life?

Who does not want to be inscribed in the book of life!

Can anyone guarantee life?

Who Says You Can't Work And Learn Halacha In-Depth?

Many of you have memories of your formative years in Yeshiva. The passion, the excitement, the desire to understand every word of the Gemara

Who Says You Can't Work And Learn Halacha In-Depth?

TRAGIC: Israeli Family Faces Second Major Blow

2 years ago, Yanky, Ruty, Devorah, Yair, Chani, and Dov world crumbled when their father was diagnosed with a severe heart disease.

TRAGIC: Israeli Family Faces Second Major Blow

Thousands Of Israelis Predicted To Go Hungry This Tishrei

714 Israeli families are struggling to survive financially during a devastating medical crisis, without us they'll be hungry this Tishrei

Thousands Of Israelis Predicted To Go Hungry This Tishrei

Rabbi Kolodetsky urges support for family facing crisis

The well-respected Rabbi is close to the family, vouches for the authenticity of the plea and calls upon the community to help.

Rabbi Kolodetsky urges support for family facing crisis

The Odessa Jewish Community

Rabbi Abraham Wolf's Urgent Appeal for Assistance

Rabbi Wolf shows the dire circumstances facing the community and their pressing need for support amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Rabbi Abraham Wolf's Urgent Appeal for Assistance

"Mommy, why is our table empty this Rosh Hashana?"

As we hear the shofar’s piercing cry this year, there are children scattered across Israel who are crying, too.

"Mommy, why is our table empty this Rosh Hashana?"

Watch a film that will leave you far from indifferent

Watch a film that will leave you far from indifferent: A mother of four begs you, Help me build a mikveh

Watch a film that will leave you far from indifferent

Historic concert celebrates unity and solidarity | Video

In extraordinary display of unity & solidarity, 15,000 Jews from diverse backgrounds across New York & New Jersey gather for historic event.

Historic concert celebrates unity and solidarity | Video

Toddler May Be Homeless This Rosh Hashanah

With less than a week until Rosh Hashanah, the prospect of spending the Chag on the streets may become a reality for one-year-old Esther.

Toddler May Be Homeless This Rosh Hashanah

Toddler May Be Homeless This Rosh Hashanah

With less than a week until Rosh Hashanah, the prospect of spending the Chag on the streets may become a reality for one-year-old Esther.

Toddler May Be Homeless This Rosh Hashanah

8 Kids Left Behind

The pain of their loss is immeasurable.

8 Kids Left Behind

BREAKING:

Bank Gives Widow Heart-Stopping Ultimatum

Malkie and her three young children are terrified at the prospect of being evicted from the only home they have ever known.

Bank Gives Widow Heart-Stopping Ultimatum

Family of mother who died in childbirth faces ongoing struggle

Pregnant mother carrying twins passes away R"L; doctors struggle to save lone surviving twin.

Family of mother who died in childbirth faces ongoing struggle

Meir Panim fights hunger during the holidays, one meal at a time

Volunteers make it possible for 86 cents out of every donated dollar to be allocated to food, top Meir Panim staffer says.

Meir Panim fights hunger during the holidays, one meal at a time

Every Time He Does This, They Fear For His Life

Joy swiftly turned to distress for the Rivkin family when they discovered that their tiny baby had a rare condition.

Every Time He Does This, They Fear For His Life

The Greatest Gift:

Eternal Rest in Eretz Hakodesh

Even if someone did not merit to live in the holy land, they can still be brought for burial here.

Eternal Rest in Eretz Hakodesh

Your Home in the Center of Yerushalayim is Going Up Now

Large, 4 room luxury apartments in Jerusalem going for only $1M.

Your Home in the Center of Yerushalayim is Going Up Now

The Real Reason This Mother And Daughter Are So Close In Age

Less than 18 years separate the two. Mom was married off at the young age of 17, in an arranged shidduch common in insular Chareidi circles.

The Real Reason This Mother And Daughter Are So Close In Age

Community rallies together in amazing outpouring of kindness

Many readers have commented on how moved they are to see the community’s generosity.

Community rallies together in amazing outpouring of kindness

Urgent Appeal: A family in crisis needs your help

Family with 6 children struggling to live day by day with medical costs from mother's long-term illness.

Urgent Appeal: A family in crisis needs your help

Exclusive interview:

Meaningful Minute speaks with Ishay Ribo

Exclusive interview by Meaningful Minute: Ishay Ribo speaks about uniting Jews through music at Madison Square Garden Concert.

Meaningful Minute speaks with Ishay Ribo

Heartbreaking tragedy in Los Angeles

Mrs. Sara Chana Fasman passed away suddenly, leaving behind a broken husband and 4 children.

Heartbreaking tragedy in Los Angeles

Israeli animal trafficker faces harsh conditions in African jail

Bnei Brak Resident, 39, Arrested for Smuggling 59 Rare Turtles, Faces Harsh Conditions in Detention in the cruelest African prison

Israeli animal trafficker faces harsh conditions in African jail

“My Mommy doesn’t know I’m writing this”

My mommy and Daddy tell me that I need to be brave because I have to fight a big, scary monster named Cancer.

“My Mommy doesn’t know I’m writing this”

An Accessible Path to Burial in the Holy Land

For countless Jews residing outside Israel, the prospect of eternal rest in the Holy Land carries profound spiritual significance.

An Accessible Path to Burial in the Holy Land

Diti and her large tumor

The doctors were so preoccupied with her that they had no time to speak with me.

Diti and her large tumor

It could happen to anyone.

Israeli Man Receives Threatening Note In Foreign Language

The alarm bells truly began to ring when he received intimidating letters, written in Polish, accusing him of tax evasion.

Israeli Man Receives Threatening Note In Foreign Language

Israeli woman’s death brought family’s sad secret to light

The Itzkowitz family story has left the Jewish community in shock: Tamar was only in her lower thirties when she passed away.

Israeli woman’s death brought family’s sad secret to light

World’s largest Jewish concert

Ishay Ribo to host Akiva and Amir Dadon

The concert is part of Ribo’s fabled Elul tour, where traditional tunes meet a modern twist.

Ishay Ribo to host Akiva and Amir Dadon

AFJS:

"We need ambassadors, people to spread the truth"

American Friends of Judea and Samaria representative Josh Hasten calls for more people to spread the truth about Judea and Samaria.

"We need ambassadors, people to spread the truth"

If Teen Doesn’t Complete This Task, She May Die

Time is ticking - help Esther cross “life-saving treatment” off her to-do list today. It will be effective only in the next few months.

If Teen Doesn’t Complete This Task, She May Die

AFJS's Yigal Dilmoni:

'Miracles are occurring in Judea and Samaria'

Yesha Council official Yigal Dilmoni says Jewish population has grown from 0 in 1967 to half a million today in Judea and Samaria.

'Miracles are occurring in Judea and Samaria'

Children Separated Brutally From Mother

A mother of four, has been living apart from her children for months. Illness has brutally separated them, forcing her to live in Hospital

Children Separated Brutally From Mother

Urgent Humanitarian Appeal

Ukrainian Embassy Calls for Aid to Jewish Communities in Odessa

"Urgent Humanitarian Appeal: Devastation Strikes Odessa Orphanage as Missiles Leave Surroundings in Ruins"

Ukrainian Embassy Calls for Aid to Jewish Communities in Odessa

Judea and Samaria:

"Help us deliver the truth"

Jack J. Gindi, board member of American Friends of Judea and Samaria, tells how best to connect to the heart of the Land of Israel.

"Help us deliver the truth"

When the cancer fills my lungs, even the respirator won't help

My last chance is a very expensive surgery, and then a long series of very hard treatments. My parents can't afford to pay for all I need.

When the cancer fills my lungs, even the respirator won't help

The reason this woman stopped lighting Shabbat candles

Shabbat in the Friedman house used to be happy.

The reason this woman stopped lighting Shabbat candles

Who said an apartment in Yerushalayim is out of reach?

Your dream of owning an apartment in Yerushalayim is closer than ever. Buy your dream with only a $150,000 down payment.

Who said an apartment in Yerushalayim is out of reach?

Cancer Survivor Can’t Afford To Get Married

Losing a spouse. Fighting cancer as a teenager. Israeli mom Rochel and daughter Devora have been through it all.

Cancer Survivor Can’t Afford To Get Married

What does Tu B'Av have to do with Fruit Trees?

The sages said that Tu B'Av is one of the 2 greatest festivals of the year, yet they ordained no special observances for it.

What does Tu B'Av have to do with Fruit Trees?

Double tragedy strikes Ferber family

In just the span of two months, the family's life has turned into a heart-wrenching battle for survival.

Double tragedy strikes Ferber family

AFJS:

How you can spread the truth on Judea and Samaria

American Friends of Judea and Samaria aims to spread the truth, change the global narrative on the Jewish people's rights in its homeland.

How you can spread the truth on Judea and Samaria

Nightmare May Become Bride’s Reality

With only 36 hours until the wedding, Chana Haberman is growing increasingly desperate. Will the wedding be able to take place as scheduled?

Nightmare May Become Bride’s Reality

Join VIP strategic impact tours throughout Judea and Samaria

American Friends of Judea and Samaria (AFJS) is offering three VIP strategic impact tours throughout Judea and Samaria this August.

Join VIP strategic impact tours throughout Judea and Samaria

"I always saw stories online...I never thought we'd be one."

This isn't playtime at home. This is the stark reality of a hospital and chemo sessions.

"I always saw stories online...I never thought we'd be one."

Headline: Every Patient Deserves A Hero That Can Fly

Hatzolah Air soars to the greatest heights and flies to the farthest corners to save and protect our people.

Headline: Every Patient Deserves A Hero That Can Fly

Odessa struck by extensive missile attack

The city of Odessa was bombarded last night in one of the worst attacks the Ukraine war has seen yet.

Odessa struck by extensive missile attack

US Jewry plays significant role in Israeli-Azerbaijani relations

Azerbaijan's leadership has begun a policy of outreach to world Jewish leaders, continuing a centuries-old tradition of brotherly relations.

US Jewry plays significant role in Israeli-Azerbaijani relations

Please Help us raise the $10,000 to save the world called Miri

3-month-old Miri was born with a cancerous tumor in her spleen.

Please Help us raise the $10,000 to save the world called Miri

Hatzalah Without Borders:

Resilience and dedication

'Real Talk' with Natalie Sopinsky, from the "Hatzalah Without Borders" organization

Resilience and dedication

Diaspora Minister visits Chabad refugee camp in Poland

Chabad of Poland partners with Diaspora Min. to host summer camp for Ukrainian-Jewish refugees, build school for refugee children.

Diaspora Minister visits Chabad refugee camp in Poland