Tags

Spotlight

News and updates about Spotlight

Rabbis unite for historic Beit Din

This multifaceted blessing, together with its status as a 'psak Beit Din,' clearly indicates how important the Rabbis find this cause to be.

Rabbis unite for historic Beit Din

T1 Tact Watch Co. Launch New Website, Leak Gym Smartwatch Band

Out with the old, in with the new. That is the maxim the T1 tact watch company is embracing this season.

T1 Tact Watch Co. Launch New Website, Leak Gym Smartwatch Band

IDF soldiers pray for needed Biblical articles for worship

A special organization is trying to ease the entrance of haredim, into the Israeli army.

IDF soldiers pray for needed Biblical articles for worship

An entire community left bereft after the loss of one man

Although he lived just 58 years, Rav Shmuel Aharon had accomplished more chesed than many do in a lifetime.

An entire community left bereft after the loss of one man

Helping families cope with the coronavirus crisis

“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” As we go through life we realize that the grass may not always be greener on the other side.

Helping families cope with the coronavirus crisis

Finding the perfect balance between religious and academic life

Jerusalem College of Technology enables international students to navigate a delicate balance between religious and academic life.

Finding the perfect balance between religious and academic life

Rav Shimon Galai takes responsibility for lost souls

Little did we know, my father was not well. He had cancer, and by the time he learned his diagnosis just weeks later, he would be gone

Rav Shimon Galai takes responsibility for lost souls

Five orphans need our help

Our dear friend, father, and husband Motty was ripped away from us so young, at the age of 34.

Five orphans need our help

She was giving birth when they told her something wasn’t right

Parenthood is challenging for just about everyone. For Yaffa and Bentzi Katz, however, it is truly a full time job.

She was giving birth when they told her something wasn’t right

New Israeli invention: Aura Air

Israeli invention, Aura Air launches what it describes as 'the world’s smartest and most intensive air filtration system for under £500.'

New Israeli invention: Aura Air

Rav Scheinberg saw what was going on, and was appalled

Watch: Rav Simcha Scheinberg releases a moving video this week in support of a family member in crisis.

Rav Scheinberg saw what was going on, and was appalled

Belz community shaken by tragic loss

The world is in a chaotic place.When facing health crises it is natural to feel helpless. Some, however make an impact on the world.

Belz community shaken by tragic loss

They seemed to have everything people dream of, but it was chaos

Rav Stern of Jerusalem had everything that many work a lifetime to achieve. However, a diagnosis sent his home spiraling into chaos.

They seemed to have everything people dream of, but it was chaos

A video message from a very special bride

Yehudis is on her own and she has the following message to relay: "Please help me build a Bayis Ne'wman B'yisroel". watch:

A video message from a very special bride

What one groom wishes he could tell his parents

Momentum was lost, he was knocked off his horse.

What one groom wishes he could tell his parents

Rav Chaim Is Always Learning Torah.

This Shavuos is truly different than any we have experienced. The world has slowly begun to ease restrictions

Rav Chaim Is Always Learning Torah.

Dreaming of a home in Jerusalem? The time is now

Some new opportunities have been created in the wake of the pandemic. One of them, says Dvir Dimri, CEO of Karta investments, is real estate

Dreaming of a home in Jerusalem? The time is now

“Please! Do Everything You Can!”

Chassan with two sick parents stayed strong - until he got sick, too.

“Please! Do Everything You Can!”

He lost both parents to COVID, now he's engaged

Leizer Porush's parents passed away from COVID-19, just days apart. When the month-long mourning period ended, he celebrated his engagement.

He lost both parents to COVID, now he's engaged

Save Benny and Josh Landsman

Help to save Benny and Josh who were diagnosed with a devastating, fatal disease called Canavan Disease two and half years ago.

Save Benny and Josh Landsman

Behind Closed Doors

Faces are no longer visible. But lives continue within.

We’re in lockdown. Our schools have moved home. Our shuls have moved home. Our families are spending all day at home.

Faces are no longer visible. But lives continue within.

It is precisely this year that we shall build eternity

Ateret Cohanim, which is leading the fight for redemption of homes in Jerusalem, is launching a wide-scope fundraising campaign.

It is precisely this year that we shall build eternity

Video release by Rebbetzin Kolodetsky

“My dear Yidden! A widow is left with 3 orphans at home."

Video release by Rebbetzin Kolodetsky

Done With The Breakdown?

Trending:new breakthrough in cell signaling technology

Scientists have found a way stop the breakdown of cells.This revolutionary science is changing health for the better.

Trending:new breakthrough in cell signaling technology

The doctors told them to leave Israel immediately

Menachem Blau may only be 4 years old, but he’s had more experience with hospitals than most have in a lifetime.

The doctors told them to leave Israel immediately

Free Prayers in Meron through Yad L'Achim on Lag B'Omer

Have your names submitted for tefillah in Meron on the holy day of Lag B’Omer.

Free Prayers in Meron through Yad L'Achim on Lag B'Omer

Why COVID-19 forces us to ask uncomfortable questions

During these challenging times, many have begun to re-assess their priorities and come to terms with their mortality.

Why COVID-19 forces us to ask uncomfortable questions

“Your brother, with love, Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein”

18 orphans looking for help paying for their upcoming weddings during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Your brother, with love, Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein”

Woman passed away in hospital after birth, children split up

Infant Israeli triplets were separated after their mother died shortly after giving birth.

Woman passed away in hospital after birth, children split up

Father tearfully retells terrifying story of saving kids’ lives

The Margaliot family were left with no belongings but the clothing on their backs.

Father tearfully retells terrifying story of saving kids’ lives

Helping the family of Henya Cohen Of Blessed Memory

Mrs. Henya Cohen, 49, passed away last week. She left behind her husband and 2 daughters, now left to make sense of 10 years of suffering.

Helping the family of Henya Cohen Of Blessed Memory

Man fell while family were away in Corona hotel, passed away

When the spread of the coronavirus first began, doctors predicted that its ripple effects would reach far and wide.

Man fell while family were away in Corona hotel, passed away

Young people are also at risk

Blum’s passing is a grim reminder that the younger generations cannot be so confident of their safety

Young people are also at risk

Engagement party under shadow of grief

It was a regular, simple engagement party not long ago. The siblings gathered around the chassan and kallah. Everyone smiled and was happy

Engagement party under shadow of grief

Yesterday she was fine. A half an hour later, she was gone.

Mrs. Baila Porush was in the hospital yesterday with COVID-19, seemingly on her way to recovery. Just half an hour later she was gone.

Yesterday she was fine. A half an hour later, she was gone.

'Rav Chaim Kanievsky tried to help, but it was too late'

News of Rav Turchin’s health declining spread quickly among Torah scholars.

'Rav Chaim Kanievsky tried to help, but it was too late'

Yeshiva dean becomes Israel's 180th coronavirus victim

Dean of Bnei Brak yeshiva dies of coronavirus at age 48, leaving behind 14 children. Victim had no known preexisting conditions.

Yeshiva dean becomes Israel's 180th coronavirus victim

Emergency fund for the family of R’ Zisha Ritterman

Help support family of pillar of Flatbush community who died suddenly on Passover.

Emergency fund for the family of R’ Zisha Ritterman

Why their mother's passing gave this family a measure of comfort

The Teshuva family’s story began long before the appearance of the virus, but has taken a turn for the worse in its wake.

Why their mother's passing gave this family a measure of comfort

Heartbreak As Children Unable To Attend Mother’s Funeral

At the time of her passing, Mrs. Mazal Dalal was the youngest Israel to die from COVID-1

 Heartbreak As Children Unable To Attend Mother’s Funeral

Helping the family of the coronavirus victim

Mazel Dalel, 53, a Beit Shemesh mother of 9 with no preexisting medical conditions passed away from the coronavirus during the weekend

Helping the family of the coronavirus victim

You can still give your loved one the gift of Kaddish

Grieving family wonders, why should my loved one be denied the special aliyah of Kaddish?

You can still give your loved one the gift of Kaddish

Israel gov't selects Colel Chabad to provide food

Israel is currently in the midst of an indefinite lock-down due to the coronavirus outbreak. But what about those who can't afford food?

Israel gov't selects Colel Chabad to provide food

"Forgivable Loan" Update for Institutions & Businesses Owners

SBA is now offering "FORGIVABLE" Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to help businesses impacted because of the COVID-19

"Forgivable Loan" Update for Institutions & Businesses Owners

Someday is today! Let’s be together for a simpler richer wedding

Let's take a lesson from the recent Simchos, and make the commitment to change how we will make our Simchos in the future

Someday is today! Let’s be together for a simpler richer wedding

Miami Boys Choir video online on demand!

Full-length songs and concert DVDs spanning 25 years now digitalized for a new generation.

Miami Boys Choir video online on demand!

Funeral for father of 11 lost to COVID-19

Rav Bentzion Kuperstock, Jerusalem father of 11, was the 46th person in Israel to pass away due to COVID-19 last night

Funeral for father of 11 lost to COVID-19

Soup kitchens see record numbers of volunteers

Coronavirus restrictions make getting food to Israel's hungry in time for Passover all the more difficult. But there is cause for optimism.

Soup kitchens see record numbers of volunteers

“Everyone is Out Shopping For Pesach, But I Can’t”

A young mother of 4 with a sick husband and hungry kids asks anyone who can to take part in life-saving food drive.

“Everyone is Out Shopping For Pesach, But I Can’t”

ZAKA rescued Jewish body when no one else would

“In one recent incident, an Israeli in quarantine suffered a medical emergency and died in his home.

ZAKA rescued Jewish body when no one else would

R' Chaim supports buying letters in United for Protection Torah

Rabbi Chaim Kanievksy has encouraged and endorsed the Miracle Sefer Torah of Healing.

R' Chaim supports buying letters in United for Protection Torah

The year nobody came to Israel for Pesach

No matter who you are or where in the world you live, one thing is clear: This year’s Pesach is unique.

The year nobody came to Israel for Pesach

What we can do to honor those who have passed

The global Jewish community has looked on with despair, as the names of those whose lives have been taken by COVID-19 circulate

What we can do to honor those who have passed

Emergency fund to help the wife & 6 orphans of R Zevi Halberstam

Reb Zevi Halberstam was just 42 when he succumbed to the coronavirus, leaving behind a wife and 6 children.

Emergency fund to help the wife & 6 orphans of R Zevi Halberstam

Families left behind to mourn COVID-19 victims

The Jewish communities of New York and New Jersey are reeling, as COVID-19 rips through the population, robbing the world of precious lives.

Families left behind to mourn COVID-19 victims

Watch: “He Will Not Be Sick!”

Watch what happened when Rav Chaim Kanievsky was asked what donors to Vaad HaRabbanim’s cholim fund should merit in return

Watch: “He Will Not Be Sick!”

Tzohar and Arutz Sheva online chametz sale

The year we are all isolated and the synagogues are locked - Sell chametz without leaving the home through the Tzohar organization.

Tzohar and Arutz Sheva online chametz sale

Listen Live! Prayer day initiated by Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

Important spiritual Initiative in wake of coronavirus crisis

Listen Live! Prayer day initiated by Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

Poverty On The Rise In Israel

Breaking: Poverty in Israel continues to rise

Now more than ever, poverty in Israel is on the rise. Yad Ezra V'Shulamit has been helping many families through this difficult time.

Breaking: Poverty in Israel continues to rise

Charity and kindness in wake of the coronavirus

Meet Meir Panim's volunteers are sorting, cooking, and packing to help feed Israel's needy and homebound during the coronavirus outbreak

Charity and kindness in wake of the coronavirus