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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

In age of corona, Jews around world look to rabbis for guidance

Even during a time of social distancing, it is still possible to give tzedakah to help those in need

In age of corona, Jews around world look to rabbis for guidance

Israel approaching total lockdown as coronavirus spreads

Israel issues new restrictions specifying that that no one leave their home for any non-essential reason.

Israel approaching total lockdown as coronavirus spreads

Israeli boy who suffered traumatic fall injury needs your help

Yanky suffered brain damage after falling at the age of five. Insurance only covers part of his medical bills.

Israeli boy who suffered traumatic fall injury needs your help

Help Maayan today!

Charity campaign: Help 11-year-old Maayan, who is suffering from a rare neurological disease.

Help Maayan today!

5 Key Differences Between CBD and CBDA

CBDA is cannabidiolic acid. It is one of the many compounds found in cannabis and hemp. CBDA is abundant in live plants.

5 Key Differences Between CBD and CBDA

'A vote for ZOA Coalition is a vote to defend Israel'

The ZOA was the only US group at the first World Zionist Congress in 1897, helping to lay the foundation for the creation of Israel. Opinion

'A vote for ZOA Coalition is a vote to defend Israel'

How every Jew can help rewrite Jewish history

Now is the time to tackle the big issues and oppose the agenda of the far-left groups, which will harm Israel and Jews worldwide.

How every Jew can help rewrite Jewish history

Merchant Cash Advance: Bridge To Your Financial Future?

At MCH Financial, merchant cash advance serves as part of a larger plan for financial independence.

Merchant Cash Advance: Bridge To Your Financial Future?

Help Rabbi Cohen Save His Foot

Father of 7 risks losing his entire foot to infectious disease.

Help Rabbi Cohen Save His Foot

Devastating Flood Destroys Yeshiva in Miami

Beit Midrash in Yeshivas Doresh now a pool after heavy rains, flooding in Miami.

Devastating Flood Destroys Yeshiva in Miami

Yerkin Tatishev’s Kusto Group

Yerkin Tatishev’s Kusto Group Invests in Israeli Incubator Initiative to Transform Innovative Ideas into Reality

Yerkin Tatishev’s Kusto Group

Supporting Malachey Hashalom Farm

A flock of 120 sheep worth NIS 300,000 was stolen by Arabs this week from Malachey Hashalom Farm.

Supporting Malachey Hashalom Farm

Using only Jewish builders

The stunning shell of The amazing and beautiful building Kollel Chatzos in Beitar is nearing completion.

Using only Jewish builders

Want to join the Israeli tech scene? Here's how

Israel Tech Challenge trains top candidates for leading positions in the Israeli hi-tech sector.

Want to join the Israeli tech scene? Here's how

Princess Diana’s niece converting to Judaism

Kitty Spencer, the cousin of Princes Harry and William, is converting to Judaism ahead of her marraige to fashion tycoon Michael Lewis.

Princess Diana’s niece converting to Judaism

Join the 10,000-strong crowd-learning Shmiras Haloshon campaign

Join thousands in a historic global learning campaign to protect Klal Yisroel and Eretz Yisroel.

Join the 10,000-strong crowd-learning Shmiras Haloshon campaign

Watch: US seizes ship carrying 150 Iranian missiles

USS Normandy seizes ship carrying Iranian weapons to Yemen in Arabian Sea.

Watch: US seizes ship carrying 150 Iranian missiles

11-year-old boy in Israel fighting brain tumor

An 11 year old Israeli boy needs our help. He is battling a severe brain tumor that doctors don't know what the outcome will be.

11-year-old boy in Israel fighting brain tumor

4th Annual Educators Conference expected to attract hundreds

The 4th Annual Holocaust Studies Conference is scheduled for this coming Sunday and Monday in New York.

4th Annual Educators Conference expected to attract hundreds

MLB will no longer promote Roger Waters

Following protest, Major League Baseball says it will not schedule any more advertising on its platforms promoting anti-Israel musician.

MLB will no longer promote Roger Waters