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May a Camp Take a Counselor’s Tips?

May a Camp Take a Counselor’s Tips?

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com L’chvod Rabbi Hoffman, My daughter was a counselor in camp this past summer.  The camp collected her tips from… Read More ›

Kim Jong Un calls for exponential increase in North Korea’s nuclear arsenal amid threats from South, US

Kim Jong Un calls for exponential increase in North Korea’s nuclear arsenal amid threats from South, US

  Seoul, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is calling for an “exponential increase” in his country’s nuclear weapons arsenal in response to what… Read More ›

The top ten worst antisemitic incidents of 2022 – SWC

The top ten worst antisemitic incidents of 2022 – SWC

In a year filled with antisemitic rhetoric and attacks, the Shimon Wiesenthal Center ranked their ten most prominent antisemitic incidents of 2022.   The Simon… Read More ›

From Palestinians to economy: Main challenges of new Netanyahu government

From Palestinians to economy: Main challenges of new Netanyahu government

In-depth: While Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have become poster boys of unruliness of new coalition, Netanyahu has host of other concerns as he reenters the premier… Read More ›

The Sub-Text of a Most REMARKABLE Sfas Emes

The Sub-Text of a Most REMARKABLE Sfas Emes

At times, one needs to understand the historical context of what our Gedolim have said – in order to fully plummet their meaning.  This is… Read More ›

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at 82

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at 82

Sao Paulo, Brazil — Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became the sport’s first global icon, has died at the age of 82.… Read More ›

Who is Amichai Chikli, the incoming Diaspora Affairs Minister?

Who is Amichai Chikli, the incoming Diaspora Affairs Minister?

Incoming prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Chikli late Wednesday night and informed him of the new role he will begin on Thursday.   MK… Read More ›

New government’s proposed IDF reforms pose existential threat to Israel

New government’s proposed IDF reforms pose existential threat to Israel

Opinion: Incoming coalition’s demands to de-facto dismantle the ‘army of the people’ model will rid the military of its brightest minds and trample on motivation… Read More ›

Likud agrees to split entire Border Police from police force, hand Ben Gvir control

Likud agrees to split entire Border Police from police force, hand Ben Gvir control

Surprise clause in coalition deal says move to make the gendarmerie force ‘an independent service,’ subject it to authority of national security minister, to occur… Read More ›

Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Rep.-Elect George ‘Fake’ Santos

Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Rep.-Elect George ‘Fake’ Santos

  NEW YORK (AP) — Long Island prosecutors have launched an investigation into U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos of New York, after revelations surfaced that the… Read More ›

Parents deliver baby at home during blizzard with help from doulas on video chat, then trek through knee-deep snow

Parents deliver baby at home during blizzard with help from doulas on video chat, then trek through knee-deep snow

  Twas two days before Christmas when within the house, a soon-to-be mother began having contractions. Erica and Davon Thomas were expecting their first child… Read More ›

Mahmoud Abbas comes under barrage of curses from potential ‘heir’

Mahmoud Abbas comes under barrage of curses from potential ‘heir’

The recordings led to a political storm in the PA, where there is already high tension amid a security situation and a struggle between various… Read More ›

Israel’s new government would make Herzl roll over in his grave

Israel’s new government would make Herzl roll over in his grave

Opinion: Haters of Israel insist the Jewish state is a fascist country, while Netanyahu’s return to power, coupled with outrageous statements by his coalition partners,… Read More ›

Netanyahu taps veteran Iran hawk Tzachi Hanegbi to lead National Security Council

Netanyahu taps veteran Iran hawk Tzachi Hanegbi to lead National Security Council

Longtime ally and former minister recently said incoming PM would strike Islamic Republic if US failed to stop Tehran’s nuclear program   Incoming prime minister… Read More ›

WATCH: Full Interview – Libs of Tiktok’s Chaya Raichik with Tucker Carlson on Fox Nation

WATCH: Full Interview – Libs of Tiktok’s Chaya Raichik with Tucker Carlson on Fox Nation

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Despite Putin’s claims, Ukraine peace talks look unlikely in near future

Despite Putin’s claims, Ukraine peace talks look unlikely in near future

As a year dominated by Russia’s war on Ukraine draws to a close, Vladimir Putin has made a point of suggesting he is open to peace talks despite evidence to the… Read More ›

Who will be Israel’s next foreign minister? – analysis

Who will be Israel’s next foreign minister? – analysis

Those who do fill that role often find it difficult to break out of his shadow to make their own independent mark.   Likud parliamentarians… Read More ›

What is the anti-discrimination law that new Israeli government is seeking to change?

What is the anti-discrimination law that new Israeli government is seeking to change?

Analysis: Religious MKs Orit Strook and Simcha Rothman propose ‘religious’ changes to the legislation to allow public servants, such as doctors, to be able to… Read More ›

In rare call, IDF chief presses Netanyahu over plan to put MKs in chain of command

In rare call, IDF chief presses Netanyahu over plan to put MKs in chain of command

Outgoing military head Aviv Kohavi and incoming PM agree to advance military-linked legislation only after IDF ‘presents the consequences and significance’ of such bills  … Read More ›

Charedi Soldiers Heckled By Protesters At Jerusalem Memorial Ceremony: ‘Hellenists, Impure’

Charedi Soldiers Heckled By Protesters At Jerusalem Memorial Ceremony: ‘Hellenists, Impure’

JERUSALEM — Charedi soldiers celebrating the eighth night of Chanukah at a social hall in the Ramot neighborhood of Jerusalem were accosted by a group… Read More ›