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The crime of the century? Bias in the English Wikipedia article on Zionism

The crime of the century? Bias in the English Wikipedia article on Zionism

Opinion: English Wikipedia’s editing practices have worsened in articles related to Israel in recent months following the Gaza war and Hamas’ attack In March 2024, I… Read More ›

A Tragic Loss – Rav Shlomo Halioua zt”l the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Chaim Berlin

A Tragic Loss – Rav Shlomo Halioua zt”l the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Chaim Berlin

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman It was a year of enormous tragedy for Yeshiva Chaim Berlin, with the loss of two remarkable Roshei Yeshiva within some… Read More ›

‘INSULTING’: Ben Shapiro Slams Doug Emhoff for Being Kamala’s Trophy Jew

‘INSULTING’: Ben Shapiro Slams Doug Emhoff for Being Kamala’s Trophy Jew

Orthodox Jewish podcast host Ben Shapiro sharply slammed Doug Emhoff, the Jewish husband of Kamala Harris, for not doing enough to support the Jewish community… Read More ›

Aguna receives divorce after 2 years because her husband wanted to fly to Uman

Aguna receives divorce after 2 years because her husband wanted to fly to Uman

The man realized that due to the travel ban issued against him by the rabbinical court, he would not be able to make a pilgrimage… Read More ›

8 Soldiers Fall In Lebanon, Including Son Of Terror Victim Rabbi Achiad Ettinger HYD

8 Soldiers Fall In Lebanon, Including Son Of Terror Victim Rabbi Achiad Ettinger HYD

JERUSALEM — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the deaths of seven soldiers during fighting in southern Lebanon today. The fallen soldiers are: Cpt. Harel… Read More ›

Donald Trump’s Hasidic fans lament canceled Williamsburg campaign stop

Donald Trump’s Hasidic fans lament canceled Williamsburg campaign stop

Trump’s Williamsburg visit has been canceled after the restaurant owner’s death, leaving Hasidic supporters disappointed but understanding amid community buzz. Shabsy Parnes was on his… Read More ›

GOTTHEIMER: Schumer Plans to Bring Antisemitism Bill to Senate Floor

GOTTHEIMER: Schumer Plans to Bring Antisemitism Bill to Senate Floor

A leading Jewish Congressman–one of only a few Democrats who has shown support for Israel since October 7–told a group of Jewish students that Senator… Read More ›

Cabinet ministers warn Ben Gvir endangering Israel with ‘reckless’ Temple Mount moves

Cabinet ministers warn Ben Gvir endangering Israel with ‘reckless’ Temple Mount moves

PM insists status quo at flashpoint site remains unchanged after Ben Gvir says he’d support building a synagogue atop it; coalition, opposition members call for… Read More ›

Rabbi Avrohom Schorr Writes Letter Against Excessive Kiddushes, Drinking, and Friday Afternoon Parties

Rabbi Avrohom Schorr Writes Letter Against Excessive Kiddushes, Drinking, and Friday Afternoon Parties

NEW YORK — Rav Avrohom Schorr wrote a letter to his congregation, strongly urging them to avoid excessive and lavish gatherings, as well as other… Read More ›

Resistance 2.0: Iran ups its game to destroy Israel

Resistance 2.0: Iran ups its game to destroy Israel

Opinion: In view of the United States’ waning impact on the world, and particularly on the Middle East, Iran and its proxies are no longer… Read More ›

Disrespecting a Mitzvah

Disrespecting a Mitzvah

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman The primary dictionary definition of the term “disrespect” that is often found in dictionaries is, “the lack of showing respect.” Other… Read More ›

READ: Rabbis Sign Letter Forbidding Charedim from Enlisting in Army

READ: Rabbis Sign Letter Forbidding Charedim from Enlisting in Army

A group of Charedi Rabbanim released a signed letter, warning men not to abide by the military draft, because “it is impossible to remain Torah-observant… Read More ›

Biden, Harris tell Netanyahu it’s time to seal hostage deal as families turn hopeful

Biden, Harris tell Netanyahu it’s time to seal hostage deal as families turn hopeful

Israel expected to send updated proposal to Hamas in coming days; relatives of captives say PM committed to urgently finalize agreement aimed at freeing abductees,… Read More ›

Israel shouldn’t attack Hezbollah until after US elections – opinion

Israel shouldn’t attack Hezbollah until after US elections – opinion

Israel faces escalating Hezbollah attacks but must delay major military action due to multiple fronts and US distractions, focusing instead on countering Iran’s nuclear threat… Read More ›

IDF Gathering Info About Working Charedim, Prior To Sending 3000 Draft Notices

IDF Gathering Info About Working Charedim, Prior To Sending 3000 Draft Notices

JERUSALEM — The IDF has begun gathering information from the income tax authorities regarding young charedim at draft age who are currently working and receive… Read More ›

Legendary footballer, David Beckham is eligible for Israeli citizenship

Legendary footballer, David Beckham is eligible for Israeli citizenship

Beckham, whose maternal grandfather was Jewish, is eligible for Israeli citizenship due to ‘The Law of Return’. David Beckham, the iconic British soccer star, has… Read More ›

Chinese brush off Argamani extraction; ‘She looks better fed than Gazan children

Chinese brush off Argamani extraction; ‘She looks better fed than Gazan children

Official Chinese news agency fails to mention Argamani by name and only says four hostages rescued in the operation while social media focuses on disturbing… Read More ›

NYC Winning War on Crime, Losing ‘War on How People Are Feeling,’ Adams Tells Jewish Radio Program

NYC Winning War on Crime, Losing ‘War on How People Are Feeling,’ Adams Tells Jewish Radio Program

(JNS) – New York City is safe but needs better public relations. That’s what Eric Adams, the city’s mayor, told the Jewish radio program “JM… Read More ›

Jerry Seinfeld calls visit to Israel after October 7 ‘The most powerful experience of my life’

Jerry Seinfeld calls visit to Israel after October 7 ‘The most powerful experience of my life’

The Jewish-American comedian was interviewed for journalist Bari Weiss’ Honestly podcast, and broke down when asked about his visit to Israel after the massacre; He… Read More ›

ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah operation in Gaza Strip

ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah operation in Gaza Strip

The ruling relates to an additional request submitted by South Africa some ten days ago for provisional measures that would order Israel to stop all… Read More ›