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Israeli teen, two Swiss Jewish sisters confirmed among dead in Swiss New Year’s Eve resort fire

Israeli teen, two Swiss Jewish sisters confirmed among dead in Swiss New Year’s Eve resort fire

Alicia and Diana Gunst, aged 15 and 14, and Charlotte Niddam, 15, were named among the victims of the deadly Swiss ski resort fire. Fifteen-year-old… Read More ›

Maduro’s seizure sends shockwaves as Trump’s move seen as green light for China, Russia aggression

Maduro’s seizure sends shockwaves as Trump’s move seen as green light for China, Russia aggression

The US raid that seized Venezuela’s president has stunned allies and rivals alike, raising fears that Washington’s return to forceful regime change could embolden Beijing… Read More ›

UK government ‘delighted’ to bring activist to Britain who called to kill Zionists and whites

UK government ‘delighted’ to bring activist to Britain who called to kill Zionists and whites

Jewish Leadership Council said on Saturday that it was appalled by the welcome received by El-Fattah, which it felt contradicted Starmer’s previous promises to root… Read More ›

2 Israelis rescued from Tulkarm in West Bank

2 Israelis rescued from Tulkarm in West Bank

After the two Jews were spotted in area of Palestinian city, the Civil Administration acted to provide them with protection and transfer them to IDF… Read More ›

Israel to moves to restore another settlement evacuated in 2005 disengagement

Israel to moves to restore another settlement evacuated in 2005 disengagement

Government approves plan to allow settlers to return to Sa-Nur 20 years after its evacuation, de facto repealing 2005 disengagement in northern West Bank The… Read More ›

Conservative Rift Explodes at TPUSA as Bannon, Kelly Turn on Shapiro

Conservative Rift Explodes at TPUSA as Bannon, Kelly Turn on Shapiro

PHOENIX — A widening rupture within the conservative movement erupted into public view at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest this week, as prominent right-wing figures openly… Read More ›

Australian PM announces gun buy-back plan, day of reflection following Bondi Beach shooting

Australian PM announces gun buy-back plan, day of reflection following Bondi Beach shooting

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national buy-back scheme for firearms to “get more guns off our streets” following the Bondi Beach massacre.… Read More ›

Mulitple casualties reported at mass shooting at Hanukkah party in Bondi Beach, Australia

Mulitple casualties reported at mass shooting at Hanukkah party in Bondi Beach, Australia

A member of the Jewish community spoke to The Jerusalem Post and stated the shooting occured at a Hanukkah party. Some 50 gunshots were heard… Read More ›

Bennett calls Haredi draft law a con, quotes Moses saying Torah students must fight in wars

Bennett calls Haredi draft law a con, quotes Moses saying Torah students must fight in wars

PM cancels his own video address, claiming scheduling conflict, but Lapid and other rivals accuse him of hiding from public scrutiny over ‘betrayal’ of reservists… Read More ›

French Intelligence Arrests Two Radicalized Teens Accused of Planning ISIS-Inspired Attack on Jewish Community

French Intelligence Arrests Two Radicalized Teens Accused of Planning ISIS-Inspired Attack on Jewish Community

PARIS — French counterterrorism agents have arrested two 16-year-old boys suspected of plotting a jihadist attack against the Jewish community, a plan authorities say was… Read More ›

Two Arrested in Flatbush After Hat and Kippah Snatched on Sunday

Two Arrested in Flatbush After Hat and Kippah Snatched on Sunday

BROOKLYN — On Sunday, police arrested two individuals after they allegedly stole a young man’s hat and knocked off his kippah on Avenue N and… Read More ›

Kanye West meets Rabbi Pinto to make amends for past antisemitic remarks

Kanye West meets Rabbi Pinto to make amends for past antisemitic remarks

‘It’s a big deal for me as a man to come and take accountability for all the things that I’ve said, and I really just… Read More ›

Class-Action Lawyer Stan Chesley Dies in Ohio

Class-Action Lawyer Stan Chesley Dies in Ohio

CINCINNATI (AP) — Stanley Chesley, a class-action lawsuit pioneer who took on cigarette companies and the makers of faulty breast implants until his legal career… Read More ›

Gov’t proposal to expand rabbinate powers sparks alarm over ‘conditional Jewishness’

Gov’t proposal to expand rabbinate powers sparks alarm over ‘conditional Jewishness’

A new Bill has been proposed to give the rabbinate new powers to investigate the ‘Jewish status’ of any Israeli citizen. A new bill proposal… Read More ›

A new year, new beginnings: How to set goals that really last

A new year, new beginnings: How to set goals that really last

Every year it’s the same story. We promise ourselves to get fit, diet, save money, or sleep more — and soon enough, the resolutions fade;… Read More ›

There is a New Tool Around the Corner That Allows us to See the Niflaos HaBorei Much Better

There is a New Tool Around the Corner That Allows us to See the Niflaos HaBorei Much Better

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman The Chovos HaLevavos, in Shaar HaBechina (the Gate of Reflection), teaches us that one of our most important obligations is to… Read More ›

The King’s Torah: The Divine Blueprint for Constant Connection

The King’s Torah: The Divine Blueprint for Constant Connection

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman The parsha of the King’s Sefer or Sifrei Torah encompasses 5 different dimensions.  What follows is a discussion and elaboration of… Read More ›

Now Australia has ousted Iran’s envoy – will the country actually tackle antisemitism? – editorial

Now Australia has ousted Iran’s envoy – will the country actually tackle antisemitism? – editorial

The attacks organized by Iran were before June’s 12-day war, so reflect the export of Tehran’s strategy of targeting Jews abroad, a playbook it has… Read More ›

Brazil rejects Israel’s new ambassador, escalating diplomatic rift

Brazil rejects Israel’s new ambassador, escalating diplomatic rift

Brazil’s president, who was declared persona non grata in Israel, refused to accept the appointment of a new ambassador; Israel decided not to send another,… Read More ›

8 Things to Know About Shabbos Nachamu

8 Things to Know About Shabbos Nachamu

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman So what are the top 8 things to know about Shabbos Nachamu? #1. Firstly, being joyous and celebrating Shabbos Nachamu is… Read More ›