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Israel’s Muslim leaders must not allow desecration of Ramadan

Israel’s Muslim leaders must not allow desecration of Ramadan

Opinion: In an exclusive piece for Ynet, Israel’s Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau writes that with each passing year, the holy month of Ramadan is… Read More ›

French Jew killed by tram likely a target of antisemitic attack, family says

French Jew killed by tram likely a target of antisemitic attack, family says

Jeremy Cohen, 31, was killed two months ago in what police deemed a traffic accident; new video released by his family suggests the incident was… Read More ›

Rav Chaim zatzal on Brachos on Trees in Nissan

Rav Chaim zatzal on Brachos on Trees in Nissan

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Ideally, the bracha on trees should be recited in Nissan.  He should shy away from seeing fruit trees during… Read More ›

‘We Are Strong:’ Israelis undeterred by wave of terror

‘We Are Strong:’ Israelis undeterred by wave of terror

Security presence reinforced across Israel ahead of Easter, Passover, and Ramadan holidays.   Israelis shopping at the bustling Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem on Wednesday… Read More ›

Noam Shalit, The Israeli Father Whose Campaign Led To The Release Of His Captive Son, Dies At 68

Noam Shalit, The Israeli Father Whose Campaign Led To The Release Of His Captive Son, Dies At 68

  When Noam Shalit first learned that his son, Gilad, had disappeared, his thoughts turned to his own father. Noam’s twin brother, Yoel, went missing… Read More ›

Palestinian terrorist kills five in Bnei Brak shooting spree

Palestinian terrorist kills five in Bnei Brak shooting spree

Terrorist opens fire at passersby in city near Tel Aviv, is shot dead by cop who dies of injuries; Bennett holds security consultation after third… Read More ›

29-year-Old father, Second Grade Rebbi, Among Bnei Brak Terror Victims

29-year-Old father, Second Grade Rebbi, Among Bnei Brak Terror Victims

  BNEI BRAK — One of the victims of Tuesday’s deadly shooting attack, has been identified as 29-year-old Bnei Brak resident Avishai Yechezkel. According to… Read More ›

Questions and Answers to the Haggadah from Rav Chaim zt”l

Questions and Answers to the Haggadah from Rav Chaim zt”l

Answers to Haggadah Questions from Rav Chaim zt”l Compiled by Rabbi Yair Hoffman Why is, “Ha Lachma Anya” in Aramaic and not in Hebrew? a.… Read More ›

TERROR: Six Injured, Two Murdered In Shooting Attack In Hadera

TERROR: Six Injured, Two Murdered In Shooting Attack In Hadera

HADERA — Six people have been injured in a shooting attack in Hadera on Sunday evening. In addition, two police were killed. The gunmen were… Read More ›

Top Zelensky advisor opens up about his Jewish roots, urges greater Israeli support

Top Zelensky advisor opens up about his Jewish roots, urges greater Israeli support

Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak reveals that his relatives were killed in Babyn Yar; says president sleeps 4-5 hours a night and keeps up activities… Read More ›

REPORT: Jewish Businessman Paid Vandals to Paint Swastikas in Ukraine Before War

REPORT: Jewish Businessman Paid Vandals to Paint Swastikas in Ukraine Before War

UKRAINE — A Jewish oligarch reportedly paid people to paint swastikas around Ukraine, during the months preceding the Russian invasion. According to a report in… Read More ›

If Israel doesn’t wake up, Negev will become its own state

If Israel doesn’t wake up, Negev will become its own state

Opinion: Tuesday’s deadly stabbing attack in Be’er Sheva is just a symptom of the chronic illness afflicting our south — lawlessness and lack of governance;… Read More ›

Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies of cancer at 84

Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies of cancer at 84

As Clinton’s top diplomat, Albright led US efforts to broker Israel-Palestinian, Israel-Syria peace; she described discovering her Jewish heritage late in life as a gift… Read More ›

Interview with Rabbi Aryeh Kanievsky Regarding Preserving Rav Chaim zt”l’s Legacy

Interview with Rabbi Aryeh Kanievsky Regarding Preserving Rav Chaim zt”l’s Legacy

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Reb Aryeh Kanievsky shlita is the grandson of Rav Chaim zt”l, and spent many hours each day being meshamesh… Read More ›

Relative of Beersheba attacker: ‘We are against violence’

Relative of Beersheba attacker: ‘We are against violence’

‘This does not reflect the family, it does not reflect the town. This reflects only him,’ the relative, Nafez abu Alkiyan, said.   Nafez abu… Read More ›

Israeli political leaders across the board condemn deadly terror attack

Israeli political leaders across the board condemn deadly terror attack

Bennett posts condolences on Twitter, says terrorists and their helpers will be chased down and prosecuted; Ra’am party says Arab citizens reject violence, calls for… Read More ›

US condemns ‘abhorrent’ terror attack in Beersheba: ‘This has to stop’

US condemns ‘abhorrent’ terror attack in Beersheba: ‘This has to stop’

Washington calls killing of four Israelis ‘despicable,’ offers condolences; UN envoy to Mideast says ‘no justification’ for violence, and ‘no excuse for praising such acts’… Read More ›

Victims Of Beersheva Terror Attack Identified

Victims Of Beersheva Terror Attack Identified

JERUSALEM — The four victims of Tuesday’s brutal terror attack have been identified. 49-year-old Dorit Yachbas, a mother of 3 from Moshav Gilat in the… Read More ›

Israel must help Ukraine even though its soil is soaked in Jewish blood

Israel must help Ukraine even though its soil is soaked in Jewish blood

Opinion: Zelensky’s attempt to evoke memories of Holocaust by comparing Russian invasion to Nazi atrocities did nothing but distort the past and enrage Israelis; nevertheless,… Read More ›

Hesped Of Rav Chaim’s Son, Rav Shlomo Kanievski: My Father Wouldn’t Eat Without My Mother

Hesped Of Rav Chaim’s Son, Rav Shlomo Kanievski: My Father Wouldn’t Eat Without My Mother

JERUSALEM — Rabbi Shlomo Kanievski, the younger son of Rav Chaim Kanievski Zts’l, related personal reminiscences from growing up with his father: “Abba, how did… Read More ›