An IDF airstrike in the Gaza Strip on Thursday killed Aziz Salha, a Palestinian man notorious for his involvement in the lynching of two Israeli soldiers in Ramallah in 2000.
A storm system that was brewing in the Gulf of Mexico strengthened into Tropical Storm Milton on Saturday, and forecasters warned that it could intensify into a hurricane and slam
YWN regrets to inform you of the sudden petirah of Chaim Tzvi (Chatzi) Katz, z”l, at the age of 28. Chatzi, a beloved baal menagen and musician, brought joy and spirit to countless simchos over the years. Tragically, Chatzi collapsed on the second day of Rosh Hashanah in Mountaindale, NY, where he was spending Yom […]
Donald Trump was onstage at a rally on Long Island last month, talking about taxes, when he appeared momentarily spooked by something he had spotted over his shoulder. “I thought this was a wise guy coming up,” he explained, joking that he was getting his elbow ready to fight back. “You know I got a […]
The IDF has so far destroyed over 2,000 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including weapons caches, military facilities, and underground infrastructures, according to IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari. The IDF has also uncovered and destroyed 250 meters of underground tunnel infrastructure believed to be part of Hezbollah’s terror operations in the region. “Hezbollah invested many […]
A survey by Kantar Insights and Kan reveals that nearly a quarter of Israelis have contemplated leaving the country over the past year due to the ongoing multifront war. According
“Today, Israel is defending itself on seven fronts against the enemies of civilization. We are fighting in Gaza against Hamas, the savages who murdered, raped, beheaded and burned our people on October 7th. We are fighting in Lebanon against Hezbollah, the most heavily armed terror organization in the world, which was planning an even greater […]
An IDF soldier was killed in battle in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, the IDF announced. He was identified as Cpt. Ben-Tzion Falach, H’yd, 21, from Nitzanei Oz, a moshav in
Two IDF soldiers were killed by a drone that was fired from Iraq at northern Ramat HaGolan in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The soldiers were identified as Sgt. Daniel Aviv Chaim Sofer, H’yd, 19, from Ashkelon, a signals officer cadet in the 13th Battalion of the Golani Brigade, and Cpl. Tal Dror, H”yd, […]
Israeli security sources told Sky News Arabia on Motzei Shabbos that Hashim Safieddine, the presumed successor of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an IDF attack on the
On this Erev Rosh Hashanah of 5784/85, we would like to thank the Ribono Shel Olam for all the Chesed He has shown us since the founding of YWN and
Amid the growing tensions in the Middle East, the NYPD is on high alert, especially with Rosh Hashanah, which begins tonight. Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD officials held a briefing
President Joe Biden on Tuesday made it clear that he does not support an Israeli retaliatory strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. When asked by reporters if he backed such a prospect, Biden simply replied, “The answer is no.” The president acknowledged Israel’s right to defend itself following yesterday’s missile attack by Iran but emphasized the […]
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by Rabbi Yair Hoffman Most everyone has heard of Tax Day. It is the colloquial way of referring to April 15th, the day that taxes in the United States are
This evening we begin Rosh Hashana and the three week Yom Tov season. For most of us, it is a time of joy and celebration. But for too many families, it is a time of tremendous stress. We have all experienced the impact of inflation on the cost of household items the past few years. […]
In the past 11 months, hundreds of women have tragically lost their husbands in the war in Israel. Now, these women are facing Rosh Hashanah alone. These courageous women are living in FEAR, STRUGGLING to pay bills, raise their children, and navigate life without their partners. The emotional and financial burden is OVERWHELMING, but YOU can make a difference. Ohr Hadassah’s […]
“The main teshuva is Torah!” That is what Rav Aharon Kotler teaches us. On Rosh Hashanah we will say, “Teshuva, tefillah, and tzedakah removed the evil decree.” What is teshuva?
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein shlita has recently issued his opinion on guidelines (see Vavei HaAmudim 28:1) for shuls as to what to do in order to commemorate the lives of the victims of the October 7th murder victims. His opinion was issued in response to a question on the topic put forth […]
In the shadow of the launch of a ground operation in Lebanon Monday, thousands of Jews gathered at the Kosel for Selichos on Monday night. The crowd recited emotional tefillos
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