The rapid fall of the Assad regime in Syria led Israel, concerned that Syrian extremist groups could take advantage of the vacuum to attack Israel, to open another front in
Amazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, a move that comes as major tech companies seek to improve their relationship with the incoming president.
At the conclusion of a security assessment on Thursday, Defense Minister Yisrael Katz instructed senior IDF officials to bolster efforts to protect yishuvim and roads in Yehudah and Shomron against
Rebel groups in Syria discovered a network of huge underground tunnels under the Qalamun Mountains that cross the border from Syria to Lebanon. The massive tunnel network was funded by
President-elect Donald Trump is exploring options to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program, including potential military airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to a report in the Wall Street
Russia launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine on Friday, firing 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200 drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing it as one of
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman It is well known that on Shabbos Friday night, an additional neshama – an extra spirit and soul enters into a person. What is not so well known, however, is that this happens in three different stages – with three different parts. What follows is an elaboration of this. In Shaar […]
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister in an effort to address the country’s deep political crisis, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. Bayrou, 73, a crucial partner in Macron’s centrist alliance, has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades. His […]
A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been barred from the U.K. because of concerns he poses a threat to national security. A British immigration tribunal
Restated by Rabbi Yair Hoffman They were Malachim The parsha begins with “And Yaakov sent Malachim to Esav his brother to the land of Seir..” Rashi explains that they weren’t mere messengers. They were “malachim mamash” – actual Malachim. The Teaching of the Midrash- that tzaddikim are even greater than the Malachim In discussing this […]
The family of Rabbi Paysach Krohn has expressed its thanks for the overwhelming support and tefillos following his stroke this past Friday night. In a statement, the Krohn family thanked everyone for their tefillos and the kabalos they have undertaken in Rabbi Krohn’s zechus. “We are grateful to the many individuals who have gone above […]
New Jersey is aiming to drastically reduce the amount of packaging material — particularly plastic — that is thrown away after the package is opened. From bubble wrap to puffy air-filled plastic pockets to those foam peanuts that seem to immediately spill all over the floor, lots of what keeps items safe during shipping often […]
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman In a disturbing reflection of our times, we find ourselves confronting a society where the lines between right and wrong have become dangerously blurred. The entire country, gentile and Jew alike should now rais kriyah, sit shiva and say kaddish for the death of morality. Recent events have shown how quickly […]
A Jewish resident of Monsey was tragically killed and another man was seriously injured in a small plane crash on Thursday night. The plane, a two-seater propeller aircraft was approaching
In recent days, hundreds of Israeli Air Force fighter jets and aircraft delivered extensive damage to Syria’s most critical military capabilities, including fighter jets, helicopters, Scud missiles, UAVs, cruise missiles, surface-to-air systems, and precision-guided rockets. According to IDF reports, over 90% of Syria’s identified surface-to-air missile systems were destroyed. This marks a significant blow to […]
Israeli security officials assess that in light of the Air Force’s amazing achievements in the past week, during which IAF fighter jets destroyed 85% of Syria’s air defense systems, opening
The U.S. House of Representatives passed an $895 billion annual defense bill on Wednesday, allocating hundreds of millions of dollars for U.S.-Israel defense collaboration while also addressing broader national defense priorities. The legislation, officially titled the “Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025,” includes $500 million for U.S.-Israel […]
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman In helping address the shidduch crisis, the Orthodox Union’s Center for Communal Research has produced a landmark study that represents one of the most comprehensive and nuanced examinations of Orthodox Jewish dating and singlehood ever conducted. A tremendous yasher koach to Rabbi Moshe Hauer for caring enough to do this. This […]
In a joint operation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) announced the elimination of key Hamas figures in a targeted airstrike on a command
For those of us who strive to live halachically, even seemingly minor mitzvos carry immense significance. One such mitzvah is the prohibition of shatnez—the mixing of wool and linen in a garment. It’s a mitzvah we are careful to observe, especially in today’s world of diverse fabrics. But one question lingers in my mind: why […]
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