Victim’s partner, said to not have domestic violence history, turns himself in to police; incident happens days after coalition votes down bill mandating tracking of abusers

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley on Thursday told congressional lawmakers that Iran could produce enough fissile material for a nuclear weapon within two weeks and it would then only take “several more months” for Tehran to produce an “actual nuclear weapon”, Business Insider reports. “But the United States remains committed, as a matter of

A number of major American Jewish organizations are urging a California-based professional rugby team to pull out of an international competition that disinvited an Israeli team, JTA reported on Friday. Last month, South Africa Rugby withdrew an invitation to Israeli club Tel Aviv Heat to compete in a second-tier competition. SA Rugby president Mark Alexander

American Jewish Committee, ADL, Jewish Federations call on American team to withdraw from ‘discriminatory competition’ after Tel Aviv squad disinvited due to BDS pressure

Ruling says parents cannot be forced to pull children from private schools that do not meet educational standards, amid ongoing battle over yeshiva education in New York State

Dozens of activists demonstrated on Friday outside the home of Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman in Rehovot, where a confrontation developed between the protesters and Silman”s neighbors. One of the neighbors was filmed as he pulled out pepper spray and sprayed it in the direction of the protesters. In another video, one of the neighbors

Demonstrators picket outside several ministers’ homes, commando veterans plan Saturday rally outside Gallant’s house, before another week of contentious legislative action

After Italy’s PM, whose party has neo-fascist roots, says Nazis killed 335 ‘because they were Italian,’ opponents lash her for ignoring that victims were antifascists, Jews

Analysts say Pyongyang’s claims of new weapons system isn’t the same as a credible demonstration of capability, could’ve been ‘an attempt at deception’

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant made clear to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that if there is no change or compromise on the judicial reform in the coming days, he will oppose the legislation, Channel 12 News reported on Friday. According to the report, Gallant does not intend to resign from his position for the time being,

Speaking to reporters in London, official says Biden administration’s dressing down of US envoy does not mark deterioration in ties with Washington

The leaders of the protest against the judicial reform on Friday threatened to hold a “National Paralysis Week” next week which, they said, will include actions against of resistance against members of the coalition and a huge demonstration in Jerusalem. “In the face of Netanyahu’s attempt next week to carry out a hostile takeover of

The Book of Leviticus opens with Hashem making room for Moshe inside the Tabernacle and inviting him (and us) to join Him in this new shared reality, and the first thing Hashem wants to discuss with Moshe is offerings. Why are offerings so important to Hashem? And why we need to rethink our understanding of

Natalia Zourabova brings her ‘Arad’ utopia, life-sized oil paintings to Tel Aviv’s Artport gallery

On Friday, Poland honored citizens who helped Jewish during the Holocaust. Polish President Andrzej Duda hosted a nationwide commemoration that honored Poles who risked and lost their lives saving Jews during Nazi Germany”s occupation of the country, the Associated Press reported. At the site of a memorial in Markowa, in southeastern Poland, where Nazis murdered

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded on Friday afternoon, during a press briefing in London, to the announcement by pilots in the reserves that they will not be attending training flights in the coming week, in protest of the government”s judicial reform plan. “Surrendering to refusal to serve is a terrible danger for Israel. Surrendering to

A senior Israeli political official said on Friday that the Biden administration is not interfering in Israel”s affairs in a more significant manner compared to previous administrations. Speaking to Israeli reporters, the official said, “The administration interferes in Israel’s private affairs no more than in the past. They tried to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power

Milley says Tehran would still require several more months to assemble weapon for use, states US military has developed ‘multiple options’ for leadership to consider if needed

On the fifth anniversary of the murder of French Holocaust survivor Mireille Knoll, and to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this week, the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions of France (CRIF) released a survey on the French people”s knowledge of Judaism and the Jewish world. CRIF recently commissioned the study

Protest organizers say declaration that coalition will advance plan to control judicial appointments was breaking point for many in the IAF who haven’t joined protest already

In London briefing following meeting with Sunak, PM says Memorial Day would be used for political ends ‘even if I would halt the legislation’

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced in the House of Representatives an amendment to the Parents Bill of Rights, supported by House Republicans, to clarify that the stipulations of the bill can”t be used to impose requirements on non-public schools, Yeshiva World News reported. Lawler spoke out on Thursday against New York Governor Kathy Hochul”s

Former President Donald Trump was widely criticized on Friday for posting a photo of himself holding a baseball bat near Manhattan Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg”s head while warning that there will be “death and destruction” if he is indicted. Trump shared the image in a Truth Social post on Thursday as part of his

Creator of acclaimed HBO series detained at Tel Aviv rally for filming police, says weekly activism against government helps him cope with feeling ‘helpless’

The liberal right wing public is searching for a new party to call home. If such a party is to be formed, it could serve as the deciding factor in the next elections, between the right wing bloc and the center-left bloc, as a new poll suggests, taken by “Panels Politics” for the Jerusalem Post.

(JNS) The political crisis in Israel over the government”s judicial reforms has deepened. An increasing number of institutions and prominent individuals have called for the changes to be halted. All are deeply alarmed by the enormous demonstrations that they perceive as posing an increasing threat to Israel”s security and the social resilience on which that

B”nai Brith Canada hosted on Thursday the second of its symposium series on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism in Edmonton, Alberta. The events, which are partly funded by the Canadian government through its Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives program, are designed to promote the importance of adopting the IHRA definition

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is partnering with IsraAID, the Israeli relief agency, to provide humanitarian assistance to Malawi as it faces a severe outbreak of cholera. Malawi, which was the first African nation to open an embassy in Jerusalem is dealing with the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy. The severe storm destroyed communities and displaced

Tel Aviv court’s Menachem Klein decries ‘three months of suffering’ for Israelis as a result of protests, recalls trip to Holocaust sites in Poland in call for Jewish unity

Rav Kook”s views on the Temple service are sometimes misconstrued. A superficial reading of a passage in Olat Re”iyah (vol. I, p. 292) indicates that only grain offerings will be offered in the reinstated Temple service. To properly understand Rav Kook”s approach, it is necessary to read a related essay from Otzarot HaRe”iyah.  What

In parshat Vayikra we discuss a lot of the main Korbanot (Sacrifices). Most usually a Korban is brought when someone sins a sin that is considered between them and God. And when someone sins a sin between them and other people, most usually they get a punishment or fine. However, at the end of the

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street in London on Friday. The two leaders discussed the Iranian nuclear issue. Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Prime Minister Sunak for his country’s determined stand on this matter and said that the major powers must step up the pressure and the

This year’s happiness survey places Israel in the fourth spot just below three Scandinavian countries. The Northern societies are known for their introverted personalities and protective private space. The number one happiness winner, now six years running, is Finland. In this Scandinavian society one literally only speaks when there is something of importance to say.

In a rare move, no public statements as Israeli leader hosted at 10 Downing Street amid speculation British PM trying to avoid publicly criticizing Netanyahu on judicial overhaul

Roughly two hundred Israel Air Force reserve pilots are refusing to take part in reserve duty, in protest of the government”s judicial reform plan. The protesting pilots informed the IAF commander Friday that they will no longer be participating in reserve duty, until further notice. The group said they maid there decision after Prime Minister

I had the pleasure of hosting Dan Makogon, originally from Dnipro now living in Israel. Dan is seen by many as an angel who is literally dedicating his life to helping others. Together with a team of 30 staff, he ran an emergency call center in Dnipro when war broke out, trying to ensure that

In his speech on judicial reform, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu proclaimed his commitment to enacting an Israeli Bill of Rights, but unfortunately, he declined to announce that it would be the next legislation after pushing through the second and third readings next week of a basic law covering the appointment of judges. If I were

Saudi TV reports talks on reopening embassy in Damascus, after Chinese-backed deal to reestablish relations with Iran

Protesters demonstrating against the Netanyahu government and its judicial reform program gathered outside of 10 Downing Street in London Friday morning, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrival in the British capital. Netanyahu arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport at 6:30 a.m. local time, after his departure was delayed multiple times Thursday night. Dozens of Israeli

This week, we prepare to welcome the month of Nisan, time of the Exodus from Egypt as well as the promised future Redemption. International headlines are focused on Israelis demonstrating against the government”s proposed “judicial reform,” and all the while, devastating terror attacks against Jews continue unabated. What is really going on in the midst

Golden Globe winner says he believes officers held him in police van for 2 hours because he photographed them arresting protesters

The European conference was held to mark the 25th anniversary of the founding of Straus-Amiel by the Ohr Torah Stone organization and was attended by Ohr Torah Stone President and Rosh HaYeshiva Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander Head of the Department of the WZO’S Religious Affairs in the Diaspora, Roi Abecassis Director General of World Mizrachi

Baharav-Miara says PM’s declaration that he will get involved in judicial overhaul violates court ruling; calls this and any further acts ‘illegal, tainted by conflict of interest’

Senior police officer stresses non-Muslims to be barred from Temple Mount during prayers, as large crowds expected to worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israel”s Attorney General lambasted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Friday morning over his address Thursday, in which he vowed to play a greater role in the judicial overhaul plan. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara penned a sharply-worded letter to the premier Friday, taking aim at his Thursday night televised speech made on the eve of his trip

Currency sees sharp swings over several hours as initial expectations that Defense Minister Gallant would call to halt reforms were dashed after he was summoned by PM

From the creation of an “Ambubus” to portable medical equipment, Rabbi and Rabbanit Halfon race against time to save lives in the Ukraine

Veteran catcher Ryan Lavarnway announced his retirement from baseball Wednesday, ending a journeyman career that featured 10 seasons in the MLB and multiple appearances with Team Israel. “I have played on eight big league teams and worn the uniform of 18 other clubs, mostly in the minors, concluding with a stint on Team Israel in

Opponents of the legislation argue it violates key principles underpinning Israel’s democratic character, opening the window for the High Court to invalidate the law

Munich City Council said looking into ways to show solidarity with Israel and Ukraine on the date of his show