Messages at right-wing rally extend to lamentation of a ‘stolen’ election, with participants claiming coalition’s bid to weaken judiciary represents the silenced will of the people
Official says Moscow and Tehran are using US citizens ‘as political pawns’ and ‘bargaining chips’ after locking them up ‘on false pretenses’
‘Those are the facts,’ writer E. Jean Carroll tells court after former US president’s defense attorney questions her bombshell claims
MK Simcha Rothman, the chairman of the Knesset Constitution Committee, spoke to Israel National News at the “million-man demonstration” which was held in Jerusalem on Thursday evening, and promised that the judicial reform will be enacted in the Knesset. He was asked why the reform is being delayed and replied, “Everyone knows why it is
The Jewish People deserves the freedom to choose! And the Jewish People has chosen Zionism and has chosen to build towns and villages in Judea and Samaria – but the judges have chosen otherwise! They try to tell us that the nation needs a policer that will determine what justice is, that there must be
The once-tight confidants have drifted apart on the issue of how and to what extent to pursue judicial changes; hardline rally was pushed by the justice minister as a message to PM
A 75-year-old compass was discovered at the site of a massacre of 35 Israeli soldiers during the War of Independence, the Israeli Antiquities Authority said on Monday. The compass was discovered at the site of what is known as “The Battle of the 35,” J-Wire reported. The massacre occurred when after an all-day battle, the
What would you say if you heard Americans are not allowed to celebrate the 4th of July? This happened as Israel celebrated Independence Day.
Despite history of objection to controversial administrative detention practice, far-right minister claims ‘there’s no choice’ but to use it after 4 people killed the night before
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich spoke at the ‘Million March’ demonstration outside the Knesset this evening (Thursday), where 200,000 citizens came out to demonstrate their support for the government and its planned judicial reforms. “Look how much strength we have. They have the media and tycoons who finance demonstrations. We have the majority of the people,
Antisemitic vandals targeted a suburban Philadelphia town with anti-Jewish symbols that were discovered by a Holocaust survivor, ABC6 reported. The vandalism in Tredyffrin Township included swastikas that were spray painted on signs across the suburban area 25 miles outside Philadelphia. “I’m a Holocaust survivor and it just hit me between the eyes,” Howard Griffel told
Economy Minister Nir Barkat said that he and his staff were attacked by anti-government protestors while he was walking to his car in Tel Aviv this evening (Thursday). The rioters confronted and physically Barkat’s security guards while attempting to reach the minister and harm him. A police officer who attempted to protect Barkat was injured
Erik Kurilla visits elite Shayetet 13 commando unit with IDF chief Halevi, is briefed on recent operations; meeting with defense minister focuses on Iran
Increased budget for Central Council of Jews in Germany is meant to increase security and help support new Jewish Academy in Frankfurt
Germany has boosted the annual subsidy to Germany”s Jewish umbrella organization by 70%, in a move intended to shore up security and support a new center for Jewish intellectual life inspired by one closed by the Nazis. The Central Council of Jews in Germany, which distributes government funds to Jewish communities and institutions, will get
The Netherlands announced that it will release its World War II-era files on accused Nazi collaborators. The documents will be made available online to the public, the New York Times reported. Historians and archivists hailed the move as a means for finally having access to Dutch investigators” reports that have been kept secret by the
Meeting said to have happened this week; PM’s defense team reportedly seeking to convince Gali Bahara-Miara to back process, which would accelerate years-long court proceedings
Jewish students and staff at the University of Adelaide expressed frustration after it rejected the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism last week without seeking their input, the Australian Jewish News reported. Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) co-CEO Peter Wertheim noted that the university has not taken steps to make the
No injuries among Israelis, Palestinian bystander lightly hurt in incident at Gitai Avisar Junction, as tensions in West Bank remain high
Emerging spat a preview of potential tension that could lie ahead as ex-US president aims to establish himself as undisputed nominee; he skipped several debates in 2016 runup
An enormous rally with hundreds of thousands of demonstrators called the ‘Million March,’ was held in front of the Knesset this evening (Thursday) in support of the government’s planned judicial reforms. Over 1,000 buses are bringing citizens from all over the country to participate in the demonstration. Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Knesset Constitution Committee
The Montreal police hate crimes unit is investigating a video posted to social media that showed two men ripping town Israeli flags outside a Jewish elementary school and then burning them, the Montreal Gazette reported. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Hebrew Foundation School in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. The Israeli flags had been placed alongside the
Israel Electric Corporation fixes problem, with power returning in many locations within minutes; insists it was not a cyberattack, as hacking group claims, but a technical fault
Jewish host of daytime talk show, which he branded as ‘escapist entertainment,’ lasted 27 years and 4,000 episodes; he dies peacefully at Chicago home after brief illness
Interior minister says work ban won’t be enforced against Ukrainians who fled Russian invasion if they’ve been in country at least 90 days
Food tech startup says health ministry’s ‘historic’ approval found its animal-free milk protein to be ‘safe, of high-quality, and identical to its cow-derived counterpart’
When Hanan Yovel came to serenade my army unit, he held my attention through the exhaustion with words by Rachel the Poet
An attempted terrorist attack was committed at the Giti Avisar intersection near the city of Ariel in Samaria this evening (Thursday). The terrorist initially attempted to commit a ramming attack and, failing that, left his vehicle and drew a knife in an attempt to stab a police officer. Security forces at the scene shot and
Jerry Springer, whose long running talk show was one of the most sensational and controversial on TV, has passed away at the age of 79. Springer hosted the popular “The Jerry Springer Show” for 27 years. During that time it morphed from a political oriented show modeled after the “The Phil Donahue Show” to one
Amid ongoing tensions between Biden’s White House and Netanyahu government, Washington’s ambassador strikes an optimistic note
Following two-day absence, Turkish leader appears via video link at inauguration of nuclear plant, as he seeks to project vigor after getting sick during live interview
Over 600 Lone Soldiers and Lone National Service volunteers attended an exciting Independence Day celebration last night at the Nefesh B”Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem. The event was organized by the FIDF-Nefesh B”Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program and the Nefesh B”Nefesh Ori program for Lone Bnot Sherut, in conjunction with The Michael Levin Base. The festive
Ahead of Jewish American History Month, which begins in May, all 26 Republican governors today joined together to emphasize their commitment to a strong relationship with Israel and to recognize the significance of Jewish-American contributions throughout U.S. history. Unanimously, all Republican governors released a joint statement saying: “As public servants and governors, we support and
The organs of Ma”ayan David Domnovitch, the 1-year-old boy who was killed in a car crash in southern Israel on Independence Day yesterday (Wednesday), will be donated to the tissue bank at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan. Ma’ayan’s mother, Ayala Domanovich, requested that her child’s organs be donated before she underwent surgery for injuries
The UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) Student Senate passed a resolution last week calling on the university administration to declare that the campus will observe April 29 as #EndJewHatred Day. The chamber voted in favour of the measure 16-1 with eight abstentions, the Jewish Journal reported. The resolution emphasized the importance of the day, admitting there
Itzik Saidyan says reforms promoted in wake of his protest are stalling, urges government not to forget those with PTSD: ‘I was trapped in a war that can’t be explained in words’
The song modulates and layers as it goes on. It seems to capture something lovely and true about parenting
Startup’s electric car sharing platform is used at apartment buildings, hotels and workplaces; deal comes as tech startups struggle to raise funds
The U.S. does not give foreign aid to Israel &mdash the U.S. makes an annual investment in Israel, giving US taxpayers a return of several hundred percent. While Israel is a grateful recipient of U.S. military systems, it also serves as a battle-tested, cost-effective laboratory for the U.S. defense and aerospace industries, (employing 3.5 million
Marshall Islands-flagged, Turkey-managed ship had just come from Kuwait and was heading to Texas, Navy says, noting that Tehran’s actions are ‘contrary to international law’
Antisemitic graffiti featuring swastikas was discovered in multiple areas of Boston this week. The incidents included antisemitic graffiti on the West Natick MBTA transit station, similar vandalism on a construction trailer in the suburb of Framingham, along with swastika graffiti found in various locations. Boston Mayor Charlie Sisitsky described being “saddened and disappointed” by the
The heirs of a Jewish art dealer who sold his collection under duress before fleeing Nazi Germany in 1937 have reached a settlement with the city of Dusseldorf over a painting that was once displayed in the mayor”s office. The Artist”s Children (1830) by German Romantic painter Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow was part of art dealer
Palestinians test-fire rocket from Strip toward sea; five terror suspects detained in overnight raids in West Bank
Dvar Torah – Parashat Achrei Mot – Kedoshim Dedicated in memory of Yaakov ben Avraham and Sarah Aharonov z”l The parshiot of Achrei Mot and Kedoshim discuss mitzvot whose significance is not clear in a physical or logical way. Many of the ideas deal with the essence of the Torah, among which include the passuk:
Post #29 (Kedoshim) – “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Mark Twain. You shall not defraud your fellow. You shall not commit robbery. The wages of a laborer shall not remain with you until morning. You shall not insult the deaf or place a stumbling block before
On May 3, 2023, Yeshiva University (YU) and the Mohammed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH) will be holding the first-ever joint conference between an American Jewish university and an Emirati university at the Crossroads of Civilization Museum (CCM) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The conference will further strengthen academic partnerships between YU and
United States Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) on Wednesday introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation directing the Treasury Department to mint a commemorative coin in honor of Golda Meir, Israel”s fourth prime minister and the first woman to lead the Jewish state. “This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 66:12-13: 12 For thus says Hashem: I will extend prosperity to her like a river and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing stream, and you shall nurse and be carried on her arm and bounced on her knees. 13 As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you you
Following the state visit of Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, the Baku Jewish community has requested the State of Israel”s assistance and that it exercise its international influence with world powers to exert pressure on Iran to desist from acts of violence against the Azeri minority in north-western Iran and
“I can”t live without him.” That”s what some people think after the death of a loved one. They force themselves to carry on, but a number of them regard their lives as diminished from that point forward. “Something in me died the day that he died,” they say. The feeling is understandable, of course. But
