Embark on a captivating journey into Parashat Behar as we unravel the mysteries of the Jubilee, known as Yovel in Hebrew. Delve into the Torah’s unique command to count seven cycles of seven years, culminating in the commemoration of the 50th year – what lies beneath this intricate counting method? What profound significance does the
We are all familiar with the long list of reasons why Jews who live in comfortable Diasporas don”t come on Aliyah. There is no need to rehash them here. I would venture to say that in 90 percent of the cases, there is no halakhic support for the many different claims. In a class on
May 11 & 12 2023 – Parsha Behar-Bechukotai 5783 Candle Lighting 05.12.2023 / 21st Iyar 5783, NYC – 7:45 pm Shabbos Parsha Bechukotai “Commemorating Creation” Read Rabbi Harold Kanotopsky (z”l) on Parashat Bechukotai. Read here “The Politics of Responsibility” Read Rabbi Jonathan Sacks (z”l) on Parasha Bechukotai. Read here Read Rabbi Berel Wein on Parashat
On my recent trip in Milan, Italy, I had some time to finally interview Rabanit Bassie Garelik, the first shlucha (emissary) of the Lubavitcher Rebbe to Italy. She and her husband, Gershon Mendel, were sent 63 years ago to rebuild the Jewish community in Milan after the war had devastated people’s faith and hope for
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced a bill on Thursday intended to bar the American government from recognizing Bashar Al-Assad as Syria’s president and to enhance Washington’s ability to impose sanctions. The bill, first reported by the Reuters news agency, would prohibit the government from recognizing or normalizing relations with any Syrian government led
This past week, we celebrated Lag Ba”Omer, the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer, a day of great joy which is traditionally observed as the anniversary of the passing of the holy 2nd century sage, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. Rabbi Shimon is credited with authoring the Zohar, the book of mystical teachings that
The IDF attacked Islamic Jihad positions in the Gaza Strip before dawn Friday, in response to rocket fire towards the south and center of Israel Thursday evening. It was also reported that during the night, command posts, concealed launchers, military positions, and terrorist cells were among the sites targeted. An IDF spokesperson said Friday morning
Relative quiet materializes but no agreement reached after IDF continues strikes, as Egypt-mediated talks renew and reportedly gain steam; PM: Operation to continue ‘as needed’
After the Gaza conflict ends, PM Netanyahu faces another battle — to pass the budget. But once he does, only then will we learn his true stance on the judicial overhaul
US authorities have seized over a dozen website domains used by sanctioned associates, businesses, and charities of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, the Department of Justice announced Thursday, according to The Associated Press. The 13 seized website domains include multiple domains for the group”s Al-Manar television, as well as URLs for top officials, deputy secretary general
Country’s interior minister calls deadly attack in Djerba a ‘cowardly criminal attack,’ but refrains from referring to it as terrorism; assailant named as guardsman Wissam Khazri
Josep Borrell, the European Union”s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, on Thursday expressed “deep concern” over the latest escalation of violence between Israel and the Gaza Strip and called for a ceasefire. “The EU is deeply alarmed by this new round of violence and the deteriorating security situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel,
Deputy US Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is expected to depart her post this summer, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN on Thursday. The announcement of her departure is expected in the coming days, two of the sources said. Her replacement is unknown at this time, they added. Sherman was nominated by US
German prosecutors on Thursday charged a German-Iranian dual national for an attempted arson attack near a synagogue on the orders of the government in Tehran, AFP reported. Babak J. was instructed by an intermediary “acting on behalf of unknown Iranian state agencies” in November of 2022 to carry out an arson attack on a synagogue
(JNS) In a jaw-dropping display of irony, on Wednesday the Neve Dekalim Girl”s High School was forced to cancel a scheduled celebration to mark its 40th birthday. Since 2005, the school has been located in Nitzan, around 30 kilometers outside Gaza. For its first 22 years, it was located in Neve Dekalim, the capital of
Exactly a year after Al Jazeera reporter was shot dead while covering an IDF operation in the West Bank, Daniel Hagari tells CNN ‘we are very sorry’ for incident
(JNS) We know it”s coming. We can write the script in advance. Yet it never fails to sicken and to shock. This week, Israel was once again forced to take military action to defend itself against increasingly deadly attacks. As ever, Western media presented this as if Israel wakes up in the morning and decides
“The Galilee Forces – The Lone Wolves”, a terrorist organization which operates under the inspiration of Hezbollah, claimed on Thursday it had launched an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to attack an Israeli target. The organization claimed several times in recent weeks that a number of drones were assembled and prepared for action against Israeli communities
Former US President Donald Trump is appealing the $5 million judgment awarded by the Manhattan federal jury that found he abused and defamed former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, CNN reported on Thursday. Trump”s lawyers filed the notice of appeal in the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday, hours after federal Judge Lewis
US Jewish actors take center stage in ‘Between the Temples,’ which has been self described as an ‘anxious comedy’
The IDF on Thursday apologized for the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh, a dual Palestinian Arab-American citizen, a year after she was killed while covering clashes between IDF troops and terrorists in Jenin on May 11, 2022. The apology was made by IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari during in an interview with CNN”s
Elon Musk announced on Thursday he has found a new CEO for Twitter, The Associated Press reported. He did not name the person but she will be starting in about six weeks. Musk announced in December that he would step down as Twitter CEO, after running a poll in which a majority of votes said
In his book ‘The Undertow,’ Jeff Sharlet chronicles his trip across the US interviewing far-right nationalists and conspiracy theorists who are still in thrall to Donald Trump
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Egypt, Germany and Jordan – known as “The Munich Group – met on Thursday in Berlin amid the escalation in Gaza. In a statement published after the meeting, the ministers urged an immediate ceasefire. “We are deeply alarmed by this new round of violence and the deteriorating security
Pink-colored stall has been erected 200 meters from the landmark structure in the infamous camp where the Nazis murdered 1.1 million Jews
Hamas spokesperson Abdel Latif al-Qanoa threatened on Thursday that the terrorist organizations will expand the rocket fire towards Israel if the IDF attacks in Gaza continue. “The Palestinian resistance organizations continue to respond to the Zionist aggression against us and the crime of murdering the commander and deputy commander of the organization’s rocket array,” said
