Rare, 1,100-year-old manuscript to be displayed at ANU Museum of the Jewish People in New York after former US envoy to Romania submits winning bid
To view all the Torah Lessona, Click Here Parashat Bamidbar Presented By: Rav Eli Ozarowski Written by: Nir Shaul In Parashat Bamidbar, God requests the counting of Am Yisrael. Question Why is there a need for a specific number to facilitate the presence of the Shechina? Isn’t the Shechina present even for an individual who
* Translation by Yehoshua Siskin How can it be that I have never heard about this tradition? On Kibbutz Kerem Shalom, which borders the Gaza Strip, a tradition which began two years ago with Operation Guardian of the Walls continues. *In every crater created by a falling rocket, a tree is planted.* Geulah Rabi wrote
Citizens of Israel, On Jerusalem Day we again raise Jerusalem above our highest joy. However, the truth is that our people have done this day in day out, year in year out, for hundreds of years: “Next year in Jerusalem”. Indeed, we have returned to our country. By the middle of the19th century, there was
“I count.” “I matter.” These are the kind of statements modern man is taught to say to himself. “I”m special by virtue of being me.” The Torah doesn”t really agree, though. Parshas Bamidbar begins with a census of the Jewish nation. But Moshe didn”t count people. He counted coins. Each adult Jew contributed a half-shekel,
David Hatuel was the principal of a middle school, and Tali was a social worker who, as part of her work, also took care of victims of terrorism in the Gaza Strip. She was thirty-four years old when she met her death during the protests by Jews against Ariel Sharon”s plan for withdrawal. A terrorist
Axios report says Washington officials approached Jerusalem with ‘unprecedented’ offer, but Israeli officials concerned of possible attempt to tie their hands
The oldest complete Hebrew Bible in existence sold on Wednesday for $38.1 million. The Codex Sassoon, which dates back to the 9th or 10th century, was purchased by the American Friends of the ANU – Museum of the Jewish People, the New York Times reported. The sale was one of the highest prices ever for
Even though A J was in Israel not long ago to celebrate his marriage in Jerusalem, our interview finally happened on Zoom, once he was already back in Miami. I had heard his entire life story and was so inspired we decided we must do a Zoom call and not wait until he comes back
Terrorist attack foiled? An illegal Palestinian Arab resident was arrested on Wednesday evening on a bus in Haifa, with a box containing ammunition being found near him. The Israel Police said that the suspect was arrested near the Grand Canyon Haifa Mall and was transferred for a joint investigation by the Israel Police and the
Regarding the departure of counterproductive Israeli Arab MK Ayman Odeh from politics, one can only feel contentment. Such Israel-hating politicians are easy to identify. I remember that after having seen a picture of him and his ilk holding their hands up as a ‘victory’ sign after the 2020 Israeli election, an unexpected thought popped up
Companies dealing in life sciences and technology face tougher times ahead due to global economic uncertainty and political crisis at home
Yesh Atid, National Unity say significant gaps remain in talks between coalition and opposition, allege ‘false reports’ of advancements based on politically motivated leaks
Popular life simulation video game The Sims 4 has added traditional Jewish foods in a new update released on Tuesday. The Sims Delivery Express drop includes the availability of Jewish dishes such as matzah ball soup and also challah bread. The game has been adding new food options from various cultures in the past few
The Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations, led by Ambassador Gilad Erdan, will hold a side event tomorrow for the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction in cooperation with Israel”s National Emergency Management Authority, the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the UN Missions of
In a heartfelt plea for help, Vicky, the mother of 15-year-old Or, shares their harrowing journey in the battle against cancer. Facing the devastating diagnosis of a tumor near the brain stem, the family had no choice but to seek specialized treatment in Vienna, as the options in Israel were limited. Initially, their plan was
Anti-government demonstrators say billions in funds provided to ultra-Orthodox causes are a bribe for support on judicial overhaul
Beis Medrash Beis Shmuel synagogue decides to not let rainy weather get in the way of festivities
US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Amb. Deborah E. Lipstadt strongly criticized Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas for his speech at the UN’s ‘Nakba Day’ event on Monday. “PA President Abbas”s equating Israel with the lies of top Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels is an affront to Holocaust victims and survivors. Especially during a
Jordanian MP Imad Al-Adwan has been indicted in Amman on charges he attempted to smuggle weapons and gold into Judea and Samaria, Haaretz reported. If found guilty, the politician, whose parliamentary immunity was revoked, faces up to 15 years in prison. He is accused of attempting to export weapons for illegal use from Jordan into
Party demands more funds for Negev and Galilee, handing plenum wins to opposition; coalition official blasts Ben Gvir: ‘Cares more for media coverage than maintaining government’
Commission of inquiry presents 400-page report on series of blunders that led to brazen escape by 6 Palestinian terrorists; prisons chief let off with little blame
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant instructed Maj. General Yehuda Fuchs, the commander of the IDF’s Central Command, to sign an order to apply and implement the law repealing the Disengagement Law in northern Samaria. The law repealing part of the Disengagement Law was passed by the Knesset two months ago. For nearly 18 years, Jews were
American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO Ted Deutch met on Tuesday with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and other Polish leaders. The meeting came “at a time when Poland has moved to strengthen its ties with Israel,” according to the AJC. Deutch and Morawiecki discussed Poland”s leading role in providing ongoing military and economic aid to
The former French president plans on appealing the ruling that found him guilty of founding a ‘corruption pact’ with his lawyer and a judge
The international grassroots civil rights movement End Jew Hatred held a rally outside the UN headquarters in New York on Monday to stand in solidarity with the citizens of Israel while the UN held a ‘Nakba Day’ celebration. “While we are disgusted that the UN decided to move forward with another example of blatant antisemitism,
Today (Wednesday), the government investigation committee into the incident in which security prisoners escaped from Gilboa Prison submitted its conclusions to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The committee was chaired by retired judge Prof. Maj.-Gen. (Res.) Menachem Finkelstein, and Prof. Efrat Shoham and Eric Barbing were on the committee. Prof. Finkelstein served as Vice
Precocious little Sheindy entered the world on a cool, blustery morning two and a half years ago, to the delight of her parents and the entire family. But not all was okay with the little girl, for she lay frightfully still and her lips were pale and blue. Subsequent testing revealed a major heart defect
Police Commissioner Yaakov (Kobi) Shabtai warned Wednesday that Iran and its terrorist proxies are spreading lies about the Jerusalem Day Flag march’s route ending on the Temple Mount in order to incite violence on the annual celebration of the reunification of the holy city. “For several days now, terrorist elements inspired by Iran, through Hezbollah,
Democratic New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani is advocating for a BDS bill that he calls the “Not on our dime! Ending New York funding of Israeli settler violence act.” The legislation would “prohibit [New York state] not-for-profit corporations from engaging in unauthorized support of Israeli settlement activity allows for recovery of a civil
Photo shared by rabbi’s daughter to social media resonates with Israelis, who see it as example of connection between two people from distinct communities
Mount Royal University (MRU) in Calgary, Alberta has disassociated itself from its connection to the Calgary Peace Prize, which drew widespread outrage from the Jewish community after recently announcing the award was going to Mohammed El-Kurd, who holds extreme positions on Israel and terrorism. According to B”nai Brith Canada, El-Kurd “celebrated suicide bombers as “martyrs,”
Senior coalition officials strongly criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after his Otzma Yehudit party again boycotted votes in the Knesset and warned that he could be responsible for the collapse of the current right-wing coalition and the rise of a left-wing government. “Itamar Ben-Gvir cares more about media coverage than maintaining the right-wing government
Prince Harry, Meghan and her mother were involved in a “near catastrophic” car chase with the paparazzi, in an incident eerily similar to the car chase that resulted in the death of Harry”s mother, Princess Diana in 1997. A spokesperson for Prince Harry described the incident as a “near catastrophic car chase” with the paparazzi,
As police make final preparations for tense nationalist parade Thursday through Old City, Ben Gvir says priority is ‘complete freedom of movement for Jews throughout Jerusalem’
Anatoly Chubais, former deputy PM to Yeltsin and ex-Putin adviser, seen at Population Authority office in northern Israel, denies changing his status
Annual global surface temperatures likely to exceed 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels, an internationally accepted threshold for limiting worst effects of climate change
A rare Mediterranean Monk Seal found resting on a Jaffa beach last Friday has become an overnight celebrity. The seal, who was named Julia by a child who spotted her, was first noticed by curious beachgoers. Their attempt to help her back into the water was seen by a passing cyclist who alerted the police.
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen proposed that Rabbi Leo Dee, whose wife and two daughters were murdered by Palestinian Arab terrorists during Passover, be named Israel’s special envoy to Diaspora Jewish communities. According to the report in the Jerusalem Post, Rabbi Dee confirmed that he is in talks to become the Foreign Ministry’s envoy to Jewish
While trying to resolve conflict in Sudan, League’s readmission of Assad regime marks controversial turning point in war-torn nation’s diplomatic status
In first, referees will wear MindFly’s bodycam to capture a first-person view of games for fans to watch, hear and experience everything basketball players do on court
MKs pass in preliminary vote legislation that doubles punishment for sexual harassment if committed for racist motives, and a bill banning display of flags of hostile entities
The organizers of the protests against the government’s planned judicial reforms will hold a demonstration in the haredi city of Bnei Brak this evening (Wednesday) to protest the billions of shekels provided to haredi educational institutions in the State budget. In a statement released this morning, the protest organizer stated that “in light of the
A synagogue in the Golders Green section of London, England is facing harsh criticism for holding a Lag Ba’Omer bonfire inside its building due to rain. The large fire appeared to have been lit inside a container of some kind at Beis Medrash Beis Shmuel synagogue. It soared up toward the building”s ceiling, endangering dozens
Yet another round underlined the overreliance on fire power and Iron Dome. The IDF doesn’t want to retake Gaza, but has a ‘Concept for Victory’ that puts troops in enemy territory
Likud dismisses ‘false’ account, says PM ‘fully trusts’ justice minister, amid reports of struggle over future of judicial overhaul if compromise talks fail
For the first time in over forty years, Ethiopian olim who landed yesterday (May 16) will immediately be placed in new apartments in one of the new neighborhoods of Kiryat Gat, as opposed to the usual process of acclimation to Israel that begins in an absorption center. This is a pilot program led by the
Yom Yerushalayim: “Jerusalem” does not appear in the Torah – why? 17 MAY 2023 Why does the name of Jerusalem not appear in the Torah? On 21 separate occasions in the book of Devarim we are told about, “bamakom asher yivchar Hashem,” – “the place which God shall choose,” and we all know that it”s
There is a sort of silent debate going on in the Jewish Orthodox world if Kiruv, meaning Jewish outreach by Orthodox Jews to less religious or unaffiliated Jews. Is it really still alive or is it dead in the water? For the last forty years of the Twentieth Century from the tumultuous 1960s and 1970s
