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Politics·9m ago

Shas MK Rips Arrests of Torah Students in Knesset Speech

Shas MK Yoni Mשריקי attacked arrests of Torah students in the Knesset on Wednesday. He said the state is persecuting the ultra-Orthodox, called to “free the sons of Torah,” and condemned the attorney general and Supreme Court for their role.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·10m ago

Acting National Insurance chief gets extension until January 2027

Israel’s Dothan Committee extended Zvika Cohen’s acting term as head of the National Insurance Institute until January 31, 2027. The institute has lacked a permanent director since November 2022, and a new government will likely need to restart the selection process.

Calcalist
Politics·11m ago

Democrats alarmed after socialist candidates score primary wins in New York

Three socialist, anti-Israel-backed candidates won Democratic primaries for Congress in New York, alarming party leaders. Senior Democrats said the results show the left wing is becoming a stronger political force and could worsen internal divisions.

Kikar HaShabbat·+7 outlets · 63% center
Sports·15m ago

Jared Harper Extends with Hapoel Jerusalem After Intense Negotiations

Hapoel Jerusalem has extended Jared Harper’s contract for three more seasons in a deal worth about $5 million. The club overcame interest from other EuroLeague teams, including Fenerbahce, and finalized the agreement after a positive talk with new coach Sasha Obradovic.

Walla·+3 outlets · 75% center
Security·17m ago

Route 6 Southbound Closed Near Daniel Interchange After Crash

Police closed Route 6 southbound near the Daniel Interchange after a crash involving a truck and other vehicles. Several injured people were taken for medical treatment, and drivers were urged to avoid the area and take alternate routes.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·19m ago

Smotrich Says Tax Relief Plan for Tech Is Nearing Completion

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel is close to unveiling aid for high-tech firms hurt by the strong shekel. The package may include startup support and a rare arrangement allowing some multinational taxes to be paid in dollars.

Calcalist
Security·22m ago

Trump Says There Is No Rush to Find Iran’s Nuclear Material

Trump said on Tuesday that Iran’s nuclear materials are buried underground and there is no need to rush to find them. His remarks came as Iran said it would not allow nuclear inspectors access to attacked facilities, while the IAEA chief reportedly sought a meeting in Switzerland that did not happen.

Walla
Culture·22m ago

Easy Homemade Shakshuka for a Better Breakfast

This shakshuka recipe uses a tomato-rich sauce, spices, and 4 to 5 eggs for a quick breakfast or light dinner. It is cooked in one skillet and served hot with bread or challah.

Srugim
Security·22m ago

U.S. Says It Killed Senior ISIS Figure in Northwest Syria

U.S. Central Command said it killed senior ISIS operative Ali Hussein al-Aluw in an airstrike in northwest Syria on Wednesday. The strike came amid fresh ISIS threats urging attacks during the 2026 World Cup in the United States.

Now 14
Politics·23m ago

Haredi anti-draft protest causes major traffic disruptions nationwide

A nationwide Haredi protest against conscription began in Israel and is causing major traffic jams on key highways. Police warned the disruption will worsen, while lawmakers Meir Porush and Yisrael Eichler joined demonstrators at protest sites. Organizers said coordinated convoys from 19 locations are meant to expand the blockages nationwide.

Srugim
World·23m ago

Ivanka Trump Resort Plan Triggers Mass Protests in Albania

Thousands of people in Albania are protesting a luxury resort project backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The plan for Sazan Island and southern beaches has sparked environmental backlash and broader anger at Prime Minister Edi Rama and corruption. Despite the protests, the government continues to back the 1.4 billion euro investment.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·24m ago

Schweinsteiger Sparks Racism Backlash in Germany Over Ivory Coast Remarks

Bastian Schweinsteiger triggered a backlash in Germany after describing Ivory Coast in stereotypical terms during ARD’s coverage of Germany’s 2-1 win in Toronto. Critics accused the former Germany player and current pundit of racist, colonial-style language, while neither he nor ARD apologized.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·27m ago

Ammi Group buys Planet Rishon LeZion for NIS 300 million

Ammi Group, owned by Shlomi Nahaissi, bought the Planet Rishon LeZion complex from Theatres Israel for NIS 300 million. The fully occupied site, one of Israel’s largest cinema and entertainment centers, will be expanded using about 10,000 square meters of existing building rights.

Globes·+2 outlets
Security·27m ago

10-Year-Old Girl Hurt by Gunfire at School Entrance in Lod

A 10-year-old girl was lightly wounded by shrapnel in a shooting outside a school in Lod on Wednesday morning. Her mother was evacuated with her and treated as a trauma victim, while police opened an investigation into a family feud believed to be behind the attack.

Ynet
Security·30m ago

Emirates Grounds Inspection of 15 A380s After Wing Crack Discovery

Emirates will urgently inspect 15 A380s after cracks were found in a key wing support component during maintenance. EASA issued an emergency inspection order affecting 16 aircraft worldwide, including one operated by Qantas. Five Emirates planes are due for checks in the next few days.

Behadrei Haredim
Culture·30m ago

Haredi Chabad scion wins Arabic audiences with Jewish explainers

Shalom Dovber Kobesh, a 24-year-old son of a Chabad emissary in Hungary, has gained large audiences with short Arabic videos explaining Judaism. The project, launched after he studied Hebrew and Arabic and recognized strong curiosity among Arab speakers, is drawing hundreds of thousands to nearly one million views per clip.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·34m ago

A New Tribute to Avi Piamenta Becomes a Global Musical Challenge

Achiya Cohen released “Nigon Avraham,” a tribute single for Avi Piamenta’s yahrzeit, one year after Piamenta’s death. The song’s difficult third section became a viral challenge, drawing performances from musicians worldwide. Cohen included many of those clips in the official video.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·34m ago

Jerusalem Court Reinstates Conviction of Former Border Police Officer in Journalist Assault

Jerusalem District Court reinstated the criminal conviction of former Border Police officer Itzhak Sofer for assaulting Anadolu photographer Mustafa al-Kharouf in East Jerusalem in December 2023. The judges kept his 300 hours of community service unchanged after the state appealed a lower court decision that had erased the conviction.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·35m ago

Expert Says Trump’s Hormuz Victory Claim Actually Hands Iran Leverage

Iran expert Roni Kahanovitz said Trump’s effort to present the Strait of Hormuz as a success actually strengthens Iran’s leverage. He warned that Tehran could use the strait, regional proxies, and any freed funds to bolster its strategic programs and pressure Israel.

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Politics·36m ago

Released Activist Welcomed Home with Fruit Tray and Defiant Anti-Draft Message

Hezkel Drutman, a HaPeleg activist suspected of assaulting a police detective, was released home Tuesday night after several court-ordered detention extensions. Supporters welcomed him with fruit, and activist Moshe Cohen delivered an incendiary anti-draft speech ahead of a planned mass car protest.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·40m ago

Oprah Winfrey Recounts Whitney Houston Stage Fall, Houston Estate Denies Drug Claim

Oprah Winfrey said at a Cannes conference that Whitney Houston once fell off her stage during a 2009 appearance while allegedly drugged, and that she asked the audience not to leak footage. Houston’s estate denied the drug claim, saying the fall happened during a soundcheck and was caused by darkness and unfamiliarity with the stage.

Ynet
General·45m ago

Can You Place a Container Under a Dripping Air Conditioner on Shabbat?

Rabbi Yaakov Sinai’s halachic segment addresses whether it is allowed to place a container under an air conditioner dripping water on Shabbat. The article says the discussion covers the disagreements and practical solutions, and points readers to the full video explanation.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·47m ago

U.S. Says Airstrike Killed Senior ISIS Commander in Northwest Syria

CENTCOM said a precision airstrike in northwest Syria on June 19 killed senior ISIS commander Ali Hussein al-Olaivi. The U.S. military said the operation is part of its broader effort to stop militants who threaten Americans at home or abroad.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·49m ago

Indian Teen Basketball Prospect Goes Viral for Wembanyama-Like Moves

Jagmat Singh, an 18-year-old Indian basketball player, went viral after highlights from a Courtside camp showed skills that drew comparisons to Victor Wembanyama. Singh, who is 223 cm tall and lives in Chicago, has not yet been named a college target by recruiting sites like ESPN.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Tech·52m ago

Israel’s AI Ambitions Could Cost Tens of Billions

Israel has approved a national AI plan centered on sovereign infrastructure and a 100,000-GPU computing fleet. A leading researcher said the project could cost tens of billions of dollars and must focus on selected strengths rather than full technological self-reliance.

Ynet
General·54m ago

How to Ripen an Avocado in Two Days Without It Turning Black

The article says a hard avocado can be ripened in 2 to 3 days by sealing it in a paper bag with a ripe banana or apple. It warns against refrigerating it too early and gives tips to prevent browning after cutting.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·55m ago

UN begins clearing stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz

The UN International Maritime Organization has started a plan to remove about 11,000 stranded seafarers from the Persian Gulf after the US-Iran war disrupted shipping. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under a US-Iran understanding allows two lanes of traffic, but the long-term arrangement and possible fees remain unsettled.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 75% center
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Culture11:48 · 1h ago

Aharon Razel and Ariel Zilber Join on New Children's Song Inspired by Rabbi Ginzburg

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Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

Singer-songwriter Aharon Razel has released a new single, "Otiyot Melamdot Emunah" (Letters Teach Faith), featuring veteran musician Ariel Zilber. The song is based on the words and teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Ginzburg and is meant to turn the letters of Hebrew, the holy tongue, into an educational and spiritual tool for Israeli children.

The inspiration came from the Midrash "Otiyot DeRabbi Akiva," which assigns each letter a spiritual lesson for life. As an example, the aleph is linked to "emet, lamad, picha" and the bet to "bakesh Hashem tamid." Drawing on those ideas, Ginzburg created a set of Hasidic and educational teachings for each letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Razel said he first heard the material as a Hasidic lesson and then turned it into an upbeat, joyful tune aimed at speaking to younger listeners in an accessible musical language. He said he wanted the melody to capture both a child's innocence and the deeper Hasidic meaning hidden in each letter.

To add warmth and simplicity, Razel chose to collaborate with Zilber, creating what he described as a distinctive duet blending Hasidut, music, and nostalgia for childhood innocence. Razel said he hopes the song will enter homes and schools and become part of the soundtrack of Israeli children's lives.

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