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World·3m ago

Caracas chief rabbi says Jewish community escaped unhurt in Venezuela quake

Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen of Caracas said Venezuela’s deadly earthquake left the city’s Jewish community unharmed. He described shaking at home, the community’s rapid move to a protected site, and the government’s shutdown of activity until Monday. Venezuela has requested foreign rescue aid, with teams from the U.S. and Israel expected to arrive.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·5m ago

After meeting with Zamir, hesder yeshivas end their tank enlistment boycott

After meeting with the IDF chief of staff, hesder yeshiva leaders ended their boycott of enlistment into the armored corps. They said students will join the tank corps in August, while continuing to press for service arrangements that comply with Jewish law.

Channel 13·+3 outlets · 100% center
Sports·6m ago

Hector Bellerin again denounces Israel in interview

Hector Bellerin used an appearance on Marc Giró’s Cara Show to again criticize Israel and back Palestine. He said football should use its platform to oppose what he called genocide in Palestine, and the audience applauded when Giró ended with “Free Palestine.”

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·6m ago

Kfar Yona mayor demands prison relocation after mass protests disrupt city life

Kfar Yona Mayor Albert Tayeb has demanded that Military Prison 10 be moved out of the city after repeated large protests disrupted residents' lives. He says the demonstrations have shut down transport, canceled services, strained police resources, and damaged security and quality of life.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·7m ago

A New Italian Trattoria in the Sharon Wins High Praise

Chef Motti Super has opened Lento, a new Italian-Mediterranean trattoria in Hutzot Shfayim with Gilad Yarkoni. The reviewer calls it the best Italian trattoria in Israel, praising its food, wine list and accessible pricing. Opening hours are weekdays only for now, with weekend service expected later.

Globes
Culture·7m ago

Fresh Color 2026 Showcases a Crowded, Colorful Cross Section of Israeli Art

Fresh Paint 2026 opened in Tel Aviv and runs through June 29, featuring Israeli art, design, and a large emerging-artists incubator. The fair includes new prizes, works by established and emerging creators, and a charity postcard project supporting children orphaned on October 7.

Globes·+1 outlet
Economy·8m ago

Foreign-Buyer Sales Nearly Double W-Box's Pace in Givat Ramon

W-Box sharply boosted sales at its Givat Ramon luxury project by targeting foreign buyers, selling 19 apartments for 206 million shekels in two months. The project, near Tel Aviv’s Park HaMesila, may expand to 151 homes if a zoning change is approved, with completion planned for the fourth quarter of 2029.

Calcalist
Economy·11m ago

Oil Prices Fall to Prewar Lows as Hormuz Traffic Resumes

Oil prices dropped to prewar levels after tanker traffic resumed through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent fell to $73.49 and WTI to $70.10, the lowest since February 27, as markets expected more Middle East supply.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Culture·11m ago

Stenzlitz Talmud Completed in French at Israeli Presidential Ceremony

Israel marked the completion of the French translation of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s Babylonian Talmud commentary at a ceremony at President Isaac Herzog’s residence. Rabbi Meni Even-Israel said the project honors his father’s life work and reflects a broader plan to translate Steinsaltz’s Hasidic books into more languages.

Srugim
General·11m ago

Feynman’s Restaurant Dilemma, Solved Decades Later

Researchers from Oxford, Princeton and CUNY proved that Richard Feynman’s napkin formula for choosing between a familiar restaurant dish and a new one was optimal. The study, published in PNAS, tested more than 2,500 people and found their behavior broadly matched the theory, especially as time ran out.

Globes
Sports·11m ago

Dor Peretz Signs Record Israeli Salary Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Dor Peretz signed a new long-term contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday after weeks of uncertainty and foreign interest. The deal makes him one of the highest-paid Israelis in the league, with a 525,000-euro net salary in year one and bonuses for titles, cups, and Europe.

Walla·+3 outlets · 75% center
Security·14m ago

Opposition Report Reveals Secret 35-Meter Underground Bunker Built for Khamenei in Tehran

Iran International reported secret plans for a 35-meter-deep bunker complex built for Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The outlet said the site, hidden as a sports center and built over about a decade by the IRGC, was later targeted by Israeli strikes, while satellite images did not prove it was destroyed.

Kikar HaShabbat·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
General·17m ago

18-Year-Old Seriously Hurt in Motorcycle Crash Near Beit Yehoshua

An 18-year-old rider was seriously injured at 16:28 after a motorcycle crash on Route 553 near Beit Yehoshua. He was conscious, had limb injuries, and was taken by Magen David Adom to Meir Hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·24m ago

12-Year-Old Boy Attacked by Shark During Family Trip in the Bahamas

A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark while swimming during a family trip in the Bahamas. He was evacuated by boat to New Providence for treatment, and officials have not released details on his identity, the shark species, or his injuries.

Now 14
Tech·25m ago

NASA Readies $500 Million Swift Rescue Mission to Save Aging Space Telescope

NASA has chosen Katalyst Space Technology to perform a first-of-its-kind rescue of the Swift space telescope, which is falling from orbit and could be lost by year’s end. The Link spacecraft is scheduled to launch on Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus rocket from the Marshall Islands and raise Swift back to a safer orbit.

Ynet
Sports·26m ago

Fenerbahce Releases Four Players After Landing Three New Signings

Fenerbahce released four players on Thursday to make room for expected additions, including Shane Larkin, Shaq Shields and Braxton Key. The departures include Maccabi Tel Aviv candidate Armando Bacot and Hapoel Jerusalem candidate Gilson Bango.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·29m ago

U.S. and Iran Reach Principle for Direct Military Hotline, Vance Says

J.D. Vance said U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland produced an agreement in principle for a direct military communications channel. He said Iran would station a Revolutionary Guard representative in Doha to liaise with CENTCOM, while Qatar and Pakistan helped mediate.

Behadrei Haredim
Economy·30m ago

Apple Raises Prices Across Mac and iPad Lines as Component Costs Surge

Apple announced major price increases for several MacBook and iPad models on Thursday, blaming surging component costs and stronger demand for RAM. iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods prices are unchanged for now, but the report says iPhones may also get more expensive in September with the iPhone 18 launch.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 67% center
Politics·30m ago

Knesset Legal Adviser Warns of Legal Problem in Moving Torah Study Bill

Knesset legal adviser Sagit Afik said there is a legal difficulty with moving the Basic Law on Torah study from the Constitution Committee to the House Committee. She warned that the change also prevents the expected legal adviser from taking part in the Constitution Committee debates.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·31m ago

Hostage Brother Dany Elgert Joins the Democrats’ Primary Race

Dany Elgert, the brother of hostage Itzik Elgert and a leading protest figure, has entered the Democrats party primaries. More than 40 candidates are competing for places on the list, which will be decided on July 20 by over 80,000 registered voters.

Srugim
Politics·32m ago

Deal advances as Knesset to debate Basic Law on Torah study next week

The Knesset is set to begin next week on a new Basic Law that would make Torah study a fundamental state value. The same deal between Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties also revives a bill reversing Matan Kahana’s kashrut reform.

Mako·+4 outlets · 100% center
Security·35m ago

Religious Zionist yeshiva network ends tank corps boycott after talks with IDF chief

The Hesder Yeshiva Association said its students will resume planned service in the IDF Armored Corps in August, ending a boycott after talks with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The sides disagreed over mixed-gender combat service, but both called the meeting significant and said discussions will continue.

Kan News·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Sports·36m ago

Hapoel Ramat Gan Adds Ghanaian Left Back Farid Ibrahim

Hapoel Ramat Gan signed Ghanaian left back Farid Ibrahim, pending medical tests. He is the club’s fifth summer signing and its first foreign addition for the 2026/27 season.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·38m ago

Rubio warns Iran on Hormuz fees, militias, and missile threat

Marco Rubio warned Iran against taxing ships in the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. knows what was agreed in the Swiss talks. In the UAE, he linked any regional peace to stopping Iranian-backed militias and ruled out U.S. funding for Iran’s recovery.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·39m ago

Ola Kravchenko Launches TikTok Account and Denies Involvement in Murder Case

Ola Kravchenko, identified in the Tair Rada case as A.K., says the creators of "Shadow of Truth" framed her for murder. In a TikTok video, she said her 2021 lawsuit is now in the evidence stage and insisted she is innocent. The article also reviews the accusations against her, her denials, and the unresolved status of the case.

Now 14
Economy·40m ago

Leumi’s campaign tops ad recall as Bank Hapoalim wins affection

Bank Leumi led this week’s advertising recall in Israel with a campaign for bar and bat mitzvah children from border communities. Bank Hapoalim’s World Cup-themed sponsorship was the most liked ad, while overall ad spending climbed sharply.

Globes
World·42m ago

Israeli Man Killed in Montreal Shooting Remembered as Community Helper

Avi Abargil described the family’s anguish after Michael Moshe Mizrachi was killed in a shooting near a Chabad House in Montreal. Canadian reports say Mizrachi was apparently shot by police after being mistaken for the gunman, while investigators continue to review the circumstances. The family wants him buried in Israel, and he had been due to turn 68 in two weeks.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·43m ago

Esther Schreiber’s appointment as Antiquities Authority CEO is annulled

A committee led by retired judge Shulamit Dothan canceled Esther Schreiber’s appointment as CEO of the Israel Antiquities Authority. It said the tender’s criteria were unlawfully low and notified Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu. Itamar Ben Gvir denounced the ruling as discriminatory.

Ynet
Culture·44m ago

Wedding-favorite 'Od Yishma' gets its official studio release

Ephraim Peleg has officially released his wedding staple "Od Yishma" after four years of live performances. The decision came after his own recent wedding, which inspired him to publish the song in studio form for other couples.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·46m ago

A Nearby Greek-Style Kosher Resort in Cyprus Promises an Easy Family Escape

A writer recommends the Greek Village in Latchi, Cyprus, as a close, kosher vacation option for Israelis. The resort offers family suites, kosher meals, a pool, nearby excursions and a Chabad House. She says its defining feature is Greek hospitality that makes guests feel at home.

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Culture13:31 · 1h ago

Rabbi Yonatan Schwartz Delivers Weekly Torah Message on Parashot Chukat and Balak

Religious
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Every week, Kikar HaShabbat features Rabbi Yonatan Schwartz of Borough Park with a special Torah message on the weekly portion, delivered in Yiddish, Hebrew, and English. This installment focuses on Parashot Chukat, which is read outside Israel, and Balak, which is read in Israel.

The article presents the weekly “vort” as a source of encouragement from the Torah and includes three recorded versions of the message, one in each language. The Yiddish segment runs about 3:05 minutes, the Hebrew version about 3:01 minutes, and the English version about 2:59 minutes.

The page also links to additional Torah-related content, including a piece by Rabbi Yaakov Gloiberman titled “Fear Versus Leadership” and a lesson by Rabbi Baruch Rosenblum on Parashat Balak.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat