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Zionist Congress Vote in 1931 Could Have Altered Jewish State's Path
An article by attorney Michael Kleiner argues that a crucial vote at the 1931 Zionist Congress to declare the establishment of a Jewish state was sabotaged by David Ben-Gurion, pr…
Tens of Thousands Join Global 'Tikkun HaKlali' Prayer Broadcast from Uman
Tens of thousands of Jews globally joined a live broadcast from Uman, Ukraine, on Rosh Hashanah eve to recite the Tikkun HaKlali prayer at Rabbi Nachman's tomb, seeking spiritual…
Rosh Hashanah Falling on Shabbat Brings Spiritual Message of Hope, Not Fear
Rabbi Ariel Goren explained that Rosh Hashanah falling on Shabbat, which prohibits shofar blowing, carries a spiritual message of mercy and hope, not ill fortune. He urged a posit…
Pacific Island Nations Open Jerusalem Embassies Driven by Religious Prophecy
Pacific island nations, including Nauru, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji, are opening embassies in Jerusalem, driven by Christian interpretations of biblical prophecy and a spiritual c…
Religious Zionist Professor Calls for National Repentance
Professor Yoel Elizur of Ofra argues that Religious Zionism is a worldview based on divine election, the Land of Israel, and the covenant with God, not just a demographic or polit…
Leading Rabbi Discusses Yeshiva's Role in Fostering Deep Torah Study and National Service
Rabbi Michael Yemer of the Shalvim Hesder Yeshiva discusses the growing demand for deep Torah study among young Israelis and the institution's unique approach to integrating relig…
Muslim Clerics Acknowledge Jewish Right to Israel, With Caveats
A rabbi engaged in interfaith dialogue reports that some Muslim clerics acknowledge Jewish religious and historical claims to the Land of Israel, citing Quranic verses. However, t…
Fast of Gedalia Explained: Origins, Observances, and Significance
The Fast of Gedalia, observed on the third of Tishrei, commemorates the assassination of Gedalia ben Achikam, a pivotal event that led to the end of Jewish presence in the Land of…
Ben-Gvir Seeks to Retain National Security Ministry Without Personal Role
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly does not want to personally continue in his role but insists his party, Otzma Yehudit, retain control of the ministry. The pa…
Rabbi Deutsch Reveals Ancient Ritual to Counter Rosh Hashanah Judgment Day Fears
Rabbi Yehuda Deutsch is promoting an ancient "Pidyon Nefesh" ritual, attributed to Kabbalists the Ari and Rabbi Shalom Sharabi, as a spiritual defense against perceived divine jud…
Rosh Hashanah Cards Chronicled Zionist Dream in Early Israel
Rosh Hashanah greeting cards from the early 20th century to the 1950s served as a visual chronicle of the Zionist movement and the development of Jewish life in the Land of Israel…
Jewish History Explores Diaspora, Integration, and Identity
This article traces the Jewish people's history through various diasporas, highlighting periods of both integration and separation from other nations. It examines significant rela…
Rabbi Rules Non-Jew Can Serve in Israeli Government if They Recognize Jewish State
Rabbi Ratzon Arusi ruled that a non-Jewish individual can serve in Israel's government and cabinet if they recognize the state's identity as belonging to the Jewish people. He str…
Settlers Denounce UK Sanctions on West Bank Products
Israeli settlement leaders strongly condemned new UK-led trade restrictions on West Bank products, calling them an interference in Israeli sovereignty and demanding a firm respons…
Israel Imposes Retaliatory Sanctions on UK Over 'Hostile' Policies
Israel has imposed retaliatory sanctions on the United Kingdom, including closing the British consulate in Jerusalem and banning entry for 12 British citizens. The measures are a…
Israel Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem Over West Bank Boycott
Israel is closing the British Consulate in East Jerusalem and expelling British representatives in response to the UK's boycott of West Bank goods. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar ca…
Israel's Foreign Minister Slams UK Sanctions on Settlements
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the UK's new sanctions on settlements, calling them politically motivated and a contradiction to the Balfour Declaration. He accused…
Israel Responds to UK Sanctions with Countermeasures
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced retaliatory measures against the UK, including closing its Jerusalem consulate, after Britain and 11 other nations imposed sanctio…
Slovenian Deputy PM Voices Support for Israeli Sovereignty in West Bank
Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister Jernej Vrtovec expressed solidarity with Israel and support for Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank during a meeting with Samaria Regional Council…
Israel's Foreign Minister Slams UK Labour Party's Election Interference Claims
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused the UK Labour Party of blatant interference in Israeli elections, asserting the Jewish people's right to live in the Land of Israel.
Rabbi Elikim Levanon Urges Restraint in Disputes, Condemns Violence
Rabbi Elikim Levanon called for respect in disputes among Torah scholars, condemning personal attacks and violence towards Arabs. He urged young people to avoid violence, emphasiz…
Argentine President Shares Israeli Minister's Call to Expel British Ambassador
Argentine President Javier Milei amplified Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's call to expel the British ambassador to Israel. Smotrich's statement was a reaction to Brita…
Otzma Yehudit Party Registers Two Entities to Boost State Funding
The "Otzma Yehudit" party, led by Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has registered as two separate entities to secure increased state funding. The party submitted its Knesset list with Be…
New Pocket Book Accuses Europe of Hypocrisy, Colonialism in Africa
Matan Peleg's new book, 'Pirates of the Globe,' accuses European nations of hypocrisy and colonialism in Africa, providing historical examples to counter criticism leveled against…
Sderot Yeshiva Students Forge Deep City Bonds Through Torah and Service
Students at Yeshivat Hesder Sderot in southern Israel describe a strong connection to their city, forged through Torah study, military service, and community involvement. The yesh…
Nauru Opens Embassy in Jerusalem, Citing Historical Ties
Nauru opened its first embassy in Israel in Jerusalem, with Foreign Minister Gidon Saar and Nauru's Deputy President Lionel Rouwen Aingimea attending. The move strengthens bilater…
Ancient Jewish Menorah Discovered in Elaborate Burial Cave West of Hebron
An ancient Jewish burial complex, including a tomb with carvings of menorahs, was discovered west of Hebron. The caves are attributed to the Second Temple period and are currently…
Ex-Soccer Star Berkovich Slams TV Host Magen for 'Soft' Interview with Ministers
Former soccer player Eyal Berkovich criticized TV host Yinon Magen for conducting a "soft" interview with Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and MK Tali Gottlieb on "HaPatriotim." Berkovich…
Tali Gottlieb Finds New Political Home with Ben-Gvir's Party
Tali Gottlieb has joined Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party, calling it her "home" and distinguishing it from her previous affiliation with the Likud. Her move followed a dispu…
Israel Debates Palestinian Transfer Amid Post-October 7 Radicalization
The idea of transferring Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank, once a fringe concept, is gaining mainstream acceptance in Israel following the October 7 attacks. This shift is…
Moses' Final Day: Leadership Transition and Covenant Renewal
On his final day, Moses passed leadership to Joshua, renewed the Israelites' covenant with God, and wrote the song of Haazinu as a warning. The transition of authority was divinel…
Understanding Anti-Zionism: Distinguishing It From Antisemitism
This article distinguishes between anti-Zionism and antisemitism, arguing that not all criticism of Israel is anti-Zionist, and not all anti-Zionism is antisemitic. It explores th…
Jewish Leaders Offer Ritual Solution to Fears of Rosh Hashanah Falling on Shabbat
Prominent rabbis are promoting a special "Pidyon Nefesh" ritual, based on Kabbalistic tradition, to counter fears associated with Rosh Hashanah falling on Shabbat and potentially…
New Book Challenges Myth of 'Empty Land' in Israel/Palestine
Dr. Ro'i Marom's new book, "A Populated Land," refutes the myth of an empty Land of Israel, arguing that European and Zionist observers failed to recognize a vibrant rural Arab so…
Rabbi Ariel Levy Renounces Eliezer Berland, Questions Uman Pilgrimage
Rabbi Ariel Levy has publicly disavowed Rabbi Eliezer Berland, citing severe misconduct and questioning the practice of the Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine. Levy now adv…
Rabbi Meir Kahane Calls for National Unity Amidst Transition
Rabbi Meir Kahane's interpretation of the Torah portion 'Nitzavim' calls for the Jewish people to stand united and firm, drawing on biblical examples of covenant renewal, overcomi…
Torah Reading Links Jewish Return to Homeland With National Repentance
The Torah portion Parashat Nitzavim, read at the end of the Jewish year, links the Jewish return to their homeland with national repentance. The text interprets historical desolat…
Daily Choices Define Life, Not Just Major Decisions
A biblical commandment to 'choose life' is interpreted as a call to make small, daily choices that shape one's path, rather than focusing solely on major decisions. These consiste…
Activist's Journey From Leftist Politics to Religious Zionism Detailed
Tel Aviv social activist Shulamit Ben-Chur recounted her life journey from secular leftist politics and experiences with antisemitism in the US to finding spiritual fulfillment in…
Top Rabbi Rules Voting for Non-Jewish Candidate Halachically Permissible
Chief Rabbi of Samaria, Elyakim Levanon, ruled that voting for non-Jewish candidate Yoseph Haddad is permissible under Jewish law, contradicting Rabbi Shlomo Aviner's stance. The…
Former Labor Party Legal Advisor Slams MK Yoav Segalovich and Mansour Abbas
Former Labor Party legal advisor Daniel Cohen criticized MK Yoav Segalovich for aligning with Ra'am and called for the disqualification of Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas from the Kn…
Israel Vows Retaliation Against Nations Imposing Sanctions
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that Israel will retaliate economically and politically against countries imposing sanctions on Israeli goods. He pledged gover…
Biblical Texts Explore Obligation and Meaning of Repentance
This article explores biblical texts concerning the covenant with Israel, the concept of repentance (teshuvah), and its implications for punishment and atonement. It examines diff…
Rabbi Eliahu Links Torah Portion to Messianic Redemption
Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, HaRav Shmuel Eliahu, interprets the Torah portion of Nitzavim as a prophecy of the Mashiach and the ongoing process of redemption. He connects the portion's…
New York Haredi Teen Distributes Anti-Zionist Leaflets Outside Mosque
A Haredi teenager in Monsey, New York, distributed anti-Zionist cards outside a mosque, stating his opposition to actions in Gaza. The incident, filmed by a blogger, drew skeptica…
Biblical Parsha 'Nitzavim-Vayelech' Explores Moses' Final Testament
The weekly Torah portion Nitzavim-Vayelech focuses on Moses' final testament to the Israelites, emphasizing covenant, commandments, and guidance for their future in the Land of Is…
Tribute Event Celebrates Rabbi Moshe Tzuriël's Vast Torah Scholarship
A tribute event was held to launch "Otzrot Torat Moshe," celebrating the extensive Torah scholarship of the late Rabbi Moshe Tzuriël. Family, rabbis, and students shared memories…
Jewish Covenant Emphasizes Collective Responsibility in Israel
Rabbi Dov Begon of Yeshivat Machon Meir explained that the Jewish covenant in Israel signifies a shift to collective responsibility, where individuals are accountable for the nati…