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Linda Sarsour admits that Mamdani’s rise in NY was secretly bankrolled by Jihad-linked CAIR groups.

Flight delays continued at U.S. airports Sunday amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown entered its second month, with Newark airport in New Jersey experiencing delays of two to three hours. New York City’s Emergency Management office said on X that Newark delays often ripple out to the region’s other airports. Travelers flying […]

Agudath Israel of America is excited to announce that the highly anticipated Agudah National Action Summit will take place on Monday and Tuesday, December 1–2, 2025, at the Newark Marriott Hotel. The two-day midweek gathering will draw community leaders, rabbanim, educators, askanim, and professionals from across the country for an event that will address the most urgent and complex issues facing the Jewish world today.

“The Summit is where actions will speak loudest,” said Mr. Shloime Werdiger, chairman of Agudath Israel’s Board of Trustees. “It’s designed for the doers of Klal Yisroel — those who roll up their sleeves, who lead, teach, support, and strengthen our communities every day. This is where they come together to share ideas, collaborate, and take tangible steps forward.”

From shidduchim and chinuch to special-needs, mental health, community growth, and halachic and legal challenges, the Summit will offer both practical strategies and hashkafic guidance for leaders navigating these realities on the ground.

Featuring a slate of distinct professional and communal specialized tracks, the Summit ensures that every participant can gain relevant insights tailored to their area of influence. Tracks will include:

• Rabbanim & Morei Derech

• Community Builders

• Special Needs Leaders

• Mental Health Professionals

• Shadchanim

• Kallah Teachers

• Legal Professionals

Each track will feature expert-led panels, interactive workshops, and real-world case discussions. The sessions will spotlight collaboration between communities, sharing of successful models, and open conversations that inspire both thought and action.

The two-day format, with an overnight stay at the Newark Marriott, is designed to encourage full immersion and connection. Participants will be able to take advantage of comfortable on-site accommodations and networking opportunities that extend well beyond the sessions themselves.

A grand gala dinner, a highlight of the event, will feature uplifting keynote addresses from gedolei Torah. The dinner will celebrate those who dedicate their lives to building and strengthening Torah communities, offering words of chizuk and direction to propel their efforts forward.

“This summit is a call to action, a place for those shaping our communities to come together, to learn from one another, and to leave with new strength and clarity to continue their avodas hakodesh,” said Mr. Werdiger.

The Agudah National Action Summit continues a proud tradition of landmark gatherings that have united and galvanized Klal Yisroel. With sessions designed to translate inspiration into implementation, the event promises to be both practical and uplifting, a reflection of the Agudah’s core mission to strengthen Torah life, advocate for the needs of the community, and empower those who serve on its front lines.

Registration for the Summit is now open, and space is limited. For more information, visit AgudahAction.com, email actionsummit@agudah.org, or call 212-363-8941.

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At a Torah Umesorah meeting yesterday, Rav Avrohom Fruchthandler, esteemed president of Yeshivas Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin and widely respected for ensuring his own rabbeim receive the highest salaries of any mosad, delivered a fiery appeal for change in how the Torah world values and compensates its mechanchim.

Speaking with his trademark passion and bluntness, Rav Fruchthandler decried the community’s complacency toward the financial struggles of melamdim and rabbeim, urging institutions to recognize the immense responsibility placed upon these educators and to ensure they are paid with the dignity their sacred work deserves. He explained that we’ve raised the bar and level in every facet of chinuch, except for compensation for mechanchim.

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Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour has issued what amounts to a public warning to mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani — her longtime ally and mentee — that his progressive backers will not give him a free pass if he fails to deliver on radical campaign promises, including dismantling one of the NYPD’s top anti-terrorism units. In an […]

A stunning memo from a BBC whistleblower has revealed that the British broadcaster deliberately altered footage of President Donald Trump to make it appear as though he incited the Capitol protest on January 6, 2021. The manipulated video was aired on Panorama in a program titled “Trump: A Second Chance,” just one week before the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

According to the internal memo obtained by the Telegraph, the broadcast stitched together portions of Trump’s speech in a way that falsely suggested he urged violence. The edited clip made it seem that Trump said: “We’re gonna walk down to the Capitol and I’ll be with you, and we fight. We fight like hell, and if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not gonna have a country anymore.”

In reality, Trump’s full remarks painted a very different picture. He said: “We’re gonna walk down, and I’ll be there with you. We’re gonna walk down — we’re gonna walk down any one you want, but I think right here, we’re gonna walk down to the Capitol, and we’re gonna cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women.

“We’re probably not going to be cheering so much for some of them, because you’ll never take back our country with weakness; you have to show strength, and you have to be strong. … I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.”

The whistleblower, Michael Prescott, a journalist who spent three years advising the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee, accused the network of covering up the manipulation and refusing to admit wrongdoing. “The news outlet’s managers refused to accept there had been a breach of standards,” Prescott wrote in his explosive memo.

He said he personally warned BBC chairman Samir Shah of the “very, very dangerous precedent” being set by the Panorama program but never received a response.

In his letter accompanying the report, Prescott described his departure from the advisory role in June as the result of persistent ethical failures inside the organization. “I departed [from the advisory role] with profound and unresolved concerns about the BBC … my view is that the Executive repeatedly failed to implement measures to resolve highlighted problems, and in many cases simply refused to acknowledge there was an issue at all.”

Prescott singled out two senior executives — Jonathan Munro, the senior controller of news content, and Deborah Turness, chief executive of BBC News — for what he called their culture of denial and defensiveness. “I have been surprised at just how defensive Deborah and Jonathan in particular have been whenever issues are raised,” he wrote.

He concluded that systemic problems within the BBC’s leadership allow serious editorial breaches to go unaddressed. “Firm and transparent action plans to prevent the re-occurrence of problems are in short supply – and so, as you can see, errors are repeated time and again,” Prescott warned.

The revelations have sparked outrage over the BBC’s credibility, raising troubling questions about political interference and journalistic integrity at one of the world’s most influential news institutions.

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One year after Donald Trump retook the White House and set into motion a dramatic expansion of executive power, the Republican president figures prominently in state and local elections being held Tuesday. The results of those contests — the first general election of Trump’s second term — will be heralded by the victors as either a […]

MK Yisrael Eichler spoke today in the Knesset plenum and expressed his ire and disgust with the Israeli judicial system and their persecution of lomdei Torah. Eichler referred to the memorial ceremonies in recent days marking the assassination of Yitzchak Rabin: “There’s a lot of talk about incitement and dangerous words. I want to tell […]

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has entered the fray of New York City’s mayoral election, throwing his full backing behind Andrew Cuomo and urging voters to rally around the former governor’s independent campaign.

Taking to X on Monday, Musk declared that New Yorkers should cast their ballots for Cuomo, who is challenging Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and Republican contender Curtis Sliwa. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO made his position unmistakably clear, warning conservatives not to divide the vote. “Bear in mind that a vote for Curtis is really a vote for Mumdumi or whatever his name is,” Musk wrote. “VOTE CUOMO!”

Musk’s endorsement aligns him with a growing list of prominent business figures who have publicly voiced opposition to Mamdani, a state assemblyman known for his far-left platform and fierce anti-Israel rhetoric. Several high-profile billionaires have funneled significant financial support into the race in hopes of preventing a Mamdani victory.

Among those joining the anti-Mamdani camp are former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia, and hedge fund magnate Bill Ackman, each of whom has spoken out or contributed to efforts aimed at bolstering more moderate leadership for the city.

President Donald Trump also weighed in on the race, telling CBS News during a “60 Minutes” interview that “if it’s gonna be between a bad Democrat and a communist, I’m gonna pick the bad Democrat all the time, to be honest with you.”

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UPDATE: No evidence of an attacker at University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Former President Obama called New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over the weekend to praise his campaign and offer to be a “sounding board” in the future — he stopped short of endorsing him.

States sue Trump admin over rule limiting student loan forgiveness for public servants • New York Attorney General Letitia James and more than a dozen other state attorneys general on Monday sued the Trump administration over its new rule limiting eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. • The AGs’ lawsuit was prompted by the U.S. […]

It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Mrs. Naomi Weitzner a”h, the longtime and beloved principal of Bais Kaila High School in Lakewood, NJ, who was niftar at the age of 86.

Originally from Highland Park, New Jersey, Mrs. Weitzner was the devoted wife of Rabbi Avigdor Weitzner z”l, with whom she built a home that radiated ahavas Torah, yiras Shomayim, and devotion to chinuch.

For decades, Mrs. Weitzner stood at the helm of Bais Kaila High School, where she became synonymous with uncompromising standards of chinuch and boundless care for every student. Her presence combined strength and grace — a firm guiding hand tempered by warmth, empathy, and understanding.

Generations of bnos Yisroel who passed through her doors carry her lessons in their hearts, recalling not only what she taught but how she made them feel — valued, capable, and connected to Torah and mesorah.

More than an educator, Mrs. Weitzner was a mentor, a role model, and a living example of dignity and principle. Her chochmah, insight, and unwavering dedication left an indelible imprint on her talmidos, her staff, and the wider Lakewood community.

The levayah will take place today at 5:15 p.m. at the Congregation Sons of Israel Holocaust Memorial Chapel, located at 613 Ramsey Avenue in Lakewood, New Jersey.

Yehi zichrah boruch.

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BREAKING: Emergency alert reports an “ACTIVE ATTACKER with a gun” at Shannon Library on the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville.

The Trump administration has announced that millions of Americans will receive reduced food stamp benefits this month, even as federal funding for the program has run dry amid the ongoing government shutdown. According to court filings made public Monday, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will continue distributing roughly half its normal benefit levels through November by dipping into a limited emergency reserve fund.

The Food and Nutrition Service confirmed in the filing that the plan came in direct response to federal court orders issued in Boston and Providence last week, which blocked the Department of Agriculture from halting benefits entirely. “Per orders issued by the United States District Courts for the Districts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, FNS [Food and Nutrition Service] intends to deplete SNAP contingency funds completely and provide reduced SNAP benefits for November 2025,” a Department of Agriculture official wrote.

SNAP’s contingency reserve currently holds about $4.65 billion—just over half of what the federal government normally spends each month to provide assistance to around 42 million Americans. Typical recipients receive an average of $190 a month in benefits, meaning this month’s reduced payments will be significantly smaller.

The Department of Agriculture stated that states will have to manage the fallout, including updating eligibility systems, notifying participants of the reduction, and responding to any appeals. “In addition to adjusting eligibility and benefit issuance files to accommodate the reduction, States must notify all SNAP households of the reduction, as well as handle any requests for fair hearings from SNAP households related to the reduction,” the department said.

The White House’s decision to authorize partial funding followed a pair of rulings by federal judges Indira Talwani in Massachusetts and John J. McConnell in Rhode Island, who rejected the administration’s claim that it lacked legal authority to keep the program afloat. Both judges said the government was obligated to continue distributing benefits, even during a funding lapse.

President Trump addressed the issue on Truth Social, explaining that his administration’s legal team was exploring ways to comply with the rulings and provide limited benefits until Congress restores full funding.

In their Monday filing, administration officials ruled out using money from the Child Nutrition Program—an idea raised by both judges—because of the uncertainty about whether Congress would replace those funds. “Section 32 Child Nutrition Program funds are not a contingency fund for SNAP,” the Agriculture Department stated. “Using billions of dollars from Child Nutrition for SNAP would leave an unprecedented gap in Child Nutrition funding that Congress has never had to fill with annual appropriations, and USDA cannot predict what Congress will do under these circumstances.”

Democratic attorneys general from 25 states and Washington, D.C., had earlier sued the administration over its initial declaration that no funds were available to continue payments beyond November 1. The new plan to provide partial benefits marks a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution.

It remains unclear how quickly states will be able to distribute the reduced payments or whether further legal challenges might delay them. The shutdown, which reached its 34th day on Monday, is now just one day short of becoming the longest government funding lapse in U.S. history—a record first set in late 2018 and early 2019 during Trump’s first term.

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The billionaires who’ve spent more than $100,000 to stop Jihadist Mamdani since the June primary: Michael Bloomberg – $5 million Joe Gebbia – $2 million Bill Ackman – $1.25 million Ronald Lauder – $1.25 million William Lauder – $500,000 Steve Wynn – $500,000 Daniel Loeb – $350,000 Barry Diller – $250,000 Alice Walton –$100,000 Laurie […]

SNAP update: Trump admin will pay 50% of food stamp benefits in November amid shutdown • The Trump administration told a judge that it would use contingency funds to pay at least some SNAP benefits during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. • SNAP provides food stamps to about 42 million Americans. • The administration declined […]

At the Republican Jewish Coalition’s Annual Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, conservative icon Mark Levin unleashed a powerful, emotionally charged speech defending Israel, Judeo-Christian values, and the moral backbone of America. “If you’re a Jew hater, you’re a Christian hater,” Levin declared, setting the tone for a blistering address that drew roaring applause from the packed ballroom.

The nationally syndicated radio host and bestselling author didn’t hold back as he railed against what he called the “poison” of antisemitism creeping into both liberal circles and certain corners of the right. Levin accused public figures such as Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes of betraying the very ideals of freedom and faith that conservatives claim to uphold.

“For six months, I’ve been fighting these bastards,” Levin thundered. “And I’ve been looking over my shoulder for help — and found nothing. Nothing.”

He denounced the rise of isolationist rhetoric and those who flirt with neo-Nazi sympathies, accusing them of twisting patriotism into something dark and hateful. “They wrap their psychotic, unhinged Nazi-clan jihadism around American patriotism,” Levin warned. “You don’t get to claim you’re ‘America first’ while you line up with the Marxists, the Islamists, and Hamas. That’s not America first. That’s sick.”

Levin went on to condemn members of the conservative media world who, in his view, have lacked moral courage in confronting antisemitism. “We’re surrounded by cowards who have microphones, cameras, websites, and columns,” he said, adding that silence in the face of hate is complicity.

He urged conservatives to reject and “cancel” those who glorify tyrants or justify hatred. “We canceled David Duke. We canceled the Klan. We canceled Joseph Goebbels. And we’ll damn well cancel Hitler admirers, Stalin admirers, and Jew haters,” he proclaimed, his words met with a standing ovation.

Levin drew a direct link between antisemitism and hostility toward Christianity, saying both stem from the same rejection of faith and Western morality. “If you reject Judaism, you reject Christianity,” he said. “If you reject both, then you reject the American founding based on Judeo-Christian values.”

He turned his focus to the Middle East, praising Israel for defending religious freedom and safeguarding holy sites. “Who protects the Church of the Holy Sepulchre? The Israelis,” he said. “Who protects the Al-Aqsa Mosque? The Israelis. Who protects the Jewish and Christian sites in Israel? The Israelis.”

Levin dismissed accusations of apartheid against Israel as absurd. “Don’t tell me Israel is apartheid,” he snapped. “There are more Arabs in the Knesset than Jews in the U.S. House of Representatives.”

Celebrating what he called an “extraordinary” partnership between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Levin likened their alliance to the historic relationships between Reagan and Thatcher, or Roosevelt and Churchill. “Trump and Netanyahu — stand up!” he exclaimed as the audience erupted in cheers. “These two men have accomplished extraordinary things for freedom and security.”

In his closing remarks, Levin warned that those who target Jews and Christians are ultimately attacking the very essence of the United States. “To the people attacking America by attacking Jews and Christians — you’re not going to get what you want,” he vowed. “We’re not going anywhere. Not now. Not ever.”

He concluded with a note of defiant optimism. “Ironically, you little [] have done more to unite us — Jews, Christians, believers in freedom — than anything else. Because Americans love liberty, the Bible, and the golden rule. We’re hooked at the hip — Jew and Christian — and nothing will come between us.”

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A major question hangs over the Supreme Court’s closely watched case on President Donald Trump’s far-reaching tariffs: Will the conservative majority hold the Republican president to the same exacting standards it used to limit his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden? Key legal principles at the heart of conservative challenges to major initiatives in the Biden years are driving […]

Democrats are bracing for a major shift as Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California is widely expected to step away from Congress at the end of her current term, concluding nearly four decades representing San Francisco. Multiple Democratic officials told NBC News that her retirement will likely be announced shortly after Tuesday’s elections, marking the end of one of the longest and most consequential careers in congressional leadership.

Pelosi, who at 85 has led her party through triumphs and turmoil alike, served twice as Speaker of the House — the first woman ever to hold that gavel — and became an enduring figure of the Democratic establishment. Her exit would leave a void that reshapes the balance of power within the party, as Democrats prepare for a generational transition.

Adding to speculation, Pelosi has quietly allowed potential successors to mobilize. She has not discouraged state Sen. Scott Wiener or tech entrepreneur Saikat Chakrabarti from preparing for primary bids, even as her campaign committee still holds millions of dollars.

Close associates say she has all but acknowledged the coming change. In a recent lighthearted comment, she quipped that she hopes to be around to witness Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries “sworn in as the first Black House speaker ‘if she’s still allowed on the floor.’”

Her communications team has refused to confirm the reports. Spokesman Ian Krager said only that Pelosi remains “fully focused” on advancing Proposition 50 — the Democratic-backed ballot initiative on redistricting that the party sees as vital to reclaiming control of the House.

Speaking with the San Francisco Examiner, Pelosi emphasized that the measure remains her primary goal. “The best antidote to poison,” she said, referencing Republican-led redistricting efforts in states like Texas and their attempts to block President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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