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As Pesach approaches, leading figures in the chareidi community are urging authorities to free yeshiva bochurim who are currently incarcerated for avoiding military service, stressing the pain of their absence during the Yom Tov.

Prominent rabbonim and askonim have voiced strong objections to the continued imprisonment of bnei Torah, arguing that it is unconscionable for them to remain in custody, particularly during a time of war and as families prepare for the Seder.

“The call is sharpened ahead of Pesach, Zeman Cheiruseinu, as many chareidi families prepare for the chag while some yeshiva students will be unable to take part in the Seder night with their families,” the Hamevaser newspaper wrote Thursday morning.

The publication emphasized the deep emotional toll being felt throughout the community as Yom Tov draws near.

“In these days, as the chareidi public prepares for the chag, the painful feeling intensifies in light of the fact that there are Torah students who cannot celebrate with their families.

“Against the backdrop of the security situation, as the people of Israel are in the midst of a broad campaign against Iran, the power of Torah is the true protection for the people of Israel, and the yeshiva students devoted to their studies are those who carry the spiritual burden of the nation,” it added.

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A senior security official in Dubai has drawn widespread attention after publicly voicing unexpected support for Israel, marking a notable shift from his previously critical stance.

Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, who serves as Deputy Chief of Police and General Security in Dubai, made the remarks in a series of posts on X, reflecting sentiments increasingly heard in parts of the Gulf amid continued Iranian missile and drone threats.

“Oh, people of the Arabian Gulf, put trust in Israel. My advice to you: Nothing good will emerge from the countries of the region.”

His comments come at a time when Gulf nations, including the United Arab Emirates, are facing ongoing security concerns tied to Iran, though they have so far avoided direct participation in military operations against it.

Behind the scenes, leaders in the region have voiced support for broadening the American military campaign with the aim of bringing down Iran’s Islamic regime, which many view as a serious and immediate danger to governments across the Arab world.

Tamim is widely known on the international stage for his involvement in the investigation into the 2010 killing of senior Hamas operative Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai. That inquiry uncovered details about the suspects’ movements and prompted accusations pointing toward Israeli involvement.

At the time, Tamim accused the Mossad of carrying out the assassination and called for international arrest warrants to be issued through Interpol against Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and then-Mossad chief Meir Dagan.

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Dear Matzav Inbox,

There is a disturbing trend I’ve noticed recently.

Every time AI comes up, people get defensive. “It’s not as good as humans.” “It can’t replace me.” That reaction is understandable, but it avoids the real issue.

Be honest instead.

You’re not going to lose your job because AI suddenly becomes perfect. You’re going to lose your job if you don’t take AI seriously.

For example:

AI may not replace entire professions, but it will make each role far more efficient. That alone changes everything. A company that once needed two full-time bookkeepers may now need only one. The work still exists, but fewer people are required to do it. The second person is out.

The same applies to copywriters, analysts, designers, customer support, paralegals, and many others. The roles remain, but the headcount shrinks.

This is not a new phenomenon. Before Excel, QuickBooks, and similar tools, bookkeeping departments required large staffs. Tasks were manual, slow, and repetitive. Those tools did not eliminate bookkeeping, but they reduced the number of people needed and raised expectations for speed and accuracy. The people who adapted stayed. The ones who did not were replaced.

AI is the same shift, just faster and broader.

Don’t focus on whether AI is “as good” as a human. That is the wrong question. The real question is whether AI will shrink the job market in your field.  In many cases, the answer is already yes.

That is why this moment requires honesty. Not fear. Not denial.

If your work is mostly executing standard tasks, you are exposed.

The way forward is to move up the value chain.

Build skills that AI cannot easily replace. Judgment. Strategy. Decision-making. Accountability.

A bookkeeper should not remain only a recorder of transactions. Learn financial analysis. Understand cash flow strategy. Advise on budgeting, forecasting, and growth. Move toward a CFO-type role where you are guiding decisions, not just tracking numbers.

A copywriter should not remain only a writer of text. Learn positioning. Understand customer psychology. Build campaigns. Take responsibility for outcomes like conversion and revenue.

A designer should not remain only a creator of visuals. Learn brand strategy. Understand user behavior. Design with a clear objective tied to results.

An analyst should not remain only a generator of reports. Interpret data. Draw conclusions. Recommend action. Influence decisions.

The pattern is the same across fields. Move from doing the task to delivering a strategic outcome.

Another important point:

Be honest with your clients.

If you are using AI to assist your work, it changes the economics. Tasks that once took hours now take minutes. That gap will not stay hidden. If you quietly pocket the difference while charging the same rates, someone else will offer similar output faster and cheaper, and you will lose your clients.

Adjust your pricing to reflect the time needed to deliver the results.

Honesty and transparency will always come out on top in the long run.

Stop denying the changes. Stop being defensive. Accept the new reality and adapt.

Concerned About Your Parnassah

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President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran must agree to terms to halt ongoing U.S. and Israeli military attacks or risk further bombardment, signaling that Washington is prepared to escalate if negotiations fail.

“They now have the chance, that is Iran, to permanently abandon their nuclear ambitions and to join a new path forward,” Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House. “We’ll see if they want to do it. If they don’t, we’re their worst nightmare. In the meantime, we’ll just keep blowing them away.”

His remarks came shortly after a senior Iranian official told Reuters that the U.S. framework to bring an end to nearly a month of hostilities is “one-sided and unfair,” even as diplomatic contacts between the sides remain ongoing.

Trump said that Iranian representatives are engaged in discussions with the United States and portrayed them as eager for an agreement, an assessment that officials in Tehran have rejected.

At the same time, he referred to Iranian negotiators as “great negotiators” and said his goal is to reach a deal that would ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while curbing Iran’s military capabilities.

Still, Trump indicated uncertainty about whether an agreement will be reached. “I don’t know if we’ll be able to do that,” he said of the prospects for a deal. I don’t know if we’re willing to do that.”

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