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Cleveland Welcomes Rav Dov Landau as Keren Olam HaTorah Visit Heads to Los Angeles
The current Keren Olam HaTorah trip, led by Slabodka Rosh Yeshiva Rav Dov Landau, reached Cleveland, where thousands gathered for a day of chizuk and strengthening of Torah commitment. Rabbonim, community leaders, and philanthropists joined together to welcome the Rosh Yeshiva and to take part in the nationwide initiative supporting the Israeli Torah world.
Rav Landau arrived on Monday morning in Cleveland , where he was warmly received by the local community. Shacharis was held at the residence of philanthropist R’ Moshe Katz, where the Rosh Yeshiva is staying. Following the tefillah, members of the community and leading supporters came to receive the Rosh Yeshiva’s brocha and to contribute generously toward Keren Olam HaTorah.
The Rosh Yeshiva‘s visit included a stop at Hebrew Academy of Cleveland.
The mission now continues to Los Angeles, where events and gatherings are scheduled.
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8-Month-Old Baby Fighting for His Life — Parents Plead for Help
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At Schneider Children’s Hospital in Israel, baby *Yisrael Meir*, just six months old, is in a battle for his life. He was diagnosed shortly after birth with a *malignant head tumor*, a devastating reality for any family.
Despite the severity, doctors are hopeful. With access to an advanced, specialized treatment, his chances for full recovery are strong — but the treatment comes at a tremendous financial cost.
His devoted parents, Yitzhak and Hadasa, began the treatment with faith and determination. But now, that life-saving process has been halted — not due to medical failure, but simply because they can no longer afford it.
“Every day matters,” they say. “We’re doing everything we can — but we can’t do it alone.”
Now, they turn to the Jewish community for support.
Your help could mean the difference between life and loss.
Huckabee Wishes Netanyahu a Happy Birthday
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Tuesday congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu on the occasion of his 76th birthday.
“Happy birthday to [Netanyahu,] who in partnership with [President Donald Trump] has delivered ceasefire in Gaza and the release of living hostages & hopefully soon the remaining deceased hostages,” he stated.
The Jewish state’s longest-serving premier was born on Oct. 21, 1949, in Tel Aviv. He is the son of Benzion Netanyahu, a Poland-born expert in Jewish history and Zionist activist, and Tzila (née Segal) Netanyahu, who was born in the Land of Israel during the British Mandate.
Netanyahu has two brothers: Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu, who was killed in action in 1976 while leading the Entebbe rescue raid and is regarded as a national hero, and Iddo Netanyahu, a physician and writer.
Appearing on Channel 14‘s flagship show, “The Patriots,” on Saturday, host Yinon Magal surprised the premier on the occasion of his birthday.
“Mr. prime minister, thank you very much for coming to The Patriots,” Magal told Netanyahu at the end of the interview, adding: “With God’s help, may you have many more good years. May you continue to lead the people of Israel toward many successes and great victories.”
Netanyahu responded, “Thank you very much, thank you very much.”
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Curtis Sliwa: “I’m Not Dropping Out”
With just two weeks left before New York City voters head to the polls, mounting pressure is being placed on Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa to bow out of the mayoral race, potentially paving the way for a direct contest between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo.
Billionaire businessman John Catsimatidis, who owns WABC Radio where Sliwa previously hosted a show, urged him to withdraw to avoid “inadvertently help[ing] another candidate.” Sliwa made clear he has no intention of doing so.
“I’m not dropping out,” Sliwa said. “I have support. I have 11 headquarters. I have volunteers everywhere, signs galore. I don’t see any Cuomo signs.”
At an event Monday night held at a shul on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Cuomo once again pressed his case for Sliwa to step aside—this time accusing Mamdani of antisemitism.
“He is not a viable candidate to win, he knows that, but he is a viable candidate to make Mamdani a winner,” Cuomo said. “I am hopeful that before the end of the day, he realizes that there’s something bigger at stake than his notoriety.”
Mamdani fired back, portraying Cuomo’s attempts to pressure Sliwa as evidence of desperation within the ex-governor’s campaign.
“Andrew Cuomo is spending more time pleading with another candidate to drop out than making his case to New Yorkers as to why he would be the next mayor, and the reason for that is he doesn’t have much of an agenda to share with New Yorkers across the five boroughs,” Mamdani said. “Whether it’s Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo running against me on November 4 or it’s just Andrew Cuomo, the result’s going to be the same. We’re going to win.”
Cuomo’s team, meanwhile, is pointing to new polling numbers that they claim show a razor-thin race. According to their internal figures, Mamdani and Cuomo are “in a dead heat,” with Mamdani at 45% and Cuomo at 41%, falling within the margin of error.
“As New Yorkers see this reality, they’ll discard the spoiler Curtis Sliwa and rally behind Cuomo to save the city,” Cuomo’s campaign said in a statement.
The Gotham/AARP survey, however, indicates those results hold only if Sliwa exits the contest.
“In a head-to-head scenario between Mamdani and Cuomo, Mamdani leads 44.6% to 40.7%, with nearly 15% undecided — a group dominated by voters 50-plus. Cuomo’s support among these older voters has increased nine points since August, signaling growing competitiveness in a possible one-on-one race. If Cuomo were to drop out instead, Sliwa’s support would jump ten points from August, reaching 31.5%,” AARP said in a statement.
Other polls continue to show Mamdani with a solid lead. The Gotham Polling and AARP report found that if Sliwa were to exit, 44.6% of voters would back Mamdani compared to 40.7% for Cuomo, keeping the race within the four-point margin of error. A Fox News poll paints a steeper climb for Cuomo, showing Mamdani leading by 24 points—52% to 28%—with Sliwa trailing at 13%. Quinnipiac University’s latest numbers also favor Mamdani, putting him ahead by 13 points with 46% support, while Cuomo and Sliwa register at 33% and 15%, respectively.
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Israel Begins Drawing “Yellow Line” to Mark Control Zones in Gaza
In a significant step under the ongoing ceasefire framework, Israel has begun implementing what military officials are calling the “yellow line” — a newly defined boundary within Gaza that reflects the current division of control under the terms of the Israel-Hamas agreement.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that the line’s creation is being conducted in compliance with government directives and forms part of the broader ceasefire arrangement. The new markers differ from the old security fence and are meant to clearly outline the regions now managed by Israeli forces.
According to the IDF Spokesperson, “The marking is being carried out on concrete barriers topped with a yellow-painted post standing 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) above the ground,” and “concrete barriers are being placed every 200 meters.” The distinct yellow markings are meant to provide clarity and help maintain order as Israel coordinates movements and activity within the Strip.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has reportedly issued strict instructions to advance the project following repeated Hamas ceasefire breaches. He also ordered a sharp message be delivered to Hamas leadership through the U.S.-supervised communication channel, warning of serious consequences for any further provocations. “Every Hamas terrorist found beyond the yellow line in territory under Israeli control must evacuate immediately. Hamas leaders will be held accountable for any incident,” Katz declared.
This decision came after a deadly Hamas attack in Rafah on Monday, when terrorists surfaced from a tunnel and fired an anti-tank missile at an IDF bulldozer. The assault claimed the lives of Maj. Yaniv Kula, commander in the Nahal Brigade’s 932nd Battalion, and Staff Sgt. Itay Yavetz, a member of the elite Erez program.
The IDF says the yellow line is intended to reduce friction and enhance coordination between forces as the ceasefire continues to be tested. Despite the formal truce, Israel still retains control over roughly 58% of the Gaza Strip — including all of Rafah, major sections of Khan Yunis, and northern areas such as Beit Lahia and Shujaiyya — while Hamas maintains limited but persistent presence near the perimeter of these zones.
Military officials describe the effort as a practical response to the fluid situation on the ground. The line, they say, reflects a new phase in Israel’s operational management of Gaza, signaling authority without reestablishing full occupation — a move aimed at preserving calm while remaining ready for rapid military response if Hamas again violates the ceasefire.
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As Amazon Outage Eases, Global Financial Toll May Still Reach Billions
Amazon Web Services suffered a devastating outage on Monday that crippled portions of the internet and disrupted operations for some of the world’s largest companies. Experts warned that the economic consequences could “easily reach into the hundreds of billions,” CNN reported.
The trouble began in AWS’s U.S. East-1 region in Northern Virginia, a key hub for much of the world’s web infrastructure. The issue rapidly spread across continents, impacting users in Europe, Asia, and Australia. “The failure began in AWS’ U.S. East-1 region in Northern Virginia, a hub that powers many of the world’s largest websites,” analysts noted.
Major platforms including Snapchat, Facebook, and Fortnite went offline, while Coinbase, various banks, and the AI firm Perplexity all reported service interruptions. Even Delta and United Airlines confirmed that internal systems had been affected by the outage.
Amazon announced that it had resolved the problem, saying the company had “fully mitigated” the failure after nearly a full day of widespread disruptions. “Amazon said its systems are now back online after connectivity issues persisted for much of the day. The company reported it had ‘fully mitigated’ an earlier failure, though problems continued to affect some users even after recovery efforts were declared complete.”
Despite Amazon’s assurances, reports indicated that many services continued to struggle as systems tried to catch up from the downtime. “The Guardian noted that certain applications continued to experience slowdowns throughout the day as systems cleared backlogs and reconnected to AWS servers.”
The outage brought large sections of the digital economy to a standstill. According to The Guardian, more than 2,000 companies were affected, and over 8 million outage reports were logged globally. Downdetector recorded over 11 million complaints at the height of the crisis. “The Guardian reported more than 2,000 companies were affected, with over 8 million outage reports globally, while Downdetector logged more than 11 million complaints during the peak of the disruption.”
Cyber experts say the incident underscores the vulnerability of the modern web. “FinTech Magazine reported that businesses’ heavy reliance on a handful of cloud providers has created ‘a single point of failure’ for the global economy, where one provider’s stumble can paralyze millions of users.”
Mehdi Daoudi, CEO of Catchpoint, told CNN that the economic damage from the downtime “will easily reach into the hundreds of billions,” attributing the figure to lost productivity, transaction delays, and cascading effects across industries.
Analysts explained that the financial blow includes not only direct losses but also the ripple effects from halted business operations and suspended digital transactions. “Analysts said the figure includes both direct losses and the cascading costs of halted digital transactions.”
AWS has faced outages before, but experts say this one ranks among its most far-reaching in scope and consequence. “While AWS has weathered outages before, analysts said Monday’s event was one of its most far-reaching. The scale and economic impact, they said, are likely to reignite debate over the risks of cloud concentration and the urgent need for stronger backup and diversification plans.”
Although Amazon has confirmed that core services are now restored, industry watchers say the episode will renew calls for diversification and stricter safeguards against overreliance on a single cloud provider. “Amazon said service levels have been restored, but lingering issues persisted in some areas.”
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Trump Warns: “End of Hamas Will Be Fast, Furious, and Brutal”
Today, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his assertion that several Middle Eastern nations have offered to deploy military forces into Gaza to “straighten out Hamas,” but he indicated that he has asked them to wait, saying there is still a chance for Hamas to “do what is right.”
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Numerous of our NOW GREAT ALLIES in the Middle East, and areas surrounding the Middle East, have explicitly and strongly, with great enthusiasm, informed me that they would welcome the opportunity, at my request, to go into GAZA with a heavy force and ‘straighten our Hamas’ if Hamas continues to act badly, in violation of their agreement with us.”
At present, Indonesia is the only nation to have publicly stated its readiness to contribute troops to a potential UN-approved multinational force to help secure Gaza once the war ends. Meanwhile, Turkey and Azerbaijan have privately indicated their openness to such participation, according to officials cited by The Times of Israel.
The New York Times reported earlier in the day that many nations remain reluctant to send troops into Gaza, contradicting Trump’s claim. According to the report, regional leaders are worried about being forced into direct confrontations with Hamas while attempting to bring stability to the area.
Still, Trump maintained an optimistic tone, writing, “The love and spirit for the Middle East has not been seen like this in a thousand years! It is a beautiful thing to behold!”
He said he has urged restraint for now. “I told these countries, and Israel, ‘NOT YET!’ There is still hope that Hamas will do what is right,” he said.
“If they do not, an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL! I would like to thank all of those countries that called to help,” Trump added.
In closing, he offered specific appreciation to Indonesia for its cooperation. “Also, I would like to thank the great and powerful country of Indonesia, and its wonderful leader, for all of the help they have shown and given to the Middle East, and to the USA,” he wrote.
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Vance Lands in Israel to Reinforce Gaza Truce as White House Pushes to Keep Peace on Track
Israel rolled out extensive security arrangements Tuesday for the arrival of Vice President JD Vance, whose visit is part of Washington’s renewed push to secure the tenuous ceasefire in Gaza. His arrival comes as American officials quietly express concern that Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu could unravel the truce and resume hostilities.
Traveling alongside Second Lady Usha Vance, the vice president touched down at Ben Gurion Airport, where he was welcomed by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Israel’s envoy to Washington Yechiel Leiter, and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee.
Shortly after landing, Vance met for a working lunch with senior White House officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, according to a statement released by his office. He then held a working lunch with top White House aide Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the statement said, noting that discussions centered on the next phase of the peace process and monitoring mechanisms for the truce.
Vance’s schedule included a trip to southern Israel, where he planned to visit the command center for the new multinational task force responsible for supervising the implementation of the ceasefire. He was then expected to head to southern Israel to the headquarters of the emerging US-international task force that will oversee the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire.
Later Tuesday, the vice president was slated to address reporters at a press conference at the King David Hotel in Yerushalayim. Vance will hold a press conference at 6 p.m. at the King David Hotel in Yerushalayim, according to the White House.
On Wednesday, his itinerary includes high-level meetings with both Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog at their official residences in Yerushalayim. On Wednesday, he will meet with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog in Yerushalayim.
The Trump administration, which brokered the current ceasefire agreement, has intensified diplomatic efforts to preserve the fragile calm following weekend violence in Gaza. The Trump administration has redoubled its efforts to cement the fragile Gaza peace agreement it helped to broker, after Israel accused Hamas of stalling its handover of hostages’ bodies and deadly violence flared up in the territory over the weekend.
Vance’s visit follows that of special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner, who arrived a day earlier for a new round of consultations with Israeli officials. Vance’s arrival comes a day after US special envoy Steve Witkoff and top White House adviser Jared Kushner also arrived for talks about the ceasefire.
Meanwhile, Israeli police launched an elaborate security operation to secure the vice president’s movements, triggering major disruptions across central Israel. The Israel Police mounted a large-scale security operation for Vance that was expected to cause widespread traffic chaos due to road closures ahead of Vance’s arrival in Israel and during his stay.
Motorists were warned of extensive closures, including the complete shutdown of Route 1 between the Ganot interchange and Jerusalem starting at 1 p.m., and restrictions along Route 6 and Route 35 near Kiryat Gat. From 1 p.m., Route 1 — the main highway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv — will be shut to motorists eastbound from the Ganot interchange. Route 6 — the main north-south highway –will be closed southbound between the Daniel interchange and the Kiryat Gat junction. Additionally, Route 35 will be blocked westbound from the Kiryat Gat interchange to the Kiryat Gat Industrial Zone.
Yerushalayim itself braced for severe congestion, with major arteries closed for hours. The entrance to Yerushalayim will be blocked from 3 p.m. Inside the capital at the same time, police will close the Shazar Tunnel, Ben Tzvi Boulevard, Aza Street, Agron Street, Paris Square, Ha-Mekhes Square, and King David Street.
Authorities added that additional closures would continue intermittently through Thursday, affecting key routes in and around the capital’s government district and Old City.
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BDE: Petirah of Mrs. Leba Werdiger A”H Mother of Philanthropist Reb Shloime Werdiger
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Petirah of Mrs. Leba Werdiger a”h
It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of Mrs. Leba Werdiger a”h, Leba bas Reb Yosef Chaim, who passed away this morning.
Mrs. Werdiger was an extraordinary woman, known for her boundless selflessness, quiet strength, and deep devotion to her family and to klal Yisroel. Her life was defined by chesed and emunah, and she leaves behind generations who embody her values and her unwavering commitment to Torah and avodas Hashem.
She was the beloved mother of Mr. Shloime Werdiger, chairman of Agudas Yisroel of America, and the matriarch of an illustrious family whose influence spans communities around the world.
The levayah will take place today at 12:30 p.m. at Shomrei Hadas Chapels in Boro Park.
Yehi zichrah boruch.
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