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A First Look Inside the New Premium Shtieblach in Central Bnei Brak

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In the heart of Bnei Brak’s bustling center, at the main beis medrash of the Machnovka-Belz chassidus, a new complex of state-of-the-art shtieblach officially opened its doors during bein hazmanim. Offering a luxurious experience complete with an air-conditioned lobby, a richly stocked coffee room, and a set of strict regulations for tefillah, the new facility is already setting a new standard for shtieblach across the city.

Bnei Brak has long been known for its vibrant network of shtieblach, with renowned locations such as Itzkowitz, Beis Hillel in Kiryas Vizhnitz, and Satmar’s shtieblach. Yet locals say the new Machnovka-Belz center offers an experience “on a different level,” reminiscent of premium shtieblach seen in America.

Located at the entrance to the Machnovka-Belz main beis medrash on Admor M’Gur Street, the shtieblach have been designed with maximum comfort and accessibility in mind — no steps are needed to enter. The location is adjacent to the chassidus’s recently built mikvah, which has been described by many as “the most beautiful and sophisticated mikvah in the country,” worthy of its own feature.

Upon arrival, visitors step into a spacious, air-conditioned lobby that sets the tone for a first-class experience. A dedicated coffee room offers an impressive selection of over five types of coffee, all available in abundance.

The new center operates a near-constant schedule of minyanim, accommodating both early risers and those who wake later in the morning.

In keeping with the elevated atmosphere, Machnovka-Belz has implemented a series of strict guidelines to preserve the sanctity of the shtieblach:

  • No one may approach the amud without both a signed authorization from an elder and prior immersion in the mikvah.

  • The shliach tzibbur must wear a gartel and cover his head with his tallis.

  • The same requirement applies to the baal koreh during krias haTorah.

  • Anyone called up to the Torah must also have their head covered with a tallis.

  • Gelilah cannot be given to boys under bar mitzvah age.

  • No technological devices or newspapers are permitted inside the facility.

  • Smoking is strictly prohibited — both inside and outside the beis medrash.

Since opening, the shtiblach have already attracted significant attention, becoming a popular destination for many bnei aliyah seeking an uplifting and well-structured tefillah environment.

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CDC Director Susan Monarez Departs Weeks After Swearing-In

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CDC Director Susan Monarez ousted weeks after being sworn in • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez has left the role just weeks after being sworn in, the Health and Human Services department said. • Monarez, a longtime federal government scientist, was sworn in on July 31. • Her departure comes at a tumultuous time for the agency, which is reeling from a gunman’s attack on its Atlanta headquarters on Aug. 8.

NISSIM IN SPRING VALLEY: Three Children Fall from TOR Bus in Spring Valley; Minor Injuries Reported

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NISSIM IN SPRING VALLEY: A frightening incident unfolded on Dr. Frank Road when an emergency exit door on a TOR bus unexpectedly opened while driving, causing three children to fall out. Hatzoloh EMS and Spring Valley Police responded to the scene, and thankfully only minor injuries were reported. The three children were transported by Hatzoloh EMS to Hackensack Medical Center.

What To Know About Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

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Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has grown into a powerful force within the country’s theocracy, answering only to its supreme leader and overseeing its ballistic missile arsenal and missions overseas. The force was in the spotlight Tuesday when Australia accused Iran of organizing two antisemitic attacks in the country. The allegation recalls earlier attacks and attempted assaults linked back to the Guard’s Quds Force, its expeditionary arm. “Quds” is a word in both Arabic and Farsi for Jerusalem and reflects one of the force’s key missions: confronting Israel. Here’s more to know about the Guard. Born out of a revolution The Guard was born from Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution as a force meant to protect its Shiite cleric-overseen government and later enshrined in its constitution. It operated parallel to the country’s regular armed forces, growing in prominence and power during a long and ruinous war with Iraq in the 1980s. Though facing possible disbandment after the war, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei granted it powers to expand into private enterprise, allowing it to thrive. Foreign operations key for the Guard The Guard’s Quds Force was key in creating what Iran describes as its “Axis of Resistance” against Israel and the United States. It backed Syria’s former President Bashar Assad, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Yemen’s Houthis and other groups in the region, growing in power in the wake of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. U.S. officials say the Guard taught Iraqi terrorists how to manufacture and use especially deadly roadside bombs against U.S. troops there. The Quds Force, as well as Iranian intelligence agencies, are believed to have hired criminal gangs and others to target dissidents and Iran’s perceived enemies abroad. Since the Israel-Hamas war, Israel has arrested citizens who received orders from Iran to surveil targets or conduct vandalism. The Guard is also believed to be heavily involved in smuggling throughout the Mideast. Guard’s intelligence arm tied to arrests of foreigners The Guard also operates its own intelligence services and has been behind a series of arrests and convictions of dual nationals and those with Western ties on espionage charges in closed hearings. Western nations and others described Iran as using those prisoners as bargaining chips in negotiations, particularly over its nuclear program. After making its announcement about Iran, Australia warned its citizens in Iran to immediately leave if they were able, noting they closed their embassy and that “foreigners in Iran, including Australians and dual Australian-Iranian nationals, are at a high risk of arbitrary detention or arrest.” Guard under new pressure after 12-day war with Israel The Guard’s carefully laid “Axis of Resistance” has faced its greatest challenge in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. Hamas was one of the groups backed by Iran. Israel launched a war against the group in the Gaza Strip, which rages on today. Meanwhile, Israel began targeting other Iranian-backed groups, decimating Hezbollah and repeatedly targeting the Houthis in Yemen. In Syria, Assad’s government fell in December, taking away a key ally for Tehran and the Guard. Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire, something overseen by the Guard. But in June, Israel launched a massive airstrike campaign targeting Iran. In its first day, those strikes killed top generals in the Guard, throwing the force into disarray. Israeli attacks also destroyed […]

Report: Iran Sanitizing SPND Nuke Site Which Israel Struck Twice In June

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Iran is reportedly carrying out extensive efforts to clean and conceal evidence at the SPND nuclear program site, which was struck twice by Israel during the June conflict, according to a think tank assessment released Wednesday. The report indicates that these actions are designed to prevent inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from obtaining any proof regarding the site’s potential military-related nuclear activities.

The findings come from a detailed report by the Institute for Science and International Security, known as the “good ISIS,” authored by David Albright, Sarah Burkhard, Spencer Faragasso, and the Good ISIS Team. Their analysis of satellite imagery captured on July 3 revealed significant sanitization measures at the location, with Iran appearing to move swiftly to erase traces of sensitive work.

Further satellite images taken on August 19 revealed that the entire site had been completely leveled, indicating an effort to eliminate all physical evidence connected to the program.

Analysts noted that if Iran’s claims of conducting only civilian and scientific projects at the facility were true, it would likely have welcomed international scrutiny. “If the site were truly only for scientific and civilian purposes, Iran would have doubtless shown off the site to international media and to the IAEA nuclear inspectors,” the report said.

Instead, the Islamic Republic has once again taken steps to conceal its operations, a pattern seen in previous cases where suspicious nuclear activity was uncovered. Similar sanitization tactics were previously observed at locations like Parchin and Turquzabad after both Israel and global watchdogs flagged them for possible weapons development.

The Mojdeh facility at Malek Ashtar University served as the headquarters for the SPND, which succeeded the AMAD program. The AMAD program was identified by Mossad during its 2018 raid on Tehran’s secret nuclear archives as being part of Iran’s covert effort to develop nuclear weapons under the guise of legitimate research.

While Iran permitted a limited number of IAEA inspectors to return on Wednesday, discussions remain restricted to granting access only to sites that were not targeted by Israel, including the Bushehr reactor, which is widely known to be used for civilian energy purposes.

Israeli officials believe Iran has been using the two months since the strikes to conduct similar cleanup operations at other military-linked nuclear facilities, ensuring that any incriminating evidence is removed before international inspectors are allowed to visit.

{Matzav.com}

DOT to Reclaim Union Station, Plans Major Revamp

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Sec. Duffy: “Today, we’re announcing that we’re going to take Union Station back under DOT control… We want to make this place beautiful and the premier train station not just in America, but the premier train station in the world.”

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