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A moving scene unfolded at Yeshivas Slabodka as the Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Dov Landau, returned to Israel after falling ill during his trip to Switzerland as part of the Keren Olam HaTorah fundraising mission. Despite doctor’s orders to rest, the 95-year-old rosh yeshiva wasted no time upon his arrival, choosing instead to deliver a shiur to his talmidim.

Rav Landau had traveled to Switzerland to meet with philanthropists and supporters of Torah institutions, strengthening them with words of inspiration and emphasizing the immense responsibility to sustain Torah learning during these trying times.

Throughout the trip, the Rosh Yeshiva fully invested his strength and spirit in the mission, despite his advanced age. However, due to the cold weather and on medical advice, he was compelled to cut his stay short and return to Israel Monday night.

Rav Landau did not allow himself a moment’s rest. The sight of the venerable Rosh Yeshiva, frail yet radiant with the light of Torah, moved his talmidim deeply. As one of them remarked, “He truly lives the words ‘Ki heim chayeinu v’orech yameinu.'”

{Matzav.com}

A joyous event took place this week in the court of Rav Shaul Alter, Gerer Rosh Yeshiva, as he celebrated the hanachas tefillin of his grandson, the son of his son Rav Avrohom Mordechai Alter.

Following Shacharis, Rav Shaul held a tish lechaim in honor of the milestone. The gathering was held in the beautifully appointed Heichal HaTishin, generously dedicated by philanthropist Mr. Louie Scheiner.

During the tish, the Rosh Yeshiva delivered an inspiring address filled with depth and insight, centering on an unexpected question that captured everyone’s attention: “How did a donkey make its way into the topic of tefillin?”

Rav Shaul explained the fascinating connection with a masterful blend of lomdus and drush. He referenced the Gemara’s account of Rabbah’s dream, in which Rabbah saw a donkey and understood it as a sign that his tefillin had become invalid—a passage that raises puzzling questions discussed by the Aruch. He then tied it to the parsha of peter chamor (the redemption of the firstborn donkey), which is mentioned within the sections of tefillin, and linked it further to the Akeidah, where it says “Vayachavosh Avrohom es chamoro—Avrohom saddled his donkey.”

From this, the Rosh Yeshiva drew a profound lesson: “From Avrohom Avinu we learn that one must take the physical, the material—represented by the chamor, the donkey—and harness it in service of holiness.”

The audience listened intently as Rav Shaul’s words illuminated the symbolic depth of the mitzvah, merging the spiritual and physical in the service of Hashem.

Toward the close of his remarks, Rav Shaul turned to address his grandson’s chevraya, the young students from the yeshiva ketanah who had come early to participate in the morning prayers. These boys had awakened an hour before their regular time to learn seder fartugs before Shacharis.

Commending their enthusiasm, the Rosh Yeshiva told them, “This inspiration you felt today—take it with you every day, and carry it through the entire day.”

{Matzav.com}

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara was summoned to a joint hearing in the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and the Constitution Committee regarding conflicts of interest in the probe against ousted Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi in the leak of the Sde Teiman video, but she refused to attend, citing “obstruction of proceedings” in an […]

Investigators examining the recent ordeal of Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who was dismissed from her position as Military Advocate General, have reportedly concluded that her alleged suicide attempt was staged rather than genuine.

According to a Channel 12 News report aired Tuesday night, police are increasingly convinced that her apparent attempt on her life was a calculated act to get rid of her cell phone before it could be seized.

Tomer-Yerushalmi, who has been under questioning since her dramatic arrest on Sunday, was found after several tense hours during which authorities feared for her safety. Her husband helped guide police to her location after she reached out to him — but the device that might hold key evidence was nowhere to be found. She insisted she had no memory of what became of it.

When confronted about the incident, Tomer-Yerushalmi told investigators: “I couldn’t bear the public pressure, the slander, the humiliation, and the threats to my life and my family. This past week has been hell, so I decided to end my life and left a letter for the children.”

Investigators, however, were unconvinced by her account. One of them bluntly responded: “I’m telling you, it’s all a bluff. You simply tried to evade arrest.” Tomer-Yerushalmi, maintaining her position, replied: “I’m not lying. I’m telling you the truth.”

The interrogation continued to grow tense, as the investigator accused her of deception. “From the very beginning, we didn’t believe you. You staged quite a production here — a false display, a perfectly orchestrated event,” he said.

Despite the high-profile nature of the investigation, police sources have indicated that no accomplices are believed to have been involved. Tomer-Yerushalmi is said to have told investigators that she acted on her own initiative and did not notify top legal officials — including the State Attorney and the Attorney General — about the leaked footage from the Sde Teiman military base.

{Matzav.com}

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Diaspora Affairs and Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli issued a statement (in Hebrew) in response to the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral election, saying that the city, once a symbol of freedom, “has handed over its keys to a Hamas supporter—whose positions are not far from those of the jihadists who murdered […]

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Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff soared to victory on Tuesday night, as the Jewish community overwhelmingly threw their support behind him. Schiff and his Undersheriff Eric Chaboty have played a prominent role in the Jewish community, working closely with Hatzolah and summer camps, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Jewish community overwhelmingly threw their support […]

MAMDANI: So Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up.

MAMDANI: “I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life but let tonight be the final time I utter his name.”

MAMDANI: “We will build a city hall that stands steadfast alongside Jewish New Yorkers and does not waver in the fight against the scourge of antisemitism.”

California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state redistricting battle that will help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026 and, with it, the power to thwart or advance President Donald Trump’s agenda. The approval of Proposition 50 gives Democrats a shot at […]

At his election night watch party, NYC Republican Curtis Sliwa delivered a fiery warning to Democrat Zohran Mamdani, vowing to stop socialism from taking hold in New York. “I’ll be your worst nightmare if you try to implement socialism,” Sliwa declared.

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Zohran Mamdani victory speech after winning New York City mayoral race.

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“Rabbi” Moshe Indig (guaranteed he doesn’t have Smechia and isn’t a rabbi by any stretch) wishes his “heartiest congratulations and Mazel Tov” to antisemite Zohran Mamdani.

Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. And while a debate about the future of the Democratic Party may have only just begun, there are signs that the economy — specifically, Trump’s inability to deliver the economic turnaround he promised last fall — may be a real […]

Former New York Governor and independent mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo delivers an emotional concession speech after losing to Democrat Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race. Reflecting on unity, law and order, and New York’s diverse spirit, Cuomo urged supporters to “unite for New York.”

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BIG WIN IN THE CATSKILLS: Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff and Undersheriff Eric Chaboty have won reelection. The community owes a debt of gratitude to Abe Rosenberg, who worked tirelessly to secure write-in ballots from more than 4,000 Jewish homeowners who have homes upstate as well in NYC.

Community leader Rabbi Abe Friedman, law enforcement chaplain in NY and NJ with New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill at her Election Night victory party.