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MAILBAG: How Stress Turns Complex People Into Simple Enemies | Chayi Hanfling, LCSW

Have you ever noticed how, when you are really upset, people suddenly become simple? Someone who is normally a whole, complicated human being with history, stress, and good intentions turns into one thing, selfish, toxic, the problem. A situation that used to feel layered suddenly feels obvious, and somehow everyone else is wrong. That is […]

U.N. Experts Say Sudan Paramilitary Campaign in Darfur Shows “Hallmarks of Genocide”

A “campaign of destruction” in October by Sudanese paramilitary forces against non-Arab communities in and near a city in the country’s western region of Darfur shows “hallmarks of genocide,” U.N.-backed human rights experts reported Thursday, a dramatic finding in the country’s devastating war. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces — which are at war with the Sudanese military […]

FALL FROM GRACE: Former Prince Andrew Arrested On Suspicion Of Misconduct In Public Office

Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. King Charles III reacted to his brother’s arrest in a statement issued by Buckingham Palace. “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” the king said. “What now follows is […]

WSJ: US Deploys Most Air Power in Middle East Since 2003 Iraq Invasion

The US is assembling its most significant concentration of air power in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion, the Wall Street Journal reported. The 2003 campaign opened with the massive “shock and awe” aerial assault that marked the start of a war lasting more than eight years. The current buildup comes as President […]

Massie, Khanna Move to Force House War Powers Vote on Iran

Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna signaled they will seek to force House action on Iran-related war powers, with Khanna stating they already have a War Powers Resolution filed and that he intends to introduce a motion to discharge to bring the measure out of committee for debate and a floor vote next week, arguing […]

Israeli Consul Says WZO Chair Lacks Authority to Invite NYC Mayor Mamdani to Israel Day Parade

A public dispute has erupted between senior Israeli officials over whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani should be invited to march in the annual Israel Day Parade in Manhattan. Ofir Akunis, Israel’s consul general in New York, said Wednesday that Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the World Zionist Organization (WZO), has “no authority” to extend […]

New Security Affair In Israel: Suspected Smuggling Case At US Headquarters In Kiryat Gat

A new serious security case in Israel was exposed on Tuesday evening by i24News, only two weeks after indictments were filed in the previous security affair that centered on the smuggling of cigarettes and other goods into Gaza. According to the report, security officials are investigating serious suspicions that top Israeli criminal figures cooperated with […]

MAILBAG: When Planning Your Purim Costume, Use A Healthy Dose Of Sensitivity And Seichel

We live in galus, and that means there is always a magnifying glass on how Yidden conduct themselves. Our public behavior does not exist in a vacuum. It reflects on our community, on the Torah, and ultimately on Hashem Himself. As Purim approaches, it is worth thinking carefully about costumes that could, chas v’shalom, create […]

This Sunday: Top Israeli hockey teams compete for cup game in NY

For those not in the sports world, sports has transitioned and evolved within Israel. Leagues have hosted players and athletes from all over the world, of all religions, cultures, and backgrounds. Hockey is no different. And this Sunday, the NY Islanders hockey team is proud to welcome Jerusalem and Tel Aviv for their USA Challenge […]

13-Year-Old Boy Arrested After Setting Woman’s Hair On Fire Aboard Netanya Bus [VIDEO]

Police in Netanya have arrested a 13-year-old boy after he was filmed setting a woman’s hair on fire aboard a public bus. According to police, officers located and detained the suspect shortly after video footage of the attack began circulating online. The clip shows the boy standing in the bus aisle as he quietly brings […]

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