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Israel miscalculated the reaction of Iran to the targeted elimination of Quds Force commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi and other senior IRGC officials in Syria, The New York Times reported on Wednesday evening. “The Israelis had badly miscalculated, thinking that Iran would not react strongly, according to multiple American officials who were involved in high-level discussions […]
Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high. Officials ordered more than 11,000 people to leave the area. The volcano on the northern side of Sulawesi island had at least five large eruptions in the past 24 hours, Indonesia’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster […]
In the midst of uncertainty, a melody reemerges. Yeedle, a voice for the hopeful, releases a captivating rendition, the first single off his upcoming album, just in time for Pesach, a time etched in the memory of escaping a crushing captivity. Yeedle’s signature style, blending fresh musical innovation with timeless themes, resonates perfectly with the […]
The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted 16 people and two entities in Iran that produce engines that power the drones used in […]
Congresswoman Kathy Manning excoriated Columbia President Nemat Shafik for the rampant antisemitism at her university at a congressional hearing on Wednesday and chastised her for the fact that a professor who rationalizes the murder of Jews is still part of the university’s faculty. “Are there any professors in your Middle East department who believe Israel […]
A strong earthquake that struck southwestern Japan left nine people with minor injuries and caused damage such as burst water pipes and small landslides, authorities said Thursday. But there was no danger of a tsunami. The magnitude 6.6 temblor late Wednesday was centered just off the western coast of the southwestern main island of Shikoku, […]
By Gila Arnold Chances are, you know someone living there. Your child in yeshiva or seminary has probably spent Shabbosos in this beautiful, warm, welcoming community. As the number one destination for frum Anglo families, Ramat Beit Shemesh is a community that speaks your language; a place where you can feel at home. And a city […]
When the first batch of potential jurors was brought in for Donald Trump’s criminal trial this week, all the lawyers had to go on to size them up – at first – were their names and the answers they gave in court to a set of screening questions. Then the lawyers went to work, scouring […]
President Joe Biden on Wednesday misstated key details about his uncle’s death in World War II as he honored the man’s wartime service and said Donald Trump was unworthy of serving as commander in chief. While in Pittsburgh, Biden spoke about his uncle, 2nd Lt. Ambrose J. Finnegan Jr., aiming to draw a contrast with […]
A levaya will be held Thursday for the three sifrei torah that were tragically burnt in the fire that ravaged the “Chasidim at 110” Shul in Pomona Heights early Wednesday morning. The levaya and divrei chizzuk are scheduled to take place at 4 PM outside the burnt shul, 34 North Ridge Road in Pomona. Additionally, […]
Israel’s Defense Ministry has released disturbing statistics revealing a significant increase in mental health issues among newly wounded military personnel since October 7. According to official numbers, 7,209 soldiers have entered the rehabilitation system, with a staggering 30% (2,111 individuals) developing mental health problems. The majority of those affected (95%) are male reservists under 30, […]
Despite the ongoing war and challenging circumstances, the Ukrainian Jewish community is determined to celebrate Pesach with dignity and joy, with the Federation of Jewish Communities in Ukraine (FJCU) working tirelessly to ensure that Jewish families across the country can properly observe Yom Tov. At the FJCU’s logistics center in Dnipro, employees and volunteers have […]
In a massive crackdown on illegal mopeds, motorcycles, ATVs, and dirt bikes, the NYPD seized over 1,600 vehicles from city streets in a 10-day operation last week. The crackdown aimed to combat the growing nuisance of unregistered and uninsured vehicles, which have been causing disruptions and posing a threat to public safety. According to NYPD […]
Lebanon’s interior minister alleged Wednesday that the mysterious abduction and killing of a Hezbollah-linked Lebanese currency exchanger in a villa on the edge of a quiet mountain resort town earlier this month was likely the work of Israeli operatives. The killing of Mohammad Srour, 57, who was sanctioned by the U.S., was like something out […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his country would be the one to decide whether and how to respond to Iran’s major air assault earlier this week, brushing off calls for restraint from close allies. Israel has vowed to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack without saying when or how, leaving the region bracing for […]
The Biden administration has agreed to approve Israel’s plan for a ground operation in Rafah in exchange for a promise from Israel that it will not carry out a large-scale retaliatory strike against Iran, an Egyptian senior official told the Qatari news site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed on Thursday. The report was confirmed by a Western diplomat. […]
US officials told ABC News that Israel is not expected to carry out a retaliatory attack against Iran until after Pesach. The officials added that Israel twice prepared retaliatory strikes against Iran this week but ultimately postponed them. Kan News reported that following the Iranian attack overnight on Motzei Shabbos, Israel’s war cabinet approved the […]
Relatives of some of the hostages in Gaza visited HaGaon HaRav Moshe Shternbuch on Wednesday and asked for a bracha. The relatives also wrote down the names of their relatives so HaRav Shternbuch can daven for them. In response to the question of what the family members can be mechazeik in, HaRav Shternbuch responded: “Emunah. […]
Google employees, who staged a sit-in at the California office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian for over eight hours to demand the company’s cessation of business ties with Israel, were arrested late on Tuesday. The employees live-streamed their protest on Twitch under the tag “notech4apartheid.” The footage depicted them being given the option to […]
