Yeshiva World News

Emunah Helped Freed Hostage To Survive In The Darkest Of Places

During the two years he was held captive in Gaza, Segev Kalfon had a recurring dream: slowly walking through a supermarket, browsing each aisle for his favorite foods, taking in the brightly colored packages and smells. Since being released on Oct. 13, his dreams have flipped: Most nights when he closes his eyes, he is […]

Report: Israel Urged Qatar to Boost Financial Aid to Hamas Weeks Before Oct. 7 Massacre

Israel quietly pressed Qatar to expand financial support to Gaza just weeks before the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, massacre, according to a new report that adds a new layer to questions about the policies that preceded the deadliest attack in the country’s history. Yediot Acharonot reported Friday that in September 2023, senior Israeli officials met […]

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Ahead of South Korea–China Talks

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Sunday, its neighbors said, just hours before South Korea’s president left for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement it detected several ballistic missile launches from North Korea’s capital region around 7:50 a.m. It said […]

7-Year-Old Rescued from 14-Meter Pit in Shiloh Hills

A 7-year-old boy was rescued after entering a 14-meter pit in the community of Achiya in the Shiloh Hills. Firefighters and a special rescue unit used a rope system to reach him and lift him out.

Sec. Noem Praises Trump for Maduro’s Capture, Calls It Justice for Victims

Sec. Kristi Noem: “Americans are extremely grateful, and Venezuelans are grateful for the leadership of President Trump . He took action to keep them safe. We have been building a case against Maduro for years… and to see him brought to justice is incredibly satisfying for those families that have to live without their loved […]

Iran Protests Spread to 80+ Cities, 16 Killed by Regime Forces

On the eighth day of unrest in Iran, protests have expanded to more than 80 cities, largely in the west, as at least 16 people have been killed by regime forces; the video shows demonstrators in Kermanshah chasing security forces and Basij members.

Strong Growth, Weak Hiring: 2025 Was An Unusual Year for the U.S. Economy

The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed, inflation stayed elevated and unemployment rose. Last year’s odd outcomes raise a host of questions for the upcoming year: Will a growing economy eventually boost the sluggish job market? Or are last year’s weak job gains a sign of a stumbling economy that could get […]

The Story Behind The Story

We all want our relationships to thrive, but how do we build them using the blueprint of Torah? Marketing strategist Yitzchok Saftlas took up the challenge: What if he could focus on building strong connections using the Torah’s timeless wisdom, offering actionable tips for fostering trust, respect, empathy, connection, mutual growth, and lasting success in […]

Appeals Court Strikes Down California Ban on Open Carry in Urban Counties

A federal appeals panel has ruled that a California law prohibiting open carry of firearms in heavily populated counties is unconstitutional. The ruling was issued Friday by two judges on a three-judge panel for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The judges found that the state’s policy of limiting open carry to counties with […]

Crans-Montana Fire Claims Two Jewish Sisters; Israeli Teen Still Missing

The Jewish community in Lausanne announced on Sunday that Jewish sisters Alicia and Diana Gunst, a’h, 15 and 14, were killed in the fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort. The sisters are of Italian Jewish origin. Charlotte Niddam, a 15-year-old Israeli citizen who also holds French and British citizenship, is still unaccounted for. She was […]

Bodies Of 2 Jewish Sisters Killed In Swiss Fire Identified; Israeli Teen Still Missing

The Jewish community in Lausanne announced on Sunday that Jewish sisters Alicia and Diana Gunst, a’h, 15 and 14, were killed in the fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort. The sisters are of Italian Jewish origin. “It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Alicia and Diana, who perished tragically in the […]

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