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POTUS: “I’d say Iran is not winning this war. They should talk — and they should talk immediately before it’s too late.”

Additional footage of the fire at the Iranian State Broadcasting building in Tehran after it was struck by the IDF.

In a powerful display of achdus and achrayus for the olam hatorah in Eretz Yisroel, Harav Dovid Cohen shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Chevron, visited Baltimore on Sunday as part of a major fundraising campaign for Keren Olam Hatorah. Keren Olam Hatorah has taken upon itself the tremendous burden of filling the gap left by devastating cuts in Israeli government funding to yeshivos and kollelim, with the visit aiming at galvanizing the Baltimore kehilla to join this historic effort. The day began with Shacharis in Lakewood, followed by a short flight to Baltimore where Rav Dovid shlit”a was greeted by local askanim. The first stop was a private breakfast meeting hosted by R’ Avi Bernstein, where Rav Dovid shared sobering updates about the situation in Eretz Yisroel and the critical role that American Jewry must play. From there, the Chevron rosh yeshiva visited the home of a noted baal tzedaka, followed by a well-attended event at the home of Gil Horwitz, co-hosted by Avi Bernstein and Jacob Slone. Rav Dovid delivered divrei chizuk, urging attendees to become Yissachar-Zevulun partners in the Torah of Eretz Yisroel. The visit to Baltimore continued with stops at local yeshivos and kollelim – including Ner Yisroel, the Yeshiva and Mesivta of Baltimore, and Kehillas Derech Chaim (Rabbi Gross’ shul) – where Rav Dovid was mechazek kehilla members and provided unparalleled insight into the olam hatorah of Eretz Yisroel. As Rav Dovid returned to the airport, one could sense that his visit, albeit brief, had left an indelible impact, with a tremendous amount of money raised and pledged to Keren Olam Hatorah and the entire kehilla reinvigorated in their support for lomdei torah in Eretz Yisroel. The next stop for Keren Olam Hatorah is in Chicago on Monday, with the participation of Harav Dovid Cohen shlit”a, Harav Yosef Harari-Raful shlit”a, Harav Malkiel Kotler shlita, and Harav Yisroel Neuman shlit”a. Following meetings with local philanthropists in Chicago on Monday morning, the delegation of gedolim will attend a community-wide kabbolas panim at K’hal Ohr Yissachar (Chodorov), 6336 N. Lincoln Avenue, at 7 PM. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

The Israeli Air Force carried out a targeted airstrike on the offices of Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB, in Tehran earlier today. Video captured the precise moment of the strike, with footage showing the anchor fleeing the studio in panic. Prior to the attack, the IDF issued an evacuation warning for the area surrounding IRIB’s headquarters in Tehran. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated a short while ago, “The Iranian propaganda and incitement mouthpiece is on its way to disappear.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

U.S. officials have now confirmed to Fox News that the Nimitz and her Carrier Strike Group are being redeployed from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East, due to the escalating war between Israel and Iran.

As Republican senators consider President Donald Trump’s big bill that could slash federal spending and extend tax cuts, a new survey shows most U.S. adults don’t think the government is overspending on the programs the GOP has focused on cutting, like Medicaid and food stamps. Americans broadly support increasing or maintaining existing levels of funding for popular safety net programs, including Social Security and Medicare, according to the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. They’re more divided on spending around the military and border security, and most think the government is spending too much on foreign aid. The poll points to a disconnect between Republicans’ policy agenda and public sentiment around the domestic programs that are up for debate in the coming weeks. Here’s the latest polling data on how Americans view federal funding: Most want Medicaid and SNAP funding increased or kept as is Many Americans see Medicaid and food assistance programs as underfunded — even as Congress proposes significant cuts to Medicaid and food and nutrition assistance programs — and few say “too much” money is going to these programs. About half of U.S. adults say “too little” funding goes to Medicaid, which is a government health care coverage program for low-income people and people with certain disabilities. Nearly half, 45%, say food and nutrition assistance programs like food stamps, SNAP or EBT cards are underfunded, according to the poll. About 3 in 10 U.S. adults in each case say those programs are receiving “about the right amount” of funding, indicating that most Americans likely do not want to see significant cuts to the two programs. About 2 in 10 say Medicaid is overfunded, while about one-quarter say that about food assistance programs. Republicans are especially likely to say “too much” is spent on food and nutrition assistance programs when compared with Democrats and independents — 46% of Republicans say this, compared with about 1 in 10 Democrats and independents. When it comes to Medicaid, fewer Republicans, about one-third, say the government is spending “too much.” Many believe Medicare, Social Security and education are underfunded About 6 in 10 Americans say there is not enough government money going toward Social Security, Medicare or education broadly. But Democrats overwhelmingly think “too little” money is allocated to these areas, while Republicans are happier with the status quo. Very few think Medicare, Social Security and education are getting “too much” funding. Only about 1 in 10 Republicans say this about either Medicare or Social Security. Roughly one-quarter of Republicans say too much is spent on education. When it comes to Social Security, about half of Republicans say “too little” is spent, compared with about 7 in 10 Democrats. Americans are divided on money for border security and the military Americans are more divided on whether the government is devoting too much money to the military or border security. About 3 in 10 say the government is spending “too much” on the military, while a similar share say the government is spending “too little.” Close to 4 in 10 say the government is spending “about the right amount.” Republicans are much less likely to say “too little” is being spent on border security than they were before Trump took office again in January. Now, 45% of Republicans say “too little” is being spent, down […]

New satellite imagery shows damage from IDF strikes against the Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities, and a missile production site in Shiraz.

National Unity party leader Benny Gantz put on Tefillin this morning at the scene of the attack in Haifa.

A 2024 study, commissioned by Yoto Mini, found 55% of parents feel overwhelmed at the thought of keeping their kids entertained for six straight weeks. While summer break has long been seen as a childhood rite of passage, not everyone is convinced it’s still serving kids, or parents, well. Could switching to a year-round school schedule actually help children do better, feel happier and stay healthier? As more schools explore year-round class options, many ask: Is it time to rethink summer break? What are experts saying about it, and its pros and cons? Keeps learning fresh all year long One big benefit of canceling summer break is reducing the dreaded summer slide, where students may experience learning loss during the extended vacation. A recent study announced summer learning loss equaled about one month of classroom learning, and students tended to regress more in math skills compared to reading skills. It also found that students from middle- and upper-class families improved their reading skills over the summer, while students from lower-income families regressed. This loss tends to hit harder for kids from families with fewer resources, making it even tougher to catch up once school starts again. Year-round schooling, with shorter breaks spaced throughout the year, helps keep knowledge fresh and learning continuous, which means less stress for kids and parents alike. That said, as Heidi Bruaw from Real Life of Lulu points out, “Shifting to year-round school might help with the summer slide, but it still depends on the student. Some need longer breaks to decompress due to social challenges or stress, who might not get the time they need to recover before school starts again.” And academic gains aren’t always guaranteed. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District recently ended its 15-year experiment with year-round schooling, citing no meaningful improvements in student outcomes despite the extended calendar. Their experience underscores that while keeping learning fresh is a worthy goal, how it’s implemented and whether it works can vary widely. This all serves as a reminder that the conversation about year-round schooling is as much about emotional and logistical fit as it is about academic benefit. Provides support when it matters most Kids who struggle in school often need steady support, and long breaks can interrupt that. With year-round schooling, students get shorter breaks, which means that interventions and support services can be provided more regularly, preventing them from slipping through the cracks. This continuous engagement helps maintain academic momentum, keeps students motivated and reduces dropout rates among vulnerable student populations. As Louise Sattler, a Certified School Psychologist from California, points out, an extended school year “can be a support factor for a child with intense special needs who would experience much regression if they do not have a consistent program.” Year-round schooling creates more consistent touchpoints for academic and emotional development, especially for students who need extra help to thrive. Plus, it also minimizes the back-to-school frenzy for parents and caregivers. Improves student engagement Long stretches away from school can sometimes make kids lose their spark for learning and lead to disengagement. Year-round schooling helps by breaking up the year into manageable chunks with built-in breaks. Kids stay more excited and engaged, which means less boredom, better behavior and no burnout; and when they enjoy school, everyone wins. Rob Carlson, a […]

EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN: HELP ISRAELI FAMILIES NOW. Led by Harav Zev Leff Shlit”a As Iran launches attacks and war rages in Israel, families are suffering — both from the frontlines and the financial fallout.​ The Giving A Hand / נותן יד Fund, under Harav Zev Leff Shlit”a, is delivering urgent aid to families of soldiers and others in crisis.  We must act now. Families are desperate​.​  Donate now and bring relief during this critical time. CLICK HERE TO DONATE.

The IDF has released footage showing airstrikes on trucks it says were ferrying weapons to Tehran. Since this morning, the Israeli Air Force identified several trucks, carrying surface-to-air missile launchers and other weapons, moving from west Iran toward Tehran “in an attempt to escape IDF strikes.”

The IDF has released footage showing airstrikes on trucks it says were ferrying weapons to Tehran. Since this morning, the Israeli Air Force identified several trucks, carrying surface-to-air missile launchers and other weapons, moving from west Iran toward Tehran “in an attempt to escape IDF strikes.”

Massive explosions were seen along the Tehran-Saveh highway following an Israeli Air Force airstrike.

Massive explosions were seen along the Tehran-Saveh highway following an Israeli Air Force airstrike.

The Israeli Air Force is currently striking the Diesel Abad area in Kermanshah, western Iran.

The Israeli Air Force is currently striking the Diesel Abad area in Kermanshah, western Iran.

Incredible video shows the launch of ballistic missiles last night by Iran against Israel, from the cockpit of a commercial aircraft flying over Dubai.

Incredible video shows the launch of ballistic missiles last night by Iran against Israel, from the cockpit of a commercial aircraft flying over Dubai.