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Dear Matzav Inbox,

The recent report on Matzav.com about the closing of the Kingda Ka roller coaster brought to mind an issue that has bothered me for years.

In our community, we take great care to uphold high standards of tznius. We maintain separate seating with mechitzos at events, weddings, and gatherings to protect and honor our values. And yet, when it comes to amusement parks, we seem to have forgotten these principles altogether.

Think about it—our families, young boys and girls, men and women, all standing in line together, squeezed into roller coaster seats without a second thought. We seem to dismiss the reality that mixed seating in these settings is no different than mixed seating at a public event. We’ve all witnessed the situations where friends or siblings scramble to sit together, while the very values we instill in them daily seem to be set aside for the sake of “fun.”

Are we not, on some level, living a contradiction? We make demands for tznius in every area, from our schools to our simchos, but when it comes to entertainment, there’s an unspoken exception. Why aren’t we advocating for separate seating arrangements where frum families can enjoy amusement parks with a setup that aligns with our standards?

Now, this is no simple matter. I recognize that amusement parks cater to a wide public, and it might seem a stretch to expect any changes. But change often starts with raising awareness. Let’s openly address this oversight, acknowledging that our hashkafos shouldn’t be on pause at the entrance gates of a theme park. We should either seek alternative ways for amusement within our kehillos or stop going on roller coasters.

When we accept inconsistency in our haskafos, we send a mixed message to our children and to ourselves. If we’re truly committed to tznius and the values that make our community distinct, then shouldn’t this commitment extend to every facet of our lives, roller coasters included?

A Yid

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Shas Yiden not only grew from 6 avreichim metzuyonim to 126 avreichim geonim in five kollelim across Eretz Yisroel but, in response to repeated requests from abroad, a Shas Yiden kollel was first established in the UK, in Stamford Hill, London. The Shas Yiden reputation soared in this location and their first Annual Siyum Hashas with Gedolei Torah in attendance reflected the grandeur of those in Yerushalayim.

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Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu’s lawyers have requested that the Yerushalayim District Court postpone his trial testimony until March 2025.

In July, the court set Dec. 2 as the start date for Netanyahu’s testimony in his corruption trial. The premier was indicted for bribery, fraud and breach of trust in January 2020.

In their request to the court, Netanyahu’s defense team argued that due to a series of security-related events amid Israel’s ongoing wars in the north and south, the premier has not had sufficient time to prepare for trial, according to Hebrew media.

“A tremendous effort was made to utilize the period of time to prepare for the beginning of the defense case and for the hearing of the Prime Minister’s testimony,” the lawyers told the court.

“However, from the time of the decision until today, a series of extraordinary events occurred that made the preparation of the Prime Minister impossible in the current time frame,” they continued.

They requested another delay of two and a half months.

“This short postponement will allow the defense to properly prepare for the Prime Minister’s testimony and will not harm the public interest in view of the unique events that took place, especially in the last two months,” his defense attorneys concluded.

The Yerushalayim District Court is set hold a hearing on the postponement request on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman ordered the prosecution to file its response to the request by noon on Tuesday. JNS

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Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to demand that Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu dismiss National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over accusations of power abuse, Channel 13 reported on Sunday.

Baharav-Miara’s expected order to the prime minister comes as she is due to submit her response to a High Court of Justice petition demanding Ben-Gvir’s removal due to his alleged “systematic, continuous and aggravated violation of the independence of the Israel Police.”

Baharav-Miara is reportedly planning to contact Netanyahu directly and warn him that he has “one last chance” to fire Ben-Gvir, whose ministry oversees the police, before the High Court could order him to do so.

According to Channel 13, Netanyahu told fellow ministers at a Cabinet meeting on Sunday night that he would refuse to dismiss Ben-Gvir, saying that the demand paves the way for a “constitutional crisis.”

“Today it’s me; tomorrow it’s you,” Ben-Gvir reportedly told Netanyahu at the meeting. “They want to take over the government.”

The premier was said to have told Ben-Gvir that he didn’t know “a faster way to bring about a constitutional crisis than trying to fire a minister without an indictment.”

Ben-Gvir tweeted on Sunday night, “The attorney general’s leak to Baruch Kra of Channel 13 News, indicating she will ‘require’ the prime minister to fire me, reveals what was already clear: Channel 13 and the attorney general are working together to overthrow the right-wing government.

“After they failed at the ballot box, they are attempting to do so through probes against the prime minister, ‘investigations’ against me, and at the High Court, whose position is known in advance,” Ben-Gvir stated. “The attorney general and the left-wing media are no longer hiding their mafia methods—I again call on the prime minister to remove the attorney general, who works against the government, from her position.”

Baharav-Miara and officials in the Attorney General’s Office say that Ben-Gvir is breaking Israeli law and exceeding his powers as police minister by meddling in law enforcement and delivering direct orders to officers, which would also violate court injunctions banning him from doing so, in particular when it comes to anti-government protests.

Netanyahu tasked Justice Minister Yariv Levin last week with finding a solution to what he said was the incessant opposition of Baharav-Miara to his government.

The prime minister’s request to Levin followed a Cabinet meeting on Nov. 4 in which several ministers expressed frustration with the attorney general, according to leaked reports of the meeting.

A statement released by Netanyahu’s office after the meeting read: “Following severe criticism by the government ministers of the attorney general, the prime minister clarified that the attorney general is expected to assist the government in implementing the government’s decisions and promoting bills on its behalf—and not the other way around.”

According to Israeli law, the attorney general does not work for the prime minister, as opposed to in the United States, where the attorney general is an agent of the executive branch. Netanyahu and other ministers have often clashed with Baharav-Miara, who was appointed by the government led by then-premier Naftali Bennett.

(JNS)

It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the sudden passing of R’ Menachem Wiederman z”l, at the age of 60.

A devoted husband, father, and baal chesed, R’ Menachem spent decades in Flatbush, where he was known for his warmth, kindness, and dedication to the community.

More recently, he relocated to Toms River, NJ, bringing his unique energy and commitment to Khal Zichron Yechezkel, the shul led by Rav Moshe Rotberg, where he served faithfully as gabbai.

R’ Menachem’s presence was a source of simcha and chizuk for many, always offering a warm smile and a helping hand to those around him. His ahavas haTorah and his dedication inspired all who knew him, and his absence leaves a void that will be deeply felt by family, friends, and his kehillah.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Toby Wiederman, and their family.

The levayah will take place tomorrow.

Yehi zichro boruch.

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President-elect Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller as the White House deputy chief of staff for policy for his upcoming term.

Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio), Vice President-elect, extended congratulations to Miller on his new appointment, with CNN first breaking the news. Known as a key architect of Trump’s immigration strategy, Miller has pushed for more restrictive immigration measures and held a senior advisory role on these issues during Trump’s previous administration.

In the new capacity as deputy chief of staff for policy, Miller’s influence in the White House would broaden, enabling him to work closely with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to ensure efficient operations across the West Wing.

After his initial tenure in the White House, Miller founded the America First Legal Foundation, a conservative legal group staffed by numerous former Trump administration officials.

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A prominent Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

Muhammad Abu Sakhil headed operations for the terrorist group, and worked in a command and control center embedded in a compound in northern Gaza that previously served as a school.

“The terrorist was a significant figure for the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the planning and execution of terrorist activities and coordinating attacks with Hamas against Israeli civilians and IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip,” the IDF said, adding that he compiled situational assessments for the terror group.

The IDF emphasized that precautions were taken to avoid harming civilians during the strike, adding that the use of the school as a command center was another example of how Islamic Jihad systematically exploits civilian infrastructure and the civilian population as human shields.

One thousand Hamas terrorists have been killed and another thousand captured in Jabalia over the past three weeks, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said on Friday.

Speaking during a situational assessment in the northern Gaza city, Halevi said it was a “significant achievement that deals Hamas a severe blow.”

The IDF launched a major operation in the city in early October, following indications of a Hamas resurgence there.

Israel, said Halevi, was “sending Hamas a very clear message: The IDF does not tire. The more we fight, the stronger we become, gaining more experience, capabilities, professionalism, values and determination. We are progressing with great intensity.” JNS

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The Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah targeted the Haifa area with a massive rocket barrage on Monday afternoon, wounding three Israelis.

Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency service, reported that the wounded were a 52-year-old man who was listed in moderate condition after being hit with shrapnel in his back, as well as a 55-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy with minor injuries.

Around 80 rockets were fired in an initial barrage, followed by a second attack consisting of approximately 10 projectiles, the Israel Defense Forces told reporters. Most rockets were intercepted or hit in open areas.

Earlier on Monday, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization launched some 50 rockets into the Lower Galilee.

Three people sustained shrapnel injuries; a 27-year-old woman who was in moderate condition, a 35-year-old man whose condition was not specified and a one-year-old infant who was listed as being in fair condition.

Only some of the rockets were intercepted, according to the IDF.

A residential building in the city of Karmiel suffered a direct hit.

Hits were also documented in the vicinity of the towns of Bi’ina and Deir el-Asad near Karmiel.

Around the same time, the Israeli Air Force intercepted a drone launched from Lebanon over the area of Malkia, a kibbutz in the Galilee panhandle, the IDF spokesperson said.

A second batch of rockets was fired into the Galilee shortly after the first barrage. No injuries or damage were reported.

Earlier today, the head of the Arab Media Branch in the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, issued an evacuation warning to residents of 21 villages in Southern Lebanon.

“Hezbollah’s terrorist activities force the IDF to act forcefully against it in these areas, and we do not intend to harm you,” tweeted Adraee in Arabic. “For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move to the north of the Awali River.

“For your safety, you must evacuate without delay. You are prohibited from heading south. Any movement south could be dangerous to your life. We will inform you of the appropriate time to return to your homes as soon as the conditions are suitable.”

On Saturday night, reports emerged that diplomatic negotiations toward a ceasefire on the northern front had made significant progress recently.

A senior Israeli diplomatic official characterized the proposed agreement as highly advantageous to Israel’s strategic interests, describing the progress as “very substantial” while maintaining discretion about details.

A second high-level government source, while confirming the positive developments, cautioned that no final agreements had been reached. The official emphasized that the IDF will retain operational freedom to respond to any security threats from across the northern border, regardless of any diplomatic arrangements or paper agreements. JNS

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Dear Matzav Inbox,

I would like to address the trend of publicly sharing photos of the cars of people who park in handicapped spaces without visibly valid permits.

While it may be frustrating to witness the misuse of parking spaces designated for those with physical limitations, sharing these photos publicly can present significant halachic concerns, particularly regarding lashon hara and public busha.

According to the halachic framework established by the Chafetz Chaim, negative information should only be publicized if it fulfills a constructive purpose, or to’eles, and only when specific criteria are met. In Hilchos Lashon Hara, Chapter 10, he outlines these guidelines as follows:

1. Truth and Verification: The information shared must be true and confirmed. In this context, it is vital to ensure that the person parked there is indeed misusing the spot, as disabilities are sometimes not visible. We risk misjudging someone who has a legitimate need for that space but does not appear outwardly disabled.
2. Constructive Purpose: Publicizing negative information must aim to prevent harm or rectify a situation in a way that cannot be achieved otherwise. If the goal is to raise awareness about handicapped parking misuse, it may be more effective—and less harmful—to report the issue directly to parking authorities or raise general awareness without singling out individuals and displaying their cars and license plates.
3. Avoiding Harm: The Chafetz Chaim cautions against actions that might harm another’s reputation beyond what is necessary to achieve a constructive goal. Public shaming, especially on social media, often escalates far beyond the original issue and can cause disproportionate harm to the person’s dignity and standing.

The Rambam in Hilchos Dei’os (7:5) similarly states that speaking negatively about someone, even truthfully, is generally forbidden unless it is the only way to prevent harm. This principle advises us to act with caution when contemplating actions that could harm someone’s reputation. Reporting the behavior to proper authorities or encouraging general vigilance without targeting individuals are usually safer and more appropriate courses.

The Tosefta (Bava Metzia 3:30) teaches us, “You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people” (Vayikra 19:16), which Rishonim, including the Rambam and Rashbam, understand as forbidding actions that might harm others’ reputations. The halacha stresses the need to exhaust private or less intrusive means of addressing wrongs before resorting to public exposure.

Additionally, in Choshen Mishpat 420:38, the Shulchan Aruch compares publicly embarrassing another to “shedding blood” (Bava Metzia 58b). By sharing someone’s photo in a context meant to shame, we risk committing this serious aveirah unless it’s necessary and cannot be avoided.

Speak to any posek and they’ll tell you that public shaming rarely aligns with halacha.

The concept of tochachah further illustrates this point. The Gemara in Bava Basra (16b) and the Mishnah Berurah (608:3) both make it clear that tochachah should be given privately, avoiding public embarrassment whenever possible. These sources collectively argue for restraint and caution, reminding us that we should first pursue options that respect others’ dignity.

Taking a picture of someone parked in a handicapped spot and publicizing it may satisfy an initial sense of frustration, but it violates our core principles, halachically and hashkafically. We can seek to educate and raise awareness about this issue through alternative methods that align with halacha and avoid potential violations of lashon hara and public embarrassment.

Thank you for reading.

Sincerely,
A Yid Who Has Never Parked in a Handicapped Spot in His Life But Still Knows That Halacha is Halacha No Matter How Good One’s Intention Is In Exposing Issues

Lakewood, NJ

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Rav Avrohom Elimelech Biderman celebrated his 57th birthday yesterday.

On Motzaei Shabbos, Rav Meilech traveled to Haifa, where the Be’er HaEmunah group hosted a Melaveh Malkah in his honor. To mark the occasion Rav Meilech’s followers committed to strengthening their observance of shmiras haeinayim (guarding one’s eyes) in honor of his birthday, the 9th of Cheshvan.

A letter, signed by hundreds of followers, reads: “We firmly resolve, without taking a formal vow, to uphold the verse, ‘He who shuts his eyes from seeing evil,’ and to strengthen ourselves in shmiras haeinayim at least 57 times, in honor of our rebbi.”

In Tzfas, members of another chaburah associated with Be’er HaEmunah also took on a kabbolah, pledging to refrain from speaking during davening and krias haTorah for 57 days in Rav Meilech’s zechus.

Throughout the day, Rav Meilech remained near the kever of Rashbi in Meron, where he recited the entire Sefer Tehillim several times to mark his special day.

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Israeli Defense Minister Yisroel Katz declared on Sunday that Israel has achieved victory over Hezbollah, adding that taking down its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was a significant accomplishment.

“Now it is our job to continue to put pressure in order to bring about the fruits of that victory,” Katz stated during an event held at Israel’s Foreign Ministry.

Katz emphasized that Israel has no intention of interfering in Lebanon’s internal matters, noting that Israel has “learned our lessons.” However, he expressed hope that an international coalition would seize this opportunity to push forward politically and that Lebanon might join other nations in establishing normalized relations with Israel.

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A top Kremlin official disclosed to Kan News on Monday that Russia is willing to help broker a deal between Israel and Lebanon.

The official told Kan, “Russia is prepared to assist and support anything that would stop the killing of civilians and prevent the destruction of civilian infrastructure.”

Given Russia’s strong ties with anti-Western countries, including Iran, a major supporter of Hezbollah, there is optimism that Moscow could potentially sway the terrorist organization to agree to an accord between Israel and Lebanon.

Channel 12 reported on Sunday evening that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer traveled to Russia last week for a four-day visit aimed at involving Moscow in the negotiations and persuading the Kremlin to support efforts for a resolution.

According to this report, sources familiar with the discussions indicate that there has been notable progress toward reaching a deal.

Dermer is also scheduled to travel to Washington this week for meetings with President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump.

The report further noted that several parts of the agreement have been drafted, though they remain unfinished. A major point under negotiation is a U.S. commitment to allow Israel freedom of action should Hezbollah breach the agreement and rearm itself.

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Jamal Simmons, previously the communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, caused a stir during a CNN discussion on Sunday by recommending that President Joe Biden should step down, thereby allowing Harris to make history as the first female president.

“Joe Biden’s been a phenomenal president, he’s lived up to so many of the promises he’s made. There’s one promise left that he could fulfill, being a transitional figure,” Simmons stated on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “He could resign the presidency in the next 30 days, make Kamala Harris President of the United States—”

The idea elicited audible reactions from the panel, including host Dana Bash.

Simmons elaborated further, explaining, “It would absolve her from having to oversee the January 6th transition of her own defeat. And it would make sure, it would dominate the news, at a point where Democrats have to learn, drama and transparency and doing things the public want to see. This is the moment for us to change the entire perspective of how Democrats operate.”

Bash responded to this unexpected suggestion, saying, “This has now jumped from an internet meme to a Sunday morning show.”

Panelist Scott Jennings, a CNN commentator, humorously added, “Jamal’s out here writing a season of ‘House of Cards.’”

When Bash inquired about the possibility of Harris being nominated to the Supreme Court, Simmons reaffirmed his belief that Harris should become president.

“This is something within Joe Biden‘s control. If he did it, it would, again, fulfill his last promise and give Kamala Harris a chance to be the 47th President of the United States of America. It would disrupt all of Donald Trump‘s paraphernalia, right? He‘d have to rebrand everything. And make it easier for the next woman president not have to hold all that weight of being the first,” Simmons remarked.

Simmons also shared his thoughts on his X account. “Joe Biden has been amazing but he should fulfill one last promise – to be transitional. Biden should resign and make Kamala Harris the first woman president. It’d turn tables on Trump, keep Kamala from presiding over Jan 6 make it easier for next woman to run,” he posted. “Dems have better policies but we must realize the old rules no longer apply. We are not playing table tennis. We are in a mixed martial arts fight and Americans respond to drama and excitement. We should use that to make our arguments for a better path forward.”

Simmons’ remarks came shortly after a suggestion from another CNN commentator, proposing that Justice Sonia Sotomayor step down, enabling Biden to appoint Harris to the Supreme Court before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office.

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Officials have charged a man they say started a fire in New Jersey with sparks created by spent shotgun rounds. The blaze ravaged through 350 acres last week, with smoke from the fire creating a haze over New York City and much of the tri-state region. Richard Shashaty, 37, of Brick Township, New Jersey, was charged with arson and firearms-related violations in connection to the Jackson Township blaze, now dubbed the “Shotgun Fire.”

In a joint press release, multiple New Jersey agencies, including the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, said that the fire was caused by “magnesium shards of a Dragons Breath 12 gauge shotgun round igniting available combustibles on the berm of the shooting range.”

The firing of this type of ammunition is illegal in the state, according to the prosecutor’s office.

On Shabbos, Shashaty, accompanied by his attorney, turned himself in. The release said he was then transported to Ocean County Jail, where he is waiting for a detention hearing. The Shotgun Fire evacuated 15 homes and threatened 25 houses on Wednesday.

Sirens blared early Monday morning, just before 6:00 a.m., in Beit Shemesh and nearby regions.

The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit later confirmed that the Israeli Air Force intercepted a projectile that had been heading toward Israel from Yemen.

This projectile did not enter Israeli airspace, and the sirens sounded as part of established procedures.

Following the interception, debris fell in the Beit Shemesh area, sparking a fire.

The night before, shortly before midnight, alarms also sounded in the Upper Galilee area.

The IDF later reported that an unidentified aerial object crossed into Israeli airspace from Lebanon and was tracked by the Air Force before being intercepted.

Earlier, a UAV from Lebanon entered Israel and reached the Amakim area. Although it caused some damage, no sirens were activated, and there were no injuries.

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