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Hamas Signals Readiness to Release American Hostage, Four Dead Bodies
The terrorist group said it would free Edan Alexander, who holds U.S. citizenship, after the Trump administration signaled his importance.
Netanyahu Compares Purim Story to Fight Against Today’s ‘Persian Axis’
"2,500 years later an enemy of the Jewish people arose in that land. He, too, wants to destroy and annihilate the seed of the Jews from the face of the earth."
Netanyahu: Former Shin Bet Chief Blackmailing Me
"If I come to the conclusion that the State of Israel or the prime minister himself is acting unlawfully, then, if necessary, I will disclose everything I know."
Sinwar Documents Expose Hamas’s Blueprint for Israel’s Immediate Destruction
In another document, Hamas leaders outlined a large-scale attack involving all components of the "resistance axis."
Witkoff Tries Again with New Ceasefire Proposal
Two weeks ago, Witkoff proposed the release of at least 10 living hostages and the bodies of 18 murdered hostages from Gaza -- but Hamas rejected the proposal.
Settlement Council’s Historic Visit to Abu Dhabi: ‘A New World Order in Action”
"Our visit to the United Arab Emirates is a powerful symbol of the changing dynamics in the Middle East," said Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz.
IDF Launches Multiple Strikes in Lebanon
The target was a Hezbollah missile factory.
QuamCore Emerges from Stealth to Build World’s First Scalable One Million Qubit Quantum Computer
This breakthrough dramatically reduces the size, energy consumption, and cost of quantum computers.
NYPD Makes ‘Multiple’ Arrests, as Anti-Israel Protesters Hold Sit-in at Trump Tower
The anti-Israel group 'Jewish Voice for Peace' organized the gathering.
Federal Task Force Tells NYC, LA, Chicago, Boston Mayors it will Visit as Part of Jew-Hatred Probe
"Actions have consequences—inaction does, too," stated the U.S. attorney general.
‘Unverifiable Testimonies’: Flawed UN Report on Gaza ‘Doesn’t Serve Justice
Since October 7, the COI has outrageously accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity in Gaza, while refusing to say the same about Hamas.
New Report Uncovers Qatari Influence and Anti-Israel Bias in US K-12 Education
ISGAP calls for a federal investigation, curriculum suspension, and stricter foreign funding disclosure in K-12 education.
On Purim, Celebrate Jewish Self-defense, NOT Self-loathing
Leftists misuse the biblical book of Esther to promote the lie about Israel committing genocide when it is the Palestinians, like Hitler, Haman and Amalek before them, who seek their extermination.
Purim Guide for the Perplexed 2025
Purim Sameach
The Costumes We Don’t See
Many people believe there is a certain look an abuser has – that somehow, evil is visible on the outside. But there is no universal dress code for those who prey on the innocent.
Show Them The Way
Our battles aren’t just for our national survival. Our enemies pose moral challenges to humanity, and our struggle is to protect the moral fiber of humanity. This was true in Persia, and it is true today.
When Politics Is Right Vs. Wrong, It’s Time To Speak Up
When politics are utilized to protect everyone, yet allows Jews to be ridiculed and attacked on college campuses and throughout the world, or when woke legislation is passed funding hormone blockers and sex change surgeries for minors, well, Dorothy, it’s obvious we’re not in Kansas anymore.
Jabotinsky’s Monism And The Booing Of Stefanik
For many American Jews who profess to be strong supporters of Israel, their support is actually conditional, subject to partisan loyalties, ideological commitments, or domestic policy preferences.
Fact or Fiction: How HonestReporting Fights Israel Bias in the Media
HonestReporting CEO Jacki Alexander fights the perils of bias, misinformation, and propaganda prejudices that we Jews know all too well.
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The Next Phase of The War
First, Malkah Fleisher on raising Jewish activists. Then, Gal Gadot on Jewish pride after October 7th. Then, President "Trump" visits Hebron. Finally, Yishai speaks with Yoni Bleichbard on the next phase of the war. Plus: Ben Bresky on the founding of Hebrew University.
Goldstein on Gelt: The Simple Strategy That Beats Market Timing Every Time
This episode reveals why emotional decisions and frequent trading are draining your wealth, and how a simple, steady approach can help you build a strong, diversified portfolio.
If Just For Such a Time – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
The story of Purim screams from the rafters: Amalek wants us dead and who will be an Ester, defiant in the face of abject cruelty? Today is the day to step up and take a stand - physically and morally - for Jewish survival!
Celebrating The Joy of Being One, Yet Not The Same – Soul Talk [audio]
Listen to Soul Talk with Rabbi David Aaron and Leora Mandel to uncover a way to celebrate the joy of being one, yet not the same.
The Status Of A Fetus In Halacha (Conclusion)
In other words, we are normally not allowed to kill one person to save another; however, because the rodef is engaging in an act of attempted murder, there is a special din of chiyuv missah on the rodef that allows for the hatzalas ha'nirdaf with the life of the rodef.
The Birth Of A New Freedom
People think they are free because they have been taught that all morality is relative, and you can do what you like so long as you do not harm others.
Purim: Our Existential Battle Against Amalek
Amalek rejects Hashem’s connection to this world or any connection between the spiritual and the physical. Essentially, Amalek denies Hashem’s control of this world and the ability for man to uplift himself to the level of the spiritual.
Purim: The Power of Masks and Hidden Miracles
There is a deeper meaning behind the custom of dressing up on Purim.
Stealing Hearts And Souls: From Biblical Theft To Parental Alienation
The father may indeed be a poor father, and his neglectful behavior may lead the child to reject him, but those reactions should stem solely from the dynamic between father and child, without anyone else inciting the alienation.
Spring Ahead
When we think of who we are and what defines us we often think of our physical bodies. Ask someone who he is, and he will generally point towards his heart. But is that really who we are? Is our body what defines us?
Why Tefillah Is So Important
Tefillah is central to our identity. It is an essential reflection of the human soul and part of what characterizes man as distinct from animal. Hashem provides for the whole world; only man appreciates and prays for it.
Is It Proper To Engage In One’s Professional Work (Say, Checking Emails In Between The Mitzvos Of The Day) On Purim?
Purim is a day of celebrating with friends, family, community, and even strangers. It is a day of revelry and study, a day to give as generously as we can, a day of recognizing G-d’s watchful providence and love. Can we really do all of those things and work?
Israel and Amalek
Judaism is about making distinctions and Israel and Amalek are polar opposites.
Achdut, Purim and Parshat Ki Tisa
What was Moshe Rabbeinu was doing for those 40 days?
PURIM: Underneath the Costume
In everyday life we frequently meet people who seem to be walking around in disguise. One is disguised as someone arrogant, another as someone vulgar, and a third as someone apathetic – but what we see is not a true reflection of who these people really are.
Mastery Of The Universe – Mishkenei Elyon (Part II)
In the aftermath of this ordeal, Moshe seems to struggle with his understanding of the omnipotence of Hashem and the instantiation of His will in the affairs of men.
Mordechai In The Torah
By accepting the Torah, the Jews themselves became a Kingdom of Priests and a Holy Nation (Shemos 19:6). However, Chazal tell us (Shabbat 88a) that their acceptance of the Torah was under duress.
Preparing for a Spring Wedding… to God
It seems like no coincidence, then, that we read Esther and Ruth at the beginning and end of this period in the year.
Guard Me So I Don’t Sink Into Darkness
Hashem does not forgive anyone who ever shed a drop of Jewish blood. There is no question that justice will be served by Hashem Himself, as the Yalkut Shimoni states, upon anyone who participated in any way in this massacre.
