No, the earthquake in Iran was NOT a nuclear bomb, but…
While it is extremely unlikely that Saturday’s earthquake resulted from an Iranian thermonuclear device, it may be attributable to an end-of-day process. The prophets explicitly mention earthquakes and volcanoes as playing a role in the end of days.
Five Reasons to Help the Poor (according to the Hebrew Bible)
The Bible gives us endless wisdom on how to live meaningful, compassionate lives, and one of its most powerful teachings is the call to care for those in need.
Reflections upon the Anniversary of October 7th
Our staff got together to discuss planning how to commemorate the first anniversary of October 7th. Nothing we came up with seemed appropriately meaningful to mark such a massive trauma, that we are still reeling from. There were no words to convey our raw emotions
“I’m returning the child you entrusted to me”: A warrior’s mother’s heartbreaking eulogy
The funeral of 23-year-old Lt. Harel Ettinger z”l, who fell in Lebanon, son of Rabbi Achiad Ettinger Hy”d, who was murdered in a shooting attack about five years ago, took place yesterday (Sunday, Oct. 6) at the Eli cemetery in Samaria.Â
The real lessons of Oct. 7 must not be ignored
There’s more to it than the failure to stop a surprise attack. Myths about the Palestinians, two states and hopes for an illusory peace need to be discarded.
Israeli Hostage Confirmed Dead, 26,000 attacks against Israel, and Hamas hit hard
Since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, over 26,000 rockets, missiles, and drones have been fired at Israel by Iran and its allied militant groups. Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi, previously thought to be alive, was confirmed dead. Additionally, the war has led to the deaths of approximately 17,000 Hamas members and their relatives in Gaza, with significant damage to terrorist infrastructure across the region.
Kristallnacht in the Golan 86 years later
As Rosh Hashanah began, I stood with my family to say Kiddush, the blessing over wine that began the festive holiday meal. As the words came out of my mouth, rockets began to explode nearby.
IDF Redeploys to Gaza, Mossad’s Pager Bombs Revealed, and Jaffa Attack Linked to Security Breach
Israeli forces have redeployed to northern Gaza to counter a Hamas resurgence, with the IDF targeting key terrorist infrastructure. Meanwhile, details have emerged about Mossad’s covert operation using explosive-laden pagers to infiltrate Hezbollah, severely weakening the group. In a separate incident, a breach in Israel’s security fence enabled two attackers from Hebron to enter Jaffa, where they carried out a deadly attack, raising concerns over border security.
For the First Time Since the Second Temple: Shofar Sounded on Temple Mount; Silver Trumpet Sounded as Call to War
This is most probably the first time since the Second Temple stood that the shofar has sounded at Judaism’s holiest site.
Remember Amit Mann: A Heroic Response
Amit Mann’s legacy challenges us all to live up to her example – to face danger with courage, to serve others selflessly, and to never lose sight of our shared humanity, even in the darkest hours.