Struggling with the Fast of G’dalia
byOf all the Jews murdered throughout history, why should we fast for G’dalia ben-Aḥikam? There must be a reason beyond the assassination itself.
Egyptian Court Upholds Death Sentence for Opposition Leaders
byAn Egyptian court on Saturday upheld death sentences against 75 people, including leaders of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood movement, and gave a five-year jail…
Trump Cutting Aid to Palestinian Hospitals
byAn American State Department spokeswoman said in an interview on Friday that the United States will halt $25 million in aid to eastern Jerusalem…
Kurds Clash with Assad Forces in Qamishli
byClashes erupted on Saturday between Kurdish fighters and Syrian troops in the center of Qamishli city in northeastern Syria. According to Kurdish sources, the…
Rosh HaShana
byHumanity’s universal recognition of HaShem as the timeless ultimate Reality without end is achieved through the story of the Jewish people and the fulfillment of Israel’s historic mission.
Shabak Testimonies on Torturing Duma Suspects to be Closed from the Public
byIn a democratic society, administrative detention and torture cannot be go-to methods for solving crimes, no matter how heinous.
Parshat Nitzavim
byMore than merely fostering personal piety among Jews, tshuva that begins with a reawakening of Hebrew identity will lead Israel to express kedusha in every sphere of national life.
Afghan Rebel Leader Succumbs to Illness at 71
byJalaluddin Haqqani, founder of the Taliban’s infamous Haqqani network, died this week, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed told The Associated Press in a telephone interview…
The Sanctity of Life
byDestroy a soul Destroy a world Save a life Save a world The math is simple the lesson is hard I used to think…
Philippine War Criminal Duterte to Visit Israel
byControversial Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to arrive in Israel Sunday evening for a four-day official visit, marking the first by a Philippine…
Protests Against Planned Noble Energy Gas Platform
byThousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square Saturday night to protest the planned location of the Noble Energy gas processing platform serving the Leviathan…
Egypt’s el-Sisi Regime to Closely Monitor Social Media
byEgypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ratified a law on Saturday granting authorities the right to monitor social media users in the country, AFP reported….