Dr. Michael Elman Shares Today's Taanis/Selichos Experience in Yerushalayim's Old City (Video)
Jerusalem, Israel – Oct. 9, 2023 – Today was a fast day in the Old City. Here is a sample of the most moving selichos I’ve ever experienced. These shofaros are normally not part of Tzom or Selichos; they are used only in a time of war.
In Show Of Support For Israel: White House Illuminated In Blue And White
The White House was illuminated on Monday night in blue and white, the colors of the flag of Israel, in a show of support with Israel amid the war against Hamas. “White House in White and Blue tonight. We stand with Israel,” wrote Brett McGurk, White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, in […]
Deputy Commander Of IDF's 300th Brigade Killed on Lebanon Border
The Deputy Commander of the 300th Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Alim Abdallah, 40, from Yanuh-Jat, was killed on Monday during a confrontation with terrorists who infiltrated from Lebanon into Israeli territory, it has been cleared for publication. His family has been notified.
Netanyahu Denies Report Cairo Warned Of Hamas Attack
The Islamist group likely to do “something unusual, a terrible operation,” Egypt allegedly told the Israeli premier. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday dismissed as “totally fake news” and “absolutely false” reports that the Egyptian spy chief warned him of a major impending Palestinian attack from Gaza. Ynet had reported that Maj. Gen. Abbas Kamel, the director […]
Tov Pizza Closing Early Tonight for the Community-Wide Kinus Tefila
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 9, 2023 – Tov Pizza will be closing 7:30pm this evening and encourages the community to attend the community-wide Kinus Tefila at Shomrei Emunah.
France Reports Rash Of Antisemitic Incidents
French police have arrested 10 people in connection with antisemitic acts that were reported since the latest fighting between Israel and Hamas militants began. The 20 reported incidents included threats to synagogues or people frequenting Jewish stores, the interior minister said Monday. Prosecutors have also opened 44 investigations into antisemitic hate speech online or posts […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion / How To Be A Parent At This Time
It’s difficult to digest the disastrous surprise attack we suffered on Shabbat. Among the many challenges we now face, we may be wondering how to carry on with our children. My mother-in-law, family therapist Ziva Meir, has some suggestions which, in my opinion, are appropriate not only for parents, but for anyone else as well.1. […]
Home Front Command Advice Sparks Run On Supermarkets
Israelis are taking Home Front command advice to stock up on water, food, and other supplies for at least three days seriously, with reports of supermarkets crowded with shoppers and shelves emptied of water bottles.The manager of a Tel Aviv grocery tells Channel 13 that sales are up 200% since the announcement of the advice, […]
Watch: PM Netanyahu Addresses the Nation and the World – Hebrew (Video)
European Commission Reviews All Palestine Aid After Hamas Massacre
The European Commission announced an urgent review of its financial assistance for Palestine following the Hamas massacre of 900 people on Saturday. The decision could effect hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the Palestinian Arabs. “The Commission unequivocally condemns the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel over the weekend. Following these […]
