Rabbi Yisrael Sruli Motzen, Rav of Ner Tamid, Offers a “Rabbi Shmuel Silber Appreciation Post”
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Rabbi Yisrael Motzen, rav of Ner Tamid Congregation was among the 40 rabanim who were part of an OU delgation bringing chizuk to our holy chayalim in person in Eretz Yisrael this week. He offers this “Rabbi Shmuel Silber appreciation post.”_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Jerusalem, Israel – Nov. 1, 2023 – […]
Israel Says New Strike On Gaza Refugee Camp Kills Second Hamas Leader, First Evacuees Reach Egypt
Israeli forces killed another Hamas commander on Wednesday in their second strike on Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp in two days, the military said, as the first group of civilian evacuees from the besieged enclave crossed into Egypt._x000D_ Pressing an offensive against Hamas militants, Israel again bombed the densely populated Gaza Strip from land, sea and air in […]
President Biden On Israel-Hamas War: 'I Think We Need A Pause'
President Biden said that he thinks the Israel-Hamas war “need[s] a pause” during an event in Minnesota on Tuesday._x000D_ While Biden was speaking at the campaign gathering, an audience member shouted: “As a rabbi, I need you to call for a ceasefire right now.”_x000D_ The president – who has not supported a ceasefire since the war began […]
Netanyahu May Not Last, Biden and Aides Increasingly Believe
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Joe Biden and top aides have discussed the likelihood that Benjamin Netanyahu’s political days are numbered — and the president has conveyed that sentiment to the Israeli prime minister in a recent conversation._x000D_ The topic of Netanyahu’s short political shelf life has come up in recent White House meetings involving […]
US Special Forces Said Deployed To Help Israel Track Down Hostages Held In Gaza
The US has sent special forces to Israel to assist in finding hundreds of hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip by Hamas, a senior Pentagon official reportedly said Tuesday._x000D_ Though the US has previously said it has sent military advisers to help Israel in its war on the Hamas terror group, Christopher Maier, an […]
‘Squad’ Members Face Democratic Primary Challenges Over Israel Stances
St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell announced this week he was dropping his months-long bid to unseat one of the country’s most outspoken Republican senators, Josh Hawley, to launch a primary campaign to oust fellow Democrat Rep. Cori Bush._x000D_ When asked to explain his switch, Bell pointed to Bush’s criticism of Israel._x000D_ “Our world is […]
Facebook, Instagram Launch Paid Monthly Subscription
Facebook made an official announcement on Monday about the introduction of an ad-free subscription starting in November._x000D_ Priced at 9.99 euros per month, the subscription will be available to users in the European Union, the European Economic Area, and Switzerland. This move aims to address EU regulations that have impacted Meta’s data collection practices, which have been a […]
Conflict with Hamas threatens Israel's business stability despite growth
In September, Israel’s business sector exhibited signs of growth, with the Melnick State of the Economy index registering a 0.2 percent increase, offering a glimmer of hope for the nation’s economic recovery. However, Israel’s recent declaration of war on Hamas following the terrorist organization’s deadly shock attack in early October has cast a shadow of uncertainty over […]
First Americans and Other Foreign Nationals Flee Gaza Through Rafah
The first group of an estimated 7,500 foreign passport holders trapped in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, were able to leave the besieged enclave for Egypt through the Rafah Crossing after weeks of intense diplomatic effort._x000D_ At least 320 foreign nationals, including US and British citizens, and dozens of severely injured Gazans were among the […]
Republicans Help Torpedo Resolution To Censure Tlaib Over Israel Criticism
House lawmakers voted Wednesday to torpedo a resolution censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for her harsh criticisms of Israel in the wake of Hamas’s deadly attacks last month._x000D_ The effort required 23 Republicans, joined by all Democrats, to vote in favor of a procedural motion that blocked the disciplinary resolution from reaching the floor. The final tally […]
