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Rabbi Nachman’s Tomb Desecrated by Vandals
Jewish News

Rabbi Nachman’s Tomb Desecrated by Vandals

Anti-Semites hurled a pigs head into the gravesite in Uman   
MUST-SEE: Blindfold Deep Fried Chanukah Challenge
Funny Videos

MUST-SEE: Blindfold Deep Fried Chanukah Challenge

Why do we only fry latkes and donuts on Chanukah? Jew in the City's Allison Josephs, Jamie Geller (Joy of…
Lia’s Miracle She Swallowed 14 Magnets
Personal Stories

Lia’s Miracle She Swallowed 14 Magnets

swallowing magnets is worse than swallowing other foreign objects
El-Al Toronto Tel Aviv Flight Returned to Toronto
Israel News

El-Al Toronto Tel Aviv Flight Returned to Toronto

Successful emergency landing after engine failure.
MUSIC VIDEO: Brand-new Release “Ma’oz Tzur” by SHTAR
Jewish Music

MUSIC VIDEO: Brand-new Release “Ma’oz Tzur” by SHTAR

"Hold me, I just want to be holy / Express the whole me and let the whole world see /…
Orthodox Jewish Population Rising in U.S.
Jewish Culture

Orthodox Jewish Population Rising in U.S.

Pew Center report says percentage of Orthodox Jews is climbing rapidly.
What You Should Know About “Sufganiot” Jelly Doughnut
Chanukah

What You Should Know About “Sufganiot” Jelly Doughnut

Why kashrut supervision is important when you by a sufgania.
I Got on the Scale and I Was Shocked
Personal Stories

I Got on the Scale and I Was Shocked

Little did I know it, but I was a few hours away from dying.
WATCH: Nissim’s “The Black Miracle,” a Hanukkah/Thanksgiving Poetry Slam
Chanukah

WATCH: Nissim’s “The Black Miracle,” a Hanukkah/Thanksgiving Poetry Slam

When Hanukkah and Thanksgiving coincided in 2013, Nissim made sure to share his inspiring and entertaining words.
Hanukkah: Fighting the Darkness with Light (VIDEO)
Chanukah

Hanukkah: Fighting the Darkness with Light (VIDEO)

The Hanukkah battle isn't over. We fight with light.
Sanctification of G-d’s Name in Germany: Footballer Reveals Shirt Inscribed “Hashem is G-d”
Inspirational Stories

Sanctification of G-d’s Name in Germany: Footballer Reveals Shirt Inscribed “Hashem is G-d”

Footballer Almog Cohen scored a winning goal in the German league, and sanctified G-d's name by revealing a shirt imprinted…
VIDEO: What One Jew Did to Ensure That No Jew is Thirsty Will Inspire YOU!
Inspirational Stories

VIDEO: What One Jew Did to Ensure That No Jew is Thirsty Will Inspire YOU!

What started off as a small act of kindness at one rabbi's gathering has exploded into an empire of loving-kindness.
The ’92 Olympics and the Spirit of Hanukkah
Chanukah

The ’92 Olympics and the Spirit of Hanukkah

The inspirational story of Derek Redmond, struggling against all hope to make it to the finish line and the spirit…
Watch: An Ordinary Day in the Life of Rabbanit Kanievsky of Blessed Memory
Women & Judaism

Watch: An Ordinary Day in the Life of Rabbanit Kanievsky of Blessed Memory

Early in the morning, before sunrise - Rabbanit Kanievsky a"h would begin her long day with heartfelt prayers in the…
Watch: King of Morocco Receives Blessings in Local Synagogue
Interesting

Watch: King of Morocco Receives Blessings in Local Synagogue

The Moroccan king himself inaugurated the ancient synagogue which was reopened courtesy of the King. The rare event received live…
VIDEO: Six13 – A Hamilton Chanukah (introduced by President Barack Obama)
Jewish Music

VIDEO: Six13 – A Hamilton Chanukah (introduced by President Barack Obama)

I am not throwing gelt in the pot / I am not throwing gelt in the pot / I'm straight…
Israeli Arab MK Suspected of Smuggling Phones to Palestinian Prisoners
Israel News

Israeli Arab MK Suspected of Smuggling Phones to Palestinian Prisoners

Minister calls to expel Israeli Arab MK suspected of helping Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
Oxfam Boss Has Regrets of Lost Revenue and Donors
Opinion

Oxfam Boss Has Regrets of Lost Revenue and Donors

But he is perfectly fine with his words against Sodastream he just regrets the loss of revenue.
Italy Wants to Leave the Eurozone
World News

Italy Wants to Leave the Eurozone

Germany questions the wisdom of this step.
The Pitfalls of Oversharing
Jewish Thought

The Pitfalls of Oversharing

Do you really need to say that?
Story of Hanukkah: Who Were the Maccabees?
Chanukah

Story of Hanukkah: Who Were the Maccabees?

Depicting a handful of Torah scholars as elite soldiers versed in warfare is an false distortion of the historical record…
Watch: Fascinating Domino Fall
Viral on the Web

Watch: Fascinating Domino Fall

See a unique display of dominoes falling. Long hours of hard work, demonstrated in a few seconds
Watch: How Wine Barrels are Manufactured
Interesting

Watch: How Wine Barrels are Manufactured

Are you curious to know how a barrel of wine is made? Get a rare glimpse of how it is…
Watch: Construction of the Latest Aircraft in the World
Interesting

Watch: Construction of the Latest Aircraft in the World

A fast motion clip of the latest Dreamliner airplane, at the aircraft production line of Boeing 787
MUST-SEE: The Maccabeats – Hasmonean (A Hamilton Hanukkah)
Jewish Music

MUST-SEE: The Maccabeats – Hasmonean (A Hamilton Hanukkah)

Music video for "Hasmonean," a parody of "Hamilton," originally by Lin-Manuel Miranda Video by Uri Westrich.
Europe Migrant Numbers Lower This Year
World News

Europe Migrant Numbers Lower This Year

Only 350,000 came this year so far.
Watch: This Bear’s Best Friend
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: This Bear’s Best Friend

Surprising special relationship formed between domesticated dogs and polar bears
Watch: Compassion of Animals
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Compassion of Animals

Even animals are compassionate to each other. Watch animals of all kinds helping others in desperate need
Lighting Up the Jewish Spark with Aish LA & Hidabrut (REGISTER HERE)
Hidabroot Activity

Lighting Up the Jewish Spark with Aish LA & Hidabrut (REGISTER HERE)

December 22nd at Aish LA: Rabbis Zamir Cohen, Zecharia Wallerstein, and Dovid Goldwasser.
WATCH: Koshering the White House Kitchen for Hanukkah
Jewish News

WATCH: Koshering the White House Kitchen for Hanukkah

Watch the kitchen at the White House undergo a transformation into a kosher kitchen.
Dinush Rivkin Eats Real Food for the Very First Time
Israel News

Dinush Rivkin Eats Real Food for the Very First Time

She is soon returning home after a life-saving operation last week.
Why Do Monkeys Resemble People?
Evolution

Why Do Monkeys Resemble People?

An original answer is found in the words of the Talmud and our sages.
WATCH: President Obama at White House Hanukkah Reception: “Neis Gadol Haya Poh”
Jewish News

WATCH: President Obama at White House Hanukkah Reception: “Neis Gadol Haya Poh”

Well-aware that Hanukkah has not yet begun, President Barack Obama hosted a Hanukkah reception in the White House. He spoke…
After Long Meeting Amona Residents Reject Compromise
Israel News

After Long Meeting Amona Residents Reject Compromise

The government’s compromise proposal was unacceptable to the residents.
The Correct Approach to Happiness
Vayishlach

The Correct Approach to Happiness

Jacob changed only one word when he repeated Esau's words, but from that word you can learn a whole new…
After 3 Months on a Respirator, Baby Hillel Yonatan Breathes On His Own
Israel News

After 3 Months on a Respirator, Baby Hillel Yonatan Breathes On His Own

“We went through a difficult time with dark moments but we were optimistic that G-d would help” Hillel Yonatan’s mother…
Emotional Clip: Tefillin for the Last Time in Life
Interesting

Emotional Clip: Tefillin for the Last Time in Life

The young man in the video is not observant in his daily life. But one day he heard that an…
The Denmark Medical Council Recommends Stopping Brit Milah
Mitzvot

The Denmark Medical Council Recommends Stopping Brit Milah

The Jewish community fears the recommendation of the council. The council: ‘Circumcision should be decided by the child when he…
Are There Ancient Civilizations That Predate 6,000 Years Ago?
Evolution

Are There Ancient Civilizations That Predate 6,000 Years Ago?

If man was created 5779 years ago, how is it that researchers speak of civilizations dating backs tens of thousands…
Do Mermaids Exist According to Judaism?
Evolution

Do Mermaids Exist According to Judaism?

Readers ask: What does the Talmud say about mermaids, creatures half human and half fish? Do they really exist? If…
Shneur Zalman Boaron Opens His Eyes
Jewish News

Shneur Zalman Boaron Opens His Eyes

After being comatose for over a week Shneur opens his eyes and asks for his tefillin.
Iran Threatens to Build Nuclear Marine Vessels
World News

Iran Threatens to Build Nuclear Marine Vessels

U.S. says this is not a violation of nuclear deal.
Interesting Discovery as ISIS Retreats
World News

Interesting Discovery as ISIS Retreats

ISIS was manufacturing weapons in its own large scale arms industry.
Aleppo Cease-fire Comes and Goes
World News

Aleppo Cease-fire Comes and Goes

The carnage and bloodshed continues.
Do You Have A Cold? Try Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky’s Remedy
Health & Nutrition

Do You Have A Cold? Try Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky’s Remedy

For years, people looking to heal health problems received this response from Rabbi Kanievsky
Extensive Renovations Taking Place at Prophet Samuel’s Grave
Jewish News

Extensive Renovations Taking Place at Prophet Samuel’s Grave

Rabbi Rabinowitz the Rabbi of the Kotel, tours the site with Citizen Council
Is it a Miracle or a Natural Phenomenon?
Israel News

Is it a Miracle or a Natural Phenomenon?

Different takes in the media on the storm that didn’t cross into Israel from Syria.
Tips for a Good Relationship with Your Teenager
Parenting

Tips for a Good Relationship with Your Teenager

Who doesn’t want some more guidance for dealing with troublesome teens?
The Noose Tightens Around Aleppo
World News

The Noose Tightens Around Aleppo

Most of East Aleppo has fallen back into Syrian hands.
Swedish Foreign Minister Boycotted by Israel
Opinion

Swedish Foreign Minister Boycotted by Israel

Margot Wallstrom will visit but not be able to meet any Israeli officials.
Java and Genetics
Health & Nutrition

Java and Genetics

Why is that your coworker can make it through the day with a cup and a half of coffee but…
News That’s Worth Its Salt
Health & Nutrition

News That’s Worth Its Salt

Salt of the Earth, Israel's main salt manufacturer, is looking to revolutionize the way the world consumes salt.
He Prayed and a Miracle Happened!
Personal Stories

He Prayed and a Miracle Happened!

"I don't believe it", cried the doctor, "She's alive!"
United for the Jews of France
Society

United for the Jews of France

The eminent delegation of the Satmar Rebbe, Rav Malkiel Kotler and Rav Reuven Feinstein started a movement for French Jews…
Trump Won’t be Bullied by China
Opinion

Trump Won’t be Bullied by China

We’re not bound by a “One China” policy says Trump
Israel Will Receive Its First F-35 Fighters Today
Israel News

Israel Will Receive Its First F-35 Fighters Today

In Israel they will be called the Adir fighter plane.
Lapid is Hopeful But is He Realistic?
Israel News

Lapid is Hopeful But is He Realistic?

“I’m the only alternative to Netanyahu”, Lapid says.
Israel Leads the Way in Bone Graft Technology
Israel News

Israel Leads the Way in Bone Graft Technology

Biotech Company was 100% successful in clinical trials.
Israel Receives World’s Most Advanced Aircraft
Israel News

Israel Receives World’s Most Advanced Aircraft

The Israeli Air Force is expecting a major upgrade with the expected delivery of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II.
Car Bomb Kills 20 in Somali Port
World News

Car Bomb Kills 20 in Somali Port

Al Shabaab, a group linked with Al Qaida takes responsibility.
Is Evolution Totally False?
Evolution

Is Evolution Totally False?

Are there parts of the theory of evolution that are academically sound? What do our sages say about the ability…
What Does Maimonides Say About Evolution?
Evolution

What Does Maimonides Say About Evolution?

Maimonides addressed the idea of an "Ancient World" but what does that have to do with evolution?
In U.K.:  Man Guilty of Anti Semitism
Jewish News

In U.K.:  Man Guilty of Anti Semitism

He waged an internet campaign harassing a Jewish Parliament Member
Must Watch: What’s Hiding in the Sewage Drain?
Viral on the Web

Must Watch: What’s Hiding in the Sewage Drain?

The following video received forty million views online. You will not believe what these municipal workers found in the sewage…
Iran Deal is Important, Says British PM
World News

Iran Deal is Important, Says British PM

The deal is "vitally important" for security in the region.
Southern Fried Corn Chex Chicken Schnitzel Sandwiches
Recipes

Southern Fried Corn Chex Chicken Schnitzel Sandwiches

In my house, anything on a burger bun gets a standing ovation. If the bun is combined with our favorite…
The Submarines Israel Wants Are Supporting Iran
Israel News

The Submarines Israel Wants Are Supporting Iran

Iranian Foreign Investment Company (IFIC) owns 4.5% of ThyssenKrupp, builders of the submarines.
Stop Illegal Settlements Says Erekat
Israel News

Stop Illegal Settlements Says Erekat

I’ll see you in the international court.
Using the Weapons of Our Enemies Against Them
Vayeitzei

Using the Weapons of Our Enemies Against Them

From the "Noam Elimelech," Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk
Capitalizing on Loss
Holocaust

Capitalizing on Loss

The truth will eventually come out.
Trump to Boeing: “Cancel Air Force One Order!”
World News

Trump to Boeing: “Cancel Air Force One Order!”

Trump knows how to tighten the belt on government spending.
Do You Want Proof That G-d Watches Over us?
Basic Judaism

Do You Want Proof That G-d Watches Over us?

Why is it impossible for G-d to forsake His world?
The U. S. is Troubled by the “Regulation Law”
Israel News

The U. S. is Troubled by the “Regulation Law”

The State Department expresses hope that the law doesn't pass.
Over 50 Dead Due to 6.5 Earthquake in Indonesia
World News

Over 50 Dead Due to 6.5 Earthquake in Indonesia

With reports still coming in, Indonesia's Aceh province - no stranger to tragedy - has suffered the wrath of a…
Judge Re-educates Police on Right to Protest
Israel News

Judge Re-educates Police on Right to Protest

Freedom of speech also applies to Amona demonstrators.
The Strength of a Jewish Child
Inspirational Stories

The Strength of a Jewish Child

The heights a Jewish child can climb!
Does the Torah Deal with Environmental Issues?
Science in the Torah

Does the Torah Deal with Environmental Issues?

How is protecting our world derived from our interpersonal commandments?
“Don’t Worry,” They Comforted Me, “It Doesn’t Matter How Many Sins You Did, There Is Always Repentance!”
Teshuva Personal Stories

“Don’t Worry,” They Comforted Me, “It Doesn’t Matter How Many Sins You Did, There Is Always Repentance!”

“Don’t be discouraged,” they told me. “There’s a concept called teshuvah (repentance). Teshuvah was created when the world was created;…
Apple Oatmeal Bars with Honey Caramel Sauce
Recipes

Apple Oatmeal Bars with Honey Caramel Sauce

These fall-inspired bars are super versatile. You can serve them plain, straight from the pan, as an everyday treat. Serve…
How Far Does the “Right to Know” Reach?
Israel News

How Far Does the “Right to Know” Reach?

Can I interview military personnel with a concealed recording device?
I’d Like to Be Proud of Our MK’s But…
Opinion

I’d Like to Be Proud of Our MK’s But…

Do they care about our fire victims? It’s not certain that they do!
Amazing Footage: Huge Storm that Raged in Syria, Halts at the Border of Israel
Viral on the Web

Amazing Footage: Huge Storm that Raged in Syria, Halts at the Border of Israel

What are the chances that a huge storm raging in Syria will suddenly stop in its tracks as it approaches…
Tasty Chocolate Cheese Muffins
Recipes

Tasty Chocolate Cheese Muffins

Among my kids’ favorite treats of all time, these muffins are simply delightful.
WATCH: Chief Rabbi Mirvis – Is There a Remedy to Anti-Semitism?
Anti-Semitism

WATCH: Chief Rabbi Mirvis – Is There a Remedy to Anti-Semitism?

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, discusses the genuine problem of anti-Semitism.
Something Fishy Going On
Health & Nutrition

Something Fishy Going On

Eating oily fish can improve reading skills in children.
75 Years After the Holocaust These Survivors Put On Tefillin for the First Time!
Jewish News

75 Years After the Holocaust These Survivors Put On Tefillin for the First Time!

12 Holocaust survivors from the town of Olevsk celebrated their bar mitzvah and put on tefillin for the very first…
Teachings of Rav Avraham Yehoshua Heschel of Apt
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Avraham Yehoshua Heschel of Apt

One of the primary disciples of the Rebbe Reb Meilech and the author of “Ohev Yisrael.”
Thousands at Wedding of Bride Previously Wounded in the “Bus 402 Tragedy”
Inspirational Stories

Thousands at Wedding of Bride Previously Wounded in the “Bus 402 Tragedy”

Thousands came to the emotional wedding of Sarah Sperling who was injured 10 months ago in the Bus 402 tragedy.
Whose Project is it Anyway?
Parenting

Whose Project is it Anyway?

Hands off, Mom - let the kids do it themselves.
Assaf Yasur Has Bionic Prosthetic Hands to Replace His Lost Hands
Israel News

Assaf Yasur Has Bionic Prosthetic Hands to Replace His Lost Hands

Assaf lost his hands in an electrocution but his family decided to fulfill his dream and flew abroad for a…
Rivlin Apologizes After the Storm He Caused: “The Shabbat Watches Over the Jewish Nation”
Israel News

Rivlin Apologizes After the Storm He Caused: “The Shabbat Watches Over the Jewish Nation”

“The Jewish public with Shabbat at its core has always protected and will continue to protect the Jewish character of…
Tel Aviv’s Homeless Receive Winter Kits from Municipality Workers
Israel News

Tel Aviv’s Homeless Receive Winter Kits from Municipality Workers

With nearly a third of Israel’s homeless population, Tel Aviv is home to hundreds and hundreds of individuals who are…
Who is Like Our Nation
Jewish News

Who is Like Our Nation

We are all brothers coming to help one another
We Saw the Unity of Israel From Within the Flames
Personal Stories

We Saw the Unity of Israel From Within the Flames

Eli Assoulin plunged into the fires and came out safely and tells us of his miracles
Beautiful Modern Judaica
Jewish Culture

Beautiful Modern Judaica

Issued from a family of Antwerp jewelers, Leon Sternberg was already from early childhood on bathed in fine designs and…
Power of Love
Weekly Torah Portion

Power of Love

Didn't Yitzchak realize who Eisav really was? How could Yitzchak love a child like Eisav? The Three Stooges, one percent,…
Watch: Wild Surprise Awaits Tractor Driver
Viral on the Web

Watch: Wild Surprise Awaits Tractor Driver

Shock in the Mountains: A tractor driver was digging in a mountain in Turkey this week, when he suddenly encountered…
Are We Burying Our Heads in the Sand?
Israel News

Are We Burying Our Heads in the Sand?

The media disregards the obvious signs of arson and the benefits of the "Regulation Law".
Is It Best to Sin and Repent or to Have Been Righteous One’s Whole Life?
Teshuvah (Repentance)

Is It Best to Sin and Repent or to Have Been Righteous One’s Whole Life?

And its corollary: since the Sages say that those who repent get a special place in heaven, is it better…
Why Did G-d Create Mosquitoes That Make Us Miserable?
Wonders of Creation

Why Did G-d Create Mosquitoes That Make Us Miserable?

What is the use for all the millions of bugs in our world, especially mosquitoes that bite and make us…
Transient Wealth
Inspirational Stories

Transient Wealth

It doesn't pay to show off!
SJP to Kent State U – 'Remove Golda's Picture'
Opinion

SJP to Kent State U – 'Remove Golda's Picture'

Selective use of the First Amendment - for them, against us
Everything You Wanted to Know about the Month of Kislev
The Jewish Year

Everything You Wanted to Know about the Month of Kislev

A collection of facts and historical events that took place in Kislev
Five Simple Steps to Figure Out Which Religion is True
Basic Judaism

Five Simple Steps to Figure Out Which Religion is True

Every person wherever he is in the world can figure out the truth. One doesn’t even have to work too…
Teachings of Rav Shneur Zalman of Liadi
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Shneur Zalman of Liadi

A disciple of the Mezritcher Maggid, the founder of Chabad Chassidus, and the author of Tanya.
Chief Rabbinate and Vatican Make Joint Statement
Israel News

Chief Rabbinate and Vatican Make Joint Statement

UNESCO must reverse declaration denying Israel’s historical claim to Jerusalem
Teachings of Rav Yisrael Hopstein of Koznitz, the Koznitzer Maggid
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Yisrael Hopstein of Koznitz, the Koznitzer Maggid

One of the primary disciples of the Rebbe Reb Meilech and the author of “Avodas Yisrael.”
Juiciest Ever Chicken Burgers (PLUS Chunky Tomato Guacamole)
Recipes

Juiciest Ever Chicken Burgers (PLUS Chunky Tomato Guacamole)

Your body won’t have any regret if you make ‘em and neither will your taste buds!
Walking the Tightrope of Coexistence
Society

Walking the Tightrope of Coexistence

Can the Muezzin Law be modified to make everyone happy?
We've Got to Be There for Israel
World News

We've Got to Be There for Israel

American volunteer firefighters to the rescue!
Eikev: Always Here
Eikev

Eikev: Always Here

What is true love? What is our greatest fear? Why do we often feel like Hashem has abandoned us? How…
Bad Bouncing
Health & Nutrition

Bad Bouncing

Trampoline parks: a blast and a half or possibly dangerous?
Teachings of Rav Shmuel Shmelke Horowitz of Nikolsberg
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Shmuel Shmelke Horowitz of Nikolsberg

Also known as “the Rebbe Reb Shmelke,” a main disciple of the Mezritcher Maggid and the author of “Divrei Shmuel.”
Teachings of Rav Levi Yitzchak Derbarmdigger, the Berditchever Rav
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Levi Yitzchak Derbarmdigger, the Berditchever Rav

Also known as the “Sanigoran shel Yisrael” (Defender of Israel), a disciple of Rav Shmelke of Nikolsberg and the Maggid…
Islands in the Stream
Parenting

Islands in the Stream

"I thought I had her pegged. And now I realize - as the sky grows dark and we only see…
A Mikva in Alaska
Family Purity

A Mikva in Alaska

The women of our nation inspire!
World Renowned Chef Meir Adoni Goes Kosher
Society

World Renowned Chef Meir Adoni Goes Kosher

"Shabbat and Kashrut brought me great blessings"
My Therapist
Jewish Thought

My Therapist

No appointment necessary.
VIP Service
Story for Shabbat

VIP Service

When a high school teacher from Baltimore travels to Israel, the VIP service he gets is much more than expected.
Restaurants Going Kosher in Tel Aviv
Society

Restaurants Going Kosher in Tel Aviv

What’s really behind this phenomenon?
Abdul Razak Ali Artan Injures 11 at Ohio State University
World News

Abdul Razak Ali Artan Injures 11 at Ohio State University

Terror strikes Columbus, Ohio, as Artan uses his car and a butcher knife as his weapons of choice.
Ha Ha (Not) Very Funny!
Jewish News

Ha Ha (Not) Very Funny!

Don't Holocaust jokes make you laugh?
Environment: A Natural Way to Clean Military Waste
Wonders of Creation

Environment: A Natural Way to Clean Military Waste

Genetically engineered grasses can clean up the mess left over from bombs
Teachings of Rav Elimelech of Lizhensk
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Elimelech of Lizhensk

Also known as “the Holy Rebbe Reb Meilech” and “the Rebbe of all Rebbes” and the author of “Noam Elimelech.”
Teachings of Rav Meshulem Zissel of Anipoli
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Meshulem Zissel of Anipoli

Also known as “the Rebbe Reb Zisha,” a disciple of the Mezritcher Maggid and the older brother of Rav Elimelech…
Insensitivity Sinks to New Heights
Jewish News

Insensitivity Sinks to New Heights

The Ice Age Skating show should be called Hearts of Ice
Water in the Bowels of the Earth
Science in the Torah

Water in the Bowels of the Earth

Rabbi Zamir Cohen's take on this phenomenon
Thank You Abbas?
Opinion

Thank You Abbas?

Prime Minister Netanyahu thanks Abbas for sending firefighters from the PA.
Where Our Arab MKs Belong
Israel News

Where Our Arab MKs Belong

There is no justification for incitement.
If You Can’t Beat Them
Parenting

If You Can’t Beat Them

What's more harrowing for parents than traveling with their children? Jet-lagged kids!
Fear, Love, and Awe in The Service Of Hashem
Weekly Torah Portion

Fear, Love, and Awe in The Service Of Hashem

From the "Noam Elimelech," Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk.
Fidel Castro Dies
World News

Fidel Castro Dies

Do you cry or rejoice? It depends who you ask.
Toldot – Eisav’s “Weariness”
Weekly Torah Portion

Toldot – Eisav’s “Weariness”

Yaakov understood that Eisav was not worthy of inheriting Avraham’s mission. In one word, the Torah hints to us what…
Vitamin D Defeats Ashtma
Health & Nutrition

Vitamin D Defeats Ashtma

Taking Vitamin D may be important for people with asthma, according to a new meta-study by Cochrane.
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

Think of these as comfort food cinnamon rolls, taken up a couple of flavor notches. The flavor of pumpkin combines…
MUSIC VIDEO: Heyma
Jewish Music

MUSIC VIDEO: Heyma

Check out this beautiful and stirring rendition of Shalsheles Junior’s Heyma, with beautiful footage of the Holy Land!
The Challenge Trump Will Face in Syria
World News

The Challenge Trump Will Face in Syria

Can the author of "The Art of the Deal" broker a deal in Syria?
Gilad Erdan: “Arsonists Homes Should Be Destroyed”
Israel News

Gilad Erdan: “Arsonists Homes Should Be Destroyed”

“They are to be treated no different than terrorists.”
Some Halachic Guidance for the Fires Raging in Israel
Jewish News

Some Halachic Guidance for the Fires Raging in Israel

Rabbi Shmuel Eliahu, Chief Rabbi of Zfat gives his Psak.
Rejecting $3 Billion From Facebook
Inspirational Stories

Rejecting $3 Billion From Facebook

What One 23-Year-Old Can Teach Us About Vision & Passion
Fires in Israel Still Causing Danger
Israel News

Fires in Israel Still Causing Danger

Fire which started over a day ago is advancing on Neve Ilan.
Instead of Bashing Israel
World News

Instead of Bashing Israel

“It’s been almost six years…what was the world doing?”
The Value of Time
Chayei Sarah

The Value of Time

A rivalry between Baghdad's wealthiest Jews leads to an unbelievable bet, the life of our magnificent matriarch Sarah, and killing…
Watch: Foreign Aid Planes Intensive Mission Over the Skies of Haifa
Israel News

Watch: Foreign Aid Planes Intensive Mission Over the Skies of Haifa

Aid planes from abroad (including Russian planes) operate in the last few hours extinguishing the raging fire, by scattering fire…
Special Prayers for Israel Battling Blazing Flames
Israel News

Special Prayers for Israel Battling Blazing Flames

Chief Kabbalist Rabbi David Batzri, appeals to Jews worldwide: "Please pray these special chapters of Psalms for this critical hour…
The French Want to “Help”
Israel News

The French Want to “Help”

Nabil Abu Rudeinah demands that Israel stops settlement construction and resume talks under the French initiative for peace.
Iraqi Troops Have Completely Surrounded Mosul
World News

Iraqi Troops Have Completely Surrounded Mosul

ISIS is fighting to keep its last stronghold in Iraq.
7 Thanksgiving Pictures You Need to See NOW
Funny Pics

7 Thanksgiving Pictures You Need to See NOW

Humor and Thanksgiving: A Winning Combo Since the Innovation of Pumpkin Pie
A Herd of Zombies: How Does Smartphone Addiction Look Like from the Side?
Viral on the Web

A Herd of Zombies: How Does Smartphone Addiction Look Like from the Side?

A short & effective clip about smartphone addiction. We all know it, the question is what are we going to…
Magnificence
Jewish Personalities

Magnificence

Insights from the life of Harav Yaakov Yisrael Twerski, the Rebbe of Hornosteipel, from his daughter-in-law, Rebbetzin Feige Twerski.
What Did Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky Answer, When Asked if the Messiah will Come this Year?
Jewish News

What Did Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky Answer, When Asked if the Messiah will Come this Year?

After all the speculations raised concerning the time when the Messiah will arrive, the Holy Sage Rabbi Chaim Kanevsky replies…
Police Increase Presence in Open Areas to Prevent Arson
Israel News

Police Increase Presence in Open Areas to Prevent Arson

Israel police hopes their officers will help prevent further fires.
Sore Losers: Democrats Trying to Roll Back Trump’s Election
World News

Sore Losers: Democrats Trying to Roll Back Trump’s Election

If Hillary Clinton had won the electoral college but had less votes than Trump, the Democrats would undoubtedly support her…
Fires Rage in Zichron Yaakov, Dolev and Nataf Near Jerusalem
Israel News

Fires Rage in Zichron Yaakov, Dolev and Nataf Near Jerusalem

The fire spread rapidly due to a sharp uptick in winds that hampered firefighting efforts
Belgium to Step Up Brussels Airport Security Based on Israeli Model
World News

Belgium to Step Up Brussels Airport Security Based on Israeli Model

After the suicide bombings in the Brussels Airport in March, Belgium is launching new security measures at the airport based…
Another Major Terrorist Attack in France Averted at the Last Moment
World News

Another Major Terrorist Attack in France Averted at the Last Moment

7 arrested in anti-terror raids in Strasbourg and Marseille, of whom six were previously unknown to intelligence services.
Trump Says Peace Between Israel and Palestinians is the “Ultimate Deal”
Israel News

Trump Says Peace Between Israel and Palestinians is the “Ultimate Deal”

Trump insists peace must be negotiated between Israelis and Palestinians with no pressure from the US or anybody else
Ex-CIA Chief Woolsey on the Iranian Deal and US-Israel relations
World News

Ex-CIA Chief Woolsey on the Iranian Deal and US-Israel relations

Says Trump will not treat US’s friends – like Israel – as enemies, and its enemies – like Iran –…
A Flowering Green Mountain: The Color of Torah​
Science in the Torah

A Flowering Green Mountain: The Color of Torah​

Why did the unseen Infinite give this color illusion to our wavy micro-projection that we call physicality? What does the…
A Tainted Donation
Story for Shabbat

A Tainted Donation

Why did Rabbi Yisrael Yaakov Kanievsky refuse to receive $20,000 to distribute to the poor and then, minutes later, change…
Why Female Combat Soldiers are a Bad Idea
Israel News

Why Female Combat Soldiers are a Bad Idea

Politically correct egalitarianism and trampling moral standards is still de rigeur in Israel like all over the west, but here…
Daughter Born to Hadassah Hospital Shabbos Host After 30 Years
Israel News

Daughter Born to Hadassah Hospital Shabbos Host After 30 Years

Rabbi Yitzchak Meir and Sima Peretz devoted their lives to Hadassah patients and visitors week after week, preparing Shabbos food…
Veteran Chazan, Rav Ben Zion Shenker, Passes Away, 92, o.b.m.
Jewish News

Veteran Chazan, Rav Ben Zion Shenker, Passes Away, 92, o.b.m.

Many of the melodies and songs he composed are Jewish classics sung until today.
Israeli Company Develops Ultrasound Comb That Destroys Lice and Lice Eggs
Pro Israel

Israeli Company Develops Ultrasound Comb That Destroys Lice and Lice Eggs

The comb for home use is not painful, doesn’t use chemicals and will reach the market within a year.
The Tzaddik Blazes Paths and Removes Barriers
Chayei Sarah

The Tzaddik Blazes Paths and Removes Barriers

From the "Noam Elimelech," Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk
Trump’s Chief of Staff: Immigration Will Be Suspended From Some Muslim Countries
World News

Trump’s Chief of Staff: Immigration Will Be Suspended From Some Muslim Countries

Reince Priebus confirms that the president-elect will keep his policy promise about Muslim immigration
Ministers Approve Bill to Limit Time of Police Investigations
Israel News

Ministers Approve Bill to Limit Time of Police Investigations

The new law sets a maximum time for prosecutors to examine evidence before filing charges: 6 months for a misdemeanor,…
Trump’s Lawyer Guest Speaker At Agudah Convention
Jewish News

Trump’s Lawyer Guest Speaker At Agudah Convention

President-elect Donald Trump’s Orthodox Jewish Advisor Atty. Jason Greenblatt described Trump’s attitude to Judaism.
A Fresh Start: Renewing the Service of G-d
Chayei Sarah

A Fresh Start: Renewing the Service of G-d

From the "Noam Elimelech," Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk.
Newly Renovated IDF ‘Nerve Center’ in Tel Aviv Almost Ready
Israel News

Newly Renovated IDF ‘Nerve Center’ in Tel Aviv Almost Ready

The old bunker built in 1953 and nicknamed "The Pit" has been refitted with the most advanced technology. This is…
Two Years After the Synagogue Massacre, Har Nof Residents Still Suspicious
Jewish News

Two Years After the Synagogue Massacre, Har Nof Residents Still Suspicious

People in the neighborhood say “we suspect any stranger who is walking around the area.” A special interview with Eitan…
France Backtracking on Its Mideast “Peace Summit”
Israel News

France Backtracking on Its Mideast “Peace Summit”

French diplomats say that France is concerned that bullying Israel to make dangerous concessions is likely to ruin relations with…
Teachings of Rav Mordechai of Chernobyl
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Mordechai of Chernobyl

Also known as the Chernobler Maggid, the son and successor of Rav Menachem Nachum and the author of “Likutei Torah.”
New Israeli Drone-Based Sensor System Detects Explosives From a Distance
Israel News

New Israeli Drone-Based Sensor System Detects Explosives From a Distance

The laser technology system created in Tel Aviv can remotely detect hazardous materials, explosives, and drugs.
Kivi Bernhard and the Life Lesson he Taught Microsoft
Interesting

Kivi Bernhard and the Life Lesson he Taught Microsoft

Kivi Bernhard refused to attend a Microsoft conference and a large sum of money because he observes Shabbat. How did…
Chareidi City of Elad Contributes the Highest Percentage of Combat Soldiers in Israel
Israel News

Chareidi City of Elad Contributes the Highest Percentage of Combat Soldiers in Israel

The Israel Defense Forces just published their data of the 2015 draftees and here are some of the interesting facts…
Watch: Hypnotic Clip – Awesome Color Display
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Watch: Hypnotic Clip – Awesome Color Display

What happens when acrylic colors mix with milk and soap? Watch fascinating video and discover
New Drill Mentally Prepared Elite IDF Soldiers for War Horrors
Israel News

New Drill Mentally Prepared Elite IDF Soldiers for War Horrors

In the drill, soldiers encountered life-like bloody and burned fake body parts strewn on the ground.
Fraud: Gravestone Company Owner Sold Cemetery Plots He Didn’t Own
Israel News

Fraud: Gravestone Company Owner Sold Cemetery Plots He Didn’t Own

A monument company owner masquerading as an agent of a burial society defrauded the public out of millions of shekels.
RARE PHOTO: Trump’s Father Donated Land for a Cheder
Jewish News

RARE PHOTO: Trump’s Father Donated Land for a Cheder

A rare picture has surfaced in the last few days of Frederick Christ Trump, father of the President-elect, having donated…
On Wine & Water: The Torah of Alcohol
Health & Nutrition

On Wine & Water: The Torah of Alcohol

Drinking at Disney theme parks, wine on the Shabbat table, cosmic ice, and more.
RARE VISIT: Maran HaGaon Rav Chaim Kanievsky Visits Hidabrut Headquarters
Hidabroot Activity

RARE VISIT: Maran HaGaon Rav Chaim Kanievsky Visits Hidabrut Headquarters

The "Sar HaTorah" (Prince of Torah) himself, Rav Chaim Kanievsky, arrived at Hidabrut headquarters to see for himself how Hidabrut…
Magical Gallery: National Geographic Photo Contest 2016
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Magical Gallery: National Geographic Photo Contest 2016

If there is such a beautiful world, there must be a Creator: Spectacular images of the annual National Geographic photo…
Watch: Most Sophisticated Parrot You Will See
Funny Videos

Watch: Most Sophisticated Parrot You Will See

This parrot's skills exceed anything you've ever seen, and if you were next to him – you probably would think…
What Are The Odds?
Vayeira

What Are The Odds?

Kings, prophets, swords, and Sarah's laughter at the tiding of the angels.
Actualizing Our Hidden Potential
Vayeira

Actualizing Our Hidden Potential

From the "Noam Elimelech," Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk.
Tefillin Mistakenly Thrown Out Found After Days-Long Search
Jewish News

Tefillin Mistakenly Thrown Out Found After Days-Long Search

Dozens of volunteers joined the search until the Tefillin were found in the local garbage dump.
North African Holocaust Survivors Eligible for Grants
Jewish News

North African Holocaust Survivors Eligible for Grants

But you must live in Great Britain, have suffered Nazi oppression and be low on income
Jewish, Arab Fertility Rates Reach Parity for First Time
Israel News

Jewish, Arab Fertility Rates Reach Parity for First Time

The Central Bureau of Statistics says that both Jewish and Arab women are having an average of 3.13 children. Children…
Immortality and Science
Afterlife

Immortality and Science

The soul, electrons, biological transformation and regeneration, and more!
The Deep Roots of Cannabis in Torah
Wonders of Creation

The Deep Roots of Cannabis in Torah

How does the Torah view cannabis and THC?
Supreme Court’s Demolition Ruling on Amona Now to Be Implemented on Arabs in Jerusalem
Israel News

Supreme Court’s Demolition Ruling on Amona Now to Be Implemented on Arabs in Jerusalem

The Supreme Court’s Amona ruling finally opened up the last roadblock to implementing demolition orders on illegal Arab building in…
Germany Bans “The True Religion” Islamic Group
World News

Germany Bans “The True Religion” Islamic Group

Police raid its 190 offices and mosques and finds machetes, tasers, knives and knuckle dusters but finds no reason to…
The Impact of Silence on the Human Body
Science in the Torah

The Impact of Silence on the Human Body

Our Sages tell us that silence protects human wisdom, and is the healthiest pill to swallow
Hidabroot is Coming to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA This Chanukah! 
Hidabroot Activity

Hidabroot is Coming to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA This Chanukah! 

December 23-25 join Hidabroot at the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport hotel for the weekend of the year! 
Senior Trump Adviser Stephen Bannon to Attend ZOA’s Gala Dinner
Jewish News

Senior Trump Adviser Stephen Bannon to Attend ZOA’s Gala Dinner

The liberal Jewish organizations have been attacking him as an anti-Semite because of a comment his estranged wife said about…
Israeli Company Specializing in ‘Smart’ Border Fences Sees Sharp Rise in Stock
Israel News

Israeli Company Specializing in ‘Smart’ Border Fences Sees Sharp Rise in Stock

Among the shockwaves caused by Trump’s election to the presidency: Illegal immigrants say they won’t risk sneaking into the U.S.…
Health Minister Litzman Blocks ‘Muezzin Bill’
Israel News

Health Minister Litzman Blocks ‘Muezzin Bill’

He is concerned that the bill will be applied to Shabbos sirens
YAHRTZEIT (15 Cheshvan): 10 Quotes from the Chazon Ish
Jewish Personalities

YAHRTZEIT (15 Cheshvan): 10 Quotes from the Chazon Ish

What is the purpose of a Jew who keeps the mitzvos? What is the most basic thing necessary to perfect…
Australian Researchers Make Breakthrough in Understanding Crib Death
World News

Australian Researchers Make Breakthrough in Understanding Crib Death

Babies who die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome have low levels of Orexin, just like adults who suffer from apnea.
Rabbi Riskin Appoints Woman to Head West Bank Rabbinical Court
Jewish News

Rabbi Riskin Appoints Woman to Head West Bank Rabbinical Court

Left wing of Modern Orthodox increasingly looking like Conservative Judaism.
New Book on Rudolf Kasztner Unequivocally Proves His Guilt
Jewish News

New Book on Rudolf Kasztner Unequivocally Proves His Guilt

British historian Paul Bogdanor set out to clear Kasztner’s name but was forced to admit his guilt
Trump After the Victory: “I Won Thanks to the Creator”
World News

Trump After the Victory: “I Won Thanks to the Creator”

On election night, as soon as it became clear that President-elect Trump had won a surprising victory, he raised his…
Teachings of Rav Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl

A disciple of both the Ba’al Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezritch, and the author of “Me’or Einayim.”
European Funded NGOs Linked to PFLP Terror Network
Israel News

European Funded NGOs Linked to PFLP Terror Network

Not only do the Europeans support anti-Israel NGOs, they’re even willing to support terrorist groups against Israel
Donald Trump’s Inner Circle Contains Many Jews
Jewish News

Donald Trump’s Inner Circle Contains Many Jews

Contrary to the media’s attempt to smear him for affiliating with anti-Semites, the president-elect has many Jewish advisers
Teachings of Rav Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk

A disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch, the founder of the Old Yishuv in Eretz Yisrael in Teveria, and the…
Teachings of Rav Chaim Tyrer of Czernowitz
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Chaim Tyrer of Czernowitz

A disciple of Rav Yechiel Michel, the Maggid of Zlotchov , and the author of “Be’er Mayim Chaim” and “Sidduro…
Teachings of Rav Meir of Premishlan
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Meir of Premishlan

A disciple of Rav Yechiel Michel, the Zlotchover Maggid.
Separating Jews and Arabs in Maternity Wards is Common Sense
Israel News

Separating Jews and Arabs in Maternity Wards is Common Sense

Wolfson hospital spokeswoman explains Arabs like partying and Jews like quiet and rest, and separation gives both what they want
Arab MK: ‘Israel is an Arab, Islamic, Palestinian Country’
Israel News

Arab MK: ‘Israel is an Arab, Islamic, Palestinian Country’

If the Arab MKs think Israel is a Palestinian country, why does Israel allow them to participate in Knesset elections?…
Eurocrats Sourly Brace Themselves For a ‘More Businesslike’ Tie With Trump’s America
World News

Eurocrats Sourly Brace Themselves For a ‘More Businesslike’ Tie With Trump’s America

Trump says he will condition defense support and change gears over climate change and Israel’s nuclear program
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Features Chazan Night on Krystalnacht Anniversary
Jewish News

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Features Chazan Night on Krystalnacht Anniversary

The hall featuring the chazon-ishe repertoire was designed by Nazi party member Herbert von Karajan.
Powerful 7.8 Earthquake Hits New Zealand
World News

Powerful 7.8 Earthquake Hits New Zealand

The earthquake tore apart extensive infrastructure, killed 2 and is expected to cost the earthquake prone island tens of billions…
Elbit Unveils Its GroundEye Border Surveillance System
Israel News

Elbit Unveils Its GroundEye Border Surveillance System

The system will protect Israel's borders from illegal entry by refugees or infiltration by terrorists
Teachings of Rav Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezritch
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezritch

The Ba’al Shem Tov ’s successor, also known as “Der Groisser Maggid,” the Great Maggid.
An Intimate Rivalry: The Jews and Classical Islam
Basic Judaism

An Intimate Rivalry: The Jews and Classical Islam

Cornell University Professor of Judeo-Islamic Studies Ross Brann discusses the fruitful and close relationship between Jews and Muslims in the…
Stunning Drone Footage of Yerushalayim
Viral on the Web

Stunning Drone Footage of Yerushalayim

A beautiful aerial video of Arzei Habira, Maalot Dafna/Machal, and Ramat Eshkol on Erev Sukkos 5777.
Direct Flights from Israel to East Asian Cities Coming Soon
Israel News

Direct Flights from Israel to East Asian Cities Coming Soon

Cheaper flights to Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Delhi are expected to bite into El Al's monopoly
Trump’s Israeli Supporters
Israel News

Trump’s Israeli Supporters

Although it is well known that Hillary Clinton’s major supporters were Jewish, Trump also had vital Jewish support.
Teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

A great-grandson of the Ba’al Shem Tov and the author of “Likutei Moharan.”
More Trump Fallout: New York Times “Contrite” for Dishonest Publishing
World News

More Trump Fallout: New York Times “Contrite” for Dishonest Publishing

The once-respected paper has seen plummeting sales due to its leftist orientation and agenda-pushing.
USA Today Poll Names Dan’s Deals #1 Travel Blog
Jewish News

USA Today Poll Names Dan’s Deals #1 Travel Blog

The travel blog headed by the Chabad chasid has a devoted fan base that pushed him to the top
Palestinians, Coal Mines, and Fresh Air for Israelis
Israel News

Palestinians, Coal Mines, and Fresh Air for Israelis

MK David Amsalem (Likud) let forth a Facebook tirade to let everybody know that he takes clean air for Israelis…
The Chef Who Closed Her Restaurant on Shabbat; “G-d Will Provide for Me”
Personal Stories

The Chef Who Closed Her Restaurant on Shabbat; “G-d Will Provide for Me”

What brought a chef who owned a successful restaurant in Tel Aviv that was open for over a decade to…
70% of the French Terrified of Being Killed in ISIS Attack
World News

70% of the French Terrified of Being Killed in ISIS Attack

On the one-year anniversary of the November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks on Paris which saw 130 French killed, and a…
The Rambam on Health and Nutrition: Forget Everything That You Believed About Disease
Health & Nutrition

The Rambam on Health and Nutrition: Forget Everything That You Believed About Disease

Avner Shaki, a Hidabrut website writer, participated in a health workshop that was led by experts in natural healing and…
Tightrope Walking Through the World
Lech Lecha

Tightrope Walking Through the World

Chassidic rebbes and acrobats, promises and single-mindedness, and you.
Protests Continue with 17 Arrested
World News

Protests Continue with 17 Arrested

Clinton supporters have been protesting the election of president-elect Donald Trump ever since the voting results came in. Every day,…
Teachings of Rav Pinchas of Koritz
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Pinchas of Koritz

One of the primary disciples of the holy Ba’al Shem Tov and the author of “Imrei Pinchas.”
Teachings of Rav Moshe Chaim Efraim of Sudilkov
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Moshe Chaim Efraim of Sudilkov

A grandson of the Ba’al Shem Tov and the author of “Degel Machaneh Efraim.”
Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi Live in New York
Hidabroot Activity

Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi Live in New York

Prepare for the Heat of The Winter and join Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi live in New York
Jerusalem Arab Minor Sentenced to Hard Time
Israel News

Jerusalem Arab Minor Sentenced to Hard Time

The 14-year old Arab teen was sentenced by the Jerusalem District Court to time behind bars for the stabbing of…
How Did Trump Get Less Votes But Still Win the Presidency?
World News

How Did Trump Get Less Votes But Still Win the Presidency?

The Electoral College was created to to ensure the entire nation has a more equal say in the choosing of…
Trump Wins the Presidency in a Stunning Upset
World News

Trump Wins the Presidency in a Stunning Upset

Republicans retain control of House and the Senate * Trump won key states that usually vote Democrat to give him…
Israel Says “No Thanks” to French-sponsored Middle East Peace Conference
Israel News

Israel Says “No Thanks” to French-sponsored Middle East Peace Conference

Israel says the upcoming Middle East peace conference in Paris is a distraction from the goal of direct negotiations with…
Palestinian Bid For Interpol Membership Fails
Israel News

Palestinian Bid For Interpol Membership Fails

Israel attributes it to an improvement in Israel’s international standing
Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov

Rav Yisrael ben Eliezer, known to chassidim as the “Holy Ba’al Shem Tov,” the founder and leader of the chassidic…
Teachings of Rav Yaakov Yosef of Polnoy
Baal Shem Tov Teachings

Teachings of Rav Yaakov Yosef of Polnoy

The primary disciple of the Holy Ba’al Shem Tov and the author of the first chassidic sefer ever printed -…
WORLDWIDE EVENT: Live Broadcast from Kever Rachel this Thursday
Hidabroot Activity

WORLDWIDE EVENT: Live Broadcast from Kever Rachel this Thursday

On the eve of the yahrtzeit of Rachel Imeinu, Hidabrut offers viewers around the world a special glimpse inside Kever…
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Donald Trump
World News

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Donald Trump

As polling stations around the country tallied up the votes, Clinton conceded.
Challah: Recipe, Laws, and Prayers
Recipes

Challah: Recipe, Laws, and Prayers

Challah is more than just a delicious loaf of bread. A simple how-to for the recipe of dough, what and…
“Another Provocation,” claims Rabbi of the Kotel
Israel News

“Another Provocation,” claims Rabbi of the Kotel

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall, claims that Women of the Wall are uninterested in "finding a solution…
Donald Trump’s Emotional Appeal
World News

Donald Trump’s Emotional Appeal

With hours left in his campaign for the presidency, presidential Republican candidate Donald Trump turns to voters, pleading for "real…
The Tension is at its Peak: Polling Stations Opened, Voting has Begun
World News

The Tension is at its Peak: Polling Stations Opened, Voting has Begun

Polling stations in the East Coast of the US have been opened, and voting has begun. Clinton leads; what will…
Gitmo Releasee Threatens Jihad Attacks on U.S. Cities
World News

Gitmo Releasee Threatens Jihad Attacks on U.S. Cities

He was released to undergo a deradicalization program, which so far has never worked
Leaving A Sefer Open
Jewish Law

Leaving A Sefer Open

An overview of the laws of leaving a sefer open.
Barkat: Court Ruling Against Amona Also Applies to Arab Squatters in Jerusalem
Israel News

Barkat: Court Ruling Against Amona Also Applies to Arab Squatters in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem mayor says that if the ruling against Amona is upheld, he will also have to vacate Arabs squatting…
Another Crime Involving Hillary Clinton’s Email Scandals
World News

Another Crime Involving Hillary Clinton’s Email Scandals

This time her Filipino maid Marina Santos was found printing classified emails for her, even though she didn't have security…
Police Arrest Gang Who Terrorized Rachel’s Tomb
Israel News

Police Arrest Gang Who Terrorized Rachel’s Tomb

Israeli police crack-down on gang responsible for terrorizing worshipers at Kever Rachel
MUST-WATCH: Water in Space with Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Science in the Torah

MUST-WATCH: Water in Space with Rabbi Zamir Cohen

In this fascinating clip, Rabbi Zamir Cohen shows us once again how our sages knew about scientific phenomena that have…
HUMOR: Job Interviews for Everybody!
Funny Pics

HUMOR: Job Interviews for Everybody!

With a dash of happiness and joy, pretty much everything is achievable... even getting the job of your dreams!
MK: Stop EU-funded Illegal Arab building in Area C
Israel News

MK: Stop EU-funded Illegal Arab building in Area C

The UN has been aiding local Arabs to slowly encroach upon land that is not theirs, violating the Oslo Agreements
ISIS Threatening Major Terror Attack for Day Before US Elections
World News

ISIS Threatening Major Terror Attack for Day Before US Elections

FBI says counterterrorism and homeland security communities remain vigilant and well-postured to defend against attacks
FBI Sends Message: Hillary Clinton Should Not Face Criminal Charges
World News

FBI Sends Message: Hillary Clinton Should Not Face Criminal Charges

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will not face criminal charges over her private emails.
Bedtime Shema – According to the Sefardic Custom
Daily Prayers

Bedtime Shema – According to the Sefardic Custom

Say Shema before going to sleep and sleep well with good dreams
Ravaged Taiwanese City Receives Israeli Designed Earthquake-Proof Tables
Israel News

Ravaged Taiwanese City Receives Israeli Designed Earthquake-Proof Tables

The head of the Israeli mission in Taipei decided to cancel the annual Israel Independence Day celebration and instead donated…
Governor of Pennsylvania Signs Anti-BDS Bill Into Law
Israel News

Governor of Pennsylvania Signs Anti-BDS Bill Into Law

The state is the 14th to pass legislation preventing it from contracting with entities boycotting Israel
Israeli Inventors Make Biodegradable Diapers and Hygiene Products from Jellyfish
Israel News

Israeli Inventors Make Biodegradable Diapers and Hygiene Products from Jellyfish

As jellyfish swarms continue to invade beaches worldwide, a new Israeli invention finds an important use for them
Arab Woman Who Collapsed on Plane Saved by Chassidic Paramedics
Jewish News

Arab Woman Who Collapsed on Plane Saved by Chassidic Paramedics

When the Arab woman collapsed on the flight over the Atlantic ocean, two Satmar chassidic paramedics jumped to administer medical…
500 Berlin Demonstrators Protest Merkel’s Liberal Immigration Policies
World News

500 Berlin Demonstrators Protest Merkel’s Liberal Immigration Policies

The protesters demanded Merkel’s ouster for the massive influx of immigrants which has increased violent crime all over Germany and…
WATCH: Donald Trump Rushed Off by Security Detail
World News

WATCH: Donald Trump Rushed Off by Security Detail

A Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement there was a commotion in the crowd and an "unidentified individual" shouted…
10 Facts You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Noach
Noach

10 Facts You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Noach

Noach was born circumcised, he learned Torah, and the first person born with digits for fingers. 10 facts that you…
Wonders of Creation: Rainbows in the Sky
Nature’s Beauty

Wonders of Creation: Rainbows in the Sky

After the Flood, G-d promised that He would never make a flood again that would destroy the world. He created…
A Million Reasons to Join the Shabbos Project
The Shabbos Project

A Million Reasons to Join the Shabbos Project

Looking for a reason to join the Shabbos Project? How about a million!
Make Your Challah a Great Challah
Recipes

Make Your Challah a Great Challah

Whether it's for the Shabbos Project or another Shabbos, check out the this great challah recipe, courtesy of the Shabbos…
Lech Lecha – Our Patriarch Abraham’s Request
Lech Lecha

Lech Lecha – Our Patriarch Abraham’s Request

Although the Egyptian exile was to last for 400 years, our Patriarch Abraham was able to reduce it by one-third.…
Vayeira – What is More Important; Truth or Peace?
Vayeira

Vayeira – What is More Important; Truth or Peace?

Truth and peace are ultimate values in Judaism. But what happens when there is a conflict between them?
Chayei Sara – How Should You Choose a Partner?
Chayei Sarah

Chayei Sara – How Should You Choose a Partner?

Eliezer knew exactly what important qualities to look for in a wife that would fit our father Isaac. But the…
Would You Pay for a Bottle of Fresh Air? They Do in China
World News

Would You Pay for a Bottle of Fresh Air? They Do in China

Anglo companies are selling bottled fresh air as luxury items in congested cities around the world
Clinton and Trump in a Nutshell
World News

Clinton and Trump in a Nutshell

Where do the presidential candidates stand on key issues that matter to you?
Did the Zohar Predict a Trump Victory?
Jewish News

Did the Zohar Predict a Trump Victory?

According to the head of "Republicans Across Israel," Trump is slated to win, according to a kabbalist from Bnei Brak.
Kafkaesque: Muslims Destroying Europe at Its Invitation
World News

Kafkaesque: Muslims Destroying Europe at Its Invitation

Danish court acquits 4 Muslim accomplices who helped a friend who killed two Danes but fined a Danish writer $1500…
Israeli MKS Push New Bill to Legalize Unauthorized West Bank Outposts
Israel News

Israeli MKS Push New Bill to Legalize Unauthorized West Bank Outposts

The legislation lets the government use private Palestinian land without taking ownership of it
British Cardinal Apologizes to Mothers Pressured to Give Up Babies for Adoption
World News

British Cardinal Apologizes to Mothers Pressured to Give Up Babies for Adoption

After WWII, young mothers were pressured to give up their babies to the church, who profited by arranging adoptions for…
Disturbing Documentation: Toddler Riding a Tricycle in the Middle of a Busy Road
Viral on the Web

Disturbing Documentation: Toddler Riding a Tricycle in the Middle of a Busy Road

How busy are people in China? See how none of the drivers stop to provide help to a child in…
Cyber-Attack on Israel: Is Israel Ready?
Israel News

Cyber-Attack on Israel: Is Israel Ready?

On the heels of a cyber-attack on the East Coast of the US, is Israel prepared to face the same?
ISIS leader al-Baghdadi releases a video statement: “Fight The Enemies of Allah”
World News

ISIS leader al-Baghdadi releases a video statement: “Fight The Enemies of Allah”

ISIS media released a recording of its leader al-Baghdadi, calling on his fighters in Mosul to hold strong as he's…
Righteous Gentile Raoul Wallenberg Officially Declared Dead
World News

Righteous Gentile Raoul Wallenberg Officially Declared Dead

Sweden accepts view that Wallenberg was executed by the Soviets in 1947
Trump: Anti-Semitism on Campus and More
World News

Trump: Anti-Semitism on Campus and More

What does “the Donald” have in mind for dealing with the rampant anti-semitism experienced by university students throughout the United…
Clinton & Trump: Where Are They Now?
World News

Clinton & Trump: Where Are They Now?

Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump make their final campaign stops as the election inches closer.
World’s First Zero-Emissions Hydrogen Train Will Go Into Service in Germany
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World’s First Zero-Emissions Hydrogen Train Will Go Into Service in Germany

The train runs on a hydrogen fuel tank that powers a fuel cell to produce electrical energy. Its only emission…
Want to Protect Your Name? Buy Up Domains
Opinion

Want to Protect Your Name? Buy Up Domains

That’s why the owner of donaldtrumpsucks.com, no2trump.com, and trumpmustgo.com is Donald Trump himself
Reform Mob Carries Out Provocation at the Western Wall
Israel News

Reform Mob Carries Out Provocation at the Western Wall

A mixed group of men and women forced their way into the Kotel plaza’s women’s section with Torah scrolls to…
Meal Replacements: Do Those Bars and Shakes Really Work?
Health & Nutrition

Meal Replacements: Do Those Bars and Shakes Really Work?

When you're looking to lose weight, a grab-and-go French vanilla bottled shake or mint-chocolate chip bar may seem like a…
Ancient Gold Coin Discovered in Kafr Kana
Jewish News

Ancient Gold Coin Discovered in Kafr Kana

The coin was from the early Islamic period around 776-777, and contains Arabic inscriptions about belief in one G-d and…
Israeli Invention Aims to Black Out Smartphones During Family Time
Israel News

Israeli Invention Aims to Black Out Smartphones During Family Time

The box blocks Wi-Fi, incoming calls, text messages or emails from cellphones placed inside of it
Watch: Divers Encounter Huge Jellyfish
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Divers Encounter Huge Jellyfish

This remarkable clip reveals more wonders of creation below the surface of the sea
Watch: The Dangerous Game of Isis
Interesting

Watch: The Dangerous Game of Isis

Crazy game of bloodthirsty Isis terrorists - Who will drive the car bomb?
HaRav Ben-Tzion Mutzafi ben Tovah: Please Pray for His Physical Well-Being
Israel News

HaRav Ben-Tzion Mutzafi ben Tovah: Please Pray for His Physical Well-Being

One of the Generation's Greatest Poskim is in Need of Your Prayers: HaRav Ben-Tzion Mutzafi's Health is Weak
Will Justice Minister Shaked Finally Root Out the Left Stranglehold on the Courts?
Israel News

Will Justice Minister Shaked Finally Root Out the Left Stranglehold on the Courts?

Shaked’s law bill will dramatically reduce the Supreme court justices’ ability to manipulate the appointment of new justices
Skin Patch May Reduce Peanut Allergy
Health & Nutrition

Skin Patch May Reduce Peanut Allergy

Half of those treated with the Viaskin Peanut patch for one year were able to consumer at least 10 times…
Scary: The Moment a Plane Crashes in a Residential Area
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Scary: The Moment a Plane Crashes in a Residential Area

Driver catches frightening footage of a plane crashing in the middle of a residential area
Three Traffic Deaths in Japan Due to Playing Pokeman Go While Driving
World News

Three Traffic Deaths in Japan Due to Playing Pokeman Go While Driving

The victims were a 9-year old boy, 28 year old woman, and a 72-year old pensioner
Hundreds of Jailed Radical Terrorists Back on UK Streets
World News

Hundreds of Jailed Radical Terrorists Back on UK Streets

Three Quarters of 583 people imprisoned on terror charges in the past 15 years were released. Most had refused to…
Israeli Scientists Develop AIDS Drug Cure
Israel News

Israeli Scientists Develop AIDS Drug Cure

The drug causes HIV-infected cells to self-destruct without harming the rest of the body
Transportation Minister: Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Train Will Reach Western Wall
Israel News

Transportation Minister: Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Train Will Reach Western Wall

The line would continue via a tunnel that would skirt the Old City and end near the Western Wall
Palestinian terrorist injures 3 Israeli soldiers at the entrance to Ramallah
Israel News

Palestinian terrorist injures 3 Israeli soldiers at the entrance to Ramallah

The troops killed the assailant and IDF followed up with arrest of his brother and revoking of family’s work permits
Schindler’s Factory in Czech Republic to be Named a Holocaust Memorial
World News

Schindler’s Factory in Czech Republic to be Named a Holocaust Memorial

The memorial has been open to the public since 2010 and will be fully functioning by 2019
Jerusalem’s Socioeconomic Rating Expected to Drop
Israel News

Jerusalem’s Socioeconomic Rating Expected to Drop

The lower rating will make it accessible to additional state funding and is expected to reinstate the cancelled subsidized afternoon…
France’s Deradicalization Program for Jihadis a Failure
World News

France’s Deradicalization Program for Jihadis a Failure

Deradicaliation programs in the US, Saudi Arabia and Great Britain also failed; authorities don’t know what to do to change…
Pro-Israel Evangelical Leader Wins Runoff Election for Rio de Janeiro Mayor
World News

Pro-Israel Evangelical Leader Wins Runoff Election for Rio de Janeiro Mayor

After losing previous elections, Sen. Marcelo Crivella rode to victory riding a wave of voter discontent
Muallem’s Bill For Safer Internet Approved by Law Committee
Israel News

Muallem’s Bill For Safer Internet Approved by Law Committee

Part of the bill’s aim is to clamp down on rampant underage access to adult online content
Grandparents’ Health at Risk from Babysitting Their Grandchildren
Opinion

Grandparents’ Health at Risk from Babysitting Their Grandchildren

A survey found that half get colds, which often develop into life-threatening pneumonia
Noach – The Secret for a Long Life
Noach

Noach – The Secret for a Long Life

To whom does G-d give long life with minimum hassle and grief? To those who know how to utilize it…
Watch: Crocodile Pounce in Slow Motion
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Crocodile Pounce in Slow Motion

If you like wild nature photography, and it interests you to know how a crocodile snaps open his mouth to…
ISIS Behind Stabbing of 16-Year Old Hamburg Victim
World News

ISIS Behind Stabbing of 16-Year Old Hamburg Victim

The attack occurred 2 weeks ago, but only now ISIS took credit
Israel Goes Off Daylight Savings Time
World News

Israel Goes Off Daylight Savings Time

The change causes a 6-hour time gap between Israel and the US
Hillary Was in Favor of Rigging Palestinian elections
World News

Hillary Was in Favor of Rigging Palestinian elections

Her quote was taken from an audiocassette made at a meeting in a Jewish Press office as part of her…
Hanegbi to Advise Opening Classified Files on Missing Yemenite Children
Israel News

Hanegbi to Advise Opening Classified Files on Missing Yemenite Children

One testimony that he revealed: “Caregivers saw strangers arriving to the baby homes, looking the babies over and then the…
90% of Israelis Use Their Smartphones 7.4 Hours a Day
Opinion

90% of Israelis Use Their Smartphones 7.4 Hours a Day

Mastercard’s new global index also shows that 84% of Israel spend about 4.5 hours on their laptops
Four Stolen Torah Scrolls Returned to Brooklyn Synagogue
Jewish News

Four Stolen Torah Scrolls Returned to Brooklyn Synagogue

The Torah scrolls were stolen during Simchat Torah but were suddenly returned outside the building in the dead of the…
Gov’t Chooses 6 Foreign Companies to Speed Up Construction in Israel
Israel News

Gov’t Chooses 6 Foreign Companies to Speed Up Construction in Israel

The five Chinese companies and one Portuguese company will be granted five-year permits and will introduce new cheaper construction technologies.
Watch: Simple Brush Cleaning has become the Next Hit
Interesting

Watch: Simple Brush Cleaning has become the Next Hit

Like to get innovative ideas and try them out in your home? This tip will teach you how to make…
Stabbing Attempt Foiled at Cave of the Patriarchs
Israel News

Stabbing Attempt Foiled at Cave of the Patriarchs

A 23-year-old Palestinian man behaving suspiciously was arrested by police, who found a knife hidden on him
NY Village and Town to Pay Jewish Developer for Housing Discrimination
World News

NY Village and Town to Pay Jewish Developer for Housing Discrimination

The $2.9 million settlement was for trying to stop a housing development for chassidic Jews
Be’er Sheva Demonstrates Backbone Against Radical Leftist Organizations
Israel News

Be’er Sheva Demonstrates Backbone Against Radical Leftist Organizations

Be'er Sheva Council refused to fund radical leftist NGOs meeting in municipality building. Councilman Tobol says “I will fight them…
Major Jerusalem Construction and Transportation Project Inaugurated
Israel News

Major Jerusalem Construction and Transportation Project Inaugurated

The project includes 14 skyscrapers with 24-floors each and nine buildings with 36-floors, five-storey parking lot, and 19.5 kilometer Green…
Hackers Are The Russians’ Greatest Weapon Against The U.S.
World News

Hackers Are The Russians’ Greatest Weapon Against The U.S.

Cyber-attacks were first launched by the Americans and Israelis in their Stuxnet attack against Iran in 2009, but now Russian…
Gallup Poll: Americans Say Terrorism is No. 1 U.S. Problem
World News

Gallup Poll: Americans Say Terrorism is No. 1 U.S. Problem

This is the highest percentage of Americans to mention terrorism in a decade
New Russian Satan 2 Missile Powerful Enough To Wipe Out UK, France Or Texas
World News

New Russian Satan 2 Missile Powerful Enough To Wipe Out UK, France Or Texas

The latest Russian nuclear missiles have made world destruction in a matter of minutes a distinct possibility
Shortages and Soaring Food Prices in Egypt as Gov’t Makes Necessary Cuts in Subsidies
World News

Shortages and Soaring Food Prices in Egypt as Gov’t Makes Necessary Cuts in Subsidies

The unpopular cuts were necessary to receive a $12bn loan from the International Monetary Fund. Authorities blame traders and suppliers…
Watch: Wonders of Creation: Leopard Diver
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Wonders of Creation: Leopard Diver

This leopard is a pro diver; he swims and eats lunch at the same time. Gone viral
Jerusalem Wall Breached by Titus Discovered in Russian Compound
Israel News

Jerusalem Wall Breached by Titus Discovered in Russian Compound

Josephus reports that when Titus breached the outer third wall of Jerusalem, the way was clear to conquering the city…
Knessest Member Smotrich Calls to Remove Amnesty International’s Special Tax Status
Israel News

Knessest Member Smotrich Calls to Remove Amnesty International’s Special Tax Status

Rightwing MKs are continuing their battle against leftwing foreign-supported “human rights” organizations who seek to undermine Israel. Instead of completely…
Efrat Mayor’s Cup of Coffee With Palestinians Ends in Their Detainment
Israel News

Efrat Mayor’s Cup of Coffee With Palestinians Ends in Their Detainment

Israelis continue to seek normalization with Palestinians while the Palestinian Autonomy does everything possible to thwart it
University of Zurich Art Pieces Returned to German Jewish Collector Heirs Sells for $312,500
World News

University of Zurich Art Pieces Returned to German Jewish Collector Heirs Sells for $312,500

The two items sold were returned in April by the University of Zurich to The Mosse Art Restitution Project. Representing…
What’s the Difference Between Judaism and Other Religions?
Basic Judaism

What’s the Difference Between Judaism and Other Religions?

Judaism is not afraid to declare that G-d gave His Torah to His chosen people in front of the entire…
Watch: Creative Home Activity for Children
Interesting

Watch: Creative Home Activity for Children

Looking to keep your kids occupied? Here's a wonderful activity for children of all ages. Try it and enjoy
New Israeli Cutting Edge Electric Scooter Goes 16 Miles Without Recharging
Israel News

New Israeli Cutting Edge Electric Scooter Goes 16 Miles Without Recharging

Inokim company’s Quick 3 also has an anti-theft mechanism, large headlights for inclement weather, folds in 3 seconds, can travel…
Watch: Cloud in the Shape of an Angel – Hit on Social Media
Viral on the Web

Watch: Cloud in the Shape of an Angel – Hit on Social Media

An American from South Carolina filmed footage of a cloud in the shape of an angel, and it became the…
In the Beginning G-d Created: The Energy Behind the World’s Existence
Bereishit

In the Beginning G-d Created: The Energy Behind the World’s Existence

On Simchat Torah we concluded the Torah and began it anew starting with the Torah reading of Breishit: “In the…
Isru Chag (the Day After the Festival)
The Jewish Year

Isru Chag (the Day After the Festival)

Isru Chag is the weekday after the three festivals. What is the source for its name, and what customs are…
Laws of Shmini Atzeret
Simchat Torah

Laws of Shmini Atzeret

Is it Permitted to Eat in the Sukkah on Shmini Atzeret? A daily Torah thought by Rabbi Ronen Chaziza.
What is Simchat Torah All About?
Simchat Torah

What is Simchat Torah All About?

Hosting a non-Jew in one’s sukkah, when is the final judgment, girls dancing with Torah scrolls: A collection of Short…
Some Laws Concerning Hoshana Rabbah
Sukkot

Some Laws Concerning Hoshana Rabbah

A Torah thought by Rabbi Ronen Chaziza.
The Final Signing of Our Judgment on Hoshana Rabbah
Sukkot

The Final Signing of Our Judgment on Hoshana Rabbah

The heavenly court is like the earthly court in its judicial process.
5 Mystical Rituals (Segulot) for Hoshana Rabbah
Sukkot

5 Mystical Rituals (Segulot) for Hoshana Rabbah

The willow branches provide a spiritual protection
The Yom Kippur War: Celebrating Sukkot Under Fire
Interesting

The Yom Kippur War: Celebrating Sukkot Under Fire

Rare video footage from the archive of the IDF: Distribution of wine and the Four Species for the holiday of…
Watch: Tens of Thousands at the Western Wall for the Priestly Blessings
Israel News

Watch: Tens of Thousands at the Western Wall for the Priestly Blessings

Every year, tens of thousands take part in the Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall, a remnant of the Temple,…
“The Time of our Rejoicing” – How Can We Feel It?
Sukkot

“The Time of our Rejoicing” – How Can We Feel It?

Leaving our houses and spending days in the sukkah doesn’t necessarily make us feel joyful. So why does the Torah…
How Five Girls Fulfilled the Commandment of Sukkah in Auschwitz
Sukkot

How Five Girls Fulfilled the Commandment of Sukkah in Auschwitz

Five close friends in Auschwitz decided to build a sukkah from threads and torn fabric, but a short time before…
Simchat Torah – Joy is a Power
Simchat Torah

Simchat Torah – Joy is a Power

Where else will you find crowds of people happy and dancing until they are exhausted, only because of the fact…
They Sold Their House and Bought an Etrog With the Money
Sukkot

They Sold Their House and Bought an Etrog With the Money

The wife saw her husband’s sadness at not having an etrog for Sukkot, and she offered that they sell their…
The Secret of the Four Species
Sukkot

The Secret of the Four Species

In all Jewish diasporas in the past two thousand years, there was never a person who took a grapefruit, guava…
Sukkot – What is True Happiness?
Sukkot

Sukkot – What is True Happiness?

Why do we have a commandment to be happy particularly on the holiday of Sukkot? Rabbi Zamir Cohen discusses what…
The Four Joys of Sukkot
Sukkot

The Four Joys of Sukkot

There are four joyous times during the holiday of Sukkot. What do our sages say about each one of them?…
America’s Media: Propaganda Organ for the Left and the Democratic Party
World News

America’s Media: Propaganda Organ for the Left and the Democratic Party

The mainstream media has been paid by leftist organizations to give favorable coverage of the Iran deal and the Muslim…
US General Admits Guilt in Stuxnet Info Leak
World News

US General Admits Guilt in Stuxnet Info Leak

Former vice chair of Joint Chiefs James Cartwright tried to hide that he had leaked information to journalists in 2012…
How to Setup your Lulav & Make Lulav Rings
Sukkot

How to Setup your Lulav & Make Lulav Rings

Do you always wonder how the Four Species of other worshipers in the synagogue are so neatly arranged, with rings…
Drama Around the UNESCO Anti-Israel Resolutions
World News

Drama Around the UNESCO Anti-Israel Resolutions

UNESCO chief receives death threats for condemning the resolution while Mexico decides to change its vote to abstention to appease…
Al-Qaeda’s Early Incarnation Had 33 US Offices
World News

Al-Qaeda’s Early Incarnation Had 33 US Offices

Muslim nations have accused the west of facilitating the creation of Arab terrorist groups. Al-Arabiya explains this is true not…
Battle for Mosul Begins With Looming Humanitarian Crisis
World News

Battle for Mosul Begins With Looming Humanitarian Crisis

The 94,000-member Iraqi-led coalition greatly outnumbers ISIS but progress is slow due to suicide bombers and intense gunfire.
A Kosher Sukkah in 46 Seconds: an Interview with the Inventors
Sukkot

A Kosher Sukkah in 46 Seconds: an Interview with the Inventors

What happens when two inventors take their creativity one step forward in the direction of holiness? A brilliant invention of…
Changing One’s Place – The Essence of the Holiday of Sukkot 
Sukkot

Changing One’s Place – The Essence of the Holiday of Sukkot 

He woke up the next morning and to his shock, he discovered that the bed he had moved from was…
Watch: Brilliant Performance by Avraham Fried and the Zackeinu Choir
Jewish Music

Watch: Brilliant Performance by Avraham Fried and the Zackeinu Choir

Chassidic singer Avraham Fried performing in style. Watch this exciting music video composed by Martin Widerker together with World famous…
Watch: Awesome Sukkot Song – Shakin’ the Lulav
Jewish Music

Watch: Awesome Sukkot Song – Shakin’ the Lulav

Starring David Bar-Cohn, Moshe Hamburg, Stuart Schnee and Dr. Efraim Rosenbaum. Based on the song "Twist & Shout". Lyrics/Director/Editor -…
Watch Official Music Video – ‘Father Don’t Cry’ by Avraham Fried
Jewish Music

Watch Official Music Video – ‘Father Don’t Cry’ by Avraham Fried

This tremendously emotional song based on a statement of our Sages: "When G-d remembers His children who suffer in exile,…
Questions About Chol Hamoed
Sukkot

Questions About Chol Hamoed

Is it permitted to write, launder, buy new clothes, put on tefillin and develop pictures? Why is other work like…
Can One Work on Chol Hamoed?
Sukkot

Can One Work on Chol Hamoed?

Five minutes of Torah a day by Rabbi Ronen Chaziza.
Interesting Questions on Sukkot
Sukkot

Interesting Questions on Sukkot

Is it permitted to eat on Sukkot outside of a sukkah? Can one transfer from one fire to another during…
The Sukkah’s Hidden Meaning
Short & Sweet Videos

The Sukkah’s Hidden Meaning

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton shows how the Sukkah symbolizes this world.
Laws of Chol Hamoed: Short and Sweet
Sukkot

Laws of Chol Hamoed: Short and Sweet

It is permitted to play music, but forbidden to write. One should wear holiday clothes, but don’t put on tefillin…
The Deeper Meaning of the Commandments of Sukkah and the Four Species
Sukkot

The Deeper Meaning of the Commandments of Sukkah and the Four Species

The Holiday of Sukkot is brimming with precious commandments which can rip up a negative decree, save one from punishment,…
The Guidebook to the Laws of Sukkot
Sukkot

The Guidebook to the Laws of Sukkot

How does one build a sukkah? What is and what isn’t considered acceptable schach? Who is and who isn’t obligated to…
Study Questions Value Of Mammograms and Early Screening
World News

Study Questions Value Of Mammograms and Early Screening

Says mammograms is unlikely to spot a true problem early, and due to advanced treatment, detecting cancer early has become…
Muslims the Biggest Immigrant Group in the US Today
World News

Muslims the Biggest Immigrant Group in the US Today

immigrants account for the vast majority of America’s population growth, and are creating an enormous burden for the nation's schools,…
Watch: Short Video Clips on How to Make Paper Sukkah Decorations
Interesting

Watch: Short Video Clips on How to Make Paper Sukkah Decorations

Are you looking for original ideas to decorate your sukkah? Watch this series of video clips and discover creative ideas…
Israel Company Nano Dimension Proves Concept of 3D Bio-Printing Stem Cells
Israel News

Israel Company Nano Dimension Proves Concept of 3D Bio-Printing Stem Cells

The Israeli company started out with printed circuit boards and has now expanded into the field of printing bio-ink containing…
Heralding Life After Tragedy: Sarah Tehiya Litman Gives Birth
Israel News

Heralding Life After Tragedy: Sarah Tehiya Litman Gives Birth

A daughter was born to Sarah Tehiya Litman, whose father and brother were murdered in a terror attack 11 months…
Aftermath of Yom Kippur in Israel: Medical Statistics
Israel News

Aftermath of Yom Kippur in Israel: Medical Statistics

Yom Kippur in Israel is a day that keeps the emergency medical services busy — but not because of people…
Five-Month-Old Girl in Britain is Youngest Double Lung Transplant Patient
World News

Five-Month-Old Girl in Britain is Youngest Double Lung Transplant Patient

The baby was discovered to have Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia (ACD), a rare illness in which her lungs were not properly…
Dutch Considering Assisted Suicide For Those Who Feel “Life is Over”
World News

Dutch Considering Assisted Suicide For Those Who Feel “Life is Over”

Slippery Slope: First the Dutch permitted assisted suicide for the terminally ill with unbearable pain, then for terminally ill minors…
Take a Virtual Tour of the World’s Most Amazing Sukkah
Interesting

Take a Virtual Tour of the World’s Most Amazing Sukkah

A magnificent sukkah decorated with exquisite miniature models. Must see
Watch: Do it Yourself – A Fun Sukkah Decoration
Interesting

Watch: Do it Yourself – A Fun Sukkah Decoration

Using pieces of paper and sticky tape, you can create a unique sukkah decoration. Gone viral
More Ethiopian Non-Jews Move to Israel
Israel News

More Ethiopian Non-Jews Move to Israel

Why are Ethiopian non-Jewish relatives more privileged than Russian, French, British and American non-Jewish relatives of Jews?
Palestinian Professor Given 7 Months For Incitement on Social Media
Israel News

Palestinian Professor Given 7 Months For Incitement on Social Media

Imad Barghouthi was a vocal supporter of Hamas’s military wing and called on listeners to devote themselves to the “resistance”…
24 hours Before Yom Kippur: a Special and Powerful Broadcast (Hebrew)
Hidabroot Activity

24 hours Before Yom Kippur: a Special and Powerful Broadcast (Hebrew)

"Deal With Us Mercifully": Let us shake the gates of heaven together! Hidabrut’s channel and website will feature a special…
The Way to Fix Yourself: Don’t Call Yourself a Bad Person!
Yom Kippur

The Way to Fix Yourself: Don’t Call Yourself a Bad Person!

"Again I fell, again I have sinned. Why? Why does it always happen to me?"
Ammunition Hill Terrorist’s Daughter: “My Father is a Great Man”
Israel News

Ammunition Hill Terrorist’s Daughter: “My Father is a Great Man”

The terrorist’s family in East Jerusalem heralded his martyrdom and gave out candies to by-passers. Despite being affiliated with Hamas,…
Watch: Who Said Watermelon and Didn’t Get?
Interesting

Watch: Who Said Watermelon and Didn’t Get?

See how hippopotamuses like to eat their watermelon. What an appetite!
How Rabbi Israel Leichter Forgave a Man Who Caused His Worst Tragedy
Yom Kippur

How Rabbi Israel Leichter Forgave a Man Who Caused His Worst Tragedy

His faith and trust in G-d helped him overcome the tragedy and even reach out to the one who caused…
Human-Sized Zucchini: See the Biggest Vegetables You’ve Ever Seen
Viral on the Web

Human-Sized Zucchini: See the Biggest Vegetables You’ve Ever Seen

Dozens of farmers around the world were able to grow huge vegetables, including tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, potatoes and more. See…
Join Rabbi Shafier for a Live Pre Yom Kippur Webinar – Monday, Oct. 10th 8:00pm Est
Hidabroot Activity

Join Rabbi Shafier for a Live Pre Yom Kippur Webinar – Monday, Oct. 10th 8:00pm Est

Are you tired of coming into Yom Kippur feeling like you are playing "catch up"? By the time you get…
Watch: Boy Catches Fish with a Rod of Plastic
Interesting

Watch: Boy Catches Fish with a Rod of Plastic

The boy in the video, under the age of eight has perfected his fishing skills enabling him to catch fish…
Watch: Phenomenal Camouflage Ability Underwater
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Phenomenal Camouflage Ability Underwater

Divers recorded the phenomenal camouflage ability G-d The Almighty gave some fish. Watch more Wonders of Creation
The Wake Up Call of Kol Nidrei
Yom Kippur

The Wake Up Call of Kol Nidrei

Today he is a genuinely committed to Judaism, and studies Torah every available moment. In his home, you can sometimes…
On Which Yom Kippur in History Did No Jew Fast?
Yom Kippur

On Which Yom Kippur in History Did No Jew Fast?

What was the holy event that caused no Jew to fast on Yom Kippur that year, and what does the…
Questions and Answers About Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur

Questions and Answers About Yom Kippur

Hello. I work for a security company. Since we have to work 24 hours around the clock because of the…
Rabbi Attacked in Zhitomir Airlifted to Israel For Treatment
World News

Rabbi Attacked in Zhitomir Airlifted to Israel For Treatment

The Chabad organization believes he was a victim of theft, not anti-Semitism.
World Bank Report: Islamic State Recruits Have Above Average Education
World News

World Bank Report: Islamic State Recruits Have Above Average Education

Here is the latest in a long string of studies which disprove the knee-jerk excuse given for Muslim terrorism.
Terror Cell Endangering Visitors to Rachel’s Tomb Arrested
Israel News

Terror Cell Endangering Visitors to Rachel’s Tomb Arrested

The 7 teens from the Aida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, used to target worshippers with rocks and improvised pipe…
IS Terrorist Group Loses 20% of Its Territory in Syria and Iraq
World News

IS Terrorist Group Loses 20% of Its Territory in Syria and Iraq

Its smuggling routes into Turkey and from Turkey to its center in Raqqa were cut off, restricting its ability to…
14 Palestinians Arrested Across West Bank; Weapons and Bombs Seized
Israel News

14 Palestinians Arrested Across West Bank; Weapons and Bombs Seized

Suspects believed to have taken part in popular terror against soldiers and civilians
Watch: Plane Nearly Crashes from Powerful Winds
Viral on the Web

Watch: Plane Nearly Crashes from Powerful Winds

It happened last Saturday at the airport in Birmingham, England. A plane tried to land, but interferes caused by a…
Watch: Amazing Footage of a Storm at Sea
Viral on the Web

Watch: Amazing Footage of a Storm at Sea

Sailors at sea were filming the sky darkening when they suddenly were frightened by an electrifying bolt of lightning. Gone…
Israeli Air Force Pilot Killed During F-16 Crash Landing
Israel News

Israeli Air Force Pilot Killed During F-16 Crash Landing

Ohad Cohen leaves behind parents, sisters, wife, daughter and unborn child
Two Brussels Police Officers Stabbed by Muslim; Terrorist Attack “Suspected”
World News

Two Brussels Police Officers Stabbed by Muslim; Terrorist Attack “Suspected”

The policeman were stabbed shortly after the Brussels Nord station was evacuated over a bomb scare
Deputy FM Hotovely: Government Not Continuing Peres’ Legacy
Israel News

Deputy FM Hotovely: Government Not Continuing Peres’ Legacy

Her cool response to vociferous American criticism for the new settlements to be founded for the Amona residents was “The…
10 Things to Know About the Days Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
The Jewish Year

10 Things to Know About the Days Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

"Although repenting and calling out to G-d is always timely, it is especially auspicious during the ten days from Rosh…
Study: Human Maximum Lifespan Unlikely to Surpass 120
Opinion

Study: Human Maximum Lifespan Unlikely to Surpass 120

“Despite any gains in the average life expectancy, there is a limit beyond which the maximum lifespan of humans cannot…
The Misfits and Jihadistas on the Latest Gaza Women’s Flotilla
Israel News

The Misfits and Jihadistas on the Latest Gaza Women’s Flotilla

The motley feminine crew includes Muslim Brotherhood supporters, Zionist conspiracists, women oppressors, and murder video game inventors
Yahoo Secretly Scanned Customer Emails For U.S. Intelligence 
World News

Yahoo Secretly Scanned Customer Emails For U.S. Intelligence 

This is the first case coming to light of a U.S. Internet company agreeing to build custom software to search…
“The Jewish Spark Was Extinguished”: 10 Facts About the Fast of Gedaliah
Fast of Gedaliah

“The Jewish Spark Was Extinguished”: 10 Facts About the Fast of Gedaliah

The Fast of Gedaliah, which always falls on the 3rd of Tishrei, marks the final tragic end of the Jewish…
Hurricane Matthew to Hit American Southeastern Coast
World News

Hurricane Matthew to Hit American Southeastern Coast

A reminder to us during the High Holidays of Who’s in charge?
Philippine President Duterte Visits Synagogue to Apologize for Hitler Remark
Jewish News

Philippine President Duterte Visits Synagogue to Apologize for Hitler Remark

He said he was trying to convey his repulsion for corruption and crime rather than intending an insult.
Watch: Fish or Giant?
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Fish or Giant?

A diver, diving off the coast of Australia, was surprised to discover this giant fish. Gone viral
Ping Pong or Bowling? Watch Chinese Champion Break Records
Interesting

Ping Pong or Bowling? Watch Chinese Champion Break Records

Chinese champion breaks records online. With fascinating skill he manages to knock the skittles standing on a ping pong table…
Watch: How Did the Frogs Help their Buddies that Fell into a Pit?
Interesting

Watch: How Did the Frogs Help their Buddies that Fell into a Pit?

Animation with a powerful message: There are many situations in life when a person falls into a deep pit, and…
How Israel Protects Its Bee Population From Colony Collapse
Interesting

How Israel Protects Its Bee Population From Colony Collapse

While bee colonies are dropping precipitously around the world, their number remains steady in Israel.
LIVE: Shimon Peres’ funeral
Israel News

LIVE: Shimon Peres’ funeral

Watch: Shimon Peres' funeral to be held at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.
Make Your Apple & Honey Much More Creative
Interesting

Make Your Apple & Honey Much More Creative

Watch: How to make a beautiful swan out of an apple. A great table decoration for The New Year
Israeli Breakthrough in Autism Research
Israel News

Israeli Breakthrough in Autism Research

The researchers believe within 5 years they will be able to test for autism prior to birth.
Israeli Archaeologists Confirm: Hezekiah Destroyed Altars of Idols
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Israeli Archaeologists Confirm: Hezekiah Destroyed Altars of Idols

In the gate chambers of Lachish, archaeologists found a destroyed altar and a latrine placed in the altar room.
‘Artificial Pancreas’ To Manage Diabetes Receives FDA Approval
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‘Artificial Pancreas’ To Manage Diabetes Receives FDA Approval

The Medtronic device helps some diabetes patients manage their disease by constantly monitoring their blood sugar and delivering insulin as…
Islamic State Setting Its Sights on Spain
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Islamic State Setting Its Sights on Spain

Reconquering Spain, which used to be a former Muslim territory called Al-Andalus, is an Islamic religious obligation.
A Mother’s Rosh Hashanah Experience
Women & Judaism

A Mother’s Rosh Hashanah Experience

How could I possibly approach these holy days without the opportunity to pray in synagogue?
Unprecedented Security and Logistics for Peres’s Funeral
Israel News

Unprecedented Security and Logistics for Peres’s Funeral

More than 95,000 persons in 30 commercial flights and 60 private planes are expected to arrive at Ben Gurion airport…
Rabbi Steinman on Shimon Peres: “He Helped the Torah World”
Israel News

Rabbi Steinman on Shimon Peres: “He Helped the Torah World”

Former President Peres pushed Ben Gurion to recognize the special status of yeshiva students and give them an army deferment.
Israel’s Population at the Jewish New Year
Israel News

Israel’s Population at the Jewish New Year

The State of Israel has 8.585 million residents, of whom 6.419 million (74.8%) are Jewish.
80% of Swedish Police Consider Resigning Out of Fear of Muslim Migrants
World News

80% of Swedish Police Consider Resigning Out of Fear of Muslim Migrants

Meanwhile, Swedish politicians are preparing a basket of benefits for returning ISIS fighters.
What Feeding an Army on Rosh Hashona Looks Like
Jewish News

What Feeding an Army on Rosh Hashona Looks Like

2 tons of honey, 14 tons of apples, 4 tons of pomegranates, dozens of tons of meat and fish, fruits…
Mr. Shimon Peres, Israel’s 9th President, Dies
Israel News

Mr. Shimon Peres, Israel’s 9th President, Dies

Two weeks after suffering a stroke, Israel’s 9th president passed away at age 93. From the generation of Israel’s founders,…
7,700 Terrorist Confrontations in USA in One Year
World News

7,700 Terrorist Confrontations in USA in One Year

Leaked FBI data reveal huge numbers of terrorists confronted in the US, mainly in border states, most of whom were…
Anticipated Impact of Jewish Votes This US Elections
Jewish News

Anticipated Impact of Jewish Votes This US Elections

Most non-Orthodox Jews tend to vote Democratic, most Orthodox Jews tend to vote Republican. The Jewish vote may be pivotal…
Attempted Abduction of Two Jewish Sisters in Chicago
World News

Attempted Abduction of Two Jewish Sisters in Chicago

The girls ran home when a man motioned to them to enter his car and alerted their families.
Watch: A Breathtaking Bird’s Eye View of Antarctica
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: A Breathtaking Bird’s Eye View of Antarctica

The beauty of creation is fully exposed in this amazing video footage of frozen Antarctica. Be inspired by more wonders…
Watch: It Doesn’t Pay to Steal
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Watch: It Doesn’t Pay to Steal

A man tried to steal from one of the largest groceries in the city, but look what happened to him…
US Judge Says Facebook Has ‘Moral Obligation’ to Contain Terrorist Rhetoric
World News

US Judge Says Facebook Has ‘Moral Obligation’ to Contain Terrorist Rhetoric

Plaintiff’s counsel explains that Facebook has powerful algorithms it can use to prevent terrorist pages from being posted.
Gaza Underground Wall Soon to Be Completed
Israel News

Gaza Underground Wall Soon to Be Completed

Southern Command official said the structure was at the forefront of military efforts to deprive Hamas of one of its…
Giuliani: US Should Abandon the Two-State Solution
World News

Giuliani: US Should Abandon the Two-State Solution

“It would not be the interests of my country to create a new haven for terrorists,” Giuliani said.
Watch: This is what Happens when you Try Catch a Skunk
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Watch: This is what Happens when you Try Catch a Skunk

Do not mess with a skunk: Skunks eat everything - plants, insects, rodents, lizards, frogs, snakes, and more. When they…
Iran to Get Mediterranean Bases in Italy and Syria
World News

Iran to Get Mediterranean Bases in Italy and Syria

A war fleet build-up is going on in the Mediterranean with Russia, Iran and Egypt building up armadas of warships…
In Crackdown, Israeli Army Raids Gun-Making Workshops
Israel News

In Crackdown, Israeli Army Raids Gun-Making Workshops

Multiple weapons manufacturing facilities and large arms caches were uncovered in Dahariya, Surif and Jenin.
Aleppo Jews in Israel Pained at City’s Annihilation
Jewish News

Aleppo Jews in Israel Pained at City’s Annihilation

Aleppo Jews recall both warm social life and local Anti-Semitism.
500 Million Yahoo Personal Info Accounts Hacked — in 2014
World News

500 Million Yahoo Personal Info Accounts Hacked — in 2014

This hacking is believed the biggest digital break-in of an email provider.
Marauding Elephants Force Locals to Live in Tree Houses
Interesting

Marauding Elephants Force Locals to Live in Tree Houses

A rural village in southern Myanmar is under attack from homeless elephants looking for food after rampant deforestation has destroyed…
European Commission Gives Grant to Israeli Product That Will Reduce Unnecessary Antibiotic Use
Israel News

European Commission Gives Grant to Israeli Product That Will Reduce Unnecessary Antibiotic Use

The blood test that differentiates between bacterial and viral infections will ensure that less antibiotics will be prescribed for viral…
Chinese Authorities Close Down All Jewish Institutions in Kaifeng
Jewish News

Chinese Authorities Close Down All Jewish Institutions in Kaifeng

Judaism is an unrecognized religion in China, but authorities closed their eyes to the Jewish center keeping alive Kaifeng Jews’…
Police Finally End Reign of Terror by Turkish Gang Across Dutch City of Zaandam
World News

Police Finally End Reign of Terror by Turkish Gang Across Dutch City of Zaandam

For months, the Turkish migrant youths gleefully uploaded videos to Youtube of themselves beating up random citizens and even intimidating…
Italy Deports Pro-ISIS Moroccan Woman
World News

Italy Deports Pro-ISIS Moroccan Woman

Italian Interior Minister: “The strategy of prevention is fundamental for us”.
New Apple Varieties Make Appearance in Israel Just in Time for Rosh Hashanah
Israel News

New Apple Varieties Make Appearance in Israel Just in Time for Rosh Hashanah

Kibbutz Baram growers successfully cultivated 5 new apple varieties that were unknown in Israel, including a new Israeli variety called…
New Yorkers Becoming Paranoid About Suspicious Packages
Israel News

New Yorkers Becoming Paranoid About Suspicious Packages

New York police received 4006 phone calls in a 2 day period about suspicious packages from all over the city’s…
Stabbing at Kiryat Arba Bus Stop Foiled by Soldiers
Israel News

Stabbing at Kiryat Arba Bus Stop Foiled by Soldiers

Another stabbing attack by a death-loving Palestinian teenager terrorist who can look forward to a generous Palestinian Autonomy compensation package…
Watch: What is the Eagle Looking for in the River?
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Watch: What is the Eagle Looking for in the River?

The eagle flew around the river until it noticed a fish swimming in the water. It didn't wait long before…
The Unclaimed ‘Private Arab Lands’ in Judea and Samaria
Israel News

The Unclaimed ‘Private Arab Lands’ in Judea and Samaria

Yoav Elitzur, a long-time resident of Ofrah, the first Jewish community in the Binyamin area of Judea and Samaria (founded…
British Minister: Boycotting Israel Will Undermine Our Health System
World News

British Minister: Boycotting Israel Will Undermine Our Health System

Over 100 million prescriptions for medicine in Great Britain are from companies based in Israel.
John Bolton: Israel Under Greatest Threat Since 1948
World News

John Bolton: Israel Under Greatest Threat Since 1948

In a rare defense of Israel, Bolton derided accusations of Israel’s non-proportional responses to attacks and says that Israel’s enemies…
Uman Street Named After Rabbi Nachman
Jewish News

Uman Street Named After Rabbi Nachman

A new law requiring changing the names of streets named after Communist supporters had the unexpected effect of naming a…
Join Rabbi Shafier for a Live Pre Rosh Hashanah Webinar – Sunday, Sept. 25 8:00pm Est
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Join Rabbi Shafier for a Live Pre Rosh Hashanah Webinar – Sunday, Sept. 25 8:00pm Est

Are you tired of coming into Rosh Hashanah feeling like you are playing "catch up"? By the time you get…
70% of European Jews Afraid to Come to Shul for High Holidays
World News

70% of European Jews Afraid to Come to Shul for High Holidays

The fear of Muslim harassment against Jewish sites has reached new heights.
Ancient Fisherman’s House Discovered in Ashkelon
Israel News

Ancient Fisherman’s House Discovered in Ashkelon

Israeli children participated in the archaeological project led by the Israel Antiquities Authority which aimed to educate them about their…
Your Computer or Smartphone Will Sense If You’re Happy or Sad
World News

Your Computer or Smartphone Will Sense If You’re Happy or Sad

Coming soon: A new device developed by MIT can detect a person’s emotions using wireless signals reflecting off a person’s…
How New York Bombing Suspect Ahmad Rahami Was Caught
World News

How New York Bombing Suspect Ahmad Rahami Was Caught

The 48-hour manhunt for the bomber who terrorized New York over the weekend ended on Monday night with his capture.
Trump Calls for Profiling of Terror Suspects After Israeli Model
World News

Trump Calls for Profiling of Terror Suspects After Israeli Model

He said Israel is the model of profiling that works instead of US policies which are hampered by political correctness.
Ted Cruz to Senate: Don’t Dictate Solutions to Israel
World News

Ted Cruz to Senate: Don’t Dictate Solutions to Israel

Cruz refused to sign the letter by 88 senators to President Obama, urging him to veto anti-Israel resolutions in the…
Va’etchanan – The Ultimate Perception of the Land of Israel
Va’etchanan

Va’etchanan – The Ultimate Perception of the Land of Israel

In days to come the borders of the Land of Israel will stretch from the Nile River to the Euphrates…
New Research Proves U.N. Obsession With Israel
World News

New Research Proves U.N. Obsession With Israel

Israel alone is considered the “occupying power” by the U.N.
Trial Finds Teva Drug Slows Huntington’s Disease
Israel News

Trial Finds Teva Drug Slows Huntington’s Disease

This is the first medication found to slow the progression of this devastating disease. Phase III trials to proceed.
Never Too Late to Make Amends
Elul

Never Too Late to Make Amends

The thief returned the stolen clock after 28 years.
Nazi Time Capsule Discovered in Polish Border Town
World News

Nazi Time Capsule Discovered in Polish Border Town

The capsule’s existence was known, but only now researchers were able to penetrate the thick concrete, German mines and groundwater…
How is Teshuvah Done? It All Begins With a Smile: 10 Important Facts
Elul

How is Teshuvah Done? It All Begins With a Smile: 10 Important Facts

The Month of Elul is propitious for spiritual development and for repenting before the Day of Judgment. Here are 10…
Watch: How is Honey Made?
Interesting

Watch: How is Honey Made?

On Rosh Hashanah Jews all around the world practice the custom of dipping apples into honey. How does the honey…
Man Seen in Video Placing Bombs in Chelsea Explosion
World News

Man Seen in Video Placing Bombs in Chelsea Explosion

Chilling 911 call after the blast promises more bombs would strike New York, and attackers will open fire with guns.
IDF Raids Terror Propaganda Printing House
Israel News

IDF Raids Terror Propaganda Printing House

During joint operation in Arab village in connection with Kiryat Arba terror attack on Friday, security forces discovered a printing…
Two Policemen Seriously Injured From Stabbing attack in Old City
Israel News

Two Policemen Seriously Injured From Stabbing attack in Old City

The Arab attacker, a 20-year old resident of the capital, was shot during the course of the attack and is…
The Minnesota St. Cloud Mall Attacker Identified
World News

The Minnesota St. Cloud Mall Attacker Identified

The Somali Muslim attacker was a 22-year old college student who had immigrated to the US 15 years ago. ISIS…
36 People Injured in Fire in Givat Mordechai, Jerusalem
Israel News

36 People Injured in Fire in Givat Mordechai, Jerusalem

Victims suffered only smoke inhalation and light injuries.
Superwoman and the Eshet Chayil
Parenting

Superwoman and the Eshet Chayil

I was just doing everything that I needed to do for my family. What could possibly be wrong with that?
Shabbat Shalom – The Big Picture
Inspirational Stories

Shabbat Shalom – The Big Picture

“Why me? Why my son? Why can’t he just be like the other children?” Almost as soon as I had…
Picking the Right Resolution for the New Year
Rosh Hashanah

Picking the Right Resolution for the New Year

The rabbis have given us many ideas of how to choose a resolution that will work for us. Here are…
The Thief Stole Cellphones From a Home But Left His Cellphone Behind
Funny Pics

The Thief Stole Cellphones From a Home But Left His Cellphone Behind

The thief was arrested when police found his cellphone containing his details and picture.
Doctors Cure 6-Year-Old girl Paralyzed a Year
Interesting

Doctors Cure 6-Year-Old girl Paralyzed a Year

Complicated lifesaving back surgery succeeded in returning the use of her hands and legs.
Critically Ill 17 Year Old is First Euthanized Minor in Belgium
World News

Critically Ill 17 Year Old is First Euthanized Minor in Belgium

Slippery Slope? The number of patients choosing to be euthanized in Belgium has risen more than eight-fold since the procedure…
See How the Shofar is Made
Rosh Hashanah

See How the Shofar is Made

The Shofar is usually made from a ram’s horn. Exceptionally long and twisted Shofars, like the ones popular among Yemenite…
Man in Efrat Injured Moderately in Stabbing Attack  This Morning
Israel News

Man in Efrat Injured Moderately in Stabbing Attack  This Morning

After entering the town’s fence, the terrorist was neutralized almost immediately
Gold Coin With Face of Roman Emperor Nero Found in Jerusalem
World News

Gold Coin With Face of Roman Emperor Nero Found in Jerusalem

The coin, which was found in a Mt. Zion excavation, was dated to 56 CE, 14 years before the destruction…
Watch: A Matter of Balance
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Watch: A Matter of Balance

At first everything was fine, but then as the truck crossed the river, things went awfully wrong. Gone viral
Scary: See an Eagle’s Idea of a Surprise Present
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Scary: See an Eagle’s Idea of a Surprise Present

A Father and son watched in shock as a flying eagle suddenly approached them and dropped them a surprise present.…
Watch an Emotional Video of Israeli Soldiers Praying at Army Base
Interesting

Watch an Emotional Video of Israeli Soldiers Praying at Army Base

"Hi, I am a reservist in the IDF's training ground south of the country. I filmed this video in the…
18-year Old Girl Suing Parents for Posting Childhood Photos on Facebook
World News

18-year Old Girl Suing Parents for Posting Childhood Photos on Facebook

In the first case of its kind in Austria, a daughter is suing her parents for not removing 500 of…
Murderer of Soldier Almog Shiloni Gets 40 Years in Prison
Israel News

Murderer of Soldier Almog Shiloni Gets 40 Years in Prison

Stiff conditions for Nur a-Din Hashiya includes life in prison, stiff conditions for early release, 40 years before chance of…
World’s Oldest Man to Celebrate the Bar Mitzvah He Never Had
Jewish News

World’s Oldest Man to Celebrate the Bar Mitzvah He Never Had

113-year-old Yisrael Kristal, a Holocaust survivor living in Israel, never celebrated his bar mitzvah because his mother had died and his father…
New Ha’Uma Central Train Station in Jerusalem Will Serve as Atomic Shelter
Israel News

New Ha’Uma Central Train Station in Jerusalem Will Serve as Atomic Shelter

The new Ha’Uma train station in Jerusalem which was dug 80 meters deep in the ground, is rapidly advancing and…
Terrorist Caught With a Knife at Rachel’s Tomb
Israel News

Terrorist Caught With a Knife at Rachel’s Tomb

Another terrorist attack was prevented at Rachel’s Tomb when an Arab was detained at the checkpoint and searched. A knife…
New Israeli Gadgets Will Enable Blind People to See
Israel News

New Israeli Gadgets Will Enable Blind People to See

The world-renowned Lab for Brain and Multisensory Research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has made sensory substitution devices (SSDs) utilizing…
Obama to Increase Number of Refugees Admitted to US to 100,000
World News

Obama to Increase Number of Refugees Admitted to US to 100,000

Poll of citizens reveals they want no more than 15,000 refugees admitted to the country in 2017.
US Said to Destroy Massive Islamic State Chemical Plant In Mosul
World News

US Said to Destroy Massive Islamic State Chemical Plant In Mosul

The strike is expected to end chemical weapons production by the jihadist group.
sraeli Arab Statistics
Israel News

sraeli Arab Statistics

Jerusalem has the largest concentration of Muslim residents, making up 20.9% of the total Muslim population in Israel and 35.9%…
Watch: A Bear Cub Show Off his Wrestling Skills
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Watch: A Bear Cub Show Off his Wrestling Skills

Watch what happens when a bear cub decides to have fun with a zookeeper, and demonstrate his wrestling skills to…
Former Israeli President Shimon Peres in Grave Condition After Stroke
Israel News

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres in Grave Condition After Stroke

The Chief Rabbis have called on all Israelis to pray for his recovery. He is on a respirator and fighting…
Facebook Meets with Israeli Ministers to Fight Terrorism
Israel News

Facebook Meets with Israeli Ministers to Fight Terrorism

The meeting was arranged after many terrorists admitted in interrogation that they were affected by incitement on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,…
95-Year-Old Nazi Medic Who Served At Auschwitz Goes on Trial In Germany
World News

95-Year-Old Nazi Medic Who Served At Auschwitz Goes on Trial In Germany

Hubert Zafke argues he treated only wounded soldiers and members of the SS, but German prosecutors say that all SS…
Rejoining his family after 18 months as a vegetable
Israel News

Rejoining his family after 18 months as a vegetable

After six months with Ezer Mitzion’s special speech facilitation devices, stroke victim Moti Ayish was in a rehab center and…
Old City of Jerusalem: Filmed more than Ninety Years Ago
Interesting

Old City of Jerusalem: Filmed more than Ninety Years Ago

See footage of the Jewish quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem from the year 1925. Must see
Waze GPS Directs Two Female Soldiers Into Palestinian Village
Israel News

Waze GPS Directs Two Female Soldiers Into Palestinian Village

The two IDF soldiers lost in the village received contradictory advice from Palestinian police and Israeli police’s emergency response hotline.…
The Immense Debt Which the World Owes Israel
World News

The Immense Debt Which the World Owes Israel

From anti-terrorist capabilities to desalinization to solar energy to disaster relief, Israel’s solutions are benefiting the entire globe.
Bomb-Making Lab Discovered in West Bank Village
Israel News

Bomb-Making Lab Discovered in West Bank Village

Palestinians were arrested for making explosives and bombs and masterminding attacks in 5 different locations.
Zuckerberg’s Facebook May Know More About You Than You Realize
World News

Zuckerberg’s Facebook May Know More About You Than You Realize

Facebook’s “People You May Know” feature may connect you with people you don’t want.
Shomrim Neighborhood Patrol Founds Branch in Uman, Ukraine
Jewish News

Shomrim Neighborhood Patrol Founds Branch in Uman, Ukraine

A neighborhood patrol was necessary in the wake of anti-Semitic attacks and thefts by locals.
“I Was Suddenly Delivered a Summons to a Trial”
Elul

“I Was Suddenly Delivered a Summons to a Trial”

My life was calm and normal until I discovered I was under surveillance, my phone was tapped, I had been…
Trump Adviser: Netanyahu Was Right About PA Ethnic Cleansing
World News

Trump Adviser: Netanyahu Was Right About PA Ethnic Cleansing

David Friedman: the Palestinians want Israel to absorb countless 'refugees' — people who never lived in Israel and whose ancestors…
9/11 Responders Suffering From High Cancer Rates and Other Illnesses
World News

9/11 Responders Suffering From High Cancer Rates and Other Illnesses

5,441 emergency responders or cleanup workers have 70 different kinds of cancers thought to be tied to 9/11.
The World Trade Center Disaster – Why?
Kabbalah & Mysticism

The World Trade Center Disaster – Why?

Many ask about the spiritual significance of this terrible tragedy that brought the US low. We are too small to…
Watch: Perfect Hunter – Bears Hunt with Minimal Effort
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Perfect Hunter – Bears Hunt with Minimal Effort

The Creator of the Universe sustains and supports all living creatures. Watch how bears receive their share straight into their…
Watch: Laughter the Best Medicine
Funny Videos

Watch: Laughter the Best Medicine

A sequence of short and entertaining videos about animals doing things 'a little' different. If you have not laughed today,…
Hamas Spends One Fifth of Its Budget on Military Infrastructure
Israel News

Hamas Spends One Fifth of Its Budget on Military Infrastructure

Gaza's rulers are also investing in weapons aimed at bypassing the Iron Dome anti-missile system, more precise rockets, and tunnel…
German Interior Minister: We Know of 520 Potential Terrorists
World News

German Interior Minister: We Know of 520 Potential Terrorists

In addition to terrorists already in Germany, German security agencies estimate that thousands of battle-hardened EU-born Islamist militants may soon…
Israel Helps Paraguay fight Hezbollah
World News

Israel Helps Paraguay fight Hezbollah

For years, it’s no secret that Hezbollah has run branches in South America and the Caribbean to fundraise and support…
A Siberian River Mysteriously Turns Blood Red
World News

A Siberian River Mysteriously Turns Blood Red

Residents of the town, Norilsk in Siberia, have discovered that a nearby river has mysteriously turned blood red. Experts say…
Watch: Wonders of Creation – Deep Sea Anglerfish
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Wonders of Creation – Deep Sea Anglerfish

Amazing footage of an anglerfish swimming in the depths of the ocean. See how the fish uses its natural aluminous…
US Police Delegation Visits Israel to Learn Counter-Terrorism Techniques
World News

US Police Delegation Visits Israel to Learn Counter-Terrorism Techniques

The delegation, one of 200 that arrive annually, will also be holding a ceremony at Jerusalem’s 9/11 memorial today.
Gas Tanks and Arabic Documents Found in Car by Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral
World News

Gas Tanks and Arabic Documents Found in Car by Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral

French intelligence suspects the abandoned car was a dry-run in preparation for a major attack. Prime Minister Manuel Valls: "The…
Beware of Jellyfish on a Full Moon
Interesting

Beware of Jellyfish on a Full Moon

A Haifa University study shows that jellyfish tend to show up on Israel’s shores when the temperature is between 28.2-30…
Watch: Monkey Imitates a Visitor at the Zoo
Funny Videos

Watch: Monkey Imitates a Visitor at the Zoo

This cheerful monkey managed to please a visitor at the zoo and mimic his movements one by one
Exposed Soviet Document: Mahmoud Abbas Was a K.G.B. Spy in the 1980s
World News

Exposed Soviet Document: Mahmoud Abbas Was a K.G.B. Spy in the 1980s

A British archive reveals Abbas’s name along with his code name “Mole” among a list of Soviet agents from 1983.
Dutch MP of Turkish Extraction Refuses to Shake Netanyahu’s Hand
World News

Dutch MP of Turkish Extraction Refuses to Shake Netanyahu’s Hand

During Netanyahu’s meeting with Dutch members of the Foreign Affairs Committee yesterday, MP Tunahan Kuzo refused to shake his hand.…
Great Britain Preempts Trump’s Mexico Wall With a Wall at Calais
World News

Great Britain Preempts Trump’s Mexico Wall With a Wall at Calais

Walls are going up all over Europe as the continent struggles with an influx of new arrivals. The latest is…
Psychic’s Confession: “People Think I Read Cards, But I Made Up Everything”
Kabbalah & Mysticism

Psychic’s Confession: “People Think I Read Cards, But I Made Up Everything”

The clients thought they were connecting to a famous medium, but in reality were speaking with a 20-year old girl…
Watch: Lego Train Tour
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Watch: Lego Train Tour

Like thinking outside the box? There is no doubt that this video will surprise even you - Lego train track…
Construction Begun on Gaza Wall and Underground Barrier
Israel News

Construction Begun on Gaza Wall and Underground Barrier

The multi-story barrier will cost approximately 2 billion shekels and will defend against Hamas cross-border attack tunnels.
Ten Things Important to Know About the Month of Elul
Elul

Ten Things Important to Know About the Month of Elul

The month of Elul is the month of Mercy and Selichot. Ten things to know about this unique month
See How this Fish Catches its Prey
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See How this Fish Catches its Prey

Wonders of Creation: This fish has a unique way to capture its prey. It shoots a jet of water to…
All It Takes is One Second to Repent
Elul

All It Takes is One Second to Repent

Sincere repentance doesn’t depend on time and amount but is measured by intensity, thoroughness and quality. 
Watch: Rare Video of the Rabbi of Ponevezh
Interesting

Watch: Rare Video of the Rabbi of Ponevezh

An exceptional video of the Rabbi of Ponevezh, Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, filmed decades ago at the home of the…
How Did Rabbi Kanievsky Know the Groom’s Tzitzit Were Invalid?
Interesting

How Did Rabbi Kanievsky Know the Groom’s Tzitzit Were Invalid?

A groom went in to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky to receive a blessing. To his shock, the rabbi asked him “Why…
10 Reasons Why We Should Study Mishnayot by Heart
Torah Study

10 Reasons Why We Should Study Mishnayot by Heart

What benefits can you gain by memorizing mishnayot orally? Also: Distinctive advice from the Holy Chafetz Chaim
Miracle in the Air: Child Hanging in the Sky from Cable Car
Interesting

Miracle in the Air: Child Hanging in the Sky from Cable Car

Dramatic footage caught on camera in New Zealand two days ago: A child suddenly fell from a cable car, his…
Watch: Wonders of Creation – Relaxing Footage of Birds & Butterflies
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Wonders of Creation – Relaxing Footage of Birds & Butterflies

Nothing like beginning your day with an exhilarating peek at nature's beauty. Watch a magical clip that will change your…
Watch: Wonders of Creation – The Largest Cave on the Planet
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Wonders of Creation – The Largest Cave on the Planet

Hang Son Doong cave is located near the Laos–Vietnam border. At more than 200m high, 150m wide and 5km long,…
Expanded Network of Isis Revealed for 1st Time
World News

Expanded Network of Isis Revealed for 1st Time

New investigative reports reveal a widening ISIS European Network. Investigators are startled at the ease of operation
Make Sure it is a Shofar!
Rosh Hashanah

Make Sure it is a Shofar!

Which animal horns are kosher to use as a shofar and how is a shofar prepared?
Police Thwart Car Ramming Attack in Shuafat, Jerusalem
Israel News

Police Thwart Car Ramming Attack in Shuafat, Jerusalem

The driver ignored warning signals and the policeman had no choice but to shoot him.
British Researchers Find Solution for Global Chocolate Crisis
World News

British Researchers Find Solution for Global Chocolate Crisis

Cocoa butter is on the decline due to crop failure but wild mango butter is an excellent substitute.
Israel to Grant Research Prize for Oriental Jewish History
Israel News

Israel to Grant Research Prize for Oriental Jewish History

The $40,000 prize was launched by Social Equality Minister Gila Gamliel, whose father is from Yemen and whose mother was…
Watch: Animals Adopt Babies of Other Species
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Watch: Animals Adopt Babies of Other Species

Rare footage of cats and dogs taking care of ducklings. Gone viral
Startling: An Eagle Tried to Kidnap a Baby and Then …
Viral on the Web

Startling: An Eagle Tried to Kidnap a Baby and Then …

This is what happened to a stunned father one morning as he looked after a small baby: A giant eagle…
Leak Reveals Cost of Mobile Phone Spying Services
World News

Leak Reveals Cost of Mobile Phone Spying Services

The leaked private business papers of Israeli company NSO Group Technologies Ltd. was published by New York Times. NSO will…
Georgetown University to Apologize for Participation in Slavery
World News

Georgetown University to Apologize for Participation in Slavery

Georgetown wants to make amends for selling 272 slaves in 1838 who worked on Jesuit plantations in nearby Maryland to…
Riot Police Fire Tear Gas to Disperse 100s of UK-Bound Migrant Rioters
World News

Riot Police Fire Tear Gas to Disperse 100s of UK-Bound Migrant Rioters

Nothing that France does is dissuading Muslim migrants from failed states from their dream of immigrating to Great Britain.
How Can We Revitalize Ourselves Spiritually This Elul? 6 Ideas to Try
Elul

How Can We Revitalize Ourselves Spiritually This Elul? 6 Ideas to Try

During the month of Elul, the gates of Heaven are open to anyone who wants to make himself a better…
Watch: Did You Know a Lemon could Save Lives?
Interesting

Watch: Did You Know a Lemon could Save Lives?

If you are stuck on a trip at night and there is no one to rescue you, you may need…
Watch: Wonders of Creation – Magic of the Ocean
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Wonders of Creation – Magic of the Ocean

Fascinating documentation of life in the depths of the ocean. If you're looking for a relaxing break from the pressures…
Anti-Immigrant Party to Make Huge Gain in German State Election
World News

Anti-Immigrant Party to Make Huge Gain in German State Election

Polls predict that Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats party will drop to third place with only 12% of the votes.
Watch: Cat Stuck on the Western Wall Rescued
Interesting

Watch: Cat Stuck on the Western Wall Rescued

Worshipers at the Western Wall spotted a cat stranded high above the men's prayer plaza. Watch the original rescue operation
Soldier Protecting Worshippers at Joseph’s Tomb Injured By Live Fire
Israel News

Soldier Protecting Worshippers at Joseph’s Tomb Injured By Live Fire

The soldier was injured at the entrance to the Balata refugee camp next to Joseph's tomb when Arab rabble-rousers starting…
10 Facts about Hacham Rabbi Yehuda Fattiah, on the Anniversary of His Passing
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10 Facts about Hacham Rabbi Yehuda Fattiah, on the Anniversary of His Passing

Today, the 27th of Av, is the anniversary of the passing of Hacham Rabbi Yehuda Fattiah, one of the greatest…
IDF Shuts Down Palestinian Radio Station in Hebron for Incitement
Israel News

IDF Shuts Down Palestinian Radio Station in Hebron for Incitement

This is the second radio station since March to be shut down for calling for terrorist attacks.
Like to Host Guests? Here’s a Creative Idea that will Surprise Everyone
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Like to Host Guests? Here’s a Creative Idea that will Surprise Everyone

Did you know you can use melted white chocolate, besides for pouring it over cake? Watch this short clip and…
Two US Voter Databases Attacked by Russian-based Hackers 
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Two US Voter Databases Attacked by Russian-based Hackers 

Arizona and Illinois voter databases were hacked, but officials say the databases were not compromised.
Last Nuremberg Prosecutor Donates $1 Million to U.S. Holocaust Museum
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Last Nuremberg Prosecutor Donates $1 Million to U.S. Holocaust Museum

Benjamin Ferencz explained, “I have witnessed holocausts and I cannot stop trying to deter future genocides.”
Hungary Blocks 20 Holocaust Denying Websites
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Hungary Blocks 20 Holocaust Denying Websites

Budapest court issues temporary orders blocking 20 websites that carry Holocaust denial material.
A first for Israel: A baby born in week 22, survived and released from hospital
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A first for Israel: A baby born in week 22, survived and released from hospital

His parents: "Every parent with a baby in NICU should know there is a chance that their baby will make…
Allergic to Gluten? A New Device Will Check Your Food
World News

Allergic to Gluten? A New Device Will Check Your Food

Load the device with a cartridge containing a pea-size sample of food and within 2 minutes you’ll know if it…
Czech Schoolbook Publisher Must Remove “Jerusalem” as Israel’s Capital
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Czech Schoolbook Publisher Must Remove “Jerusalem” as Israel’s Capital

After the Palestinian embassy protested “Jerusalem” appearing in Czech books as Israel’s capital, Czech Ministry of Education issued new directive.
Largest Memorial Ceremony in Lithuanian’s History for Holocaust Victims
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Largest Memorial Ceremony in Lithuanian’s History for Holocaust Victims

A small procession planned in memory of Holocaust victims in Malat, Lithuania became the largest such ceremony in Lithuanian history…
Missing Jewish Child at Center of Kidnapping Case Comes Forward
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Missing Jewish Child at Center of Kidnapping Case Comes Forward

The Jewish mother had left her Belgian non-Jewish husband and returned to Israel with her son. After lengthy court trials,…
Rabbi Moshe Weiss o.b.m: The Chasid Who Invented the Sound Bender
Jewish News

Rabbi Moshe Weiss o.b.m: The Chasid Who Invented the Sound Bender

Weiss, a Chabad Hasid, who studied in his youth in the Chabad Ohr Elchanan yeshiva in Los Angeles, developed the…
IDF Destroys House of Rabbi Mark’s Murderer
Israel News

IDF Destroys House of Rabbi Mark’s Murderer

Supreme Court rejected a petition from the terrorist's family who had called not to destroy the house with the help…
California State Senate Passed Law 31-1 Against BDS
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California State Senate Passed Law 31-1 Against BDS

Israeli-American Coalition for Action spearheaded the legislation.
Israeli Judoka Raised Over $50,000 for Charity
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Israeli Judoka Raised Over $50,000 for Charity

Israeli medalist Yarden Gerbi auctioned her Olympic nametag on ebay and brought in $51,730 for charity.
False Shooting Alarm at Los Angeles Airport 
World News

False Shooting Alarm at Los Angeles Airport 

Partial evacuations caused panic, traffic jams, and delayed flights. Police found no shooter, but arrested a suspicious man in a…
Second Case of Men Who Were Switched at Birth in Same Town
Interesting

Second Case of Men Who Were Switched at Birth in Same Town

The same remote Canadian town discovers a second case of being switched at birth, prompting outrage at substandard healthcare.
Platoon Commander’s Testimony Supports Soldier on Trial for Manslaughter
Israel News

Platoon Commander’s Testimony Supports Soldier on Trial for Manslaughter

The platoon commander supported Azariya’s concern that the terrorist was still lethal and raises questions on the company commander’s testimony…
Israel Ranked Close to Top of PwC Golden Age Index in Elderly Employment
Israel News

Israel Ranked Close to Top of PwC Golden Age Index in Elderly Employment

A global survey of a Golden Age Index conducted by the PwC international firm of auditors, found that among 34…
Bomb Blast Kills 60 Dead in Yemen
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Bomb Blast Kills 60 Dead in Yemen

Suicide car bomb attack on a Yemenite army training camp in Aden kills at least 60 people on Monday.
120,000 Old Buildings in Israel are Not Earthquake Safe
Israel News

120,000 Old Buildings in Israel are Not Earthquake Safe

Israel is on the Great Rift Valley, and its periphery is particularly at risk.
Was a Snake with 7 Heads Discovered in Thailand, as described in Tractate Kiddushin?
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Was a Snake with 7 Heads Discovered in Thailand, as described in Tractate Kiddushin?

Did you also receive an image of a seven-headed snake on WhatsApp? Very impressive, though is it genuine or a…
Watch: Face to Face with a Crocodile
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Watch: Face to Face with a Crocodile

Our brave cat has no fear for the fearsome crocodile, he looks the croc in the eye and even manages…
Israeli Arab Journalist: I Won’t Marry a Muslim
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Israeli Arab Journalist: I Won’t Marry a Muslim

Lucy Aharish, an Arab-Israeli journalist and TV presenter who grew up in Dimona, Israel, says she refuses to marry a…
Steven Hill, Orthodox Jewish ‘Law & Order’ Actor, Dies at 94
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Steven Hill, Orthodox Jewish ‘Law & Order’ Actor, Dies at 94

He sacrificed numerous career opportunities in order to observe Shabbat. Despite his determined allegiance to Torah, he still managed to…
Watch: Policewoman Converts to Judaism, Bursts into Tears
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Watch: Policewoman Converts to Judaism, Bursts into Tears

Moving video: An Immigrant from Uzbekistan to Israel decides to convert to Judaism, after serving three years in the Israel…
Watch: Wonders of Creation – Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Wonders of Creation – Iguazu Falls, Brazil

Iguazu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian…
Spiritual Leader and Holocaust Survivor Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis Passes Away
Jewish News

Spiritual Leader and Holocaust Survivor Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis Passes Away

Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis fought assimilation and infused many thousands of Jews with passion for their Judaism in the US and…
Did Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels Have a Jewish Father-in-Law?
World News

Did Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels Have a Jewish Father-in-Law?

Magda Goebbels claimed to be born to her mother’s first husband, but evidence was found that she born to her…
Security Stepped Up Around Jewish Community in London
Jewish News

Security Stepped Up Around Jewish Community in London

The large religious Jewish community in the north Stamford Hill neighborhood has seen a substantial increase in the number of…
Earthquake Destroys a Whole Town in Central Italy, 247 people killed
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Earthquake Destroys a Whole Town in Central Italy, 247 people killed

The earthquake was felt in Rome, 105 miles from the epicenter, and caused furniture to lurch and lights to sway.
Watch: Wonders of Creation – Owl Attack
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Wonders of Creation – Owl Attack

Because an animal can run, doesn't mean it can hide, from the great owl of the Arctic. Take a glimpse…
Watch: The ‘Live Leaf’ has become World Famous
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: The ‘Live Leaf’ has become World Famous

A unique leaf-shaped cricket was discovered in the Philippines. What is its scientific name and how was it discovered?
Watch: Wonders of Creation – Blossoms Flowering in Slow Motion
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Wonders of Creation – Blossoms Flowering in Slow Motion

More Wonders of Creation: Amazing processes occur daily, under our noses. See one of them, and don't forget to thank…
Shocking Video: Candies Without Kashrut Certification May Contain Pig!
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Shocking Video: Candies Without Kashrut Certification May Contain Pig!

If you buy candies in the market without kashrut certification because “What can there already be in a candy?!”, guess…
Watch: Giraffe Kicks Lion in Midair
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Giraffe Kicks Lion in Midair

A fascinating clip of a giraffe fending off a lion in midair
Israeli Researchers Say Cure For Melanoma is Around the Corner
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Israeli Researchers Say Cure For Melanoma is Around the Corner

The metastatic mechanism by which melanoma spreads through the body has been discovered by Tel Aviv University researchers.
She Found Her Abducted Sister Was Studying in Her School
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She Found Her Abducted Sister Was Studying in Her School

Zephany Nurse was only three days old when she was abducted from her hospital crib in Cape Town, South Africa.…
Watch: Extreme Competitive Relay Racing
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Watch: Extreme Competitive Relay Racing

It is not clear whether this is an athletic competition or a preparatory course to become an officer in a…
New Organization Combats Exploding pro-Palestinian Movement on Campuses
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New Organization Combats Exploding pro-Palestinian Movement on Campuses

Las Vegas casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, are behind the multimillion-dollar effort to combat the BDS movement.
Watch: One day in the life of a sea cucumber
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: One day in the life of a sea cucumber

Or as King David put it: “How great are Your deeds, G-d, all of them were made in wisdom.” Watch…
Breslaver Hasidim Face Stone Attack After Entering Joseph’s Tomb
Israel News

Breslaver Hasidim Face Stone Attack After Entering Joseph’s Tomb

Drama at Night: Police and army extricate Breslavers whose bus came under attack by Palestinian stonethrowers after entering the West…
Germany Tells Citizens to Stockpile Food and Water in Case of Major Catastrophe
World News

Germany Tells Citizens to Stockpile Food and Water in Case of Major Catastrophe

For the first time since the Cold War and in the wake of three attacks last month, Germany has instructed…
Judge Permits Class Action Against Google for Scanning Emails Sent to Gmail Addresses
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Judge Permits Class Action Against Google for Scanning Emails Sent to Gmail Addresses

US District Judge Lucy Koh has ruled that a class-action lawsuit filed against Google for reading customer emails can proceed.
Fake Passports Destined for ISIS Terrorists Found in Greek Refugee Camps
World News

Fake Passports Destined for ISIS Terrorists Found in Greek Refugee Camps

EU police discover that ISIS has infiltrated Greek refugee camps and are planning to sneak into the EU.
Should Children Be Taught Evolution?
Evolution

Should Children Be Taught Evolution?

This question arose concerning the State’s decision to teach the Theory of Evolution in the eighth and ninth grades in…
A “Holy Man” is Born: from a Security Guard to a “Miracle Worker”
Personal Stories

A “Holy Man” is Born: from a Security Guard to a “Miracle Worker”

Until two years ago, he was a security guard in an Eilat hotel, but today, for a small fortune, he…
Britain to Lock Up Its Most Dangerous Extremists in Isolated High-Security Prisons
World News

Britain to Lock Up Its Most Dangerous Extremists in Isolated High-Security Prisons

After years of coddling jihadists in prison where they run the wards and radicalize other prisoners, the government says it…
How Did the Kangaroo Reach Australia After the Flood?
Science in the Torah

How Did the Kangaroo Reach Australia After the Flood?

How did it happen that there are animals unique to each geographical region? How could animals migrate between continents that…
Watch: Two Years After Gilad Shaer’s Murder, Family Celebrates Sister’s Wedding
Israel News

Watch: Two Years After Gilad Shaer’s Murder, Family Celebrates Sister’s Wedding

Bat-galim, Gil-ad Shaer’s mother: “Every child is an entire world. We feel pain at Giil-Ad’s absence, but we feel total…
Watch: The Sweetest Video You’ll See Today
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Watch: The Sweetest Video You’ll See Today

“I love you so much” the sweet 3-year old in the video says about her newborn sister. Watch one of…
New Study: Life Expectancy of Twins Higher Than Rest of Population
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New Study: Life Expectancy of Twins Higher Than Rest of Population

There’s a good reason for wishing to be born a twin - a new study reveals that being born with…
Maestro Aharon Zeev Bernstein presents: a clip on the art of sand painting
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Maestro Aharon Zeev Bernstein presents: a clip on the art of sand painting

The artist Aharon Zeev Bernstein specializes in the art of sand painting, and creates real-looking illustrations and displays for the…
A Rare Glimpse Into the Secret Operations of the Elite Unit 669
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A Rare Glimpse Into the Secret Operations of the Elite Unit 669

The fighters that can fulfill complex rescue operations by land, sea and tunnel 24 hours a day, seven days a…
Muslim Stabs Chasidic Jew Outside His Home in Strasbourg
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Muslim Stabs Chasidic Jew Outside His Home in Strasbourg

This same man attacked another Jew in 2010, but French authorities say they don’t see these attacks as motivated by…
Another Muslim Terrorist Bombing in Turkey Kills 50 at a Wedding
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Another Muslim Terrorist Bombing in Turkey Kills 50 at a Wedding

15 bombings in Turkey with hundreds killed so far in 2016. The latest attack targeted a Kurdish wedding party.
Watch: Folding Napkins like You’ve Never Seen Before
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Watch: Folding Napkins like You’ve Never Seen Before

Looking for a nice innovative idea to decorate your Shabbat table? Take a look at a genius tip for folding…
Did you know: The Ten Commandments
Basic Judaism

Did you know: The Ten Commandments

Did you know The Ten Commandments might actually be Nine Commandments?
Skin Cancer is on the rise
Health & Nutrition

Skin Cancer is on the rise

Why do we keep getting sunburned despite all the sunscreen we are applying?
Crown Heights Festival Marking 25th Anniversary of Riots Evokes controversy
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Crown Heights Festival Marking 25th Anniversary of Riots Evokes controversy

The death of a black child was a tragic accident, but the murder of Yaakel Rosenbaum was a premeditated homicide…
Watch: Stunning Leopard Jump
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Stunning Leopard Jump

Skill patience and devotion – that's how the leopard caught its prey. Nothing is too difficult or dangerous, for a…
Watch: Nothing Beats a Mother’s Love
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Nothing Beats a Mother’s Love

There is also a motherly feeling for leopards, as reflected in a particularly moving clip: A mother leopard picks up…
Watch: ’Potato Fish’. Does Such a Fish Exist?
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: ’Potato Fish’. Does Such a Fish Exist?

A potato fish seems to have been filmed off the coast of Ireland. See wonders of creation beneath the sea…
The Sweetest Clip You’ll See Today: An Elephant Collecting Garbage
Interesting

The Sweetest Clip You’ll See Today: An Elephant Collecting Garbage

What does a 'domesticated' elephant do when he is bored? Simple; collect garbage and throw in the trash can. Watch…
Watch: Lightning Like You’ve Never Seen Before
Interesting

Watch: Lightning Like You’ve Never Seen Before

Display of electrifying lightning moving through the clouds over Florida, creating stunning scenes
Why Has the Jews’ External Appearance Changed Over the Exile?
Faith & Trust

Why Has the Jews’ External Appearance Changed Over the Exile?

How come Jews living in different places have differences in skin, hair, and eye color, etc.? Rabbi Daniel Blass replies.
What Does Your Facebook Status Says About YOU? 
Internet

What Does Your Facebook Status Says About YOU? 

A person's Facebook status says a lot about their personality. Narcissists post frequently about their achievements, diet and exercise; romantic statuses hint…
The Israeli Politician Who Saved a Jewish Woman from ISIS
Israel News

The Israeli Politician Who Saved a Jewish Woman from ISIS

Deputy Minister Ayub Kara came to the rescue of a Jewish woman from Kurdistan whose husband tried to sell her…
Did You Know: Shabbat Nachamu
Basic Judaism

Did You Know: Shabbat Nachamu

Did you know why the Shabbat after Tisha B'av has a special name?
Watch: Fisherman rescue baby deer from drowning
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Watch: Fisherman rescue baby deer from drowning

A baby deer on the verge of drowning rode safely back to shore in a fishing boat.
Tu B’Av: The Percentage of Singles in Israel is on the Rise
Tu B’Av

Tu B’Av: The Percentage of Singles in Israel is on the Rise

The average age when couples marry have risen in the past decades by three years. The data shows there are…
Watch: Dramatic Rescue of Four Brothers Lost in Banias River
Israel News

Watch: Dramatic Rescue of Four Brothers Lost in Banias River

Police men and rescue team find four brothers who went missing in Banias river, safe and sound.
Watch: A helping hand for a horse in need
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Watch: A helping hand for a horse in need

Although it is not clear how the young colt managed to cross the guardrail into the road, fortunately for the…
Family Tech: SMS or SOS?
Relationships

Family Tech: SMS or SOS?

Exploring the impact of technology on our most intimate relationships.
Tu B’av: The Jewish Valentine’s Day
Tu B’Av

Tu B’av: The Jewish Valentine’s Day

Did you know that the Jewish calendar has its own day dedicated to love? It's true. The 15th of the month…
Watch: Newborn Elephant: It’s Time to Walk
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Watch: Newborn Elephant: It’s Time to Walk

The elephant is only one day old, though it wastes no time learning to walk. Watch how the elephants mother…
Watch: What Wouldn’t You Do to Get Some Candy?
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Watch: What Wouldn’t You Do to Get Some Candy?

The bottle cap was tightly closed, though trust the dog, he will find a way to open it to get…
2,000-Years After Bar Kochba, Ancient Roman Ammunition Discovered
Israel News

2,000-Years After Bar Kochba, Ancient Roman Ammunition Discovered

Roman ammunition newly unearthed in archeological dig believed to belong to last battle waged by the Jewish Army against the…
The First Immersion in the Mikvah — at Age 60
Family Purity

The First Immersion in the Mikvah — at Age 60

Oranit not only immersed herself but was joined by her sister and sister-in-law. “We’re kibbutzniks, as anti-religious as you can…
Why Did King Solomon Marry So Many Women?
Faith & Trust

Why Did King Solomon Marry So Many Women?

Why did King Solomon marry so many women and how do we know that it wasn’t considered a sin?
Religious Services Ministry Launches Marriage Registration App
Israel News

Religious Services Ministry Launches Marriage Registration App

New app will make the ministry services more accessible for newly engaged couples.
Gush Etzion Junction: From Terrorist Hotspot to High Class Mall
Israel News

Gush Etzion Junction: From Terrorist Hotspot to High Class Mall

Already on the first day, hijab-clothed Arab women and scarf-clad Jewish women were walking through the mall.
Record Numbers of Israeli Arabs Joining National Service
Israel News

Record Numbers of Israeli Arabs Joining National Service

Despite the rhetoric, non-Jewish Israeli citizens recognize the value of national service as a way of integrating into Israeli society.
Shoftim – What Testimony Will You Give?
Shoftim

Shoftim – What Testimony Will You Give?

Our sages teach us that the judgment in heaven is like judgment on earth, and both require two witnesses for…
Watch: Cat doesn’t like Trump
Funny Videos

Watch: Cat doesn’t like Trump

How did the cat react when republican candidate Donald Trump appeared on the screen?
Getting up off the Ground: The Secret to Jewish Continuity
Faith & Trust

Getting up off the Ground: The Secret to Jewish Continuity

“How did we go from mourners sitting on the ground to sunbathers sitting on the beach slathering on sunscreen? What…
Ki Tavo – The Road to Happiness
Weekly Torah Portion

Ki Tavo – The Road to Happiness

How can we always be happy, despite all the difficult things that happen to us? The secret lies in the…
Nitzavim – There are Things That Will Always Be Hidden From Us
Weekly Torah Portion

Nitzavim – There are Things That Will Always Be Hidden From Us

There are commandments we find easy to observe because they make sense to us. But how should we relate to…
Re’eh – You Have to See to Understand!
Re’eh

Re’eh – You Have to See to Understand!

There are no shortcuts in serving G-d. A person has to understand that only by consistently working on his character…
Eikev – What is the Way to Love G-d?
Eikev

Eikev – What is the Way to Love G-d?

Our ability to love G-d is generated by our fear of G-d, which assists us in serving G-d even when…
Ha’azinu – Taste and See How Good It Is
Weekly Torah Portion

Ha’azinu – Taste and See How Good It Is

The secret of education is not just the transmission of information from father to son, but primarily how it is…
Ki Teitzei – The Moral Lesson of ‘Sending Away the Mother Bird’
Ki Teitzei

Ki Teitzei – The Moral Lesson of ‘Sending Away the Mother Bird’

When one meditates in the Torah’s commandments, one discovers wonderful insights. What does the commandment of 'Sending Away the Mother…
University students invent a sensor that picks the perfect watermelon
Israel News

University students invent a sensor that picks the perfect watermelon

The sensor is based on the principle that the outside of a watermelon tells you how sweet the inside is.
Saudi Press: Stop Antisemitic Discourse, Learn From Jews’ Success
World News

Saudi Press: Stop Antisemitic Discourse, Learn From Jews’ Success

Saudi press featured highly unusual articles critical of the antisemitic discourse in Arab and Muslim society, and calling to learn…
Va’etchanan – The Spiritual Quality of the Land of Israel
Va’etchanan

Va’etchanan – The Spiritual Quality of the Land of Israel

Why did Moses want so much to enter the Land of Israel? And what is the lesson for us, now…
What Does Science Think About G-d?
Faith & Trust

What Does Science Think About G-d?

Is science advancing towards the discovery of G-d? And what did the greatest scientists state about a Diety? Simple logic…
Defying the Odds, Comatose Terror Victim Makes Astonishing Recovery
Israel News

Defying the Odds, Comatose Terror Victim Makes Astonishing Recovery

Tzvika Cohen goes home half a year after brutal axe attack to celebrate his 48th birthday this Sunday.
UK MPs Turn to Israeli Martial Art to Protect Themselves from Sudden Attac
World News

UK MPs Turn to Israeli Martial Art to Protect Themselves from Sudden Attac

The class teaches how to disarm an armed attacker and then flee to save one’s life.
Fighting Terror with Extra Humanity
Opinion

Fighting Terror with Extra Humanity

"Terrorists would have us believe that their victims are less human and less entitled to life than they are. As…
Watch: Who is Rich? He Who is Happy With his Hands
Interesting

Watch: Who is Rich? He Who is Happy With his Hands

This emotional clip will help us forget our troubles, and begin to thank G-d for the countless blessings He bestows…
A Second Temple-era synagogue uncovered in the lower Galilee
Israel News

A Second Temple-era synagogue uncovered in the lower Galilee

Building is one of only eight synagogues discovered in Israel that predate the destruction of the Second Temple.
Watch: Tiger Rescued from a Pit Tens of Meters Deep
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Watch: Tiger Rescued from a Pit Tens of Meters Deep

A Tiger fell into trouble, falling into a sixty meter deep pit. The farmer called for help, and rescuers rushed…
Watch: IDF Demolishes Home of Terrorist Who Killed 13-Year-Old in Her Bed
Israel News

Watch: IDF Demolishes Home of Terrorist Who Killed 13-Year-Old in Her Bed

The troops were only permitted by Supreme Court to knock out second floor of a 3-story building housing the family…
‘Sharia Police’ and Islamic State support reported in Hamburg
World News

‘Sharia Police’ and Islamic State support reported in Hamburg

The German city of Hamburg are monitoring reports of Muslim 'Sharia Police' carrying out patrols in the city.
Tisha B’Av Fast Ending Times Worldwide 5777 / 2017
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Tisha B’Av Fast Ending Times Worldwide 5777 / 2017

Some Laws of the fast and ending times of the fast in central locations
Manuscript of Ben Ish Chai Found In Saddam Hussein’s Offices
Jewish News

Manuscript of Ben Ish Chai Found In Saddam Hussein’s Offices

New Book of the Ben Ish Chai’s Discourses Printed for the First Time. The 2-volume Birkas Horeyach was printed from…
Conquest of Europe By Islam Proceeding Step by Step
World News

Conquest of Europe By Islam Proceeding Step by Step

Rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris called for the conversion of churches into mosques. Mainstream Muslim organizations are dispensing…
Rare Footage: The Western Wall on Tisha B’Av More Than a Century Ago
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Rare Footage: The Western Wall on Tisha B’Av More Than a Century Ago

Tisha B'Av at the Western Wall - Rare video footage from the last century. In one of the clips a…
Tisha B’Av at the Western Wall: Saturday Night 5776 – See Pictures
Jewish News

Tisha B’Av at the Western Wall: Saturday Night 5776 – See Pictures

The Jewish People mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple: Photo gallery from the Western Wall.
Watch: Young Children in an Emotional Prayer at The Western Wall
Interesting

Watch: Young Children in an Emotional Prayer at The Western Wall

Touching Footage: Children from the Kamenitz Talmudic Primary School, at the Western Wall, pierce the heavens with pure prayers. Watch
Tisha B’Av – Laws of the 9 Days and Week of Tisha B’Av
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Tisha B’Av – Laws of the 9 Days and Week of Tisha B’Av

Laws of The Nine Days and the week of Tisha B'Av according to Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jews
The Rebbe Decided: “Full Speed Ahead to Establish Hidabroot USA”
Hidabroot Activity

The Rebbe Decided: “Full Speed Ahead to Establish Hidabroot USA”

Hidabroot’s directors entered the inner sanctum in Belz chassidus with hundreds of recorded videos and a detailed plan • Outreach…
Jerusalem Start up Seeks to Eradicate Hospital Infections 
Israel News

Jerusalem Start up Seeks to Eradicate Hospital Infections 

511 million patients worldwide pick up infections during hospital stay.
France Closes Down 20 Radical Mosques
World News

France Closes Down 20 Radical Mosques

France is taking steps to de-radicalize its mosques in the hopes of preventing the radicalization of its Muslim community.
Watch: Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef on Tisha B’av (En Subtitles)
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Watch: Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef on Tisha B’av (En Subtitles)

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef addresses Hidabrut's Outreach activity, and talks about Tisa B'av
Mourning? Yes. Depression? No way!
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Mourning? Yes. Depression? No way!

The Avodat Israel compares G-d’s sadness to a king’s sadness and the king’s servants must gladden their master
Why Mourn the Destruction of the Temple Thousands of Years Later?
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Why Mourn the Destruction of the Temple Thousands of Years Later?

Why do we still cry and mourn after 2000 years? What is the significance and purpose of mourning the loss…
Police Surveillance Cameras To Be Installed In East Jerusalem
Israel News

Police Surveillance Cameras To Be Installed In East Jerusalem

The efficacy of surveillance cameras were proved when the cameras installed in the Old City prevented crimes and attacks.
Devorim: How to Administer Reproof – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Weekly Torah Portion

Devorim: How to Administer Reproof – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Before his death, Moses taught the correct way to give over criticism so it will be accepted. What is the…
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Tisha B’Av
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Tisha B’Av

What is the connection between Tisha B'Av and the Holocaust? Why will this day turn from mourning to joy? All…
What to Eat During the Nine Days? Dr. Rina Granot Suggests a Complete Menue
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

What to Eat During the Nine Days? Dr. Rina Granot Suggests a Complete Menue

What are we eating today? If you encounter this question again and again (or you yourself are asking it) and…
Mourning the Destruction of the Temple: Showing that We Care
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Mourning the Destruction of the Temple: Showing that We Care

Is it true that the Messiah will be born on Tisha B'Av? Why do we fast on Tisha B'Av and…
The Philosopher Couldn’t Figure Out Why We Are Crying on Tisha B’Av
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

The Philosopher Couldn’t Figure Out Why We Are Crying on Tisha B’Av

What are we supposed to feel on Tisha B'Av? Aren’t we crying over spilled milk? An article about a puzzle…
Tisha B’Av – 10 Facts About the Book of Lamentations
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Tisha B’Av – 10 Facts About the Book of Lamentations

The Book of Lamentations, which is written in scroll form, is read in the synagogue on Tisha B'Av. It describes…
Italian Law Proposes Jail-Time for Parents Who Enforce Vegan Diets on Kids
World News

Italian Law Proposes Jail-Time for Parents Who Enforce Vegan Diets on Kids

Proposal claims that vegan diets often leave children lacking in iron and zinc, leading to malnutrition.
Scientists Discover Why We Wake Up Stiff and Achy in the Morning 
Health & Nutrition

Scientists Discover Why We Wake Up Stiff and Achy in the Morning 

The body's biological clock suppresses anti-inflammatory proteins during sleep and when we get up each morning, the effects of the…
Special Report: Religious Earn Less, Though They Happier
Israel News

Special Report: Religious Earn Less, Though They Happier

The Israel Democracy Institute published a special report containing data about the Orthodox community.
Bride Walked Down the Aisle By the Man Who Received Her Father’s Heart
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Bride Walked Down the Aisle By the Man Who Received Her Father’s Heart

When she was about to be married, the bride thought “Who will walk me down the aisle?” and then she…
10 Islamic Jihad Terrorists Injured in a Tunnel Collapse in Gaza
Israel News

10 Islamic Jihad Terrorists Injured in a Tunnel Collapse in Gaza

The Islamic Jihad terrorists were working on a tunnel into Israeli territory when it collapsed.
Study Shows: High Intelligence Correlates With Disinclination for Activity
World News

Study Shows: High Intelligence Correlates With Disinclination for Activity

Researchers used a psychology test to identify students who expressed a strong desire to think a lot, and those who were…
Watch: This is How to Draw a Three-Dimensional Dolphin Diving
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Watch: This is How to Draw a Three-Dimensional Dolphin Diving

Amazing video featuring a three-dimensional drawing of a dolphin diving
The Torah World is Struck By Grief: Rabbi Aryeh Finkel Passed Away
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The Torah World is Struck By Grief: Rabbi Aryeh Finkel Passed Away

Doctors tried to save Rabbi Finkel when he went into cardiac arrest Tuesday night, but he passed away a short…
Father Gives 3-Year-Old A Kidney After She Nearly Dies of a Stroke
Interesting

Father Gives 3-Year-Old A Kidney After She Nearly Dies of a Stroke

Father says he didn’t think twice knowing he could help his daughter live a normal life.
Watch: Painting Beach-Art in Fast Motion
Interesting

Watch: Painting Beach-Art in Fast Motion

Is there such a thing called 'beach painting art'? Some people do it not only as a hobby, but also…
Watch: Wonders of Creation in the Depths of the Ocean
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Wonders of Creation in the Depths of the Ocean

Jelly fish, sea anemones, shells and countless other amazing creatures - Join a magical journey to the reefs. More wonders…
Watch: Bear Hug
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Bear Hug

Watch a daring guy receive a real bear hug in the wild
Family Yearns to Build Synagogue in Memory of Fallen Son
Israel News

Family Yearns to Build Synagogue in Memory of Fallen Son

Sergeant Oren Noah died in operation Protective Edge with 6 of his men when a missile hit their Armored Personnel…
Quadruple Amputee Reaches the Top of the Matterhorn
Interesting

Quadruple Amputee Reaches the Top of the Matterhorn

Mountaineer Jamie Andrew lost his hands and feet to frostbite after becoming trapped in a snowstorm in France 17 years…
Watch: Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Z”L Crying While Reciting Kinnot on Tisha B’Av
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Watch: Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Z”L Crying While Reciting Kinnot on Tisha B’Av

"For these things I weep; my eye, my eye, sheds tears". What did the Tisha B'Av of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef…
Israeli Soccer Star: I’m Leaving the Super League Because of Shabbat
Jewish News

Israeli Soccer Star: I’m Leaving the Super League Because of Shabbat

Soccer star Yair Azulai lifted Hapoel Ashkelon team into the Super League in an amazing two years, but says Shabbat…
“Jewish Jordan”: I Missed the Championship Ring but the Ring of Shabbat Lasts Forever
Jewish News

“Jewish Jordan”: I Missed the Championship Ring but the Ring of Shabbat Lasts Forever

Premier basketball star Tamir Goodman: “There was no conflict between the physical and the spiritual. You love basketball, okay…just go…
Tourist Visits Drop in France Following Terrorist Attacks
World News

Tourist Visits Drop in France Following Terrorist Attacks

Paris hotels had an occupancy rate of only 32% in the second half of July, compared with 77% last year
$1 Million Thrown Out By a Jeweler Rushing to Close Shop Before Shabbat
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$1 Million Thrown Out By a Jeweler Rushing to Close Shop Before Shabbat

One loses a lot when one rushes into Shabbat. In this case, the loss was almost $1 million dollars.
First World-Wide Tisha B’Av Marathon to Be Screened This Year
Hidabroot Activity

First World-Wide Tisha B’Av Marathon to Be Screened This Year

Do you find it difficult to connect to the mourning over a Temple that was destroyed 2000 years ago? Do…
Israeli-Arab Arrested for Supporting ISIS on Facebook
Israel News

Israeli-Arab Arrested for Supporting ISIS on Facebook

He didn’t go to Syria because his wife wouldn’t let him
Baghdad to Demolish 100-year-old House of Jewish Finance Minister Sassoon Eskell
World News

Baghdad to Demolish 100-year-old House of Jewish Finance Minister Sassoon Eskell

Municipality says it is not a heritage, but official of heritage sites says it is against the law to demolish…
Gruesome jihadi Film Features Child Leading Beheading Scene
World News

Gruesome jihadi Film Features Child Leading Beheading Scene

The child saws off the head of doll while calling for the destruction of enemies.
Watch: What does it Mean ’Jerusalem has been Destroyed’?
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Watch: What does it Mean ’Jerusalem has been Destroyed’?

Why do we mourn the destruction of Jerusalem, when it seems that Jerusalem is prospering today? Watch a short inspiring…
Baby Found in a Phone Box Reunited With Rescuer 22 Years Later
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Baby Found in a Phone Box Reunited With Rescuer 22 Years Later

Adoptee knew she had been found in a telephone box but didn’t know by who.
Watch: Will this Maneuver Solve the Problem of Traffic?
Interesting

Watch: Will this Maneuver Solve the Problem of Traffic?

While this is only a simulation, it is a great solution to reduce the problem of congestion on the road…
Watch: Can You Explain this Optical Illusion?
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Watch: Can You Explain this Optical Illusion?

To create this optical illusion, the person in the video uses a mirror and a dice. Can you explain how…
Kayaker Escapes After Fending Off a Crocodile Attack
Interesting

Kayaker Escapes After Fending Off a Crocodile Attack

When the crocodile attacked his kayak, he used his paddle to fend the attack and paddle to an island.
Europe’s Top Flea Market Cancelled Over Terror Fears
World News

Europe’s Top Flea Market Cancelled Over Terror Fears

The latest in the growing list of summer events in France that were cancelled due to terror fears.
What’s So Special About the Holy Language – Hebrew?
History and Archaeology

What’s So Special About the Holy Language – Hebrew?

Before the Tower of Babel, everyone spoke the same language — Hebrew. It is also the language in which the…
Israeli Intelligence Company Hacks ISIS Terror Targets List
World News

Israeli Intelligence Company Hacks ISIS Terror Targets List

List includes detailed info about church in Normandy where priest was murdered two weeks ago and American airfields
Another Hamas Terrorist Dies in Latest Gaza Tunnel Collapse
Israel News

Another Hamas Terrorist Dies in Latest Gaza Tunnel Collapse

Terrorists unfazed about digging into Israeli territory despite frequent deaths from tunnel collapse.
Lithuanian World War II Massacre Site Now a Picnic and Party Scene
World News

Lithuanian World War II Massacre Site Now a Picnic and Party Scene

Seventh Fort was major slaughter site of Jews by Lithuanian Nazi collaborators in 1941.
Watch: A Species of Transparent Fish you’ve Never Seen Before
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: A Species of Transparent Fish you’ve Never Seen Before

Wonders of Creation: This species of fish are transparent, they have been discovered in the depths of the ocean. The…
Watch: A Rare Discovery of a Shark that Lives Beneath an Active Volcano
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: A Rare Discovery of a Shark that Lives Beneath an Active Volcano

A shark that lives under an active volcano, was found near the volcano Kauaʻi. A delegation that was sent to…
String of Defeats for the BDS Movement in Spain
World News

String of Defeats for the BDS Movement in Spain

City halls that wanted to pass BDS resolutions lose in court appeals.
Watch: What Happened when a Deer was Hit by a Bus?
Interesting

Watch: What Happened when a Deer was Hit by a Bus?

A deer tried to cross the road at the wrong time, it met the bus's windshield and somehow managed to…
Watch: A Monkey that Escaped from a Zoo in Japan Captured
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: A Monkey that Escaped from a Zoo in Japan Captured

After two hours of searching and a long chase, the monkey that escaped a zoo in Japan was finally captured
Tunnel Boring Machines to Dig Tel Aviv Light Rail Subway
Israel News

Tunnel Boring Machines to Dig Tel Aviv Light Rail Subway

Transportation Ministry’s solution to constant traffic jams on coast.
Army General calls for ending mixed-gender combat units in IDF
Israel News

Army General calls for ending mixed-gender combat units in IDF

Says gender equality in mixed units is a dangerous illusion which damages combat capability.
Rethink Your Phone – Don’t Try This at Home
Relationships

Rethink Your Phone – Don’t Try This at Home

Watch: A powerful clip stressing the effects of 'the phone' on society
Bernardino & Orlando Police Chiefs Visit Israel to Learn How to Deal With Terror
Israel News

Bernardino & Orlando Police Chiefs Visit Israel to Learn How to Deal With Terror

Impressed with heavily-armed pairs of officers on motorcycles who deploy rapidly, scanning social media for developing threats
A Hospital Encounter Made in Heaven
Inspirational Stories

A Hospital Encounter Made in Heaven

The father of the sick child said he would become religious if he would see yeshiva students studying in the…
Himmler’s Calendar Notes Found in Russian Military Archive
World News

Himmler’s Calendar Notes Found in Russian Military Archive

The notes show he was a devoted father and conscienceless murderer
Palestinian Activist Asked to Defend Why Palestinians are “World’s Number One Cause”
Israel News

Palestinian Activist Asked to Defend Why Palestinians are “World’s Number One Cause”

Syrian Opposition TV Host shows that the number of Palestinian refugees are lower than other groups, questions their support for…
Watch: Wonders of Creation: A Fish You’ve Never Seen Before
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Wonders of Creation: A Fish You’ve Never Seen Before

Amazing documentation of a unique fish, living in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean
Watch: One Little Porcupine Controls 10 Hungry Lionesses
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: One Little Porcupine Controls 10 Hungry Lionesses

Amazing documentation of ten lionesses in pursuit of a brave little porcupine
Watch: Turtle’s Stunning Glow, Discovered in the Depths of the Pacific
Nature’s Beauty

Watch: Turtle’s Stunning Glow, Discovered in the Depths of the Pacific

A delegation of two investigators sent to the Pacific in order to trace the phenomenon of bio-fluorescence (biological glow) in…
Watch: What Does the Parrot Do When He Is Hot?
Interesting

Watch: What Does the Parrot Do When He Is Hot?

This is what the parrot does on hot summer days: He approaches the kitchen water faucet, washes his body, sings…
Watch: A Visitor in the Hadar Neighborhood of Haifa
Interesting

Watch: A Visitor in the Hadar Neighborhood of Haifa

Who came to visit in Haifa today? Watch the footage and find out
Watch: Father who Managed to Cure His Three Year-old Son from Cancer
Health & Nutrition

Watch: Father who Managed to Cure His Three Year-old Son from Cancer

"I was stunned when doctors said the word 'cancer' in the same breath with the name of my son. The…
MK Yossi Beilin: Judaism is first in my life, before being Israeli
Jewish News

MK Yossi Beilin: Judaism is first in my life, before being Israeli

Says he wants his children to only marry Jews, and hopes that will happen if they remain in Israel.
Conservative Female Rabbi Crosses Lines and Becomes Orthodox
Inspirational Stories

Conservative Female Rabbi Crosses Lines and Becomes Orthodox

In a open article publicized this week, Einat Ramon explains why she abandoned Conservative Judaism and her belief in authentic…
Prophet Nachum’s Shrine at Risk of Collapse
World News

Prophet Nachum’s Shrine at Risk of Collapse

Kurdish forces protecting the shrine warn it could completely fall apart within a few months.
60-Year-Old Gives Birth to Healthy Daughter in Emergency C-Section
Israel News

60-Year-Old Gives Birth to Healthy Daughter in Emergency C-Section

Her first child after years of fertility treatments and undergoing surgery for a tumor.
How the Palestinians Refer to Israel
Israel News

How the Palestinians Refer to Israel

The way Palestinians talk about Israel among themselves reveals their intransigence.
All-Star “Jewish” Amar’e Stoudemire Headed for Jerusalem
Israel News

All-Star “Jewish” Amar’e Stoudemire Headed for Jerusalem

Stoudemire who wears a kipa and keeps kosher, left the world’s best league to finish his career in Jerusalem.
Gaza imam: Vote for Hamas or Face Heresy Charges
World News

Gaza imam: Vote for Hamas or Face Heresy Charges

Only way to atone for a wrong vote in upcoming Palestinian municipal elections is a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Watch: Muslim who Grew up Hating Jews makes an Absolute Turnaround
Pro Israel

Watch: Muslim who Grew up Hating Jews makes an Absolute Turnaround

This is the amazing story of a Muslim Arab who grew up with intense hatred of Jews, and was educated…
Arab League Meeting Reveals Disinterest in Palestinians’ Plight
World News

Arab League Meeting Reveals Disinterest in Palestinians’ Plight

The League couldn’t even develop a unified anti-terrorist agenda to fight the terrorism threatening their very existence.
Slavery Still Rife in Arab World
World News

Slavery Still Rife in Arab World

Slavery still exist all over the Arab world including Arab families in Great Britain.
Israel and US Reach Final Aid Deal Tapering Purchases in Israel
Israel News

Israel and US Reach Final Aid Deal Tapering Purchases in Israel

Israel agreed to Washington’s terms in exchange for increase in aid
Golan Druze leader Poohpoohs UN Complaint About Difficult “Israeli Occupation”
World News

Golan Druze leader Poohpoohs UN Complaint About Difficult “Israeli Occupation”

Mayor of the largest Druze town in the Golan: “I don’t understand what they’re talking about, it’s laughable”.
Member of Saudi Delegation: Israeli Society Wants Peace and Coexistence
World News

Member of Saudi Delegation: Israeli Society Wants Peace and Coexistence

Abd al-Mujid al-Hakim, a member of the Saudi Arabian delegation that recently visited Israel and the Palestinian territories, said that…
Hollywood Star Natalie Portman Incorporates Shabbat in her Life
Jewish News

Hollywood Star Natalie Portman Incorporates Shabbat in her Life

“Shabbat is such a lovely idea; the one day when we can stop time. ”
Technology Then and Now: Images that will Take You Back in Time
Interesting

Technology Then and Now: Images that will Take You Back in Time

A series of photos that will remind you of the progress of modern technology over recent decades. Do you fail…
Watch: Optical Illusions that will Make your Day
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Watch: Optical Illusions that will Make your Day

Animations coming to life and moving paper designs - are just some of the optical illusions you will see in…
Waqf Guards Who Attacked Israeli Archaeologists to Stand Trial
Israel News

Waqf Guards Who Attacked Israeli Archaeologists to Stand Trial

One of the victims: 'It was almost a lynch. They started punching and kicking. We are still shaken up.'
Old Chair Bought for £5 at Auction Was Stuffed with £5,000 of Diamonds
Interesting

Old Chair Bought for £5 at Auction Was Stuffed with £5,000 of Diamonds

A couple who bought a worn out chair at an auction 10 years ago for £5 found diamond jewelery worth…
Family of Girl Killed by Terrorists Raising Money for Visitor Center in Her Memory
Israel News

Family of Girl Killed by Terrorists Raising Money for Visitor Center in Her Memory

Parents of Hallel Ariel are trying to raise NIS 450,000 so people can come to hear the story of Israel,…
PA Cartoon Shows Hook-Nosed Jew Threatening Arabs
Israel News

PA Cartoon Shows Hook-Nosed Jew Threatening Arabs

Another proof that the Palestinian Authority incites hatred against Jews and uses classic anti-Semitic images, if one was needed.
Israeli Commission’s Plan on How to Stop Discrimination of Ethiopian Israelis
Israel News

Israeli Commission’s Plan on How to Stop Discrimination of Ethiopian Israelis

Dark-skinned dolls, Ethiopian history lessons, books about children of different cultures and skin colors, hiring Ethiopian teachers, part of the…
The Islamic State Now Calling for Jihadist Attacks in Russia
World News

The Islamic State Now Calling for Jihadist Attacks in Russia

After threatening to hit the US and Europe, ISIS is now setting its sights on Russia, and promises to to…
Watch: First Flight of Israel’s First F-35 Fighter Jet
Israel News

Watch: First Flight of Israel’s First F-35 Fighter Jet

Israel's first stealth fighter takes its maiden flight in the skies of Israel
Tehilla Mark: “Our Father Always Said That Every Bullet Has Its Address”
Inspirational Stories

Tehilla Mark: “Our Father Always Said That Every Bullet Has Its Address”

“It’s hard, it’s painful, and we’re trying not to break. We get up and fall, cry and dry our tears”
Unusual Marriage Proposal — From Drugs to Flowers
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Unusual Marriage Proposal — From Drugs to Flowers

The shocked girl got out with her date, and watched the officers open the trunk
It’s That Easy to Get a Person to Admit to a Murder He Never Did
Israel News

It’s That Easy to Get a Person to Admit to a Murder He Never Did

Channel 2 News investigation vindicates man convicted for wife’s murder.
New Study: One Hour Exercise Offsets Health Risks of 8-Hours Sitting
World News

New Study: One Hour Exercise Offsets Health Risks of 8-Hours Sitting

60 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity seems to eliminate the increased risk of death associated with prolonged sitting, but…
Minister Tzachi Hanegbi: Hundreds of Missing Yemenite Children Were Stolen
Israel News

Minister Tzachi Hanegbi: Hundreds of Missing Yemenite Children Were Stolen

“We may never know whether the establishment did it or not, but people have begun to understand that it’s no…
Pope Asks G-d To Forgive ‘So Much Cruelty’, in Auschwitz Visit
World News

Pope Asks G-d To Forgive ‘So Much Cruelty’, in Auschwitz Visit

Two hour visit was spent in silence and contemplation, besides a few words exchanged with survivors and rescuers.
Terror Couple Who Planned Attacks in Canadian Parliament Acquitted for “Incompetence”
World News

Terror Couple Who Planned Attacks in Canadian Parliament Acquitted for “Incompetence”

Judge ignored their goals and motivations and instead focused on their being entrapped by police who try to ferret out…
Watch a Simulation of Healthy Lungs Functioning as Opposed to Lungs of Smokers
Interesting

Watch a Simulation of Healthy Lungs Functioning as Opposed to Lungs of Smokers

If the price of cigarettes haven't persuaded you to stop smoking, maybe this clip will succeed
Watch: Skydiver Successfully Lands 25,000 Foot Jump Without Parachute
Interesting

Watch: Skydiver Successfully Lands 25,000 Foot Jump Without Parachute

A Skydiver has become the first person to jump from a plane into a net on the ground without the…
Watch: Israeli Swat Team Forces Practice Infiltration of Terrorists and Hostages
Interesting

Watch: Israeli Swat Team Forces Practice Infiltration of Terrorists and Hostages

Israeli swat team forces practiced an exercise of terrorists infiltrating into a settlement, and a hostage situation. The exercise tested…
Another Two Victims of Pokemon Go
Israel News

Another Two Victims of Pokemon Go

A 15-year-old girl and 35-year-old man the latest victims of the game.
Watch: How a Cat Managed to Jump into the Dog Cage
Interesting

Watch: How a Cat Managed to Jump into the Dog Cage

The cat in the video did not want to be alone in a cage in the pet store, so he…
Watch Shiite Politician: “Radical Islam is a Bloodthirsty Religion”
Pro Israel

Watch Shiite Politician: “Radical Islam is a Bloodthirsty Religion”

Before the era of Isis: Shiite politician explains why Israel became a democratic country, where as they did not. "Radical…
Q & A – Wearing New Clothes and Swimming During the Three Weeks
Tisha B’av & The 3 Weeks

Q & A – Wearing New Clothes and Swimming During the Three Weeks

Explaining the different customs regarding buying new clothes and going swimming during the three weeks.
Narrow Bridge: Watch – Walking on a Narrow Cliff’s Edge
Interesting

Narrow Bridge: Watch – Walking on a Narrow Cliff’s Edge

The man in the video is doing an extremely dangerous move. Walking on the edge of a narrow mountain, an…
Soldier Drowns in Water Reservoir in West Negev
Israel News

Soldier Drowns in Water Reservoir in West Negev

Firefighters with special extrication equipment had to pull the youth out
Watch: Palestinian Reveals True Intentions
Pro Israel

Watch: Palestinian Reveals True Intentions

Senior Palestinian declares publicly: "We all know that the greater goal, cannot be accomplished in one go". What does he…
Watch: How Did the Dog Break Out of the Cage?
Interesting

Watch: How Did the Dog Break Out of the Cage?

Do you feel trapped & confined? With a little thought, creativity, prayer and strength, you can easily break out –…
Yes, Elephants Also Know How to Swim
Nature’s Beauty

Yes, Elephants Also Know How to Swim

Anyone who thought elephants only go in dry places, this video will surprise him. Watch an elephant swimming in deep…
Argentine Jews Uneasy about Influx of Syrian Refugees
World News

Argentine Jews Uneasy about Influx of Syrian Refugees

Jewish umbrella meets with Argentine security authorities to discuss the need for security guarantees.
Watch out: Tattoos are Hazardous to One’s Health
World News

Watch out: Tattoos are Hazardous to One’s Health

New research by the European Chemicals Agency shows they can cause allergies and possible carcinogenic, mutagenic or reproductively toxic effects.
Muslim Sheikh: The Jews were Commanded by G-d to Settle the Land
Pro Israel

Muslim Sheikh: The Jews were Commanded by G-d to Settle the Land

Priest Interviews Sheikh Prof. Abdul Hadayi Palazzi, known as the Sheikh Zionist. "The Jewish people, were commanded by G-d to…
Emotional: The exceptional dedication of Gavriel Sasson in memory of his children
Jewish News

Emotional: The exceptional dedication of Gavriel Sasson in memory of his children

Two years after he lost 7 of his children in a fire, Gavriel Sasson dedicated the visitor’s room at King…
“Every Day I Cried to G-d: Get Me Away from My Violent Husband”
Assimilation

“Every Day I Cried to G-d: Get Me Away from My Violent Husband”

“I thought this Arab was the most wonderful person in the world, but after I moved to his village, life…
Israel’s 2,200-year-old Egyptian Mummy to go on Exhibit
World News

Israel’s 2,200-year-old Egyptian Mummy to go on Exhibit

Thanks to Egyptian embalming processes and Jerusalem’s dry climate, the mummy’s bones, teeth and remnants of blood vessels were largely…
Pokemon Will Lead you to the Beit Midrash
Interesting

Pokemon Will Lead you to the Beit Midrash

A short video encouraging the study of Torah precisely through ... "Pokemon Go". Watch video gone viral
Terrorist who murdered Rabbi Miki Mark of Otniel Killed by IDF
Israel News

Terrorist who murdered Rabbi Miki Mark of Otniel Killed by IDF

Other three members of his Hamas cell including the terrorist’s brother and cousin were arrested.
Ten Facts About the Three Weeks
17th of Tammuz

Ten Facts About the Three Weeks

During these weeks we keep laws of mourning for the First and Second Temples’ destruction, with the mourning intensifying the…
Attending Religious Services Reduces Risk of Death
Jewish News

Attending Religious Services Reduces Risk of Death

JAMA Internal Medicine publishes new research suggesting frequently attending religious services may be associated with lower mortality among women
Watch: Jews & non-Jews sing and dance at Uganda-Rwanda border
Viral on the Web

Watch: Jews & non-Jews sing and dance at Uganda-Rwanda border

A group of observant Jews who arrived at the Uganda-Rwanda border broke out into song and dance, singing "Orech yamim…
Dentist Attacked By a Shark: “Felt Like a Truck Hit me on the Face”
Viral on the Web

Dentist Attacked By a Shark: “Felt Like a Truck Hit me on the Face”

Texas dentist vacationing in the Bahamas was attacked by a shark. "It felt like a truck hit me on the…
Live Streaming -watch Now
Faith & Trust

Live Streaming -watch Now

Rabbi Daniel Glastein Live from Chazaq Event Brooklyn NY
Religious Woman Wins in Israeli National Lottery, Blesses “Ha’Tov VeHameitiv”
Viral on the Web

Religious Woman Wins in Israeli National Lottery, Blesses “Ha’Tov VeHameitiv”

Even though her husband had opposed her joining the lottery, she felt it was a legitimate effort towards making a…
Avichay Shanti: “I Want to Raise My Children as Jews”
Inspirational Stories

Avichay Shanti: “I Want to Raise My Children as Jews”

In a open-hearted confession on his Facebook page, Avichay Shanti — an Arab in the process of conversion — expresses…
Watch: What happens when a kangaroo comes to visit?
Funny Pics

Watch: What happens when a kangaroo comes to visit?

In countries like Australia, it seems quite acceptable that a kangaroo will pop in for a visit at a family…
Watch: Rivka Malka Tells Her Story
Inspirational Stories

Watch: Rivka Malka Tells Her Story

Watch Rivka Malka tell her fascinating story, how she came closer to Judaism
Religious beatboxers stun crowds on America’s Got Talent
Jewish News

Religious beatboxers stun crowds on America’s Got Talent

Ilan Swartz-Brownstein and Josh Leviton of Manhattan, an Orthodox beatboxing duo have advanced on "America's Got Talent." In their audition…
Ki Tisa: The Double-Edged Sword of Knowledge
Ki Tisa

Ki Tisa: The Double-Edged Sword of Knowledge

Knowledge can be used to further the cause of mankind, but it can also be used for destructive purposes. Are…
“Donating a Kidney is Like Giving Birth”
Inspirational Stories

“Donating a Kidney is Like Giving Birth”

Chayim Ehrenfeld, a Hidabrut employee, donated a kidney as part of the Matnat Chaim organization. In a special interview, he…
The New English Website – We Are Finally on Air!
Jewish News

The New English Website – We Are Finally on Air!

After a prolonged and elaborate period of preparation, the new Hidabrut Site is finally on air, along with its English…
Morning Prayers: Until When?
Jewish Law

Morning Prayers: Until When?

Until what time may one recite the Shacharit prayer?
Laws of Eating Bread at a Meal
Jewish Law

Laws of Eating Bread at a Meal

May a person leave the place where he is eating before reciting Grace After Meals? What should one do with…
Most Beautiful Mikve In The World?
Jewish News

Most Beautiful Mikve In The World?

A beautiful Mikve was dedicated this week in Moscow, a hundred years after the Communist regime started closing all Mikvaot…
Tzaddik Pays Electric Bill For Soldier In Need
Inspirational Stories

Tzaddik Pays Electric Bill For Soldier In Need

Some people will not stand by when they see a person in need, but what occurred on a train this…
New Cancer Treatment Produces Amazing Results in Terminal Patients
World News

New Cancer Treatment Produces Amazing Results in Terminal Patients

In a trailblazing new study, doctors used the body's own immune cells to target and destroy cancerous cells in terminally…
Tetzaveh: Improper Use of Company Resources
Tezaveh

Tetzaveh: Improper Use of Company Resources

May an employee in a company utilize company resources which were allocated to him for his own personal benefit?
Good Choices Produce Good Results – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger
Character Development

Good Choices Produce Good Results – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger

Sometimes one of our choices in life may be very difficult for us, even though it is the right one.…
Father of the Bride: “She Will Dance At Her Wedding”
Israel News

Father of the Bride: “She Will Dance At Her Wedding”

A disastrous traffic accident left six people dead (Sunday) after a bus crashed into the back of a tow truck…
Goodwill – Choosing the correct course of action
Character Development

Goodwill – Choosing the correct course of action

Sometimes a person has the right intentions and purity of heart but this may not be enough to choose the…
Teruma: Accepting Donations From Improper Sources
Terumah

Teruma: Accepting Donations From Improper Sources

On his final day in office, President Clinton controversially pardoned a prominent Jewish financier and philanthropist who had committed financial…
The Unique Halachot of Adar Rishon (First Adar)
Purim

The Unique Halachot of Adar Rishon (First Adar)

Adar Rishon (or Adar Aleph) occurs 7 times every 19 years and there are a number of interesting halachic ramifications…
The Mother-In-Law Daughter-In-Law Connection: Maintaining Healthy Family Relationships
Relationships

The Mother-In-Law Daughter-In-Law Connection: Maintaining Healthy Family Relationships

Building a relationship between the parents of the groom and the bride, and between the parents of the bride and…
Why Do We Need To Make Leap Years, and Why Adar?
The Jewish Year

Why Do We Need To Make Leap Years, and Why Adar?

This year, 5779, is a leap year, meaning that there are two months of Adar, Adar Aleph (A) and Adar…
Split Personality – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger
Jewish Thought

Split Personality – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger

Sometimes it seems like we have a split personality, with two opposing forces fighting for our attention. We have to…
The Deeper Meaning Of Adar
Purim

The Deeper Meaning Of Adar

From the onset of Adar one should magnify one's joy. What is the meaning of this concept?
Hamas Presents Locally Produced “Tank”, But Is It Genuine?
Israel News

Hamas Presents Locally Produced “Tank”, But Is It Genuine?

Hamas claimed to have produced a tank in Gaza from one they captured from the IDF. On closer observation the…
Fireman Discovers Relic From Twin Tower Tragedy
World News

Fireman Discovers Relic From Twin Tower Tragedy

A steel remnant from the towers contained a part of the Bible on it…
Reading The Map Correctly – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger
Jewish Thought

Reading The Map Correctly – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger

When a person reads the map wrongly, he doesn't understand how to respond to various situations. In the end he…
I Told My Husband: “We Have To Adopt A Child With Down’s Syndrome”
Inspirational Stories

I Told My Husband: “We Have To Adopt A Child With Down’s Syndrome”

Chaya and Yisrael Ben-Baruch, more than just being a couple, are truly an inspiring phenomenon. Their story begins in Long…
Ethics in the Parsha-Mishpatim: Trade in humans is strictly forbidden
Mishpatim

Ethics in the Parsha-Mishpatim: Trade in humans is strictly forbidden

The Torah permits slavery, but only in a way which maintains the humanity and dignity of the slave. Any trafficking…
Israeli Hiker Discovers Ancient Egyptian Icon at Karnei Chitim
Israel News

Israeli Hiker Discovers Ancient Egyptian Icon at Karnei Chitim

Karnei Chitim is the site of a historic battle fought between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin over control of the…
Who Discovered Vaccines?
Science in the Torah

Who Discovered Vaccines?

Louis Pasteur is famous for his discovery of curing different diseases through vaccination. What is less known is the source…
What Exactly Does Bee Honey Contain?
Wonders of Creation

What Exactly Does Bee Honey Contain?

Why should honey from bees be permitted, even though bees are impure creatures? The fascinating answer to this reveals the…
In Order to Achieve Perfection One Must “Recharge”
Jewish Thought

In Order to Achieve Perfection One Must “Recharge”

If one wishes to achieve perfection he has to be ready for a long, difficult path. He cannot delude himself…
All Is According To the Amount Of Action
Character Development

All Is According To the Amount Of Action

Dividing one's goal into small parts can enable a person to achieve much more as each small act towards the…
Ethics in the Parsha – Parshat Yitro
Weekly Torah Portion

Ethics in the Parsha – Parshat Yitro

Yitro gave Moshe advice on how to judge the people, but also offered some educational advice on how people should…
Thinking outside the box – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger
Jewish Thought

Thinking outside the box – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger

Looking for creative solutions to problems and not giving up easily can spell the difference between success and failure.
Oldest Man In The World Is Orthodox Holocaust Survivor From Haifa
Israel News

Oldest Man In The World Is Orthodox Holocaust Survivor From Haifa

"They Will Still Bear Fruit in Old Age"- Yisrael Kristal is now the oldest man in the world after surviving…
The Way to Perfection
Character Development

The Way to Perfection

Man extols and dreams of perfection. Yet man must also know his limits ; while striving for perfection, he must…
Women With More Children Age Slower, Live Longer
World News

Women With More Children Age Slower, Live Longer

The more children they bear, the more women are likely to age slower and to live longer, according to recent…
Ethics in the Parshah – Beshalach: Shabbat and Commercial Activity
Beshalach

Ethics in the Parshah – Beshalach: Shabbat and Commercial Activity

Why should economic activity cease on Shabbat? Why can't we go to the mall and have a good time on…
Change of Perception – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger
Character Development

Change of Perception – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger

Since one cannot change reality, one must learn to change one's attitude towards whatever challenges life presents.
Belzer Yeshiva student returns large sum of money found at bus stop
Israel News

Belzer Yeshiva student returns large sum of money found at bus stop

Jerusalem Yeshiva student returned 130,000 shekels which had been left at a bus station.
What does the term “A Land Flowing With Milk and Honey” Refer To?
Torah Study

What does the term “A Land Flowing With Milk and Honey” Refer To?

The Bible describes the land of Israel many times as a "land flowing with milk and honey". What is this…
There are no Shortcuts – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger
The Keys to Life

There are no Shortcuts – Rabbi Yitzchak Fanger

In order to achieve one's goals, one must have patience and build a comprehensive plan rather than try and attain…
Daily Halacha: Naming After One Who Died Young
Jewish Law

Daily Halacha: Naming After One Who Died Young

Naming for one who died in tragic circumstances may not be a good omen for the child.
Ethics in the Parsha – Parshat Bo
Weekly Torah Portion

Ethics in the Parsha – Parshat Bo

Can we justify the behavior of the Jewish nation in borrowing valuables from the Egyptians with no intention of returning…
Kids Mega Challah Bake Breaks Records
Jewish News

Kids Mega Challah Bake Breaks Records

Kids from all over New York took part in a record-breaking Challah bake last week.
Does a Human Go Out of Existence When He Dies?
Science in the Torah

Does a Human Go Out of Existence When He Dies?

The Torah teaches us that there is life after death and even describes in detail what happens to the soul…
The Physiological Stages of the Monthly Cycle
Science in the Torah

The Physiological Stages of the Monthly Cycle

The secret of the success of a Jewish marriage is to be found in the laws of Family Purity. But…
From Martial Arts to Chasidut: The Story of Dror Pirus
Inspirational Stories

From Martial Arts to Chasidut: The Story of Dror Pirus

Dror Pirus wanted to improve his knowledge of natural forms of healing, but in the end he found the natural…
Ethics in the Parsha – Va’eira: Free Choice in Business
Va’eira

Ethics in the Parsha – Va’eira: Free Choice in Business

Does a person have a choice when he is faced with awkward business dilemmas? What is the right way to…
The Mysterious Lives of Plants
Science in the Torah

The Mysterious Lives of Plants

Scientists are discovering amazing facts about plants- their ability to feel and sense what humans are doing around them. These…
She Married The Person She Had Been Praying For
Israel News

She Married The Person She Had Been Praying For

Daniel Falach was seriously wounded in a terror attack just a year ago. Last week he married a girl who…
Waters of hope: the merit of family purity
Family Purity

Waters of hope: the merit of family purity

Gadi and Irrit had waited seven years for children and decided to try their last card and keep the laws…
Torah and Science – Astronomy: The Heliosphere
Science in the Torah

Torah and Science – Astronomy: The Heliosphere

Both the number of continents and the atmosphere around the sun arouse questions on the Torah's account as opposed to…
Familiarity With EVERY Kind of Animal in the World!!
Science in the Torah

Familiarity With EVERY Kind of Animal in the World!!

The Torah delineates four creatures which have just one sign of purity- chewing the cud without having cloven feet. This…
Proof of Prophecy: Revival of the Dead
End of Days

Proof of Prophecy: Revival of the Dead

What will the revival of the dead look like? Will it affect every Jew or only the righteous? Who will…
Torah and science – Astronomy: the moon’s renewal
Science in the Torah

Torah and science – Astronomy: the moon’s renewal

In this section we demonstrate how the latest knowledge of astronomy coincides perfectly with that which our Rabbis taught over…
Proof Of Prophecy: Will Christianity and Islam come to fight against Israel?
End of Days

Proof Of Prophecy: Will Christianity and Islam come to fight against Israel?

How will other religions and nations react to Israel's changed status at the End of Days? The prophets Ovadia and…
Does the Fetus Sense and Hear What is Happening Outside?
Science in the Torah

Does the Fetus Sense and Hear What is Happening Outside?

Only recently scientists discovered that a fetus senses what goes on in the world, but Chazal knew about this many…
Proof of Prophecy: Jews’ leadership in the the End Of Days
End of Days

Proof of Prophecy: Jews’ leadership in the the End Of Days

The prophets described in detail the type of leadership which would emerge at the End of Days. Journey to the…
Proof Of Prophecy: Jewish people’s spiritual state at the time of the Redemption
End of Days

Proof Of Prophecy: Jewish people’s spiritual state at the time of the Redemption

Certain Prophecies describe the spiritual state of the Jewish people at the End of Days. Only in our times can…
Should One Eat Bread For Melave Malka?
Jewish Law

Should One Eat Bread For Melave Malka?

Question: Is one obligated to eat bread on Motza’ei Shabbat for the fourth Shabbat meal which is also referred to…
Proof of Prophecy: When the Jewish people went into exile
Faith & Trust

Proof of Prophecy: When the Jewish people went into exile

More than 2500 years ago the prophet Daniel accurately predicted the course of history for the next two millennia. This…
Why Is Cancer Less Common In Elephants?
Health & Nutrition

Why Is Cancer Less Common In Elephants?

Scientists were intrigued why elephants, which have more cells than humans, hardly develop cancer. Now they think they have the…
Mengele, I defeated you
Holocaust

Mengele, I defeated you

Chaya Wach managed to survive Auschwitz and the loss of her husband and build a new family. Her grandchildren are…
Watching the Property of Pilgrims to Jerusalem
Faith & Trust

Watching the Property of Pilgrims to Jerusalem

The Torah’s Author commands all Jewish males: three times in the year, drop your business affairs, your fields, your vineyards,…
Can One Make a Bookmark by Folding a Page on Shabbat?
Jewish Law

Can One Make a Bookmark by Folding a Page on Shabbat?

Q. A person was reading a book and wishes to place a bookmark either by scratching with his fingernail or…
Prophecies relating to the Holocaust
Faith & Trust

Prophecies relating to the Holocaust

The most momentous event of our times was the Holocaust and it is no surprise that the prophets related to…
The Consequences of Counting the People
Faith & Trust

The Consequences of Counting the People

The Torah forbids counting people directly and also says that this form of counting could cause a plague. This was…
Naso – The Miraculous Punishment of a Suspected Woman (Sotah)
Naso

Naso – The Miraculous Punishment of a Suspected Woman (Sotah)

She receives a miraculous punishment if she was guilty, or a miraculous reward if she was wrongfully suspected
The Vatican Legitimates Jewish Religion For First Time
World News

The Vatican Legitimates Jewish Religion For First Time

In an amazing metamorphosis for Christian theologians, the Vatican for the first time recognizes the eternal covenant between G-d and…
Rabbi Zamir Cohen On Tzofiyah: Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Was Impressed With The Initiative
Hidabroot Activity

Rabbi Zamir Cohen On Tzofiyah: Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Was Impressed With The Initiative

After five years of development and adaptation, the new kosher digital converter from Hidabroot has finally been launched. In a…
Proof of Prophecy: The Second Exile
Faith & Trust

Proof of Prophecy: The Second Exile

In the previous section of "proof of prophecy" we set out the prophecy regarding the First Temple. In this section…
A Triple Crop in the Sixth Year(!) – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Faith & Trust

A Triple Crop in the Sixth Year(!) – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

The Torah contains explicit prophecies regarding the Shmita (sabbatical year). It is amazing to see how accurately these prophecies have…
Vayigash – Yosef’s efforts to maintain economic stability in Egypt
Vayigash

Vayigash – Yosef’s efforts to maintain economic stability in Egypt

The Torah dwells at length on Yosef's economic policy in Egypt during the years of famine. What lesson is it…
Proof of Prophecy: The First Temple
Faith & Trust

Proof of Prophecy: The First Temple

How can one prove the truth of a prophecy? Rav Zamir sets out in his "Journey to the Truth" the…
At the Last Minute The Cremation Was Averted
Inspirational Stories

At the Last Minute The Cremation Was Averted

Michael Osborne travelled to the island of Negros for medical treatment , but in the end he passed away. Since…
Hanukkah: The Full Story- Part 6 – War of Extermination
Chanukah

Hanukkah: The Full Story- Part 6 – War of Extermination

We all know the story of Hanukkah, the victory of the few over the many, and the miracle of the…
Gerer Chasidic Women Sew With Love
Inspirational Stories

Gerer Chasidic Women Sew With Love

The textile industry in Israel has almost totally collapsed due to cheaper foreign labor. Yet a group of Chasidic women…
Weddings For The Wounded And The Bereaved
Israel News

Weddings For The Wounded And The Bereaved

Israelis wounded and bereaved by terrorist attacks respond in the best possible way by …setting a date for their weddings.
Coins from the Hasmonean King Alexander Yannai found
Israel News

Coins from the Hasmonean King Alexander Yannai found

This week a group from the Massa Yisraeli project went digging- and found coins from the Hasmonean king Alexander Yannai
Hanukkah: The Full Story Part 4 – The Translation of the Torah into Greek
Chanukah

Hanukkah: The Full Story Part 4 – The Translation of the Torah into Greek

We all know the story of Hanukkah, the victory of the few over the many, and the miracle of the…
Hanukkah: The Full Story, Part 5 – Antiochus Rises to Power
Chanukah

Hanukkah: The Full Story, Part 5 – Antiochus Rises to Power

We all know the story of Hanukkah, the victory of the few over the many, and the miracle of the…
Hanukkah: The Full Story Part 3 – The Hellenist Culture
Chanukah

Hanukkah: The Full Story Part 3 – The Hellenist Culture

We all know the story of Hanukkah, the victory of the few over the many, and the miracle of the…
Ethics in the parsha – Mikeitz: coping with the famine
Mikeitz

Ethics in the parsha – Mikeitz: coping with the famine

Yosef foresaw years of plenty followed by years of famine and also suggested a way of coping with the famine.…
Take Part in this Urgent Mission to Save Jewish Souls
Hidabroot Activity

Take Part in this Urgent Mission to Save Jewish Souls

Hidabroot, the world’s largest Jewish television network is joining forces and launching a worldwide initiative with a mission to promote…
“Bnei Anousim” Returning To Their Faith Around The Globe
Inspirational Stories

“Bnei Anousim” Returning To Their Faith Around The Globe

With the help of Shavei Yisrael, an organization founded to help lost Jews return to their people and faith, numerous…
A New Nutrition Alarm: Which New Carcinogenic Foods Were Revealed?
World News

A New Nutrition Alarm: Which New Carcinogenic Foods Were Revealed?

Less than a month ago the world was thrown into tumult over the World Health Organizations recommendation to reduce consumption…
Hanukkah: The Full Story Part 2 – Athens & Sparta
Chanukah

Hanukkah: The Full Story Part 2 – Athens & Sparta

We all know the story of Hanukkah, the victory of the few over the many, and the miracle of the…
Hanukkah: The Full Story Part 1 – What is Hanukkah?
Chanukah

Hanukkah: The Full Story Part 1 – What is Hanukkah?

We all know the story of Hanukkah, the victory of the few over the many, and the miracle of the…
Does The Tension Between Russia And Turkey Presage The Final Redemption?
Opinion

Does The Tension Between Russia And Turkey Presage The Final Redemption?

Regarding which political situation did the Vilna Gaon say "One should wear Shabbat clothes to greet Mashiach"?
Laws of Hanukkah
Chanukah

Laws of Hanukkah

A Digest of the Laws of Hanukkah
Comunicating with the dead – The truth about séances
Afterlife

Comunicating with the dead – The truth about séances

British researcher, Arthur Findlay:"I know that if thirteen years ago I myself had been asked to believe these strange accounts…
World’s Oldest Street Artist Decorates Her Home Town
Interesting

World’s Oldest Street Artist Decorates Her Home Town

104-year-old great-grandmother Grace Brett may be the oldest street artist in the world. She recently helped to yarn-bomb her town…
Past-life Regression – Return to the past by means of hypnosis
Afterlife

Past-life Regression – Return to the past by means of hypnosis

Another scientific research on life after death that proves clearly that the true “I” of every person is a spiritual,…
May A Husband Eat From His Wife’s Leftovers?
Family Purity

May A Husband Eat From His Wife’s Leftovers?

If a woman is Niddah may her husband eat her leftovers?
Laws of Shabbat – Part 1: Preparing For Shabbat
Laws of Shabbat

Laws of Shabbat – Part 1: Preparing For Shabbat

Proper preparation for Shabbat requires knowledge of many basic Halakhot. Rabbi Yoel Domb provides a basic overview of these halakhot
The Truth About Reincarnation
Afterlife

The Truth About Reincarnation

Belief in reincarnation exists in many traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, the Druse tradition, and more. In many cases, reincarnation is…
Life after life – 3: Return of Souls as if they Were Alive
Afterlife

Life after life – 3: Return of Souls as if they Were Alive

"They told this account to Rabbi Noach, who then went into the room. When he saw the deceased he said…
Life After Life – 4: Ghostly Phenomena
Afterlife

Life After Life – 4: Ghostly Phenomena

Hitchhikers who Vanish or A Dead Man that Comes to Save the Life of a Relative. Ghostly Phenomena!
Life after life – 5: The Appearance of the Dead in a Dream
Afterlife

Life after life – 5: The Appearance of the Dead in a Dream

The family members believe that Rabbi Segel, who had been very careful about the possessions and monies of others, had…
Life after life – 2: Dybbuk – The Spirit of a Dead Person Entering the Body
Afterlife

Life after life – 2: Dybbuk – The Spirit of a Dead Person Entering the Body

Rabbi Shalom concluded by quoting Rabbi Eliyahu: "We can learn from this story the awful power of desire [for evil].…
What Steps Should One Who Wants to Start Observing Judaism Take?
Beginners Guidelines

What Steps Should One Who Wants to Start Observing Judaism Take?

What steps are recommended for a person who is interested in observing Judaism? How can one begin the journey without…
8 Year Old Hiker Discovers 2500 Year Old Icon
Israel News

8 Year Old Hiker Discovers 2500 Year Old Icon

An 8-year- old boy went on a hike last weekend and saw a roundish object which turned out to be…
Torah Revival in Jerusalem’s Old City
Inspirational Stories

Torah Revival in Jerusalem’s Old City

It appeared that the sound of Torah learning almost stopped in the Old City — and suddenly it had returned,…
Dead or alive: The story of Sharon Nachshoni
Afterlife

Dead or alive: The story of Sharon Nachshoni

"I remember that I looked at myself and was embarrassed by what I was wearing. The clothes were spiritual, but…
Life After Life – 1: The Phenomena of Near Death Experiences (NDE)
Afterlife

Life After Life – 1: The Phenomena of Near Death Experiences (NDE)

"Above me was a light that was clearer than anything I had ever seen. Afterwards a form appeared before me…
Knowledge of bee honey contents in the torah
Science in the Torah

Knowledge of bee honey contents in the torah

Just as the camel eats grass and turns it into milk after it was processed in the camel’s body, and…
Archaeology Salutes the Torah
History and Archaeology

Archaeology Salutes the Torah

In the last generation, with the burgeoning of archaeological excavations in lands where the people and great figures of the…
The Student Appeared To His Rabbi In a Dream
Afterlife

The Student Appeared To His Rabbi In a Dream

Rav Nissim Yagen O.B.M. told an amazing story about a student who appeared to his Rabbi in a dream after…
Character, Fate, and Free Choice – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Faith & Trust

Character, Fate, and Free Choice – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Are my fate and personality predetermined in advance, or is my fate in my own hands, my character mine alone…
The Torah’s familiarity with EVERY animal in the world
Science in the Torah

The Torah’s familiarity with EVERY animal in the world

The Torah reveals one of the secrets of nature. Among the thousands of species of domesti-cated and wild animals in…
Knowledge of fish and marine creatures in the torah
Science in the Torah

Knowledge of fish and marine creatures in the torah

The Giver of the Torah reveals another law of nature which He created: every fish, or any other water creature,…
Genetics and the Bible – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Science in the Torah

Genetics and the Bible – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Is it possible that the two most revolutionary laws in genetics discovered in recent generations – Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance…
Genetics and our sages – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Science in the Torah

Genetics and our sages – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Did You Know, That recently discovered Laws of Genetics were Known and Practiced Thousands of Years ago by our Sages?
Genetic continuity of Cohanim
History and Archaeology

Genetic continuity of Cohanim

A most Amazing Revelation regarding the Authenticity of Kehunah (Priesthood) Dating back to Biblical Days, Based on Genetic Research
Will Borekas Be Banned?
Israel News

Will Borekas Be Banned?

Israel's health minister, Yaakov Litzman, is considering banning the use of trans fats in Israel.As a first step he announced…
The bullets hit the seat, not the driver
Israel News

The bullets hit the seat, not the driver

Chani Apiryon was saved from an armed attack yesterday while she travelled from Beit El to the settlement of Kidah.
The Mezuzah of Armon Hanetziv: A Tour of Jerusalem’s Borderline
Israel News

The Mezuzah of Armon Hanetziv: A Tour of Jerusalem’s Borderline

How do people cope these days in East Talpiot in Jerusalem, which is located next door to Jabel Mukaber and…
Writing a Torah Scroll and Sewing a Torah Scroll Mantel for a Reform Temple
Jewish Law

Writing a Torah Scroll and Sewing a Torah Scroll Mantel for a Reform Temple

May one write a Torah scroll for a Reform congregation, because after all, they are Jews and are obligated in…
Ethics in the Parshah – Vayishlach
Vayishlach

Ethics in the Parshah – Vayishlach

A righteous man’s principles are compromised when he has to pay homage to an evil person. However there are times…
Returned From India To Die A Heroine’s Death
Inspirational Stories

Returned From India To Die A Heroine’s Death

Hadar Buchris, just 21 years old, was stabbed to death at the Etzion Junction by an Arab terrorist
Q & A – Can I Smoke Dope?
Jewish Law

Q & A – Can I Smoke Dope?

According to Jewish law, is one allowed to smoke drugs?
War at the End of Days – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
End of Days

War at the End of Days – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Will the nations of the world wage war against the Jewish people before the final redemption? Rabbi Zamir Cohen analyzes…
Resurrection and The Messiah – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
End of Days

Resurrection and The Messiah – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

Will Jews from previous generations take part in the era of The Final Redemption? Is the Revival of the Dead…
Pasteurization in the Talmud
Science in the Torah

Pasteurization in the Talmud

“R. Yochanan said: [Drink] a cupful of witchcraft, but not a cupful of tepid water.” How Did Rabbi Yochanan Know…
Surgical Cleanliness in the Talmud – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Science in the Torah

Surgical Cleanliness in the Talmud – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

The Talmud (Baba Metzia 83b) describes an operation performed on Rabbi Elazar, the son of Rabbi Shimon ben Yochai: “He…
The Arab Took Out a Knife And I Was Staring Death In The Eye
Inspirational Stories

The Arab Took Out a Knife And I Was Staring Death In The Eye

Amazing miracles are occurring to Am Yisrael in these trying times, whether we hear about them or not: A moving…
Ki Tisa – Watching the Property of Pilgrims to Jerusalem
Ki Tisa

Ki Tisa – Watching the Property of Pilgrims to Jerusalem

The Torah commands all Jewish males: three times in the year, drop your business affairs, your fields, your vineyards, your…
Near Death Experience in the Talmud
Science in the Torah

Near Death Experience in the Talmud

The Talmud states; for three days after burial, it is still possible for a person to return to life! What…
Life After Death: Death is Not the End – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Afterlife

Life After Death: Death is Not the End – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

“I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that life continues after physical death,”
Shneur Cohen Has “The Gift”
Inspirational Stories

Shneur Cohen Has “The Gift”

Shneur Cohen, a young Chasidic Jew, is the unlikely author of an unlikely book, "The Gift" which spent twenty weeks…
Returning to Judaism in the Galilee: Sparks of Jewish Life in the Ben Ami Village
Inspirational Stories

Returning to Judaism in the Galilee: Sparks of Jewish Life in the Ben Ami Village

You are invited to an unusual journey: A Shabbat in the Ben Ami village in the Galilee. A talk with…
The Zoo Rabbi opens first Biblical Museum of Natural History
Inspirational Stories

The Zoo Rabbi opens first Biblical Museum of Natural History

Natan Slifkin, a Torah zoologist and Rabbi, teaches about animals in the Bible and Talmud through his interactive museum and…
What Side Is Best To Sleep On?
Jewish Law

What Side Is Best To Sleep On?

Some scientists suggest that the left side may be the healthiest to sleep on at night. Is this true for…
Aleppo Empty of Jews: the Last Two Jewish Women Rescued and Brought to Israel
Inspirational Stories

Aleppo Empty of Jews: the Last Two Jewish Women Rescued and Brought to Israel

In a secret operation, the last two Jewish women living in Aleppo were smuggled to Israel between bombs and sniper…
Live, Remember and Tell the World
Holocaust

Live, Remember and Tell the World

An indomitable child survivor tells her incredible story of faith through adversity
After 30 Years: Pollard Was Released From Jail
World News

After 30 Years: Pollard Was Released From Jail

Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard was finally released on Friday after 10,956 days in captivity
Kiddush Hashem in Shannon Airport, Ireland
Inspirational Stories

Kiddush Hashem in Shannon Airport, Ireland

Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz meets a Group of US Marines in the Airport, thanks them and sponsors dinner for all of…
Proof Of Prophecy: what counts as a fulfilled prophecy?
Faith & Trust

Proof Of Prophecy: what counts as a fulfilled prophecy?

A prediction for the future cannot be considered a prophecy, even if it is fulfilled, unless it includes unpredictable and…
Proof of Prophecy: The First Exile
Faith & Trust

Proof of Prophecy: The First Exile

How long did the first exile last? Did someone predict in advance and guarantee that it would happen? Feel what…
Shmittah – A Triple Crop in the Sixth Year
Behar

Shmittah – A Triple Crop in the Sixth Year

No one can possibly predict in advance with any certainty how much the crop will increase in years to come,…
The Ideal Amount of Sleep – Rabbi Zamir Cohen
Science in the Torah

The Ideal Amount of Sleep – Rabbi Zamir Cohen

What goes on when we sleep? Is it just a matter of letting our body rest? Prof. Robert Stickgold: "During…
Shabbat – The Seventh Dimension: The Spiritual Within the Physical
Shabbat

Shabbat – The Seventh Dimension: The Spiritual Within the Physical

One of the most cherished mitzvot in the Torah that seems to have a restrictive component is Shabbat. However, a…
Life After Death in This World
Afterlife

Life After Death in This World

The day that the babies were born was the same date that his son and his son's friend were murdered……
The First Recorded Use of Medical Anesthesia
Science in the Torah

The First Recorded Use of Medical Anesthesia

Is it true, That the first medical anesthesia performed on a patient was about one hundred and fifty years ago?
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