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7+ min ago (240+ words) The incident took place shortly after 4:00 p.m. (local time) near the corner of Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place " just one block from Chabad's headquarters. According to police, the stabbing began with a verbal argument that initially appeared random between two men. The suspect walked away from the scene, but the victim, a 35-year-old man, followed him, and the two became involved in another confrontation that turned violent. According to reports, the attacker began cursing Jews and even said, "It's okay if the Holocaust were to happen again." At this point, according to law enforcement sources, the suspect pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the victim in the chest. Despite the injury, the victim continued to chase the suspect for some distance. He was taken to Kings County Hospital, treated and released, with his condition described as not life-threatening. Police are…...

17+ min ago (470+ words) Psychological warfare expert: Terrorism against Jewish communities around the world is part of a process aimed at isolating Israel and Jews. The hidden objectives behind the Australia massacre Psychological warfare expert: Terrorism against Jewish communities around the world is part of a process aimed at isolating Israel and Jews. Dr. Ron Schleifer, an expert in psychological warfare, analyzes the recent wave of antisemitic terrorism around the world and argues that it is part of a broader strategy aimed at weakening the bond between Israel and the Jewish diaspora, as well as between Jews and the countries they live in - ultimately leading to Israel's total isolation. Dr. Schleifer views the massacre in Australia not only as an act of murder but also as an intentional effort to instill fear in Jewish communities abroad and thereby erode their support for Israel. "Since…...

20+ min ago (77+ words) [ IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, October 13, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON]The terrorist was working to gather intelligence on Israeli forces and was engaged in attempts to rebuild the terror group's infrastructure in violation of the ceasefire. WATCH: Israeli forces kill Hezbollah operative gathering intelligence on soldiers The terrorist was working to gather intelligence on Israeli forces and was engaged in attempts to rebuild the terror group's infrastructure in violation of the ceasefire....

20+ min ago (1407+ words) True settlement in the Land is not about retreating into comfort amid challenges. It is about aligning with a divine purpose that extends far beyond our borders. The post From settlement to sanctuary: Israel's call to illuminate the world appeared first on Israel365 News. In the rolling hills of Canaan, after decades of trials, exile from his homeland, deceit at the hands of Laban, the wrenching loss of Rachel, and reconciliation with Esau, Jacob yearned for peace. He had built his family, weathered storms, and returned to the land of his fathers. Who could blame him for seeking to dwell securely, to "settle" as the Torah describes in Genesis 37:1? Yet, this moment of intended tranquility became the threshold of greater upheaval: the sale of Joseph, descent into Egypt, and ultimately, the miraculous Exodus that revealed God's power not just to Israel,…...

31+ min ago (189+ words) Today (Wednesday), the Jerusalem District Planning and Building Committee is scheduled to convene to decide on one of the largest and most strategic new neighborhoods ever to be built in the Holy City. Along those lines, Atarot can be called "the northern gateway to Jerusalem," and the need to secure it as such is equally acute. Just this past week, a security incident occurred there, involving the wounding of an Arab infiltrator. But of course, this is merely the shadow of an inkling of the threat posed by the tens of thousands of Arabs living in areas surrounding Atarot. In any event, the original plan was abruptly shelved due to American pressure, under George Bush-the-son's administration. It remained in ruins for 19 years, until Israel liberated the area in the Six-Day War of 1967 - and remained uninhabited since then. Instead, in 1970, Israel…...

42+ min ago (24+ words) The four letters on the dreidel are not the same in Israel and the Diaspora. They tell us something, as do the Hanukkah lights....

43+ min ago (526+ words) The four letters on the dreidel are not the same in Israel and the Diaspora. They tell us something we should pay attention to. The four letters on the dreidel are not the same in Israel and the Diaspora. They tell us something we should pay attention to. In the wake of the pogrom in Sydney we have been hearing bold pronouncements that, "We won't let the light of Hanukkah to be extinguished!" And "In response to the murders we shall increase the light tenfold!" What is the Hanukkah light? Obviously it is not merely the tiny flame of a menorah's candle or wick. The Hanukkah light represents something symbolic. But in order for the symbolism to be meaningful, it must remain faithful to the Hanukkah story itself and not be turned into some abstract call of freedom or some…...

47+ min ago (200+ words) President Donald Trump spoke warmly of the late billionaire Sheldon Adelson when addressing Adelson's widow, Miriam. "Sheldon was an amazing guy. He'd come up to the office, and there was nobody more aggressive than Sheldon," Trump said. "I think I spent more time with him and you, because you usually came up together," he added with a smile. Trump recalled Adelson's persistence in seeking time with the president: "But he'd call and say, 'Can I come over, please?' I'd say, 'Sheldon, I'm President of the United States. It doesn't work that way anymore. It's like maybe tomorrow. How about tomorrow?'" Trump said Adelson would insist, "No, no, no, please, just for a little while." What was meant to be a brief visit often turned into long conversations. "He'd always say 10 minutes. It turned out to be about an hour and…...

48+ min ago (46+ words) Real time news brief - New details: The girl with Hymanut - and the kidnapping attempt in Be'er Sheva - Israel National News flashes around the clock are waiting for you on the site New details: The girl with Hymanut - and the kidnapping attempt in Be'er Sheva...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (39+ words) As we reflect on the origin of Hanukkah, we can better understand the Jewish response to the devastating Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre of Jews by terrorists in Australia. Opinion. The first Hanukkah, the Sukkot that wasn't and Bondi...