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Terrorist who murdered pregnant woman eliminated

IDF forces eliminated the terrorist who carried out the attack near Burqin and murdered Tze'ela Gez, the IDF. Two additional suspects were arrested for questioning by the Shin Bet.

Three missiles launched from northern Gaza did not enter Israeli territory

Following the sirens that sounded at 21:28 in Netiv HaAsara and Zikim, three projectiles were identified from the northern Gaza Strip. The projectiles did not cross into Israeli territory and fell in the Gaza Strip; no injuries were reported.

Hostages Families Forum: 'We are heading toward the missed opportunity of the century'

The Hostages Families Forum commented on Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks this evening: "We are heading toward the 'missed opportunity of the century.' Those who will pay the price are the people of Israel, the hostages, the evacuees, and tens of thousands of reserve soldiers and their families."After more than 19 months of war, there is no end in sight; no chance for recovery and rehabilitation on the horizon. The truth is that there can be no national revival without the return of all hostages, down to the very last one."President Trump has put a plan on the table. Prime Minister Netanyahu needs to listen to the will of his entire nation - to sign an agreement that will immediately bring back all hostages and end this war. Only when they return, will we be able to rise."

Global natural disasters

We might be seeing now the beginning of the period where one evil nation wages war on another evil one, while in the background their countries are being ravaged by Hashem’s manipulation of natural disasters.

Sirens sounding in Netiv Ha'asara and Zikim in the Gaza envelope

The hunt is over: IDF eliminates terrorist who murdered Tze'ela Gez, two other terrorists arrested

Netanyahu: 'Trump told me: 'Bibi I want you to know - I am committed to you and to Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu holds first press conference in half a year; discusses war in Gaza, Iran, among other things.

Netanyahu: All of Gaza will be under Israeli security control

Prime Minister Netanyahu holds first press conference in half a year; discusses war in Gaza, Iran, among other things.

Israeli Druze leaders to meet Syrian govt. officials

Senior officials from the Druze community will meet in the UAE with representatives from the new Syrian government, sources tell i24NEWS Middle East Correspondent Ariel Oseran.

Weekly Tanya lecture/video: The Holy Epistle

The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life. It has revolutionized the way we think about G -d the human soul, the world and our place in it.

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Candle lighting: 7:56pm on Friday, May 23
This week’s Torah portion is Parshas Behar-Bechukosai
Shabbos Mevorchim Chodesh Sivan: Saturday, May 24
Havdalah (72 min): 9:27pm on Saturday, May 24
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Candle lighting: 7:54pm on Friday, May 23
This week’s Torah portion is Parshas Behar-Bechukosai
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Netanyahu: “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” to Expand, Israel to Control Entire Gaza Strip

During a press conference moment ago, Israeli PM Bibi Netanyahu spoke about the expansion of military operations in the Gaza Strip, which has been named “Operation Gideon’s Chariots”, after which Netanyahu states the entirety of Gaza will be under the control of Israel.

Doocy: Trump’s “Stop Being Polite” Policy Marks Awkward Oval Office Meeting with South Africa’s President

Peter Doocy on President Trump’s Oval Office meeting with South Africa’s president: “That was definitely the most awkward Oval Office meeting since Zelensky was here… ended a little better. Trump’s policy.. Stop being polite and start getting real.”

CNN Analyst: South African Chants About Killing Whites Need “Historical Context”

A CNN analyst says that chants about killing white people in South Africa need “historical context.”

Netanyahu: 20 Living Hostages in Gaza, Israel Prepares for Possible Temporary Ceasefire

🚨 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says “there are definitively 20 living hostages remaining in Gaza. We are preparing for the possibility of a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.”

Red Alert Sirens Sound Again in Zikim, Netiv Haasara Near Gaza Border

For the second time today, Red alert sirens are sounding in the Gaza border communities of Zikim and Netiv Haasara.

Defense Department Accepts Boeing 747 From Terrorism-Funding Qatar For President Trump’s Use

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a gifted Boeing 747 aircraft from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The Defense Department will “work to ensure proper security measures” on the aircraft to make it safe for use by the president, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said. He added that the plane was accepted “in accordance with all federal rules and regulations.” Trump has defended the gift, which came up during his recent Middle East trip, as a way to save tax dollars. “Why should our military, and therefore our taxpayers, be forced to pay hundreds of millions of Dollars when they can get it for FREE,” Trump posted on his social media site during the trip. Others, however, have raised concerns about the aircraft being a violation of the Constitution’s prohibition on foreign gifts. They also have noted the need to retrofit the plane to meet security requirements, which would be costly and take time. Trump was asked about the move Wednesday while he was meeting in the Oval Office with South Africa’s president. “They are giving the United States Air Force a jet,” Trump said. The Republican president has presented no national security imperative for a swift upgrade rather than waiting for Boeing to finish new Air Force One jets that have been in the works for years. (AP)

Understanding Gevinas Akum: The Cheese Chazal Banned | OU Halacha

QUESTION: What is Gevinas Akum? ANSWER: Gevinas Akum refers to milk that belonged to a nochri which was made into cheese without Jewish involvement. Shulchan Aruch (YD 115:2) explains that Chazal prohibited Gevinas Akum out of concern that the cheese might be produced with non-kosher animal rennet. Rennet is an enzyme that coagulates cheese curd and causes the water to separate from the milk solids. Animal rennet is typically extracted from the stomach lining of a calf. If the calf was not properly slaughtered, the rennet is non-kosher. The Rishonim explain that although the amount of rennet used in cheese production is typically less than one part in sixty, the rennet is not batel because it is a davar hama’amid (an ingredient that supports a change or transformation) which is not batel even be’elef (in 1,000 parts). Shulchan Aruch adds that all forms of Gevinas Akum are prohibited, even if the coagulant was an herb, and not animal rennet. This is based on the principle known as “lo plug” – i.e., that Chazal often enacted prohibitions across the board, without distinguishing between different situations.

IDF Issues Broad Evacuation Warning After Rocket Fire from Northern Gaza

Following rocket fire from the northern Gaza Strip city of Ashkelon, the IDF issues a wide evacuation warning.

Tornado Destroys St. Louis Eruv; Urgent Efforts Underway To Repair It

A powerful twister that swept through the region this past week has left the St. Louis kehilla without a functioning eruv. The 14-mile perimeter eruv sustained extensive damage as utility poles and wire — essential components of the eruv — were toppled or torn from the ground and scattered across major roads. The sudden loss has effectively left residents “locked in” for Shabbos, unable to carry strollers, tallis bags, or other items outside their homes. In response, emergency efforts are already underway. Rabbi Paretzky of Skokie, a renowned eruv expert with decades of experience across North America, was brought in to lead the urgent repairs and planning. While the eruv will not be operational for Shabbos Parshas Behar-Bechukosai, Rabbi Paretzky and his team are working to create a more resilient, multi-zone system designed to minimize future disruptions. “Right now, the entire city’s halachic mobility is compromised,” Rabbi Paretzky said. “But with careful planning, this can be an opportunity to rebuild stronger — both halachically and structurally.” The new design will prioritize storm resistance and halachic redundancy, ensuring that if one section is damaged in the future, the entire eruv will not be rendered unusable. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

“That Calling Is There”: Donald Trump Jr Opens Door to Presidential Bid

Donald Trump Jr. is no longer ruling out a run for the White House. At a panel discussion during Bloomberg’s Qatar Economic Forum on Wednesday, the eldest son of President Donald Trump offered his most suggestive comments yet about a possible presidential bid. When asked whether he could see himself running to succeed his father, Trump Jr., 47, smiled and paused before responding: “You never know.” “It’s an honor to be asked and an honor to see that some people are OK with it,” he said to scattered applause from the audience. “I don’t know, maybe one day, you know, that calling is there.” The comments marked a subtle but significant shift for the executive vice president of the Trump Organization, who has long been one of his father’s most vocal and aggressive political surrogates. Though Don Jr. previously denied reports that he was eyeing a 2028 campaign — calling a March report “fake news” — his remarks on Wednesday added fuel to speculation that the Trump political dynasty could extend into another generation. Don Jr. used the forum to double down on the “America First” ethos that has come to define modern Republican politics under his father’s influence. “I think my father has truly changed the Republican Party,” he said. “I think it’s the America First party now — the MAGA party, however you want to look at it.” The Trump Organization has been co-led by Don Jr. and his younger brother Eric since their father’s 2016 election. While Donald Trump stepped away from executive responsibilities, he has retained his financial interest in the family business through a trust. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Trump Slams NBC Reporter as “Disgrace” for Qatari Jet Question After South Africa Genocide Video

President Trump criticizes a reporter for asking about the Qatari jet after playing a video showing claims of genocide in South Africa. “It’s NBC trying to get off the subject of what you just saw… You’re a terrible reporter….you’re a disgrace.”

Ships Have Been Hitting The Brooklyn Bridge For Nearly 150 Years

A Mexican navy tall ship’s fatal collision with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday highlighted a hazard that has worried seafarers for nearly 150 years. Even before construction on the bridge was finished in the late 19th century, the topmast of a passing U.S. Navy ship hit the span’s wires — and vessels continued to clip the iconic New York City structure for many years. But historians say Saturday’s crash appears to be the first boat collision with the bridge to take the lives of crew members. Two Mexican naval cadets died and more were injured after the training ship Cuauhtémoc’s masts crashed into the bridge as dozens of sailors stood harnessed high up in rigging as part of a public display. “That’s the first and possibly only time where there’s been a fatality onboard of a ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge,” said Dominique Jean-Louis, chief historian at the Center for Brooklyn History, part of the Brooklyn Public Library. Opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge spans the East River, connecting its eponymous borough’s downtown to Manhattan. The highest point of the bridge’s underside is listed at 135 feet (41.1 meters) on average above the water, but it fluctuates with the tides. During construction, a warehouse owner sued state officials — first to stop the bridge and then for compensation — arguing that some ships still had topmasts that exceeded the height. The case made it all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, which dismissed the lawsuit, determining that the bridge did not unduly restrict ship navigation. Before that decision, however, at least one ship had already tangled with the still-under-construction crossing. According to an 1878 report in the New York Daily Tribune, the U.S. Navy wooden steam training ship USS Minnesota was headed toward the high point of the bridge after planning ahead and lowering its topmast. But at the last minute, it had to change course to avoid an oncoming ship, sending it to an area with lower clearance and striking the bridge’s wires. Nobody was reported injured. By the time the bridge was complete, steam ships were transporting the lion’s share of goods, and high-masted ships were waning in importance, said Richard Haw, professor of interdisciplinary studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the author of two books about the Brooklyn Bridge. “They go from sail ships to steam ships,” Haw said. “You don’t need a huge clearance.” Yet mast strikes continued, including at least two reported in the 1920s — one of which was with the U.S. Navy’s flagship USS Seattle, which had “a little wooden pole that was a little too high,” Jean-Louis said. In 1941, the SS Nyassa was bringing hundreds of refugees to New York City when the captain miscalculated the tide and part of its mast was bent into a right angle by the bridge’s underspan, according to a New York Times article at the time that described a “crunching sound.” Among the refugees on board was Hedwig Ehrlich, widow of the Nobel Prize-winning Jewish German scientist Paul Ehrlich, as she headed to live with daughters in San Francisco. As the 20th century went on, ships got taller and wider. And they still required mast-like appendages for observation and communication. A shipyard just north of the bridge, now known […]

After Earning Masters in Industrial-Organizational Psychology a Pair of Touro Grads Team Up to Revolutionize Human Resources

For Shai Kopitnikoff and Tzuri Merzel, the decision to pursue a master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology at Touro University’s School of Health Sciences was more than just an academic choice—it was a career-defining step that would ultimately lead them to influential roles at the Orthodox Union (OU). Today, both professionals apply the knowledge, research, and methodologies they gained at Touro to shape the human resources landscape at one of the most prominent Jewish nonprofit organizations in the world. Shai, who attended Touro’s Lander College for Men for his undergraduate degree, and Tzuri, who earned his bachelor’s at Yeshiva University, graduated from Touro’s I-O Psychology program in 2015 and 2016 respectively. Now, they work together in the human resources department at the OU, where Shai serves as assistant director of talent development and director of the OU executive fellowship, and Tzuri is a talent acquisition manager. In their respective roles, Shai focuses on the development and retention of employees, helping OU staff maximize their potential, while Tzuri leads the hiring and recruitment efforts across multiple departments. “We are tasked with the overall talent in the organization,” Tzuri said. “That starts with me trying to find the most highly qualified people who not only have the skills today but are also vessels for Shai to take them and continue molding them into integral parts of this organization.” A Combination of Theory and Practice Reflecting on his time at Touro, Shai emphasized how the program’s structure provided both theoretical knowledge and practical application. “We both took job analysis courses, worked on performance appraisals, and learned about competency modeling,” he said. “That common foundation allows us to be on the same page when it comes to identifying talent and ensuring employees have the tools to succeed.” Shai credited the close mentorship he received at Touro for setting him on his professional path. “I had the opportunity to be published with Dr. Ben Elman, the head of the program at the time, and to this day, we still keep in touch,” he said. “Dr. Elman recommended me for my first part-time role at the OU while I was in grad school, which helped me get a foot in the door.” Tzuri said that Touro was instrumental in launching his career, as well. “I found out about my first job in the I-O psychology field, where I worked for over eight years, through an email from Touro,” he said. “That opportunity allowed me to build the necessary skills to transition to the OU.” One tangible impact his education had on his career came from a class he took on job analyses, a systematic process that involves studying a job to identify its tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications, using quantitative and qualitative data. As part of the course, students learned how to analyze a job and break it down to its finer parts, in part by doing a job analysis on a position of their choosing. “When I interviewed for my first job, I actually knew what I was talking about and had experience in something very few practitioners even have,” Tzuri said. “Even when not performing the official steps of job analysis, it gives us a better perspective than the average employee—or even HR practitioner—when thinking about job qualifications and assessment tools to measure candidates. Human […]

Trump Shows Video of South African Inciting Violence Against White Farmers in Oval Office Meeting

In a striking Oval Office moment, Trump, meeting with South Africa’s president, showed a video of a South African figure inciting violence against white farmers to back his administration’s stance that they face significant dangers and inadequate protection.

Trump Accuses Letitia James of Major Mortgage Fraud, Criticizes Her as NY AG

President Trump is asked about Letitia James: “It’s major fraud. Mortgage documents… She said she lived in Virginia, yet she’s the New York state Attorney General. She did that for tax reasons, so she could take advantage of taxes… I think she’s very bad for New York.”

Pentagon To Accept Qatar’s Boeing 747-8 for Trump’s Air Force One

The U.S. Department of Defense has formally accepted the Boeing 747-8 from Qatar’s Royal Family for use as Air Force One for President Trump. The Department of Defense is tasked with quickly upgrading it, ensuring security and mission requirements, per Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell.

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