Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Skverer Rebbe's Hochul decimated by Bruce Blakeman in Debate
Go out and vote! .......HaRav Shmuel Eliyahu
HaRav Shmuel Eliyahu is Chief Rabbi of Tzfat.
The Torah commands: “You shall surely appoint over yourself a king whom the Lord your God shall choose. From among your brothers you shall appoint a king over yourself; you may not appoint over yourself a foreigner who is not your brother" (Deuteronomy 17:15).
The Jerusalem Talmud (Sanhedrin 2:6) brings an observation made by a Samaritan to Rabbi Hezekiah: “It is not written ‘I shall appoint,’ but ‘You shall appoint.’ You must appoint him over yourselves." It does not say “I shall appoint," but rather “You shall appoint." You must appoint over yourselves a king whom God has chosen.
“A leader is not appointed over the public unless the public is first consulted."
The Gemara states (Berakhot 55a): “Rabbi Yochanan said: There are three things that the Holy One, blessed be He, Himself announces, and they are famine, abundance, and a good leader."
“Rabbi Yitzchak said: A leader is not appointed over the public unless the public is first consulted, as it is stated (Exodus 35): ‘And Moses said to the Children of Israel: See, the Lord has called by name Bezalel.’
“The Holy One, blessed be He, said to Moses: ‘Moses, is Bezalel suitable in your eyes?’ He replied: ‘Master of the Universe, if he is suitable in Your eyes, is he not all the more so in mine?’ God said to him: ‘Nevertheless, go and tell Israel.’
“He went and said to Israel: ‘Is Bezalel suitable in your eyes?’ They said to him: ‘If he is suitable in the eyes of the Holy One, blessed be He, and in your eyes, is it not all the more so in ours?’"
Before commanding the appointment of a king, the Torah states: “When you come to the Land that the Lord your God gives you, and you possess it and dwell in it, and you say, ‘I shall appoint a king over myself like all the nations around me’" (Deuteronomy 17:14)
The Netziv explains:
“It appears that this is because the government of a country differs depending on whether it is governed according to the will of a king or according to the will of the people and their representatives. There is a country that cannot tolerate the rule of a king, and there is a country that, without a king, is like a ship without a captain.
Aliza Bloch warns: Israel is on the brink of civil war
Dr. Aliza Bloch of the Blue and White party addressed questions about her party's chances of crossing the electoral threshold during an interview at the Arutz Sheva-Israel National News conference, warning that a victory by either political bloc could bring Israel to the brink of civil war.
Asked when Blue and White would withdraw from the race, Bloch said the question presented an opportunity to consider what truly matters and where the country is headed.
"It is clear to me that if, God forbid, either bloc wins, we will be on the brink of civil war," she said. "In many ways, I feel that Blue and White is like the child with his finger in the dike, saying: Stop, the writing is on the wall."
Bloch continued, "I am genuinely afraid. Anyone who has ever studied history knows that the possibility of the kingdom falling apart is real. I feel that we are at a crucial moment in Israel's history, and we have chosen a very specific side of history."
Asked about the failure of efforts to unite political forces, leaving Blue and White to run independently, Bloch replied, "We are alone, but strong."
“WE ARE GOING THROUGH THE HARDEST TIME OF OUR LIVES”: Israeli Mother And Daughter Beg TV Show Not To Mock Their Ordeal
An Israeli mother and daughter who became the focus of a nationwide media frenzy following a mysterious series of international travels are pleading with the producers of a popular Israeli television satire program not to turn their ordeal into entertainment.
Mali and Liel Yahalomi, whose disappearance and subsequent movements across several countries generated widespread headlines, have asked the producers of Channel 12’s Eretz Nehederet not to feature them in a comedy sketch.
The request came after a promotional video for the show’s new season, scheduled to premiere Tuesday evening, featured impersonations of the mother and daughter by performers Yaniv Biton and Gitit Fisher.
The sketch reportedly portrays Israelis returning from abroad to vote in the upcoming elections.
However, the Yahalomis say their experience has been anything but amusing.
The mother and daughter first attracted national attention after disappearing in Vienna. They were subsequently located in Argentina before once again dropping out of public view.
More recently, reports circulated that they had been arrested in Namibia, but those claims proved incorrect. Hours later, it emerged that they were actually returning to Israel from Athens.
The unusual sequence of events has kept the pair in the Israeli headlines since August.
Now, through their attorney, Shanit Ben Shushan, they are asking for privacy.
“We are going through the hardest time of our lives, after experiencing extremely difficult days,” Mali and Liel said in a statement.
“We never asked for this publicity and never wanted to cause concern. Right now, we are asking to rebuild our lives, and we are requesting a little compassion, time, and quiet to get through the difficult days ahead. When we feel mentally capable of doing so, we will share our story.”
Their attorney sent a letter to the show’s production team titled “A Sensitive Request Regarding Mali and Liel Yahalomi.”
In the letter, Ben Shushan urged the producers not to turn the family’s experience into a comedy routine.
“I am approaching you with a request that, in my view, concerns matters of life and soul,” she wrote. “I am pleading with you in the strongest possible terms: Do not turn their story into a sketch, and do not give it additional exposure through the program.”
The attorney emphasized that behind the headlines are two women who have experienced significant emotional distress.
“We do not know what the consequences of additional public exposure might be,” she wrote. “Precisely now, as they are trying to return to their lives, our responsibility is not to add to their difficulties or turn their personal struggles into entertainment.”
She concluded with a direct appeal to the show’s creators.
“There are moments when humor must give way to humanity. There are stories that should not be touched, not because laughter is forbidden, but because one must know when to stop.”
It was not immediately clear whether the show’s producers would honor the request or proceed with the planned sketch.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Flatbush "gedoilim" Attacking R' Eli Stefansky
The Rabbi in the video below mocks Rav Eli Stefansky and calls him "Stupenski" as in "stupid"... then says "its better not to learn at all than to learn with Rav Eli!" ..... A jealous "torah leader" that mocks and ridicules a Marbitz Torah who has the largest audience ever for a Torah Shiur!
Is it any wonder that we have lost all hope in Charedie "gedoilim?"
?זו תורה וזו שכרה
Ironically, the majority of "Magedei Shiur" of the Daf Ha'Yomi and shiurim in Mishnayois, are not Roshei Yeshiva at all, and not Rabbanim, but ordinary "baalei-batim" In fact, attend any given shul and I'll bet there is a baal-boooos giving a well attended shiur! Speaking for Beit Shemesh where I live, the ones giving the Daf Yoimi are ALL baalei-batim!
In Yeshivois, I remember, when the Rebbe or Rosh Yeshiva wanted to belittle or mock you or even curse you, they would yell "What's going to become of you? You will becaome a "baal-booooooooos"
They mocked the very people that supported them!
But now, in the last decade, a major threat has come from the ""baal-booooooooos" camp, they are the biggest "marbeitzei torah" and have the largest followings.
Those baalei-batim learning the daf have finished Shas multiple times and have become bigger Talmedei chachamim than most Roshei Yeshiva and are "baki be'shas upoiskim"
I was recently at a shiur given by a known Rosh Yeshiva who was discussing Hichos Shabbos and he quoted a Mogein Avraham, when one of the participants, a regular daf-yoimi goer, a pashuteh baal-ha'boooooooos" said out loud, "there is no such Mogein Avraham", it turned out that the RY misquoted a pri-megadim ( a pirush on the מגן אברהם) that actually was the total opposite of what the RY wanted to convey!
And this irks the "oilom ha'yeshiva!" The hated baalei-batim are becoming a threat to them! Which if you think about it, is very silly & childish but this is really the mentality of the Yeshivishe ama-ratzim!
So they are now attacking Reb Eli who has brought tens of thousands to Torah, some of whom never opened a sefer in their lives!
Instead of praising him, they are attacking him! And this what is going on in the "oilom ha'torah" in the Chardeie communities!
This just in!
Stefansky responded :
His Daf Yomi shiur is not meant to replace yeshiva‑style iyun. His goal is to reach people who otherwise would not learn Gemara at all. He wants to make Daf Yomi accessible, enjoyable, and consistent.
He said:If someone wants lomdus, they should learn a second seder.”This is exactly the classic Daf Yomi philosophy. He emphasized that thousands are learning because of the shiur He pointed out that: Many people who never opened a Gemara are now learning daily. His shiur has brought Jews back to Torah.The excitement helps people stay committed. “If I can get one more Yid to learn Torah, that’s everything.”
Stefansky clarified that: The humor and energy are tools to keep people engaged. The Torah is the center — not the jokes. He works extremely hard to prepare each daf seriously.“I’m not here to perform. I’m here to teach Torah.”
He stressed: He doesn’t want controversy. He doesn’t want to be part of any fight between communities. He wants achdus and kavod haTorah.“We’re all on the same team — Klal Yisrael.”
His answer was with Respect and Humility No defensiveness, No counter‑criticism, And only focused on Torah and unity!
It was one of the most dignified responses in recent Torah‑world controversies.
Entire case against Netanyahu collapsing in court
Avichai Mandelblit the previous Attorney General has now arrived in court for the second day of his testimony and has shut himself up in an inner room
After locking himself up in a side room: Former Attorney General Mandelblit enters the courtroom
Adv. Haddad Toef: Did you ever find out that the investigative materials they produced from Ilan Yeshua's phone were warrants that dealt with other suspicions?
Mandelblit: No
Drama in Netanyahu's trial: Mandelblit breaks down and admits: Dozens of key investigative actions were carried out without authorization and in violation of the law. Mandelblit also admitted that the attempt to recruit a state witness against a sitting prime minister was carried out without his knowledge, in complete violation of the law. (Castel)
Avichai Mandelblit confirmed today in court that he did not approve the production of materials from Shaul Elovitch's email inbox. According to the defense, an ISA investigator produced the materials about Netanyahu in July 2017, months before the attorney general's approval. But he said he was not convinced that he had deliberately concealed moves from him.
Mandelblit also confirms that he believed there were leaks to the media in Netanyahu's files. and asked to replace the team of attorneys because of this. According to him, it was a feeling and not a knowledge. He confirmed that no one had ordered an investigation into who leaked. According to Attorney Hadad, Liat Ben-Ari was in contact with journalist Gidi Weitz. Prosecutor Tirosh objected: "Enough of defaming."
Adv. Hadad: Did you tell anyone that the leaks by the attorney were intended to put pressure on you? Mandelblit: I may have said (Yael Yaffe).
Mandelblit has fallen apart and is now abandoning the courtroom
MK Tali Gottlieb on Mandelblit: "At the very least, he should be convicted of the offense of breach of trust"
Defense attorney Hadad: They took the attorney general and trapped him:
Prosecutor Tirosh: The State Attorney's Office is not accused here:
The head of the panel stopped the hearing and summoned them to her office.
HOW ISRAEL OPENED IRAN’S SKIES
For years, Israel had been mapping Iran’s air defenses, positioning covert systems inside the country and preparing to hit the radars and missile batteries designed to keep its aircraft out.
Then, on the opening night of the war, those hidden systems came alive as Israeli jets moved in from the outside.
This is the story of how the skies over Iran were opened.
Turns out that most of Tucker Carlson's followers are fake and are bots!
Wow! Immediately after Ukriane blew up Russian data centers yesterday and today, Tucker Qatarlson’s views dropped 71%… I told you. When I was in Ukraine, I was shown evidence of how Russia bots amplify Tucker and his anti-Trump and anti-Jewish podcasts. Thank you, Ukraine for decreasing the botted viewership of Podcastistan. America thanks you.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) October 13, 2026
Rabbanim Now saying that one shouldn't vote for Chardeie Parties because they bring hatred to other Jews!
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| Harav Gotlieb Shlitah |
DIN: I am paraphrasing the rabbi and I know that I am not doing it justice, but you get his drift!
The Rabbi is saying that those parties like Shas, Degel & Aguda don't represent the "oilom ha"torah" at all.
He says, let's look what these parties have brought us. The "Torah" parties have not brought us to the famous Torah dictum of the ואהבת לרעך כמוך!
They haven't brought Klall Yisrael to שמחה ואושר, on the contrary they brought the Charedie communities to depression, brought and provoked issues between one Jew and another, and brought Charedim to having great financial hardships, mental issues, and incest.
Chas Ve'sholom to vote for these parties, not for the Ashkenazi parties and not for the Sfardie parties just because they represent themselves as Oilom Hatoirah, but know this is not our Torah, and so my friends don't buy what they are selling, portraying aging Torah Leaders as if they are Gedoilei Torah and that you should vote for them.
Look to vote to those who are really connected to G-D and who encourage love between one another, who have respect for others.
Not like those who portray themselves as tzaddikim but discriminate and refuse to take children of Baalei Teshuva into their schools. there is no question that the RBS"O is not happy with them. Chas Ve'Sholom to vote for them!
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