Arab MKs Walk Out During Hatikvah
Arab MKs of the newly sworn-in 26th Knesset were seen leaving the plenum during the recitation of the national anthem, Hatikvah, in a blatant sign of disrespect.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
R Eli Stefansky Caves to Radical "Gedoilim" and will Establish a Vaad to monitor his AI Clips that explain the Gemarrah
I sincerely hope I am proven wrong about this, but I believe this may be the beginning of the end for Reb Eli's MDY Daf Yomi shiurim.
As we wrote on October 13, 2026, a group of jealous "gedolim" who cannot even attract a minyan to their own uninspiring boring shiurim publicly attacked Reb Eli, mocking him and even referring to him as "Stupensky."
Ironically, these same "gedolim" (small "g" intentionally) who complained that the shiur made a mockery of the Gemara had no problem making a mockery of the Maggid Shiur with the largest audience in the Torah world.
I am convinced that virtually none of the tens of thousands of people learning through MDY had any issue with the AI-generated clips. Yet as of this writing, Reb Eli has suspended the production of AI drawings and videos while establishing a Vaad to oversee future content.
As Reb Eli announced:
"MDY will be stepping back from producing such videos for now while we work to establish a Vaad familiar with the sensitivities of all communities to oversee future content."
Some of these clips were humorous, but their primary purpose was educational. They helped the hamon am gain a clearer understanding of the sugya being learned.
Remember, participants are expected to cover an entire daf in under an hour. Most are working people with families and careers. Many had not opened a Gemara in years. Yet Reb Eli, through his approachable and engaging style, succeeded in drawing them in, keeping them interested, and inspiring them to continue learning day after day.
I have often argued that many Roshei Yeshiva are uncomfortable with knowledgeable baalei batim. A baal habayis who becomes a genuine talmid chacham challenges the traditional narrative that serious Torah scholarship belongs exclusively within the walls of the yeshiva.
The facts speak for themselves. Many of today's most successful disseminators of Torah are baalei batim. I challenge anyone to find a shul outside the yeshiva world where a baal habayis is not delivering a shiur, teaching a class, or sharing Torah regularly.
Some Roshei Yeshiva who routinely belittle baalei batim are now worried that their students may discover that it is entirely possible to earn a living and still become remarkably knowledgeable in Shas and Poskim. That realization threatens long-standing assumptions and established power structures.
This phenomena of degrading Baalei-Batim didn't start now, it goes back when I was learning in Bais Medrish, I remember the Mashgichim and the RY mocking Baalei-Batim during their mussar shmoozes, biting the hand that fed them, saying "if you don't keep up with the myriad sedarim, you will wind being a Baal Habooooos!" Looking back in retrospect, the Mashgichim and the Roshei Yeshiva were a bunch of cowardly hypocrites, because when it came to Yeshiva Dinners and Melaveh Malkas, they honored those very Baalei Batim!
As a result, the campaign against Reb Eli has begun. The AI clips were merely the opening target. They were labeled "litzanus," and pressure was brought to bear until they were removed.
את חטאי אני מזכיר היום.
When learning difficult sugyos, particularly in Maseches Yevamos with its complex family relationships, I often struggle to keep track of the various connections. Reb Eli's illustrations and AI depictions transformed topics that seemed confusing into material that was easy to follow. I found the same to be true in Maseches Chullin, where the images significantly improved both my understanding and my ability to teach the material to others.
I am convinced this will not end here. Once they saw how easily they could pressure him into abandoning this valuable educational tool, they will continue chipping away at the unique style that made MDY so successful. Little by little, they will try to remove the creativity, humor, and accessibility until the shiur becomes just another bland presentation.
Those rabbanim who played a role in this should remember that they are accountable for the consequences of their actions.
עתיד ליתן דין וחשבון.
People constantly ask why we are losing our youth. Now it appears that some rabbinic leaders are doing their best to ensure we lose our adults as well.
Shame on them.
Mizrachi the Holocaust Denier tells Sneako that he would rather live near a Muslim Terrorist than Bibi Netanyahu
Mizrachi the "pilegesh" Rabbi, says he would rather live near those "who follow the Quran" than Bibi Netanyahu!
Those who follow the Quran rape and murder Jews Mr Pilegesh!
Harav Hagoen Gedalia Axelrod Rules any one who supports a Government with Arabs are considered "Roidfim"
Hello Rav Landau/ Rav Hirsch are you listening???
Unusual ruling: Rabbi Gedalia Axelrod rules - "Party leaders who support the government with the Arabs have have a din of "roidfim"
A storm following the sharp opinion of Rabbi Gdalia Axelrod, who served as a judge in a Haifa court. In a letter he published, the rabbi states that any party that participates in the government relying on the support of the Arab parties, even through abstention in votes, bears the responsibility for endangering the security of the people Israel.
In the letter, the rabbi defines the party leaders as those who are subject to the law of "Roidfim," and warns against the danger that he believes such a move could put the people Israel in the country and around the world.
פסיקה חריגה: הרב גדליה אקסלרוד קובע - ״לראשי מפלגה שתתמוך בממשלה עם הערבים יש דין רודף״
סערה בעקבות גילוי דעת חריף של הרב גדליה אקסלרוד, שכיהן כאב בית דין בחיפה. במכתב שפרסם קובע הרב כי כל מפלגה שתשתתף בממשלה הנשענת על תמיכת המפלגות הערביות, גם באמצעות הימנעות בהצבעות, נושאת באחריות לסיכון ביטחונם של עם ישראל.
במכתב מגדיר הרב את ראשי המפלגה כמי שחל עליהם דין ״רודף״, ומזהיר מפני הסכנה שלדבריו מהלך כזה עלול להציב בפני עם ישראל בארץ ובעולם.
Huge Kiddush Hashem as THOUSANDS OF CHABAD SHLUCHIM GATHER FOR ANNUAL GROUP PHOTO IN BROOKLYN
Thousands of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries from around the world gathered Sunday morning outside 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for the traditional group photo at the annual International Kinus HaShluchim.
The gathering brings together rabbis representing more than 4,000 Jewish communities worldwide, celebrating their shared mission of strengthening Jewish life, education, and outreach across the globe.
Is Iran fooling Trump to drag him until January for the New Congress to kick in?
Former Mossad Official: Iran May Soften Its Tone to Buy Time Until January
Sagiv Assulin, a former senior Mossad official, believes Iran may shift from threats to a more flexible diplomatic approach in the coming weeks.
According to Assulin, Tehran could seek negotiations to delay a potential US military strike until the new Congress takes office in January.
He warned that recent American military activity suggests preparations are continuing, with the next move depending on President Trump's decision.
Mystery Russian Military Plane Lands in Israel as Questions Swirl Over Secret Mission
Mystery Russian Military Plane Lands in Israel as Questions Swirl Over Secret Mission and Moscow’s Ties to Iran*
A Russian military aircraft used to transport senior officials and military personnel made an unusually rare landing at Ben Gurion Airport after flying directly from Chkalovsky Air Base near Moscow.
The aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-154M identified as RA-85042, belongs to the Russian Defense Ministry’s 223rd Flight Unit, which has been sanctioned by the United States over its involvement in transporting personnel and equipment linked to the Wagner mercenary group.
The mysterious visit comes amid sensitive regional developments. Russia maintains military forces in Syria, where Moscow and Jerusalem have historically coordinated to prevent accidental clashes. Russia also maintains strategic ties with Iran, whose senior security official Mohsen Rezaei recently visited Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin.
The aircraft's passengers, the purpose of its visit, and whether it carried senior Russian military or diplomatic officials remain unknown. According to Israel's Kan News, both the IDF and the Russian Embassy in Israel declined to comment, leaving the unusual flight shrouded in mystery.
HER ART PARTNER FROM GAZA INVADED HER OWN KIBBUTZ ON OCTOBER 7TH
HER ART PARTNER FROM GAZA INVADED HER OWN KIBBUTZ ON OCTOBER 7TH
Dr. Batia Holin is an Israeli agronomist living on a Kibbutz outside Gaza.
Dr. Holin loves photography. She got in touch with a young photographer inside Gaza who seemed to share her passion for peace, coexistence, and photography.
He would send her pictures of life in Gaza, and she sent him pictures of what life was like on the Israeli side of the fence.
He spoke to her of his love for peace and coexistence and wrote to her:
"I hope that this project will influence and improve understanding, quality of life and security on both sides of the fence."
Their collaborative photos appeared in Israel and around the world as a symbol of peace, hope, and coexistence. They were in touch almost daily.
On October 7th, Batya heard Hamas terrorists entering her Kibbutz. She hid in her safe room and suddenly got a call from her Gazan friend. H
e spoke to her and wanted to know where she was and if the IDF was there. That moment she realized that her friend from Gaza, who had spoken with her for years, was working with Hamas to try and have her and her family killed.
Batia immediately hung up. Later, she saw photos of the Gazan "peaceful" photographer injured, as he had participated in the October 7th massacre. Mahmoud was later confirmed to be one of the 300 men from Gaza who invaded Kibbutz Kfar Azza and participated in the worst massacre against Jews since the Holocaust.
If this is not the ultimate betrayal, then what is?
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