“I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent.” Rav Kook z"l
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Surviving Malka Leifer, Official Trailer - 2026
Trump says ‘practically nothing left’ to target in Iran, war to end soon
Meanwhile, Israeli defense minister says no time limit to campaign Fresh Iranian missile attack targets Israel
'IDF should destroy monument to Arafat, not a soldier'
Maj. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter addressed the incident in which a statue of Yasser Arafat was toppled in Jenin, as well as the decision to dismiss the reservist soldier who carried out the act.
“First of all," Winter said, “it’s not just one statue that should be toppled, but all of them. It should be declared clearly that the era of a Palestinian state is over."
He added that the imagery on the statue reflects what he described as the broader idea behind the Palestinian state concept. “If you look closely at the statue, you can see the entire Land of Israel depicted. That is the essence of the idea of a Palestinian state - the destruction of the State of Israel - and that dream must be shattered," he said.
Winter also addressed the dismissal of the reservist responsible for toppling the statue, arguing that such decisions should come from Israel’s political leadership rather than the military. “The decision should be made by politicians, and the army should carry it out," he said. “Unfortunately, the political leadership has never made such a decision."
At the same time, Winter criticized the soldier’s conduct on operational grounds. Drawing on his experience commanding combat troops, he said the action placed the soldier and others at risk.
“Look how he stands alone in the middle of a hostile Arab village in broad daylight," Winter said. “If he had taken a sniper’s bullet, what would we tell his parents? If a decision is made to demolish something, it should be done professionally with an armored bulldozer."
He concluded by stressing that operational decisions should not be driven by emotion. “Emotions should not be brought into an operation," he said. “Not every operational mistake should be wrapped in ideology. The political echelon should decide, and the army should carry it out - dismantling the memorials just as other memorials to martyrs in Judea and Samaria have been dismantled."
The Yenukah Knows how to make money .......
We arrived this morning on Tuesday in Rishon Lezion to pray at Yeinoka's.
After davening, one of the gabbaim takes the microphone and announces the opening of the Aron Kodesh!
The opening of the Aron Kodesh?? Isn't today Tuesday, and not Monday, not Thursday, not Shabbat or Rosh Chodesh, what kind of opening of the Aron Kodesh?
I didn't understand what was happening there.
In the meantime, people in tshul are starting to throw sums away at this auction of who will be the lucky guy to open the Aron Koidesh!
2000 3000 5000 10000 until the lucky man in the picture bought it for 12,000 shekels.
The narrator goes on to say, they say about a certain Rebbe that knows how to make money and about another Rebbe that he knows how to make money, etc.,
They should come here to Rishon Lezion and see how a person made 12,000 shekels even before he opened his eyes...
On a day that no one opens the Aron Koidesh!
Clueless Rabbi R' Dovid Shaffer Sparks Outrage in Israel for taking 90 Bochrim to Lizhensk During a WAR
Footage circulated on Monday on social media has reignited the public debate over the conscription of charedim into the Israeli army and sparked anger among reservists.
In the video, published on the charedi channel “HaPargod”, the head of the Orayta Yeshiva, Rabbi David Shaffer, is seen raising a glass in a “L’chaim” toast at Ben Gurion Airport after successfully putting about 90 yeshiva students on a flight for the traditional trip to the tomb of Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk in Poland for his Yahrzeit during the ongoing war.
Following the publication, criticism erupted on social media. Dozens of users, including reservists, strongly criticized both the trip itself and its timing during wartime, arguing that it highlights the sense of inequality in the burden between those serving in the military and parts of the public who do not participate in the fighting.
Bereaved mother Lily Dery responded by posting Rabbi Elimelech’s prayer “Aderaba”, which includes the line:“And let no hatred arise from one person toward another, Heaven forbid,” adding the comment: “Those who understand will understand.”
Communications adviser Dvir Luzon, who is currently serving in the reserves, wrote:
“I was called up to reserve duty. I left at home a wife who is still recovering from childbirth and a one-month-old baby, and I have no idea when I’ll see them again.”
He added: “But the main thing is that Rabbi David Shefer flew 90 guys abroad for a vacation. While we’re suffocating from longing and our wives are collapsing alone, there are those living in a movie and hanging out in duty-free. It’s a spit in the face of every reservist. Simply disgraceful.”
Comedian Matan Tzur also reacted to the publication, writing:“This fracture, one that parts of the charedi sector are creating with their own hands, I don’t know how we will fix it.”
הפרגוד: ראש ישיבת "אורייתא" הרב דוד שפר שותה לחיים בשדה התעופה על שהצליח להעלות לטיסה 90 בחורים לנסיעה המסורתית לליזענסק כמידי שנה למרות המלחמה. pic.twitter.com/DrDJd4BorG
— הפרגוד (@moshepargod) March 9, 2026
The 3 Brutes that Beat a Jew in CA Identified.... One is a Lawyer
An additional video from @jewishsf shows a closer vantage point of the assault.
— JCRC Bay Area (@SFJCRC) March 10, 2026
According to one of the victims, one of the suspects uttered “f***ing Jew” while repeatedly beating him to the ground. pic.twitter.com/GClqx6lkRi
Two Israeli Americans were assaulted outside a restaurant in San Jose while speaking Hebrew, in what authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime, according to reporting by Jewish News of Northern California.
The attack occurred Sunday afternoon at Santana Row, a busy shopping and dining district. The victims, identified as Lior Zeevi, 47, and Daniel Levy, 48, said three men approached them and began punching them repeatedly. One of the victims was briefly knocked unconscious. Both were taken to a hospital for treatment and later released.
Video of the incident circulating online appears to show two men striking one victim while he lies on the ground and a third moving toward the second victim before the group fled. Witnesses reportedly shouted for the attackers to stop, the news outlet reported.
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The San Jose Police Department Assaults Unit is investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. “The investigation is active and ongoing,” police said.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan condemned the assault, calling it “deeply disturbing.” He said, “Antisemitism and any acts of hatred have no place in San Jose. Being able to talk about our differences and celebrate them is what makes us the safest big city in America. I have been in touch with our police department and leaders in the local Jewish community regarding this deeply disturbing incident and will continue to monitor the situation closely.”
Congressman Ro Khanna, whose district includes Santana Row, also condemned the attack. “The assault on Israeli Americans in San Jose while speaking Hebrew is horrific,” he tweeted. “This kind of antisemitism has no place in our community. I unequivocally condemn these attacks. The assailants must be held accountable and prosecuted.”
The attack comes amid heightened security concerns for Jewish communities, according to the Secure Community Network. Witnesses recorded portions of the attack and shared footage with investigators. Security personnel from Santana Row also responded shortly after the attackers fled.
Community groups including the Anti-Defamation League said they are coordinating with law enforcement as the investigation continues.
HUGE: Qatar Tells U.S. It Will Expel Hamas Leadership From Its Territory After They Refuse to Condemn Iranian Attacks
Rabbi Eliyahu Haimof, Accused of Sexually and Physically Abusing Child takes the one publicizing it to Court!
Where is the New Supreme Leader of Iran??
“Iran is winning.” https://t.co/WjH1Af3CUB
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) March 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Iran says that they are targeting Bnei-Brak because of the "hidden launchers in Bnei Brak"
| The scene of a missile strike in Bnei Brak |
The Iranian regime's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported on Tuesday that in a recent barrage, missiles were launched at American staging areas in Bahrain and the UAE, as well as "hidden missile launchers in Bnei Brak."
The odd claim, which was reported by Kan News Middle East correspondent Roi Kais, was included in a summary of the 34th missile barrage launched in the war.
According to the statement, in the barrage, the IRGC launched Ghadr, Emad, Fattah missiles, as well as hypersonic Kheibar missiles.
It also claimed that the missiles were aimed at "staging areas for American soldiers" at Al Dhafra Airbase in the UAE and the Al Juffair naval base in Bahrain, as well as targets in Israel, including Ramat David Airbase and the civilian airfield in Haifa.
Kais explained that the purpose of the Iranian statement was seemingly to justify strikes on civilian population centers.
Activist Baruch Marzel claims a tweet he posted on X was removed without explanation
He forgot to write:
"Even Leftists say that everything that happens comes from the Almighty, as a miracle of God, except for Satmar who don't believe it comes from God!"
Satmar rebbe in his Sholosh Seudois toreleh said that the miracles that happened in Israel during the Iranian bombardment is not from G-d!
Right-wing activist Baruch Marzel says a post he published on the social platform X was removed without any clear explanation from the platform.
In the deleted tweet, Marzel wrote:
“Today even the leftists say that everything that happens comes from the Almighty, as a miracle of God."
He added:
“Why? Because otherwise they would have to admit that it is Bibi Netanyahu."
Speaking with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, Marzel said he believes the removal was not accidental but rather the result of coordinated reporting campaigns targeting posts by right-wing figures.
According to Marzel, groups of left-wing activists operate WhatsApp groups in which tweets by right-leaning public figures are shared along with calls to report them.
He claims that when monitoring systems receive a large number of complaints within a short period, they may automatically block or remove posts without closely reviewing their content.
Marzel added that his accounts have previously been suspended on several social media platforms. For now, however, his account remains active.
“They removed this tweet," he said. “What exactly is wrong with it?"
Government shutters Ponovitz after they violate wartime guidelines with their reckless behavior!
The Ministry of Education has issued an official order closing the Ponevezh Yeshiva High School in Bnei Brak after the ministry's Enforcement Department found that it was operating in violation of the emergency guidelines.
The official letter to the yeshiva's management stated: "I hereby order the closure of the Ponevezh Yeshiva school at 5 Meltzer Street, Bnei Brak, which is owned by the Ponevezh Yeshiva."
The Ministry of Education explained the decision by noting that a “special state of emergency on the home front" had been declared, and on February 28, 2026, the declaration was applied to the entire territory of Israel. According to the order, the security situation requires “a prohibition on gatherings as well as an explicit ban on holding educational activities."
The order further warns that “operating an educational institution during wartime, in violation of the Civil Defense Law of 1951 and contrary to the aforementioned instructions, constitutes a real risk to the safety and security of students and staff at the institution."
According to findings from an inspection conducted on March 5, 2026, “the educational institution is operating in violation of the guidelines and while endangering the safety and security of the students and staff." Accordingly, it was determined that “the closure order will take effect upon its delivery."
Following the administrative and financial enforcement measures, and due to concerns for the students’ safety, rabbis of additional yeshivas instructed that organized study sessions in the study halls be suspended.
Students were instructed to continue their studies at home or in protected spaces, in order to maintain a study routine while exercising heightened caution as required under the current
Iran looking for DIN??
This is the second week in a row that that Iran is targeting Beit Shemesh, and this week alone it's two days in a row! I've been in the shelter most of the day dodging missiles!
Today all my windows and the terissim shook!
Rumor has it that Satmar/NK that are close to the Iranian Regime are instigating these attacks against Beit Shemesh!
Dramatic Footage: Moment of Hezbollah Missile Impact Near Beit Shemesh Released Under Military Censor Approval
Falling Fragments:
— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) March 10, 2026
Dashcam footage from a passing car captured the moment missile debris from Iran’s latest barrage fell near Beit Shemesh, landing in a nearby forest. The interception fragments slammed into the wooded area, causing a massive fireball – but no injuries.
Israel… pic.twitter.com/troLipyZXT
Guess who came for Dinner
Mayor Zohran (Satmar) Mamdani hosted controversial anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil, his wife and their young son for dinner at Gracie Mansion on Sunday for the holy month of Ramadan.
“Last night, as we marked the one year anniversary of his detention, Rama and I were honored to welcome Mahmoud, Noor, and their son Deen to Gracie Mansion to break our fast together,” Mamdani wrote in a Monday Instagram post.
The mayor included a photo of the celebration, showing his wife, Rama Duwaji, holding a plate of food while standing next to a seated Khalil, who was enjoying his meal.
Khalil, a Syrian-born activist and former Columbia University grad student, was arrested by ICE early last year, and faces deportation after the Trump administration accused him of committing fraud on his green card application.
The Trump administration, which claims Khalil is a Hamas supporter, is using a rarely deployed statute that allows for noncitizens to be deported if their beliefs can pose a threat to US foreign policy interests.
“For Mahmoud Khalil, this past year has been marked by profound hardship—and by profound courage,” Mamdani wrote in the Monday social media post.
“And yet, even in the face of that cruelty, there has also been beauty. New Yorkers raising their voices in solidarity. A city refusing to look away. Mahmoud won his freedom, and a father was finally reunited with his child,” the mayor continued.
Khalil’s son, the couple’s first child, was born while he was stuck in ICE custody several states away last year. The tot will turn one on April 21.
“Mahmoud is a New Yorker, and he belongs in New York City,” Hizzoner declared.
Mamdani has been a vocal defender of Khalil, who spent three months in a Louisiana federal lockup before a three-judge panel in New Jersey ruled in June that he should have been allowed to work through the immigration process.
“I see this attack on him as part of a larger attack on the freedom of speech that is especially pronounced when it comes to the use of that speech to stand up for policy to human rights,” the mayor said at an unrelated press conference in January.
