The "settler violence" libel

 

Israeli hikers before the terrorist attack on them July 24 

by Melanie Philips

 This is how murderous Arab attacks against Jewish residents in the disputed territories of Judea and Samaria, aka the “West Bank”, are being reframed as Jewish “settler violence” against Arabs by enemies of the Jewish people.

Last Friday morning, a group of Jewish hikers walked into the village of Tel in Area B, an area under joint Israeli-Palestinian Authority security control and where Israelis aren’t allowed to enter without prior co-ordination, not having been cleared by the IDF to do so.

According to accounts by Jewish community organizations and in the Israeli media, verified by video footage, they came under attack from Arabs throwing stones and swinging clubs, striking one hiker in the face. The hikers fired warning shots in the air and retreated towards Israeli-controlled Area C.

One hour later, dozens of Arabs converged upon them from three directions. IDF soldiers arrived, the Arabs started shooting but, according to the hikers, the Israeli soldiers refused to open fire. Video footage shows them hesitating in an attempt to de-escalate. Only when an Arab wrestled a rifle from a civilian guard and shot dead (warning: distressing footage) an IDF soldier and a civilian guard did the IDF troops open fire, killing four Arabs.

Ella Waweya highest ranking Arab Muslim woman serving in the IDF defends Israel on Saudi TV

 

Arabiya, Lieutenant Colonel Ella Waweya, the highest ranking Arab Muslim woman serving in the IDF, proudly defended Israel and spoke to the exceptional honor and nobility of the Israeli armed forces. 

She later wrote on X, 

“I am an Arab woman and a Muslim, belonging to my community and culture, and at the same time, I am proud of performing my duty as a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces.”

 

Arab citizens of Israel serve their country in many capacities, including at high levels of the IDF, and voices like Waweya’s play a pivotal role in countering malicious narratives that attempt to misrepresent what Israel is all about.

Reb Shmuel (Sam) Klaver Z”L, Renowned Wedding Drummer, Educator, and NCSY Youth Leader Passes at 71

 Petira Of Reb Shmuel (Sam) Klaver Z”L, Renowned Veteran Wedding Drummer, Educator, and NCSY Youth Leader

Monsey Scoop regrets to inform you of the petira of Reb Shmuel (Sam) Klaver Z”L, formerly of Pomona and Flatbush, beloved husband of Pnina, who was niftar at the age of 71.

A gifted professional drummer, Shmuel was a highly sought after musician who performed with the Ruach, Neginah, and Neshoma Orchestras, bringing joy to countless families at thousands of weddings throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. He also taught drums privately to many students and is widely credited with teaching and influencing, directly and indirectly, many of the well known Jewish drummers who followed in his footsteps.

Beyond his musical talents, Reb Shmuel devoted his life to Jewish education and outreach. He was a beloved NCSY youth leader, inspiring countless Jewish teenagers to explore and embrace their heritage. He studied at Yeshiva University and Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim, and later served as a Jewish Studies teacher in several New York area day schools, where he influenced generations of students. He also served for many years as the Baal Shacharis and Baal Tokeiah at the Orthodox shul in Quincy, Massachusetts, where his parents were pillars of the local Orthodox Jewish community.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Pnina, their children, grandchildren, and extended family.

Levaya details will be published as soon as they become available.

Baruch Dayan HaEmes.

Charedi enlistment rises sharply

 

The number of haredi recruits joining the IDF has risen steadily in recent years, according to data from the IDF Manpower Directorate published by Yedioth Ahronoth. The figures show annual increases of more than 1,000 recruits, reflecting a significant shift in enlistment trends.

According to the report, several factors have contributed to the rise, including growing public pressure amid the army's severe manpower shortage, Supreme Court rulings that led to stricter enforcement of enlistment obligations, and a transition from institutional sanctions to measures targeting individuals.

Before the outbreak of the war, the IDF enlisted approximately 1,700 haredi recruits each year. That number increased to about 2,200 during the first year of the war through July 2024, climbed to roughly 2,800 by July 2025, and has now surpassed 4,000 recruits over the past year.

The IDF says it has introduced a range of initiatives aimed at accommodating haredi service members while preserving their religious lifestyle. These include the establishment of the Hashmonaim Brigade and dedicated service tracks such as the Kodkod program.

Despite the increase in enlistment, military officials say the army continues to face a critical manpower shortage. According to the IDF, it is currently short approximately 7,500 soldiers, as well as a similar number of combat support personnel, following more than 950 military fatalities and thousands of wounded since the start of the war.

Defense officials estimate that the enlistment potential within the haredi community is significantly greater, noting that each draft class includes approximately 14,000 haredi men eligible for military service.

As part of efforts to further expand recruitment, the IDF Chief of Staff recently signed a General Staff directive establishing three formal tracks for haredi service. The directive is intended to provide clear guidelines for recruits and rabbinical leaders while formally protecting the rights of haredi soldiers. The army also appointed Brig. Gen. Avinoam Emunah as adviser on haredi affairs, a role that includes overseeing initiatives such as the Hashmonaim Brigade.

The IDF is also exploring additional frameworks, including separate haredi company units and a dedicated training system that would offer officer training and expanded opportunities in combat support and frontline combat roles.

Miracle in Bnei-Brak ... Child running for his Kippa gets run over by a car and walks away

 

BEYOND THE WALL - The Call Of Geulah ... See the Sources that Permit Aliyah to the Har Habayis! The "Kareis Screamers"

 

Police Officers tasked with guarding the Har Habyis immerse in a mikveh before their shift.

  Today, well over forty percent of the police officers tasked with guarding the Temple Mount immerse in a mikveh before their shift. 

While ascending the Har HaBayit is traditionally prohibited, the rabbis who originally enacted the restriction explained that pikuach nefesh (saving life) overrides it, as the site cannot be left unsecured.

 HaRav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv zt"l ruled that police entry is permissible as long as they immerse beforehand, prompting the construction of an on-site mikveh Medoraysa (built according to biblical stringencies) where officers stand in line during every shift change.

A particularly unique halachic question that arises is the rule on Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av, given that mikveh immersion is normally not permitted on those days.

 A formal responsum was ultimately issued to permit immersion for this vital duty, which was endorsed by HaRav Avigdor Nebenzahl, Rav of the Churva shul.

Chardeim are Stopping Moshiach from Coming with being Judgmental of other Jews

 

The Lady "Yenuka" ..Inside the terrifying new ‘cult’ led by LA-based ‘apostle’ as droves of devoted followers shake uncontrollably in her presence

 

i have no idea how “apostle” Kathryn Krick is even converting people. I watched part of a sermon and there is no light behind her eyes. no inflection in her speech. Charismatic revivalism is a heretical joke. pic.twitter.com/pfTp4rcXFB

— Pavlov’s Favorite Dog. (@soul0nline) July 25, 2026

 A Los Angeles-based pastor whose dramatic prayer services regularly go viral is once again at the center of controversy. 

After videos from a recent Texas book signing showed followers collapsing, shaking and convulsing as Kathryn Krick prayed over them, there’s been renewed accusations from some Christian leaders that her ministry resembles a cult.

Krick leads Five-Fold Church, also known as 5F Church, in Los Angeles, according to Church Leaders.

The self-described apostle has amassed a massive online following, with more than half a million Instagram followers and a growing presence on TikTok, where supporters celebrate what they describe as miraculous healings and spiritual deliverance.

But the 35-year-old’s explosive popularity has been matched by equally intense criticism.

The latest debate erupted after Krick visited Houston to promote her new book, “Ignite Revival.” Video shared from the event shows attendees falling to the floor, trembling and appearing to convulse as Krick prayed for them and signed books.

Posting footage from the gathering, Krick wrote, “How God moved in that bookstore among the people amazed us!” Supporters claimed people experienced healing from illnesses, emotional trauma and spiritual oppression during the event.

One attendee enthusiastically shared their experience online, writing, “This was one of the best days of my life! I will never forget how powerfully I was touched by the anointing at this book signing. I couldn’t stay on my feet as I stepped forward to have my book signed! So many were beautifully touched.”

However, not everyone was convinced.

One skeptical social media user questioned the unusual physical reactions, writing, “Whoa. A lot happening here.

“I’m just wondering, as a Christian who has received and seen a ton of healing, why with @apostlekathrynkrick do these people tremble and shake and seize? What’s so different about this specific healing vs others?”

Krick’s ministry began roughly nine years ago as a small worship gathering after she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue careers in acting and music, per Church Leaders.

She has openly discussed struggling with insecurity while preaching, saying she felt called by God despite doubting her abilities.

Since then, her ministry has grown rapidly, fueled largely by social media, where short videos of dramatic healing services routinely attract millions of views.

Krick also credits her spiritual mentor, Tanzanian minister Prophet GeorDavie, for helping shape her ministry. She has said his guidance played a role in her ability to perform faith healings and cast out demons.

However, those claims have become a lightning rod among other Christian leaders.

Bible teacher Mike Winger has repeatedly criticized Krick’s ministry on Facebook, calling her a “cult leader” who promotes “false teachings” and questionable spiritual practices. He has also questioned why prominent Christian figures have publicly supported her ministry.

Critics believe she promotes “false teachings” and has questionable spiritual practices.

Pastor Chris Rosebrough has similarly accused Krick on YouTube of accepting an unhealthy level of admiration from followers that should be reserved for Jesus alone.

Despite the criticism, Krick wrote on Instagram that opposition to her ministry stems from jealousy and misunderstanding, while her supporters continue to defend what they believe are genuine encounters with God.

As videos of worshippers collapsing and shaking continue to spread online, the debate surrounding the Los Angeles minister shows no signs of slowing down, with supporters calling the scenes miraculous and critics warning that vulnerable believers could be placing their faith in the wrong person.

The Post reached out to the church for comment.

Charedim Now Say that they prefer "Auschwich to Enlisting"

 

I am not at all surprised, the Holocaust is not taught in Yeshivois and they would never go to Yad Ve'shem. Their Roshei Yeshiva state during the 9 days that Jewish children in uniform are "murderers" and "rashaim" and curse Dati-Leumi Gedoilim that encourage learning Torah and serving. 

They do not even recognize the State they live in, and the State that gives them benefits! 

They do not believe that October 7 war was a war of defense, they believe "that Israel went to war to glorify the State!" A totally insane perspective! That shows total disconnect , ignorance and empathy of their own brethren that were raped, beheaded, burned and murdered,  

So why should anybody be surprised when they say that they would prefer being in Auschwitz than enlisting! At the same time they make massive protests when one of the draft evaders goes to a Jewish prison. 

Bunch of double talk coming straight from the top, and it stinks! 

According to ALL Gedoilim that experienced the concentration camps, this was the worse tragedy to have occurred to the Jewish people in its entire history and they are including the destruction of Bais Hamikdash!

Trump’s Saudi nuclear horror show

 

By Khaled Abu Toameh, Gatestone Institute

US President Donald J. Trump’s proposed civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia risks becoming one of the most dangerous strategic mistakes in recent American Middle East policy.

Although supporters portray the agreement as a peaceful energy partnership designed to strengthen relations with a key Arab ally, the long-term consequences could be devastating.

The agreement threatens to weaken decades of US non-proliferation policy, ignite a regional arms race, embolden America’s adversaries, and create security risks that future generations may be powerless to reverse.

Congress and the American public should reject the agreement before it sets a precedent that could undermine global efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.

The most controversial aspect of the proposed agreement is that it reportedly allows Saudi Arabia to develop domestic uranium enrichment capabilities under safeguards that fall short of the stringent standards previously demanded by Washington.

While low-enriched uranium is used to fuel civilian nuclear reactors, the same technology can eventually produce highly enriched uranium suitable for nuclear weapons.

The danger is not theoretical.

De Blasio Calls Netanyahu a war criminal

 

WATCH: Bill de Blasio sides with Zohran Mamdani calling Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal for his actions in Gaza.

HEMMER: “So you came on our show today to call Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal?”

DE BLASIO: “I didn't come here to call him that. You asked me a… pic.twitter.com/hqPcgjLuUo

— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 27, 2026

Just one week after Rav Landau Called Religious Zionists "Murderers" ..MK Uri Maklev Attacks Dati-Leumi Gedoilim, bit they answer him

 On Monday Uri Maklev (Degel HaTorah) sharply criticized the approach advocating the integration of Torah study with military service, in a speech delivered before yeshiva students.

Maklev said that, in his view, the main challenge stemmed from Religious Zionist Torah leaders who promoted the idea of combining Torah study with military service.

“Some political figures said that it is possible to have Torah study while also pursuing other endeavors - this is the approach of Religious Zionism, and for this they will not be forgiven," Maklev said. “People introduced this idea and said, ‘We study Torah, but it is also possible to do so alongside service.’ This concept, this great damage - this is what we are dealing with."

Rabbi Chaim Navon responded: “A thousand apologies, Maklev, but we did not say this; rather, Rabbi Yossi said it in Tractate Yevamot: ‘Anyone who says, “I have only Torah," does not even have Torah.’ What we did was open the Gemara and expose your bluff - and for that, we apologize."

"When Rashaim Perish': Charedim celebrate death of Harav Yaakov Farber z"l

 

Following the death of Yaakov Aharon Farber, who was behind the Maalot Tzur initiative to integrate Charedim in the IDF, extremist factors celebrated with several events and announcements.

Kugel, fruit, and drinks were handed out at yeshivas and study halls "in honor of his death." Just like what Arabs do when a Jew is murdered. 

The refreshments were accompanied by a sign with a quote from Proverbs: 

"When the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy," noting that they were donated "in honor of the death of one of the leaders of the forced apostasy in our generation, Yaakov Farber, may the names of the wicked rot."

The "Kav Hahagana" (Defense Line), which is affiliated with the Jerusalem Faction, published an announcement, stating: "When the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy. The conscriptor who founded Maalot Tzur croaked an hour ago; from now on, he won't be able to draft haredim."

Farber, of blessed memory, passed away at 32, after years of fighting an illness. He led the Maalot Tzur initiative, which was designed to integrate haredim into military service while adapting the framework to their way of life. The program included, among other features, service without military uniforms and participation by married men who were not studying in yeshiva and who maintained ongoing guidance from rabbis.

'We Will Dance Again': Boy George releases new single supporting Israel

 

Pop icon Boy George on Monday debuted a new pop-reggae single titled "We Will Dance Again", explicitly voicing support for Israel's counterterrorism efforts, The Guardian reported.

The track opens with direct lyrics confronting criticisms of the war: “You say genocide, I say war / When you’re attacked, that’s what the army’s for / Does it get ugly? You bet it does / When I know you wanna kill every last one of us."

In the song, the singer points to Hamas's October 2023 attack on the Nova music festival, stating that slain civilians were “murder[ed] … for the crime of dancing."

The central motif, "We Will Dance Again," mirrors a phrase embraced by Israelis as a symbol of resilience following October 7, which also served as the title for a critically acclaimed documentary on the attack.

In the chorus, the artist declares: “There will be no war / But if you’re ever confused / I stand with the Jews / I don’t feel brave, I just need to behave like a human."

He also takes aim at pro-Palestinian Arab advocacy within the music industry: “You condemn the Jews, with selective memory / Musicians holding flags, mouthing like sheep / Propaganda fuelled by the internet feels so weak."

While Boy George is not Jewish, he has frequently expressed solidarity with Jewish communities in recent months. Reflecting on his long-standing bonds with Jewish peers during his 1980s tenure with Culture Club, he previously told the Telegraph, “Over the years it’s been a really personal thing. It doesn’t mean that I don’t have compassion for Palestinians, it doesn’t mean that I agree with what’s going on in Israel, but I am always going to defend the people that I love. I have a lot of Jewish friends and there would never be a situation where I’d turn my back on them."

Following an April knife attack in Golders Green that left two Jewish men injured, he publicly stated, “We need to make our Jewish community know we support them."

The release of "We Will Dance Again" marks a firm turn in his public stance, having stated earlier in the year that he lacked an opinion on Israel.

Prior to performing alongside San Marino's Eurovision entry - a track that did not reach the grand final - he was asked about potential boycotts targeting Israel's participation and responded, “I have many Jewish friends, whom I’ve known since I was 15 or 16 years old. Are people asking me, as someone with principles, to turn my back on my Jewish friends? That is not going to happen - it will never happen. From the beginning of my career, I wore the Star of David … I feel very connected to the Jewish people. I’m not necessarily connected to Israel. I don’t really have an opinion on that. But the mission of music is to unite people."

Rabbi David Katz who said to give the Mamzarani a Chance, Reverses Course and tells him to resign

 

A Hasidic rabbi who urged New Yorkers to respect Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he took office has reversed course, calling on the mayor to resign after Mamdani described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a “war criminal.”

Rabbi David Katz, executive director of the Israel Heritage Foundation, said in a video message Wednesday that he was “very shocked” by Mamdani’s remarks the previous night and said the mayor owes an apology to all New Yorkers.

“Until he apologizes, he should resign,” Katz said, arguing that Mamdani’s comments were unworthy of the office of mayor and did not represent the people of New York.

The remarks marked a sharp reversal for Katz, who publicly congratulated Mamdani when he was inaugurated on Jan. 1 and urged New Yorkers to respect the city’s new mayor despite deep political differences. At the time, Katz said, “He’s become the mayor of New York, whether we like it or not. We’ve got to respect him as mayor,” adding that political disagreements should not prevent people from recognizing an elected leader.

The Israel Heritage Foundation also issued a congratulatory message at the time, saying it extended its “deepest respect and honor” to Mamdani and expressing hope that his leadership would make New York “safe and proud” while bringing “joy and prosperity to all New Yorkers.”

In his January remarks, Katz said he was willing to give Mamdani a chance and would judge him by his actions, noting that he had previously praised political leaders from both parties when they did “the right thing.” He also said he would not hesitate to criticize Mamdani if he acted “not to the liking of humanity.”

On Wednesday, Katz said Mamdani’s latest comments about Netanyahu prompted him to withdraw that support. He said the mayor’s remarks crossed a line, warranted an apology to all New Yorkers and, until such an apology is made, justified his resignation.

Bennett: I will declare Qatar an enemy state

 

Former Prime Minister and chairman of the "Beyachad" (Together) party, Naftali Bennett, declared at the INSS National Security Conference that, if he heads Israel's next government, he will designate Qatar as an enemy state, accusing it of financing terrorism and operating a global influence campaign against Israel.

"In the next government, I will declare Qatar an enemy state," Bennett said. "It is a cancer that sends metastases into the West, and even into the office of Israel's prime minister."

Bennett intensified his criticism, claiming that Qatar's activities are directed against the very existence of the State of Israel.

"Qatar is a violent antisemitic cancer that sends metastases into the West and even into the office of Israel's prime minister, with the goal of destroying the State of Israel," he said.

According to Bennett, Qatar's responsibility goes beyond political or financial support for Hamas.

"As the principal financier of Islamist terrorism, headed by Hamas, Qatar's hands are stained with the blood of our sons and daughters who were murdered, raped, burned, and abducted on October 7," he said.

Bennett further argued that Qatar has spent years building a global influence network aimed at undermining Israel, pointing in particular to the Al Jazeera media network.

"Qatar has built a global influence operation to destroy Israel. In a sophisticated manner, it operates and funds the antisemitic Al Jazeera network, which amplifies Hamas's messages and incites against Israel," he said.

Concluding his remarks, Bennett linked the issue to the investigation into the events of October 7, arguing that if a commission of inquiry had been established, Qatar's role should have been one of its central areas of investigation.

"Had even the most basic commission of inquiry into October 7 been established, one of its first conclusions would have been that Qatar is an enemy state, and that its leaders seek to destroy Israel," he said.

Belzer Chusid Rabbi Yaakov Farber, pioneer of Charedi military integration, passes away at 32

 Rabbi Yaakov Aharon Farber - the visionary behind the "Ma'alot Tzur" initiative designed to integrate Charedi men into military bases under conditions that safeguard their religious lifestyle - has passed away at the age of 32 following years of illness.

Rabbi Farber died in hospital after his health abruptly deteriorated during a planned medical procedure.

He was born in Montreal, Canada, to Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Farber, a prominent Belz Hasid in the city, and Chaya Tzipora, daughter of Rabbi Moshe Schwartz, one of the elder respected figures of the Belz community in Jerusalem.

Under the "Ma'alot Tzur" framework, Rabbi Farber advocated for key accommodations, including allowing participants to serve without uniforms and tailoring the program specifically to married men outside the full-time yeshiva system who maintain close ties with rabbinic mentors.

In a past interview with journalist Shilo Fried, he highlighted how vital it was for participants to remain anchored in the rabbinic world. "When I interviewed candidates, my first question was always: 'Who did you consult before coming here?' It was crucial for me to hear that they had a rabbi they leaned on and stayed connected with," he shared.

Alongside his work with the program, Rabbi Farber was deeply involved in community life in Givat Ze'ev, actively contributing over the years to the local Belz institutions.

He is survived by his wife and six children. His youngest daughter was born just a few months ago.

Fraud Exposed on Live TV

 

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Is Rachel Buried in the "Kever Rachel" we know today? Not according to Nach

 Could this be the REAL tomb of Rachel??

Most visitors know the traditional site of Kever Rachel near Bethlehem. But there's another fascinating tradition that points somewhere else.

This is Kubur Bnei Yisrael, in the territory of Benjamin.

The discussion centers around a remarkable verse in I Samuel 10:2. As the prophet Samuel sends Saul on his way, he tells him:
"You will find two men by Rachel's tomb in the border of Benjamin..."

That detail has intrigued commentators, historians, and archaeologists for centuries. If Rachel was buried near Bethlehem, how does this verse fit? (There are also a bunch of other verses that fit perfectly with this site, but that is for a full tour)

Some explain that the ancient border between Judah and Benjamin ran through the Bethlehem area. Others believe this verse preserves the memory of a different location—one associated with the site you see in this video.

I'm not trying to settle a centuries-old debate.

I simply love sharing the places where the Land of Israel makes us slow down, reopen the Tanach, and ask deeper questions.
What do you think?

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