“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

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Part Two of Mizrachi the "Holocaust Denier's" Lies against the Jews Living in Israel

 

PART ONE I posted on April 23!!!!

First before you continue reading it's important to know that this menuval that calls himself Yossi Mizrachi is a Holocaust denier! 

In December 2015, Yossi Mizrachi said the following: 

“In every place, we have become used to hearing that six million Jews were murdered… But the truth, I am telling you, is that not even one million Jews were murdered."

This statement places him even beyond the claims made by Mahmoud Abbas, whose doctoral thesis argued—based on his own disputed “research”—that the number of Jewish victims was around two million.

Let that sink in: Abbas claimed two million; Mizrachi goes further and asserts that even that number is exaggerated, insisting it was only one million.

Anyone who wants to understand the historical record can visit Yad Vashem, where more than five million Jewish victims have been documented and identified by name. These records include parents’ names and family details, establishing clear genealogies. And even this number is incomplete, because entire families and communities were wiped out with no survivors left to record their names.

Nude Jewish Women moments before being shot

Some years ago he posted a  YOUTUBE video  in which he claimed that “secular Jewish women posed nude for Nazi murderers.”

This accusation is deeply disturbing. It shows a complete lack of compassion for victims who were humiliated and terrorized, and it ignores the historical reality that the Nazis forced people to undress before killing them. To suggest that Jewish women—many holding infants—“posed” willingly is not only false but profoundly disrespectful to their memory.

Going back to his recent video 

At the 8:08 mark, the menuval asks

 "What kind of independence is that, when you have missiles falling on your head from Lebanon from Gaza from Iran, half of the world hates you, they want to see you dead, and they are still celebrating Independence Day! That's delusional people! "

Instead of appreciating the strength and resilience of Jews in Israel — people who, despite war and danger, still find the courage to celebrate their national identity — he chooses to mock them. Rather than showing empathy for his own relatives and fellow Jews living under threat, he responds with coldness and derision.

At the 8:43 mark, he says:

 "They made a survey (while laughing like a hyena) I can't believe that, ...that 90% of Israelis are satisfied of their situation, they are happy of their life. I don't understand that almost everyone is divorced, almost 80% have negative balances in their bank accounts, 80% are mentally destroyed from this two-half year war, they live on pills, they cannot afford psychiatrists so they pop pills for depression, traffic, terrorism, baseless hatred, cultural wars between religious and not religious...yet they are happy of their situation! They cannot anymore tell the difference between good and bad! "

 This is astonishing. He speaks negatively about Jews living in Israel and then supports his claims with invented “statistics.”

He cannot accept that, even during war, "90% of Israelis report satisfaction with their lives "— something that reflects resilience, not delusion. And he certainly does not mention the thousands of Israelis who were abroad when the war broke out and were desperate to return home. Only Jews would rush back to a country under attack because it is their home.

But someone who denies the Holocaust and consistently belittles Israelis cannot understand that deep love and commitment.

So let's look at his statistics .... 

MizrachCrap: "Almost everyone is divorced"

Facts: In Israel, the lifetime chance of a marriage ending in a divorce is 26% whereas in the US, where Mizrachi "the pligasher" lives, there is a 40-50% chance for a first marriage to end in divorce.

MizrachCrap:  "80% have negative balances in their bank accounts"

Facts: 39% of Israeli adults have overdrawn bank accounts, now that is still a lot, but this number of 39% includes Charedim that do not work, that produce zero GNP and remember that this 39% was taken at a time of war, when many are serving in the reserves! 

 In the US 28% of adults and households paid an overdraft fee, with no war!

MizrachCrap: "80% are mentally destroyed from this two-half year war,"

Facts: 32% of Israelis said they needed specialized mental health support according to the most recent Maccabi Healthcare Services report! 

In the US 23.4% of Americans experienced mental illness in 2022 and 2023 and this in a country where its mainland has not been attacked by war.

At the 10:53 mark he says 

"that there is nothing Jewish about the Jews living in Israel, they have long hair, tattoos everywhere, earrings everywhere, ponytails, eating everything that moves.. nothing Jewish about them, zero connection to Hashem, so many drug addicts" 

So let me first address his statement about Israel "having many drug addicts"

In the USA 48 million people, roughly about 17% of adults are drug addicts as opposed to Israel that has about 14% that faced some kind of addiction, but that figure of 14% also includes prescription and behavioral addictions. 

Next let me address his statement denigrating Israelis, on how they dress or their appearances. What he describes one can find primarily in Tel Aviv and many are foreigners, I live in Israel and travel all over, and seldom find what he described; I find this statement disgusting and despicable!

This week's parsha Kedoishim we read the dictum ואהבת לרעך כמך, Rebbe Akiva states that this statement of the Torah is כלל גדול בתורה!

I was always wondering about R' Akiva's statement, I would think that .........כלל גדול בתורה would be ואהבת  את ה' אלוקך ? I would think that loving Hashem would be on a higher plane than loving your friend?

After listening to this menuval, I have my answer! 

It is a lot easier to love Hashem than your fellow Jew!  He does not compete with us, He does not trigger our jealousy, and our relationship with Him is built on gratitude.

Loving another Jew, however, is far more challenging. We judge each other. We resent differences. We look down on those who do not resemble us.

That is why loving one’s fellow is the greater test — and the greater commandment.

Mizrachi the unmitigated liar failed that test miserably!

Chazal state: מי שפוסל במימו פוסל ..... "he who finds fault in another Jew, is reflecting his own faults" ..... Mizrachi sees Jews living in Israel as "non-Jews" and that is because his own heart is contaminated and sick beyond repair!

 Mizrachi should be very careful how he speaks about that "pony-tailed, tattooed, drug-addicted Jew, because that Jew lives in Erez Yisrael, and even Yaakov Aveenu feared Eisav, because, as Rashi points out, Eisav lived in Eretz Yisrael and he Yaakov lived in Chutz Le'aartz! 

We are only 10 minutes into his 2 hour orgy of hate against the Jewish people living in Israel, and I already wrote two parts .... More to come! 

Part One of my response had over 15,000 views! 


Gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner identified as California teacher


 The gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night has been identified as Cole Allen of Torrance, Calif. — with President Trump calling him a likely “lone wolf whack job” who “looked pretty evil.”

The 31-year-old, identified by federal law enforcement sources, was arrested after allegedly entering the Washington Hilton hotel and charging toward the ballroom where Trump and roughly 2,500 guests had assembled.

The gunfire broke out near the event’s indoor security screening area just after 8:30 p.m. — as salad was being served. The Secret Service rushed Trump out of the room as members of his cabinet ducked under tables before they too were evacuated.

A LinkedIn profile matching his name and photo described him as a teacher at C2 Education, a tutoring and test prep company. C2 awarded him the “teacher of the month” in December 2024, according to social media posts

Allen graduated from the California Institute of Technology in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, according to the LinkedIn profile.

A spokeswoman for Caltech told the New York Times that a person named Cole Allen had earned an undergraduate degree in 2017, but the school did not have any further information immediately available.

The New York Times has some serious explaining to do


 There are editorial decisions that make you scratch your head. And then there are decisions so staggering in their moral recklessness that they demand a public accounting. 

The New York Times' choice to publish an op-ed on April 23, 2026 by University of California, Berkeley history professor Ussama Makdisi - positioning him as a credible, sober commentator on Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - falls firmly, irredeemably, in the second category.

This is not a close call. 

This is not a matter of reasonable people disagreeing about which voices belong in the public square. This is the Times conferring the prestige of its op-ed page - the most coveted platform in American journalism - on a man whose public record on this subject is not merely controversial, but morally indefensible. The editors who authorized this piece owe their readers an apology.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Supreme Court - that was never elected -increasingly treat democratic choice itself as a dangerous force to be contained by a permanent enlightened class. And the outrage is growing


 The hearing is over. The threats were not carried out in full. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was not thrown out of office as Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara wished despite it not being within her purview. But anyone tempted to breathe even half a sigh of relief has missed the deeper scandal.

Israel’s High Court of Justice has now made unmistakably clear that it sees itself as entitled to sit in judgment not only over laws, regulations and administrative procedures, but over the composition, direction and practical freedom of an elected government. 

The court may have stopped short, for now, of ordering Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire Ben-Gvir. Yet it still moved to narrow the minister’s operational latitude and pushed for a renewed arrangement, brokered through the attorney general, to limit his involvement in "sensitive" policing matters, appointments and law-enforcement decision-making.

That is not restraint in the ordinary democratic sense. It is the tyranny of judicial rule strategically advancing by increments.

“On October 7, SETTLERS came to save us"...Ein HaShlosha resident says


 Meirav Cohen from Kibbutz Ein HaShlosha thanked Bezalel Talia from Talia Farm in the southern Hebron Hills for saving her life on October 7.

On the program Not What You Thought on Keshet 12, Cohen turned to Bezalel and told him, 

“Thank you. You saved my life." He responded in surprise, “Me?" and she answered, “I’m from Ein HaShlosha." Bezalel modestly replied: “There were many others there. I was only part of it."

Later, Cohen recounted:

 “On October 7, the terrorists stood beneath my safe room and shouted. They terrified us - we saw death. Bezalel came to save us when there was no army. Masses of people from the settlements came to save us. I have tears in my eyes. This is a person who is the most different from me in the world, from a religious family, a true right-winger. It only shows how much we and they are the same. In the end, we are people who care deeply about this country."

Lebanese Man Calls for Israeli Embassy in Beirut on Live TV, Draws Applause


 

Uh Oh!!!!! Multiple countries urge citizens to leave Iran within 24 hours

 

Several countries have called on their citizens to evacuate Iran immediately, including China, Russia, India, South Korea, Turkey, and Pakistan.

The United States has also issued a severe travel warning regarding Iran.

Bnei-Brak 11-year-old girl dies from injuries sustained in Iranian missile strike




Nesia Karadi, 11, died of her injuries at Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer after being critically injured in an Iranian missile strike on Bnei Brak on the eve of Passover. Her funeral will take place on Saturday night.

Her death brings the number of civilians killed on the home front during Operation Roaring ion to 28.

The 11-year-old girl was the niece of Rabbi Michael Lasri.

The Bnei Brak Municipality said in a statement,
 “The city of Bnei Brak mourns the passing of the child Nesia Karadi, of blessed memory. The mayor, acting mayor, deputy mayors, city council members, and all residents of the city are shocked and grieving upon receiving the bitter news of her death. Nesia returned her pure soul to her Creator after being critically injured by a cluster missile strike on Passover eve. Tens of thousands of residents, together with the people of Israel, prayed fervently for her recovery since the severe injury and followed with hope her fight for life at Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer. Sadly, the decree was sealed, and this young flower was taken in the prime of her life. We share in the family’s profound grief and pray that the Holy One, blessed be He, will put an end to our suffering, wipe away every tear, and that destruction and tragedy will no longer be heard within our borders. May her soul be bound in the bond of eternal life."

Mayor Rabbi Hanoch Seibert said,
 “All of Bnei Brak surrounds the Karadi family with sorrow and prayer at this difficult time. We mourn the loss of an innocent child whose whole future lay before her, and we pray that God will send comfort and healing to the hearts of her parents and family. The municipality will stand by the family and support them in every way needed during this time of pain and mourning."

Her mother said in an interview with Kol Barama radio that Nesia was given her name because she was born through what the family saw as a clear miracle. “I remember the midwife shouting in the delivery room that this girl was born by a miracle."

“Nesia was the child who followed Home Front Command instructions most carefully. Every time there was a siren, she was always the first to run to the protected room.
 But during the siren in Bnei Brak, Nesia was asleep, and before she could get up and run, the missile struck and severely injured her."

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Yossi Mizrach the admitted adulterer now mocks Jewish People Living in Israel!...................PART ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 




Yossi Mizrachi, the YouTube "rabbi", an admitted philanderer that cheats on his wife and allegedly has "pilagshim" all over, even in Beit Shemesh, came out with a video, on Yom Ha'atzmoat ridiculing and mocking the only Jewish State in the entire world!

Many of his followers are Christians and Muslims that love and adore his Loshon Hara, love his bad-mouthing the millions of Jewish people living in Eretz Yisrael,  giving them ammunition! 
But he not only bashed the government but bashed the people themselves! 

Know that the RBS"O does not take kindly to vermin like him. The Jewish people still suffer from the sin of the "Gedoilei Hador" that were sent on a spying mission and bad-mouthed the gift that the RBS"O gave us! 
But they just spoke ill of land, earth, sticks and stones, but vile Yossi went even further by speaking lies and fabrications of the Jewish people themselves, that live in the promised land! 

See a comment from a Muslim after he heard Yossi's video
@AbdulKhan-h1k2f
3 hours ago
As a Muslim, God bless this beautiful and great Rabbi. Always remember Moses spoke to God and Mohammed and Moses are the best of friends. Guaranteed.

 All this in a time of war, at a  time when the Jewish people living in Israel, need "rachamim" from a foe that has promised to wipe her off the face of the earth, comes a so called 'rabbi' and gives a hate speech on other Jews for over 2 hours  hate fit for the vilest antisemite.

This sick scum calls his broadcast "Divine Information" 

His 'lecture" is over 2 hours long, so I will break this into parts!

At 1:29, he begins his diatribe on Israel's day of celebration Yom Ha'atzmoat"

First see photo below of Gedoilei Hador attending a Yom Ha'atzmoet Yom Tefila in Tel Aviv in 1960! 

Seen in this photo include the Sadiger Rebbe, Harav Shatzroviski, the Rebbe of Boyhush

Charedie Rabbanim Congratulating Ben Gurion on Yom Ha'atzmoat 1955

at 1:29 he states that Israel is celebrating its 78th birthday and then says mockingly "some people in Israel are older than the State!" 

He is ridiculing the establishment of the State in 1948, stating "look, there are Jews living there older than the state"

BTW, know that these are the words of Arafat that said those exact words verbatim, to de-legitimize the State! 

What he doesn't say is that Jordan was also established in 1948, Syria was established in 1946, and Lebanon in 1943! 

All those countries were under the Ottoman Empire that collapsed in WW1 and then came under French or British mandates! They all got their interdependence almost simultaneously! 

And on purpose, he ignores that Jews have a claim to this land going back over 3,000 years. 

This fake "rabbi" Mizrachi, takes the RBS"O totally out of the equation, ignoring historic miracles that happened just prior to the establishment in 1948, from FDR dying and being replaced by an unknown Truman who had "coincidently" a Jewish partner leading up to the US recognizing the new Jewish State! All miracles!

Mizrachi ignores the fact that the RBS"O decided after the annihilation of 3/4's of European Jews to provide a State for them in 1948, that has now become the home for most of the Jewish people, and a haven for any displaced Jews anywhere in the world, because of this very state, Jews are the only people who are not and will never be refugees! 

To be sure there were many Gedoilim that were against the establishment of a State prior to 1948, but many retracted post-facto after 1948, for example Rav Henkin z"l, The Gerer Rebbe, The Belzer Rebbe, the Kloizinberger Rebbe, Rav Kahanman the Ponivitzer R"Y and many others! In fact Rav Henkin wrote a letter after the establishment of the State that any Rav that opposes the State is in fact a "rodef." 

Mizrachi is blind to an open miracle, happening now in real time! 

For the first time in world history, tens of millions of people from all over the world are converging back to their ancient land in a period of less than 100 years, this has never happened before, realizing in real time the prophecy said three times every single day by Jews ... וקבצנו יחד מארבע כנפות הארץ לארצנו

At the 2:26 mark he mocks the celebrations, mocks the "singers' the bar-b-ques etc. stating "that it is similar to the 4th of July, the culture of the goyim"

He doesn't "fargin" Jews having a breather from running to shelters for months , having a good time. 

BTW, even Charedim are guilty of his made-up aveirah! Hundreds of thousands of Charedim and their families went to the parks and grilled steaks, hamburgers and had a great time! He hates that! 

And how is this comparable to goyim celebrating July 4th? 

Millions of Jews celebrating Yom Ha'atzmoat made thousands of berachos, bentched, and in many places even davened Mincha! 

At 2:50 mark, he asks

"What is the celebration for? For independence? What kind of independence does Israel have? They are not independent in anything! We are kidnapped by the Supreme Court, a lefty, liberal, traitor, mafia who hate Jews, who hate Judaism, hate Israel, hate the Torah, hates God, they are pro radical Islam, pro gay etc ...they control the land! The army is kidnaped by the lefties all the schools are controlled by them, all the mayors are controlled by them and on top of everything we are fully controlled by the USA! "

What he is doing is a classic tactic used by liars: mixing bits of truth with exaggerations and falsehoods to confuse the listener.

The Yom Ha'atzmoat celebration is simple:

For 78 years we have had a Jewish state B"H. Not a perfect one, but a real country that protects its Jewish citizens with a Jewish army.

Historically, American presidents have often been frustrated with Israeli leaders precisely because Israel did not obey them when it came to defending itself.

Recently, President Biden even placed an arms embargo on Israel and warned Israel not to enter Gaza or Lebanon — warnings that, thankfully, the Israeli government did not follow. Yes, there are moments when Israeli leaders coordinate with the U.S., such as during the Trump administration, but that cooperation was based on shared strategic goals, especially regarding Iran.

In addition: Mizrachi fundamentally misunderstands what “independence” means.

No country on earth is completely independent. Not the United States, not Israel, not any nation. Every country relies on others for resources, trade, diplomacy, and security partnerships. That is the reality of the modern world. Independence does not mean isolation; it means the ability to govern yourself, defend yourself, and make national decisions — all of which Israel does.

Yes the Supreme Court are a bunch of lefties, but all recent polls indicate that the entire country is moving to the right, and this is their last licks before they are completely overwhelmed in future elections!

At the 5:19 mark, he is totally off the wall, discussing why banks in Israel question where your money comes from. Israel like most countries is trying to stop money laundering, and tax evasion. In the USA when you buy a home, the bank asks the same questions, and has been doing that for years!

At the 6:39 mark, the philanderer, says that

"they force you to go to the army, they abuse you if you want to sit and learn Torah, so what independence is there, there is none, believe me I investigated it"

The above statement is an unmitigated lie! Not one person living in Israel since its founding in 1948 was ever stopped from learning Torah, not one! Millions of Jews are learning Torah like never before in this very state! In fact the opposite is true, the Zionist State of Israel is the world's greatest supporters of yeshivas.

Yes, indeed, we have our own "independent" country and one of the things an "independent" country does is having an army to protect its citizens, so yes, every one eligible should serve, absolutely! Who is going to do it if not us?

All Jewish Armies were forced even Moshe Rabbeinu had a forced army, in fact he got angry at the Bnei Reuvein and Bnei Gad because he thought they didn't want to fight, so he told them

?האחיכם יבאו למלחמה ואתם תשבו פה ..... "your brothers are going to war, and you plan to sit here?"

So to his naive dumb listeners, first your fake rabbi, states that Israel is really not "independent," then he chastises them because of the army, which makes them independent! ?????


Concern in Belz as Rebbe’s condition worsens

Concern is mounting in the Belz hasidic sect following a recent deterioration in the health of the Belzer Rebbe, Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach.

His son, Rabbi Aharon Mordechai Rokeach, on Sunday night sent a message via the sect's internal "Kol Belz" system, calling on Belz hasidim in Israel and abroad to pray for the Rebbe's recovery.

The statement said the Rebbe is in a state of great weakness, and urged the public to recite Psalms, give charity, and pray for his recovery.

Over the past Shabbat (Sabbath), the Rebbe did not attend public prayers and instead prayed with a small quorum at his home.

The public is asked to pray for the complete and speedy recovery of Rabbi Yissachar Dov son of Miriam, among the other ill of Israel.

A TikTok personality dressed as the Chief Rabbi sparked confusion at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony


 Among the moments of heroism and the powerful addresses at Tuesday night's opening ceremony for Israel's Independence Day on Mount Herzl, many spectators at home and in the crowd were convinced that the Sephardic Chief Rabbi graced the event with his presence.

The cameras focused several times on an individual wearing the official robe and matching turban associated with the "Rishon Lezion." However, the finely dressed gentleman was Eyal Zionov, a TikTok personality who often dresses in official rabbinic garb.

Zionov entered the ceremony with a regular invitation and did not claim to be the Chief Rabbi, but his attire did the talking. The director, who recognized the "look," chose to place Zionov in the central frame of the state broadcast not once, but twice.

Apparently, this was not the first case of mistaken identity. N12 reported that last week, Zionov visited the Temple Mount, leading Shin Bet officials to call the Chief Rabbi's office and complain: "Why didn't you coordinate the rabbi's visit to the Temple Mount with us?" The office had to explain that it was not the rabbi, but rather an impersonator.

The Chief Rabbinate is not a big fan. The report quoted a Rabbinate official who said, "It's crazy, the man goes around, and people think he's the Chief Rabbi and they approach him for blessings. We are considering our options in the matter and whether it is possible to take legal action, since it's a gray area. It is unclear if and how it's possible to take action against a man who wears a hat and a robe and misleads people to think he's the Chief Rabbi.

A farmer on a hilltop near ancient Shiloh has done what years of policy couldn't - and the moment he succeeded, the authorities moved to destroy everything he built.


 For years, Arab squatters dumped thousands of tons of construction debris next to one of Israel's most sacred archaeological sites. They stripped ancient artifacts. They seized state land. No one stopped them. Then, in late 2024, one man moved in with 20 sheep - and everything changed. What happened next will make your blood boil.

Avichai Suisa spent years leading HaShomer Yosh, a nonprofit defending Jewish farms across Judea and Samaria since 2013. In August 2024, the Biden administration placed personal sanctions on Avichai and shut the organization down. Instead of retreating, Avichai moved his family to a caravan near Shiloh, acquired a herd of 20 sheep, built a sheepfold and a basic house, and began grazing the land in sight of the ancient Shiloh sanctuary - with a permit from the army.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Pride of Beit Shemesh: Corporal S. Named President’s Outstanding Soldier for 2026


 Corporal S., a Beit Shemesh resident serving as a Mashakit Tash (conditions NCO) in the IDF Logistics Directorate, has been selected as a President’s Outstanding Soldier for 2026 — one of the most prestigious honors in the IDF.


The ceremony was broadcast this morning, where awards were presented to outstanding soldiers for their contribution, dedication, and exceptional service.

S., from a religious family, supports soldiers from complex backgrounds, providing them with personal and sensitive assistance, and stands out for her care and compassion.

Mayor Shmuel Greenberg congratulated her on the achievement, noting it is a great source of pride for the city. She is expected to receive a certificate of recognition at his office.

As the Flag Flies Above the Beis Medrash, Ponevezh Yeshiva Continues to Defy Norms Every Yom Hatzmaot

 

In the heart of the chareidi world, where Israel’s Independence Day is often marked quietly, one yeshiva continues a decades old tradition that turns heads every single year and reminds everyone that we are all brothers.

At Ponevezh Yeshiva, the Israeli flag is raised proudly above the beis medrash on Yom Ha’atzmaut, a practice that dates back to the founding of the country. The tradition was established by the legendary rosh yeshiva, Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, who insisted that the flag be hung each year in recognition of what he viewed as a historic moment for the Jewish people, and as an appreciation for the country that allows its people to live in peace.

From the very beginning of the State, he saw its establishment not necessarily through a political lens, but as a form of divine protection and a moment that strengthened the Jewish identity around the world. And so, every year since, the yeshiva has continued the custom. On Independence Day morning, the flag is raised atop the building and remains there for exactly 8 hours, typically from the morning until the afternoon, before being taken down.

The sight is unusual and frankly quite striking. In a city like Bnei Brak, most yeshivos do not mark the day in visible ways, the image of a large Israeli flag flying over one of the most prestigious Yeshivos in the world is symbolic and inspiring.

For many who consider themselves to be Chareidi, this minhag represents a unique balance, recognizing the reality and significance of the State, while still remaining firmly rooted in the torah world.

Anyone screaming or mocking an IDF Soldier is not part of Klall Yisrael

 

Ladies wear your Shaitels ...You have who to rely on!



  A flood of emails has come in attacking the recent article on how Rav Dov Landau shlita saved the sheitels. 

Ads and articles are circulating that blame the sheitels for the recent car accident tragedies in Lakewood — and for cancer deaths and drownings as well. 

The senders assert that the Chazon Ish zt”l is wrong, that Rav Dov Landau shlita is wrong, and that the tens of thousands of bnos Yisroel who rely on psakim permitting the sheitels are walking around in aveirah.

What follows is the fuller halachic picture.

 Even if one wishes to attack the Chazon Ish’s chiddush — and the attack does not succeed — his view is only one pillar among several in the heter. Even as a mere snif l’hakel, the heter stands firmly in the eyes of numerous Rabbonim and Poskim.

2004: The Year the Sheitelach Burned
In the spring of 2004, frum women faced a terrifying question:
 was the sheitel on one’s head takroves avodah zarah — an offering to idolatry, from which no Jew may derive any benefit?

In Brooklyn, women set curbside bonfires of their own sheitels. In Beit Shemesh, two-thousand-dollar sheitels were traded for five-dollar kerchiefs overnight. In Cleveland, a frum girls’ school closed for a day because the teachers did not know what to put on their heads.

More than two decades later, most of those women are again wearing sheitelach, many made from Indian hair. 

The question has resurfaced —several times by people and advertisements that stated that sheitels are forbidden, even with a hechsher, because in their view the hair comes from idolatrous rituals.

Tens-of-thousands gathered in the streets of Central Jerusalem last night to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day.

 



Every one Living in Israel Has a Story ... All you have to do is ask!

 

North Miami Beach Resident, Yona (Shaya) Lunger, Arrested Twice, Charged with Multiple Sex Crimes Against Children



Yona Lunger is a resident of North Miami Beach. According to News reporting over the years, he is very involved in a number of community organizations, including one that he founded called Chessed of South Florida. He is also a chaplain, and has served on a number of city advisory boards.
According to a criminal complaint filed on March 25th, Lunger entered a teenage girl's bedroom and closed the door. The complaint alleges that during the interaction he had with her he told the victim to "put away her sexy things" referring to her breasts, and then proceeded to hug and kiss the victim multiple times. He allegedly kissed her multiple times near the lips, asked her to kiss him, and then left the room. The complaint alleges that Lunger, on multiple occasions, expressed a desire for the victim to turn 18. He was arrested and charged with felony lewd and lascivious conduct with a child under 16.
While out on $7,500 bail for that alleged offense, Lunger was arrested again yesterday on new felony charges, lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 16 and lewd and lascivious conduct with a child under 16. Bail was set at $5,000 each but he is currently incarcerated until his next hearing. The complaint is not yet available for the new charges but we will post an update when it becomes available.
According to Local News 10, after his first arrest another victim came forward and accused Lunger of putting his hands on her breasts for a minute when she was a minor. According to the report, Lunger had come to her family's home and offered to restock grocery items for her family. He then allegedly took the girl to a supermarket where he held her hand. On the drive home, according to the report, Lunger made inappropriate comments toward her, eventually putting his hands on her breasts and trying to kiss her on the lips.
Prior to his arrest Lunger was reportedly davening at Khal Chassidim in North Miami Beach.