Monday, July 13, 2026
Rare Second Bais Hamikdash finds unearthed at Shiloh days before Tisha B'Av
Just days before Tisha B'Av, the day which commemorates the destruction of the Second Temple, archaeologists uncovered significant Second Temple-period remains at the Ancient Shiloh National Heritage Site in Samaria.
Among the discoveries are an elaborate ritual bath (mikveh), a ceramic cooking pot and a rare murex shell, whose dye was historically used for tzitzit and parts of the High Priest's garments.
The artifacts were uncovered during ongoing excavations led by the Civil Administration's Archaeology Staff Officer Unit in cooperation with the Binyamin Regional Council. According to Benjamin Har-Even, the Civil Administration's Archaeology Staff Officer, the timing of the discovery during the Three Weeks carries special significance.
"We are in the period of the Three Weeks, when we commemorate the destruction of the Temple, and archaeological discoveries of this kind take on special meaning," Har-Even said. "Beyond their scientific importance, they illustrate the deep historical connection between the Jewish people and Ancient Shiloh."
Some of the finds were recovered during the sifting of excavation soil at the "Treasures of Samaria" facility, where surplus earth from archaeological excavations is examined by local youth as part of an initiative led by the Samaria Regional Council and Dr. Avi Salomon.
Binyamin Regional Council head and Yesha Council chairman Israel Ganz said the discoveries reaffirm the Jewish people's historical ties to the area.
"At a time when there are those who seek to challenge our connection to this land, these findings once again demonstrate the depth of the Jewish people's bond to Shiloh, Binyamin and the Land of Israel," he said. He also praised the young volunteers who participated in the excavation, noting that they chose to dedicate their work to the memory of Major Shiloh Har-Even, of blessed memory.
Ro Khanna the Liar Staged Provocative Incident in Judea and Samaria to Fuel Anti-Israel Narrative
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna’s claims of being “held hostage by wild settlers” during a visit to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria have been sharply challenged by Israeli security experts, who say the California Democrat’s team deliberately triggered a routine security response on Shabbat.
Israeli security analyst Gedaliah Blum detailed what he described as deliberate tactics used by Khanna’s delegation to create a staged confrontation with local First Response Teams, according to accounts circulating in Israeli media circles.
Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria face frequent terrorist attacks, prompting the establishment of community First Response Teams. These civilian guard units, operating under strict Israeli laws and in coordination with the Israel Defense Forces, monitor for suspicious activity and respond rapidly to potential threats.
The incident occurred on Shabbat, when residents of Jewish communities do not drive. Khanna’s vehicle reportedly drove off-road in a manner that raised immediate red flags, prompting the First Response Team to investigate the suspicious activity.
According to Blum’s analysis, Khanna failed to coordinate his visit with local authorities or travel in a manner identifying him as a U.S. congressman, such as using a government-marked vehicle. As a result, the security team took standard precautions to verify the group’s identity.
It took approximately 90 minutes to confirm Khanna’s identity through coordination with the IDF. Once verified, the delegation was permitted to proceed without incident.
Despite the routine nature of the security check, Khanna later portrayed the episode as being detained by armed “wild settlers,” a characterization Israeli sources dismissed as inflammatory and false.
“Ro Khanna is a liar,” one Israeli commentator summarized, echoing widespread skepticism in pro-Israel circles about the congressman’s account.
The episode has drawn attention amid ongoing debates over security protocols in Judea and Samaria, where Israeli civilians and security forces work to protect communities from terrorism while adhering to legal standards. Khanna’s narrative has been contrasted with the realities faced by Jewish residents who rely on these First Response Teams for protection
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Was Lindsay Graham Poisoned?
News reports state that he died at age 71 following what his office described as a “brief and sudden” illness.
According to the official statements released after his passing, the last country Senator Lindsey Graham visited was Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on July 10, 2026.
I’m not a conspiracist, but it is known that Russia had deep hostility toward him. It raises the uncomfortable question: could something have happened during his time in Ukraine?
Alexander Dugin, one of Putin’s advisors, recently called for Senator Lindsey Graham to be killed. He said the world would be better without Graham.
He returned to the United States afterward and died the next day, July 11, 2026, after a sudden medical event.
There is no one to say Kaddish for Lindsey Graham. He had no wife. He had no children, and wasn't Jewish but he dedicated his entire life, mostly for us. and we are his children. Lindsey loved the Jews more than the Jews loved themselves. He traveled the world, from country to country, and fought like a lion for the State of Israel. He simply believed with all his heart, with all his might, that it was the right thing to do. Now, we the Jewish people must remember him in our prayers, for he was of greatest Righteous Among the Nations of our time.
Perhaps some prayer for many of his battles on behalf of the Jews. I wish successors would rise for him. But for now, the situation in the American Congress is not encouraging, to our regret. We will always remember you, Lindsey. Rest in peace. We all love you. The Jewish people.
President Herzog swears in Muslim Judges that will serve Israel's Sharia Courts
From a tweet of Herzog 👇
Five new Qadis, judges of Islamic law, were sworn in to serve in Israel’s Sharia courts during a ceremony at the President's Residence in Jerusalem today.
I was especially moved as the second female Qadi in Israel's history, Rula Masalha-Zahalka, was sworn in. Mabrouk!
Chaverim Of Rockland Saves Monsey Couple From Losing $51,000 in Sophisticated Microsoft Scam
A quick and coordinated response by Chaverim Of Rockland saved an elderly Monsey couple from losing $51,000 Friday after they fell victim to a sophisticated Microsoft tech support scam that lasted for hours.
The ordeal began early Friday when a pop-up message appeared on the couple’s computer claiming it had been compromised. Moments later, scammers posing as Microsoft representatives contacted the couple and convinced them that criminals had used their computer to commit serious crimes. The callers falsely claimed federal authorities would arrest them unless they immediately followed their instructions.
For hours, the scammers manipulated and intimidated the couple, keeping them on the phone the entire time and ordering them not to hang up or speak with anyone else. Under immense pressure, the elderly couple drove to their bank and insisted on wiring $51,000 to an account controlled by the scammers.
Even after they returned home, the scammers continued trying to gain access to additional bank accounts and personal information through the compromised computer in an attempt to steal even more money.
Shortly before 5:00 p.m., the wife began to realize something didn’t seem right and contacted Chaverim Of Rockland.
Recognizing the urgency, Chaverim immediately dispatched one volunteer to the couple’s home while another rushed directly to the bank. In a race against the clock, the volunteer worked with bank employees to stop the wire transfer while it was still being processed, successfully saving the couple’s entire $51,000. At the same time, the volunteer at the home helped disconnect the scammers, secure the computer, and begin protecting the couple’s financial accounts from further compromise.
The Ramapo Police Department responded to the residence and took a report.
This incident is a stark reminder that Microsoft, Apple, the FTC, banks, and law enforcement agencies will never demand that you wire money, purchase gift cards, or threaten you with arrest over the phone or through a computer pop-up. If you receive a suspicious call or message, hang up immediately and contact a trusted family member, your bank, local police, or Chaverim before taking any action
Dr Robert Goodman Alleged Sexual Predator Opening an office in Lakewood
URGENT WARNING TO LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY
Dr. Robert Goodman, Practicing at 1166 River Road, is an Alleged Sexual Predator Accused of Sexually Abusing 5 Women
Dr. Robert Goodman's primary office is in Boro Park between 14th and 15th and 45th Street. He also has admitting privileges at Maimonides. He is currently a defendant in a lawsuit filed in Kings County Supreme Civil Court filed by 5 women who allege they were sexually assaulted by him.
He is accused of groping these women's breasts without consent while seeing them as patients, and making sexually inappropriate comments to them. The complaint also states that the alleged victims were aware of many other women who were similarly abused by Dr. Goodman.
The Lakewood community should be careful not to use Doctor Goodman, and to warn people about the allegations against him. He is currently facing a disciplinary hearing related to these allegations in New York. It's possible that in anticipation of possibly losing his license in New York for these alleged abuses he is trying to set up a practice in Lakewood to continue practicing if that happens.
Regardless, these allegations are numerous and very serious and the community should exercise extreme caution.
READ THE FULL COMPLAINT HERE: https://1drv.ms/.../IQC_7EKkr3j9S7lsBGEels2LAQy.
Watch in 2 & 1/4 minutes of the insane scale of rocket fire against Israel from seven fronts in the last three years
The sheer scale of rocket fire against Israel from seven fronts in the last three years is insane. pic.twitter.com/iyKJy2hEYZ
— Eylon Levy (@EylonALevy) July 11, 2026
No Khan' do Ro Khanna ....The lying Congressman that says that he was "detained by IDF and Settlers"
US Rep. Ro Khanna is a charlatan and dishonest. His tour was halted on the bus because they entered a closed military zone (CMZ) which is prohibited (due to safety) to civilians.
Police were called in to discuss the problem with the tour organizer who had repeatedly attempted to enter the CMZ in the past as well. The bus had to wait until the arrival of the officers to the scene, which is what caused the delay. It was not a "detainment" and no one was arrested.
Police stated they have already reviewed the body cam footage of police at the scene confirming this account. The tour participants were also briefed and then continued on their way. Much like Rahm Emanuel, this is another example of a propagandist (who behaves as if he is paid by America's enemies) intentionally orchestrating a scene to provoke attention and whine about Israel.
According to a source for the New York Post, Ro Khanna was invited to meet freed hostages and survivors of October 7th.
Khanna's team didn't even bother to respond.
His team was also offered an opportunity to meet with Druze civilians in the Golan Heights and a briefing on how aid is currently getting into Gaza. They didn't take it.
Now, if Ro Khanna genuinely believes that aid is not properly getting into Gaza, why not go to the briefing? If he thinks Israel is lying, wouldn't that be the perfect time to get proof?
But he didn't go, because those aren't his intentions. He didn't want to meet with victims of Hamas or those trying to get as much aid into Gaza as they can because they contradict his narrative.
And the narrative is all that matters.
Israel Loses Big Friend in Congress as US Senator Lindsey Graham passes away at 71 years old
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has passed away at the age of 71. A statment from his office confirmed the death, saying the Senator suffered from a brief and sudden illness. It went on to say that his family appreciates prayers at htis time and asks for privacy during this period.
Graham was seen as a staple of American political life for over 30 years. He first entered national US politics in 1992 as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. He eventually became a Senator of South Carolina in 2003, serving in the upper chamber for over 20 years. Over the last year and a half, he had been serving as the Chair of the Senate Budget Committee.
The Senator was heavily involved in both Americans domestic and foreign policy until the very end, having met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv just last week.
Graham was also a fierce ally of Israel and its fight against Iran and its proxies. Israeli politicians like National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir are already offering their condolences. In a post on X, Ben Gvir wrote that Israel had lost one of its "greatest friends." He said Senator Graham stood with Israel "not because it was easy, but because he believed it was right."
Opposition leader Naftali Bennett also wrote a note about Senator Graham. On X, Bennett wrote "America has lost a devoted patriot, and Israel has lost one of its greatest friedns."
Graham was up for re-election during the November midterms this year.
Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, drops dead at 74
So far there is no word from Ezra Friedlander, who was working as a consultant for Hassan Ali Bin Ali (HABA), a Qatari businessman
R Yitzchok Yosef's Comments getting more and more outrageous!
He said arrogantly that Bibi Netanyahu will never be frum!
Why is he upset?
Because Bibi made a comment that Rav Ovadia Yosef z"l was a politician! Well that is 100% accurate, Rav Ovadia z"l founded a political party called "Shas" and he founded that party because he was frustrated with Rav Shach z"l so he started his own party!
Just recently Rav YY barked against Rabbi Tamir Granot, head of the Orot Shaul Hesder Yeshiva, whose son Capt Amitai hy"d was killed in the 2023 Israel–Hezbollah conflict. Rav Granot became a vocal advocate for unity and Haredi enlistment in the IDF,
Rav YY said that he would not include the bereaved father in a minyan!
Rabbi Lankry, rabbi of the Shemesh U’Magen synagogue in Kochav Yaakov denounced the former Chief Rabbi and condemned him.
“How can you speak about a Rosh Yeshiva and question whether he’s even a rabbi? That’s not just an insult to a person - it’s an insult to an entire community. This isn’t the first time - time after time he insults a whole segment of the nation.”
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, president of Shas' Council of Torah Sages and a former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, on Saturday night launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his weekly Torah class.
In his class, Rabbi Yosef addressed Israel's public character and attacked the country's leadership.
"We are, due to our great sins, living in a secular state, not a haredi state," Rabbi Yosef began.
"We pray that everyone will repent. Some have already repented, and there are some whom I don't believe will ever repent," he added.
"Will Bibi Netanyahu repent?" he asked, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname. "There is no chance."
Regarding Yashar! party leader Gadi Eisenkot, however, he said, "Eisenkot may yet repent."
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Israeli Defense Startup Raises $36 Million to Build ‘Iron Dome’ Against Massive Drone Swarms
A newly revealed Israeli defense startup says it is building a mobile system capable of neutralizing hundreds of attacking drones simultaneously, potentially for less than $10,000 per target.
The team includes veterans of Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Rafael, XTEND and IDF special operations. Now it is racing to close one of the most dangerous gaps in modern air defense.
12th-grade student at Shvut Yisrael completes Shas
A celebration was held Thursday evening at Yeshivat "Shvut Yisrael" in Efrat, part of the "Merkaz HaRav" network, marking the completion of the Shas by 12th-grade student Tuvia Cohen, a resident of the community of Revava. Cohen began studying the Shas [Talmud] in ninth grade, alongside his regular yeshiva studies.
The yeshiva described the event as a special celebration of Torah, attended by yeshiva students, members of the Cohen family, friends from Revava, and rabbis. Among those present were Rabbi Rafael Eifres, one of the leading rabbis of the Netherlands and among Europe's prominent rabbinical judges, as well as the Kaliver Rebbe.
Yeshiva head Rabbi Yaakov Elimelech shared with students' parents remarks he wrote following the event. According to him, during the dancing, one of the students approached him and said, "Rabbi, the floor is shaking." He replied, "Dear student, you are mistaken. The floor is dancing, and not only is the floor dancing, but the heavens are also dancing." He added that this was how a new interpretation of the verse, "Let the heavens rejoice and the earth exult," was revealed to him.
Rabbi Elimelech further wrote that the joy at the yeshiva was "as great as the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai," adding: "Fortunate is the eye that witnessed all this... Fortunate are the students, fortunate are their parents, and fortunate is the entire nation that it has such."
The yeshiva noted that in the month of Elul, Tuvia Cohen is expected to join, along with some of his friends, the hundreds of young Torah scholars at Yeshivat "Merkaz HaRav," where he will continue his studies.
At age 16: Completed the Shas for the second time
A ceremony was held at Yeshivat Nachalat Yosef in Shavei Shomron celebrating the remarkable achievement of Elimelech Schmidt, who completed the entire Shas (Talmud) for the second time - at the age of just 16.
Elimelech is the son of Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Schmidt and the grandson of Rabbi Yehoshua Mordechai Schmidt. The occasion was particularly significant, as he had already completed Shas once at his Bar Mitzvah and has now completed it a second time following years of unwavering dedication and consistent study.
His father said that from a young age, Elimelech established a structured daily learning schedule and remained committed to it without exception. “Everything depends on perseverance and determination," he said. “Anyone can achieve their goals when they set a clear objective and remain dedicated to it over time."
Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Schmidt emphasized that his son’s accomplishment was not solely a result of natural ability, but primarily the product of commitment, discipline, and determination.
Elimelech’s grandfather, Rabbi Yehoshua Mordechai Schmidt, highlighted the importance of joy in Torah study. He recalled the words of the author of the *Yam Shel Shlomo*, who initially held that the blessing “May He who dwells among us bring joy" should be recited upon completing a tractate of the Talmud. Although he later withdrew that ruling, the idea itself reflects the profound significance of Torah study and the joy that accompanies its completion.
Here we go again! Trump Stops Israel From Sensitive Lebanon Operation
Israel’s political leadership has instructed the IDF to freeze all operations considered “sensitive” in southern Lebanon following a request from the United States, Kan News reported Friday.
The directive will remain in effect until further notice and until it becomes clear how the current escalation between the United States and Iran develops, as well as what happens with the negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.
U.S. officials, who have been focused in recent days on the confrontation with Iran, have expressed concern that Israel could also be drawn into the fighting. A security official said Israel is prepared to use any Iranian attack against it as an opportunity to carry out significant strikes in Iran. However, following the White House request, the IDF was instructed to wait so the current confrontation does not expand to include Israel.
The IDF is also expected to begin withdrawing from the pilot areas in southern Lebanon as early as next week, when another round of talks between Israel and Lebanon is scheduled to take place in Rome.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Yechiel Leiter is expected to lead the Israeli delegation together with the team that participated in previous rounds of negotiations with Lebanon.
Qatar Fund Will Not Allow Volkswagen To Build Iron Dome Components For Israel, Even though that this may put Volkswagen in Bankruptcy
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, the third-largest shareholder in German automaker Volkswagen, is reportedly putting hundreds of additional jobs at the company’s German plants at risk.
According to a report in the German newspaper Bild, Qatari representatives have vetoed an agreement for an alternative use of Volkswagen’s struggling plant in Osnabrück. The potential partner in the deal was Israeli defense company Rafael.
Initially, it appeared that a solution had been found to save the factory. At the end of April, Volkswagen signed a letter of intent with Rafael, which planned to manufacture components for the Iron Dome missile defense system at the plant. However, Volkswagen’s Qatari shareholders have now reportedly objected to the agreement due to the strained relations between Qatar and Israel.
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the state-owned sovereign wealth fund, holds 17% of Volkswagen’s voting rights and 10.4% of the company’s total share capital, giving it significant influence over decisions made at Volkswagen’s headquarters in Wolfsburg.
Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi, CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority, along with two former Qatari government ministers, serves on Volkswagen’s supervisory board.
Qatar, which for years has been regarded as a major financial supporter of Hamas in Gaza, reportedly opposes an agreement to manufacture weapons components intended solely for Israel’s defense against rocket attacks.
Security expert Peter R. Neumann of King’s College London warned in an interview with Bild that while investment from Gulf states is welcome, “the same principle applies here as elsewhere: we must not become dependent on any one country.”
Neumann added that Germany should adopt “a more pragmatic approach” toward the region. Since Germany’s economy began slowing, Gulf states have sought to expand their strategic influence in the country.
Friday, July 10, 2026
Police Pull Over Skverer Rebbe’s Motorcade, Issue 14 Traffic Tickets
The Skverer community is abuzz today after New York State Police allegedly stopped the Skverer Rebbe’s motorcade on Route 17 as he was returning home from the airport following a trip to Malibu, California.
According to sources withing the community, troopers pulled over the Rebbe’s entourage while it was traveling along Route 17 and issued a total of 14 traffic tickets to members of the motorcade.
The incident delayed the procession before it was allowed to continue toward New Square.
R' Moshe Wiener "Tuchis-Lekker in Chief" Bows to Mamzarani and wants the Jews that he hates to respect him!
Rabbi Moshe Wiener, executive director of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island, was planning a community gathering in response to a July 4 mass shooting in Coney Island, in which eight members of the same non-Jewish family were wounded, when he heard from City Hall.
Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York City and a frequent critic of Israel whom many Jewish leaders have decried as an antisemite, wanted to attend.
“He’s still the mayor of the city of New York, and we have to show respect,” Wiener told JNS. “He wants to do the right thing for the city of New York, and whether we agree or disagree with his policies, the best that we can do as a social service agency is try to impress upon and educate him to the greatest extent possible of what works, what’s needed, what unmet needs there are.”
One of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island’s programs that aims to curb violence is Operation H.O.O.D. (Helping Our Own Develop).
“I hope that he’ll agree and support initiatives that will make a positive change in the lives of the residents of the city,” Wiener said of the mayor.
“It was really extraordinary that he stayed there for the full hour-and-a-half,” said the rabbi, who is part of the Chabad movement but doesn’t hold an official or leadership role. “He was very, very compassionate. It was very impressive the way that he interacted with them.”
Mamdani even “stayed the extra time” at the end of the event to “talk to them and comfort them and encourage them,” Wiener said, of the shooting victims’ family members.
Wiener used the community gathering to urge the mayor and lawmakers to invest in violence prevention, trauma recovery and vocational training.
“Law enforcement is indispensable,” he said in his public remarks at the gathering. “Violence interruption is indispensable. Families are indispensable. Schools are indispensable. Faith communities are indispensable. Each has a unique responsibility that no one else can fulfill.”
Wiener asked the city to revive plans for a long-delayed vocational training center in Coney Island. Stable employment is one of the strongest long-term prevention tools, he said.
“City-owned property at Surf Avenue and West 28th Street was designated” for the site more than 25 years ago, he said at the gathering. “Then circumstances changed.”
The rabbi cited frozen land-use approvals and canceled funding and called for funding to be renewed. “That dream should not remain unfinished,” he said at the event.
He also called for permanent funding for H.O.O.D’s trauma recovery center, which relies on annual New York City Council appropriations.
“May the tragic shootings that have brought us together today become more than moments of grief,” he told attendees.
Wiener told JNS that he entered social services work 45 years ago, after seeking a rabbinic position in education.
What began with one contract in an office that “was a large closet in the local Jewish Y” has grown into a citywide organization with nearly 400 employees providing services across New York City’s five boroughs, he said.
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