Thursday, July 30, 2026
Dramatic arrest: Lakewood and Toms River Chardeim Arrested for having $3 Million Worth of Drugs
Dramatic arrest:
Two ultra-Orthodox men from New Jersey were arrested by Pennsylvania police after drugs worth more than $3 million were found in their car.
The detainees are Yaakov Bitan, 19, of Lakewood, and Joseph Marchett, 32, of Toms River.
Man whose birth was declared a ‘miracle’ by Pope Leo XIV arrested for double shooting
A Rhode Island man — whose birth was recognized by Pope Leo as a miracle after he was deprived of oxygen for over an hour before recovering without medical intervention more than a decade ago — has been arrested in connection with a double shooting.
Tyquan Johnson, 19, was captured by the US Marshals fugitive task force at an apartment in Virginia Wednesday morning after he was wanted for allegedly shooting two people, the Newport Police Department announced.
Johnson is accused of committing the crime in Newport, RI on July 19 and allegedly fled to Virginia as officials issued a warrant for his arrest.
Both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Johnson has been charged with felony assault with a firearm and firing in a compact area, police said.
The arrest comes almost exactly a year after Pope Leo XIV declared Johnson’s 2007 birth the first miracle of his papacy and the first ever recognized miracle in Rhode Island, the Boston Globe reported.
The stunning connection came to light when law enforcement released his arrest warrant with Johnson’s photo, name and date of birth matching those of the man Pope Leo had recognized in July 2025.
Johnson was born prematurely on Jan. 14, 2007, at the former Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island in Pawtucket.
The newborn was suffering from oxygen deprivation and other symptoms that showed no improvement after 65 minutes, leaving doctors with little hope he would survive, according to the Diocese of Providence.
The attending physician, Juan Sanchez-Esteban, prayed to 19th-century Spanish priest Valera Parra for intervention in saving the child’s life, according to the Boston Globe.
Just as Sanchez-Esteban was about to deliver the devastating news to the child’s parents, a nurse stopped him and told him the child “suddenly recovered” and his heart had started beating without medical intervention, he told the outlet.
The doctor — who is from the same region of Spain where Parra was a priest — said the boy should have suffered permanent brain damage from the lack of oxygen, but instead lived a life completely free of any complications.
The investigation into the miracle began more than 10 years ago — with a bishop in Valera Parra’s native Spain sending investigators to Rhode Island in 2014, Father Timothy Reilly, Chancellor of the Diocese of Providence, told WJAR last year.
The Diocese of Providence announced that Pope Leo XIV declared Johnson’s recovery a miracle on July 18, 2025.
“The cool thing is, the more you think about the miracle itself, Father Valera lives in the 19th century,” Reilly said. “He never came to the US. We have no knowledge of him coming here. Never came to Rhode Island. And yet, because the doctor called out and called upon his name for help in the situation back in ’07 on behalf of that little baby, he decided to intervene and ask God for a miracle.”
Parra was a diocesan priest, archpriest and parish priest of Huércal-Overa who lived from 1816 to 1889.
Ben Gvir fires back at Eisenkot: Defeatist morality
A social media clash erupted between National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yashar!" party.
The spat began when Eisenkot posted a tweet featuring an interview clip alongside the caption: "There is no leadership there, no strength, and no Judaism."
Minister Ben Gvir was quick to respond, posting a reply tweet accompanied by an old video of Eisenkot from his tenure as Head of the IDF Operations Directorate.
In the footage, Eisenkot is seen describing how he halted an airstrike that could have led to the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during the Second Lebanon War, citing concerns over potential civilian casualties near the target building.
In his rebuttal tweet, Ben Gvir wrote: "Gadi, here is a video where you boast about how, as Head of Operations, you prevented the elimination of Nasrallah in 2006 due to 'morality' considerations. That same 'morality' kept Nasrallah alive - and directly led to the murders of hundreds of northern residents and soldiers at the hands of Hezbollah."
"You tried to instill that same defeatist 'morality' during the current war as a Cabinet minister," Ben Gvir added. "Fortunately, you left, allowing us to eliminate Nasrallah - with immense strength."
Israel cracks down on Uman-bound draft evaders
The Population and Immigration Authority has recently changed its enforcement procedures at Ben Gurion International Airport, effectively preventing individuals subject to exit bans, including haredi draft evaders, from leaving Israel through the country's main international airport.
According to a Wednesday report by Galei Zahal (Army Radio), the move is intended to stop thousands of draft evaders from traveling to Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year).
Until now, exit-ban checks were conducted only at passport control, after passengers had already completed check-in and reached the departure gates.
The method allowed them to bypass the control system and board their flights despite being subject to an exit ban.
Under the new procedure, the check is carried out during the check-in process. Passengers subject to an exit ban will be unable to complete their flight registration, and the airline will be notified immediately, effectively closing the loophole.
The Population and Immigration Authority said, "In recent months, the departure process has been streamlined. It was decided that anyone subject to an exit ban will be informed at the beginning of the departure process from Israel rather than at the end, enabling them to resolve the matter before proceeding."
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New Details Emerge Regarding Trump and Netanyahu’s Meeting
New details emerged about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with President Trump, in which the Israeli premier presented Trump with a map of Syria highlighting that Israel’s troop presence constitutes just 0.1% of the territory, compared to Turkey’s occupation of 5% of the country.
He also reiterated his opposition to the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
Herzl’s Grandparents Exhumed in Belgrade for Final Journey to Jerusalem
The remains of Shimon and Rivka Herzl, grandparents of Zionist visionary Theodor Herzl, were exhumed from the historic Jewish cemetery in Zemun, Belgrade, ahead of their transfer to Israel.
They will be laid to rest beside their grandson on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem during a state ceremony on August 5—exactly 77 years after Herzl’s own remains were brought from Vienna and reburied in the Jewish state he had envisioned. President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to attend.
Herzl’s grandfather was deeply influenced by Rabbi Judah Alkalai, an early advocate for the Jewish people’s national return to the Land of Israel. Those ideas helped shape the family environment that preceded Herzl’s creation of modern political Zionism.
More than a century later, another chapter of the Herzl family is finally coming home.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The "settler violence" libel
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| 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 LeaderMonsey 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.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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.
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.
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