“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, January 11, 2026

OTD Chareidim Get together Friday Night to sing Ko Echsof .... Not One was ever in the IDF

 

A Lesson From a Homeless Woman that we can all learn from

 


England Wants to Classify a BRIS as Possible Child Abuse

 

Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service is considering draft guidance that would allow prosecutors to treat male circumcision as a potential form of child abuse in certain cases, prompting concern from Jewish and Muslim leaders who warn the move could stigmatize a long-standing religious practice.

The proposal, first reported Saturday by The Guardian, appears in a draft document on “harmful practices” that would place circumcision alongside issues such as forced marriage when procedures are carried out improperly or without adequate safeguards.

Under the draft guidance, prosecutors are told that while male circumcision is not a specific criminal offense in England and Wales, it could amount to abuse or an offense against the person if performed in unsafe conditions or by unqualified individuals.

Community leaders say the wording risks blurring the line between rare cases of malpractice and widely accepted religious and medical practices. Jewish and Muslim groups have urged the CPS to revise the language, arguing that unsafe procedures should be prosecuted without labeling circumcision itself as inherently harmful.

The draft guidance follows a series of coroner warnings after deaths linked to unsafe circumcisions and renewed calls for stricter oversight of who is allowed to perform the procedure.

The CPS said the document remains under review and has not been finalized.

Senior IRGC Missile Commander Eliminated by Drone in Iran


 Iranian field sources report that Reza Kassab, commander of the IRGC missile unit in the city of Kashan, was killed when a drone struck his vehicle.

 Witnesses say the attack was precise and targeted, with the vehicle hit directly.

If confirmed, this would mark a significant blow to Iran’s missile command structure amid  escalating unrest and security incidents across the country.

Israel Needs to "potch" England and Recognize the Falkland Island as Argentina

Israel should recognize Argentinian sovereignty in the Malvinas (Falkland Islands). This is proper both to reward an great friend , and also to punish UK for their "Palestine" recognition during the Oct. 7th war.

Traditionally, Israel has been much closer to Britain - but must adapt to a new world.

 

Coordinated Campaign by DemonRats To get the Jewish Vote in Mid-Term Elections ... Don't Fall For It!


 The coordinated campaign by the Dems to suddenly embrace the Jews after two years of being the most anti-Jewish party I can remember is so idiotic; they see the damage the woke right has caused the GOP, and they think maybe they can get out the votes.

NEWS FLASH: we are not that dumb, we see through you, and we remember everything you did and said. It's not going to help you.

Crazy but true!

 

BREAKING: The UAE announces it will cut funds for citizens who want to study in the UK out of fear of Emirati students being radicalized by Muslim Brotherhood Islamists on British campuses. An Arab state now views a European state as a dangerous Islamist radicalization hotspot

Haaretz columnist received payments from Qatar lobbyist while working for paper

 


Saturday, January 10, 2026

New Proposal by Rav Dovid Leibel and the Stoliner Rebbe Seeks Way Out of the Draft Crisis


 Against the backdrop of mounting tension over Israel’s draft law and growing anxiety about the future of the Torah world, a new framework has been put forward that aims to defuse the crisis. The initiative is being advanced by the Rav Dovid Leibel, president of the Achvas Torah communities, together with the Stoliner Rebbe.

The emerging plan is designed to extricate the chareidi public from what supporters describe as a legal and political deadlock, while preserving the foundational principle of Toraso umnaso. Its architects argue that the current impasse stems from a lack of clear differentiation between full time yeshiva students and those who are formally registered but do not actually learn.

At the heart of the proposal is a rejection of any system of enlistment quotas or numerical targets. According to the plan, no fixed draft goals would be imposed on the yeshiva world, thereby shielding bona fide Torah learners from sanctions or coercive measures.

In parallel, the framework calls for what is described as airtight and meaningful oversight. Under this model, military authorities would conduct thorough and consistent verification to ensure that anyone listed as a yeshiva student is indeed attending and learning on a regular basis.

Those found not to meet the criteria of Toraso umnaso—and who also do not enlist—would face firm consequences. The proposal envisions enhanced enforcement, including significant economic penalties and additional sanctions, directed specifically at individuals who are neither learning nor serving.

Proponents of the initiative say its logic is straightforward: 

there is no realistic way to defend draft evasion by individuals who are not part of the yeshiva system in practice. They contend that genuine enforcement would remove thousands of non-learning registrants from the rolls, thereby addressing the army’s manpower needs without harming authentic yeshiva students.

The outline has already drawn notable interest from reserve soldiers’ organizations as well as figures within the Religious Zionist community, who view it as a practical avenue for increasing enlistment among those not engaged in full-time Torah study, while leaving the core of the Torah world intact.

Highest alert ...Iran activates ‘missile cities’ as Iran Burns


 Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the “brave people of Iran” on Saturday as the supreme leader placed the country’s security services on its highest alert as protesters continue to burn Tehran — while fears grow that the death toll has climbed to more than 200.

At least 65 people, including 50 protesters and 15 security personnel, have been killed as of Jan. 9, according to the Iranian rights group HRANA, but fears are growing that the true toll could be much higher.

A doctor told TIME that at least 217 protester deaths have been recorded across just six hospitals in Tehran — “most by live ammunition.”

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the Revolutionary Guard Corp to activate “missile cities,” or giant underground caches of ballistic weapons, sources told The Telegraph.

“The IRGC’s underground missile cities – which were deliberately kept intact during the 12-day war – are all on high alert,” the insider said, adding that any intervention by the US could trigger an “apocalyptic” war.

The IRGC warned the public Saturday that safeguarding security was a “red line,” and the military vowed to protect public property.