“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 25, 2026

Reckless Chardeidie Parents allow their 6 year-old to smoke !

 There are videos of this child smoking right in front of his mother, and she encourages him! 

This reckless behavior is what is causing the killing of their Children and teenagers at the protests and what caused the Meron Tragedy! 

Berlin Rabbi Reuben Yaakobov 49 father of four Convicted of Sexually assault ..did it to 32 other women


 A Berlin district court has found a rabbi guilty of “sexual assault and sexual coercion by exploiting a moment of surprise,” a misdemeanor under German law.

The criminal case was brought by the Berlin public prosecutor and by one of multiple women who have accused the rabbi of a range of sexual abuses dating back almost two decades. Anyone with a complaint may press charges, Michael Petzold, a press spokesman for the public prosecutor, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

Many of the women — including the co-plaintiff in this case — have said they thought they were his only victim, until news reports emerged following his firing by the Jewish community in Berlin on June 1, 2023. 

The saga proved significant because it marked a rare instance of a rabbinic firing by an organized Jewish community in Germany. It also initiated a new openness to discussing abuse allegations within the community.

Iranian Source Claims Jews Taken Hostage by Regime

 


An Iranian source reports that in the cities of Kerman, Yazd, and Isfahan, several Jewish residents have been taken hostage by the regime and threatened with property confiscation and severe imprisonment.

Why it’s possible to slightly lower the level of panic of Iranian bombing Israel



 At the start of Operation Rising Lion in June, Iran was operating at 100% of its launch capabilities. The operation ended with 33 fatalities in Israel. Since then, Iran’s launch capability has been significantly reduced


Without minimizing any loss of life, Israel possesses what is likely the best and most effective air-defense system in the world — and I don’t use superlatives lightly.

 An interception rate close to 90% is almost unimaginable, and certainly unprecedented on a global scale when facing ballistic missile launches of this magnitude.

Beyond that, most potential launches from Iran are prevented in advance by proactive Israeli Air Force strikes — often before the launches even take place, and sometimes before the missiles or launchers are deployed in the field (there is clear data on this, though we won’t go into it here).

In addition, even though the Iranians have improved in this area since the attacks in April and October 2024, they still suffer a significant failure rate of roughly 20%–30% of the ballistic missiles fired toward Israel.

Finally, any missiles that do get through encounter our protected rooms and shelters. These are so effective that even if a missile with a half-ton warhead lands about 10 meters away — or even closer — there is still a good chance that those inside a protected room or shelter will survive.

In other words, your building — and even your apartment — could take a direct hit from an Iranian missile with a fairly large warhead, and you would still have a reasonable chance of surviving.

*Bottom line:* Israel is not alone. Follow Home Front Command instructions, and your chances of being harmed will be very low.

China arming Iran to Fight Israel!



Although reports of up to 16 Chinese military cargo aircraft landing in Iran surfaced more than five  days ago, their implications continue to ripple. 

If accurate, the sustained airlift points to deeper Chinese involvement behind the scenes, quietly reshaping the balance around Iran and Israel. 
The silence since then may be the most telling signal of all.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

DIN"s Night Out In Tel Aviv

 

In this week's Parshas Bo there is an interesting Rashi that I never really understood until this past Thursday night when I spent the evening in Tel Aviv! 

Moshe Rabbeinu tells the Jewish people by the 10th and final plague, not to leave their homes:

Tearful Kaddish by Soldier’s Son Stuns Mourners at Mount Herzl


 A hushed stillness fell over Israel’s Mount Herzl military cemetery as the young son of fallen reservist Asa’el Babad struggled through the words of the Mourner’s Kaddish, his voice trembling and breaking with tears beside his father’s grave.

When the prayer ended, grief turned into a collective cry of faith. Hundreds of mourners — soldiers, family members and strangers drawn by loss — began singing “Ani Ma’amin,” the ancient declaration of belief in redemption, their voices rising together through the cemetery in a moment of shared heartbreak.

Babad, 38, died after succumbing to severe wounds sustained months earlier during fighting in Rafah. He was laid to rest Thursday at the national military cemetery in Jerusalem, a place reserved for Israel’s fallen, as his wife and five children stood beside his coffin.

Friends and relatives described a man of quiet strength and unwavering faith — someone who never complained, even when the burden was heavy. “That’s how God wanted it,” his wife, Hagit, recalled him saying, even in the hardest moments. “Without questions. Without doubts.”

During her eulogy, Hagit spoke through tears of a husband who built their home with steadiness and love, who listened more than he spoke, and who lived simply but bravely. She told mourners that his organs were donated to save others, calling it a final act that reflected a life devoted to helping those around him.

Babad, a resident of the Binyamin region, served as a reservist in the Israel Defense Forces. Fellow soldiers remembered him as someone who acted without fanfare, saying only, “I’m doing what I need to do.”

As the singing faded and the mourners slowly dispersed, many lingered — unwilling to leave the sound of faith that had risen from unimaginable loss. For one family, and for a nation at war, the funeral became a painful reminder of the human cost carried by those left behind.

Major Airlines Suspend Flights to Tel Aviv Amid Regional Tensions

 

Airlines across Europe are beginning to suspend flights to Israel and parts of the Middle East, with Air France, British Airways, and KLM among the carriers announcing cancellations and service halts.

Air France confirmed it has canceled flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai, citing the evolving security situation in the region. The airline did not immediately provide a timeline for when service might resume.

British Airways announced it has suspended its evening service to Dubai, while monitoring developments closely and reviewing additional routes as needed.

Meanwhile, KLM said it has halted flights to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, becoming one of the first major European carriers to suspend service across multiple Middle Eastern destinations.

Industry officials say flight cancellations are expected to increase gradually as airlines reassess safety conditions and airspace restrictions. Passengers are being advised to check directly with airlines regarding upcoming travel and rebooking options.

The cancellations come amid heightened regional tensions, prompting airlines to prioritize passenger and crew safety while coordinating with aviation authorities.

More updates are expected as the situation continues to develop.

Friday, January 23, 2026

Zera Shimshon Parshat Bo

 


Rav Michel Zilber: Those Who Provoked Arab Driver Are ‘Inadvertent Killers’ Of Yossi Aisenthal z’l

 

Finally finally a godol speaks up this scourge, I hope it will have a lasting effect.

While reasonable, responsible people have been saying this for a very long time, this tzaddik finally had the guts to stand up to the pretentious goons that send these innocent kids out to their death , while they, the "gedoilim" sit comfortably home, planning and scheming their next nefarious move. 

 A senior ultra-Orthodox rabbi drew attention and controversy after delivering a forceful address following the death of a teenage protester who was fatally struck by a bus during a demonstration in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Michal Zilber spoke Saturday night at a gathering in the Ramot neighborhood, organized after a series of recent tragedies affecting the local community, including the death of Yossi Eisenthal, who was killed during protests against military conscription.

In his remarks, Zilber said responsibility for the fatal incident extended beyond the bus driver to include protesters who surrounded and provoked the vehicle in the moments before the crash. While stressing that the driver remained accountable, Zilber argued that those who intensified the confrontation shared moral responsibility for the outcome.

“Anyone who contributed to inflaming the situation must examine their actions,” he said, urging participants to seek guidance from their rabbinic leaders on how to atone for unintended harm.

Zilber framed his comments as a call for self-reflection rather than condemnation, saying the death should prompt communal soul-searching. He said the tragedy was not a failure of the victim, whom he described as spiritually elevated, but a challenge for the living to learn restraint and responsibility.

The remarks came amid heightened tensions following a string of demonstrations and clashes in Jerusalem. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.