Yigal Calek 1st Yahrzeit Kumzits Yerushalayim

 There is a note from the family that one "shouldn't download this video" so I guess it one should watch this on YouTube! 

*MAJOR WIN FOR REPUBLICANS:* Virginia Supreme Court OVERTURNS redistricting referendum, strikes down Democrat gerrymandered map.

“Eff around and find out”: That taunt from Hakeem Jeffries celebrating Virginia’s gerrymander did not age well.

On Friday, the House minority leader found out that Virginia’s Supreme Court was not quite as gleeful as he about Democrats’ attempt to virtually eliminate Republican representation in the purple state. 

The court just cooked the party’s infamous lobster, a district over 100 miles long that was designed to help devour the GOP’s slender majority in the House of Representatives.

It also cooked the ambitions of Gov. Abigail Spanberger and the Democratic establishment, which tossed aside any pretense of principle in a raw political gambit.

The resulting faceplant is nothing short of legendary: Spanberger’s Democrats have succeeded in alienating half of the state. 

For the governor, the court’s decision was particularly embarrassing.

DIN's New Home and Office

 

 Inside Israel’s $210 Million Mega-Mansion as Billionaire Owner Slashes Price by $50 Million Amid Luxury Market Slowdown*

A massive Caesarea estate owned by Russian-Israeli billionaire Valery Kogan is back on the market with a reported $210 million asking price, even after a huge cut from its original sticker.

The mansion has Italian marble, 14-karat gold details, nearly 10,000 square feet of spa space, two kosher kitchens, and enough luxury to make it less of a house and more of a private palace. But the real story is bigger, Israel’s luxury market is still alive, just far more selective.

Israel built and defended secret base deep in Iraqi desert to support Iran air campaign

 Israel set up a secret military base in the Iraqi desert to support its aerial campaign against Iran, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing US officials and other sources.

According to the sources, Israel built the base shortly before the war began in late February to serve as a hub for logistics to support the Israeli Air Force.

It also housed special forces troops and search-and-rescue teams, the report says.

To protect the outpost, Israeli troops even launched airstrikes against Iraqi forces who nearly discovered it in early March, the report adds.

The strikes killed one Iraqi soldier, Baghdad said at the time, after Iraqi media reported that a local shepherd witnessed “unusual military activity,” including helicopters and gunfire in a remote area. According to the Journal, the Israeli strikes succeeded in deterring Iraqi forces from further investigation.

Iraq, which initially blamed the attack on the Americans, said: “This reckless operation was carried out without coordination or approval.”

The US was not involved in the operation, sources tell the American outlet.

“It appears there was a certain force on the ground before the strike,
supported from the air, operating beyond the capabilities of our units,” a top Iraqi military official said at the time.

The report points to statements made by Israeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar in March, when he said that special forces had been conducting “extraordinary” operations during the conflict with Iran.

“The troops of the air force’s special units are currently carrying out extraordinary missions that can spark one’s imagination,” Bar said, without elaborating further.

According to an expert speaking to the Journal, the western desert of Iraq, where the reported base was located, is a perfect spot for a clandestine military outpost, given its sparse population and vast size.

“It’s normal that before operations you reconnoiter and set up these kinds of locations,” says Michael Knights, the head of the Horizon Engage intelligence firm.

The IDF declines to comment on the report.

Zera Shimshon Parshat Behar - Bechukotai

 

“Nazi!”: Chareidi IDF Soldiers Attacked By Charedie Mob During Banned Lag BaOmer Celebrations In Meron

 

It seems that these R' Shimon ben Yochai celebrations in Meron are bringing the worst out of people! 

R' Shimon was a Tanna and would have been very happy if they all stayed home and learned! 

This proves that this entire event is a sham! 

All my life I couldn't understand why someone would be attracted to Avoda Zara, but watching the events that unfolded in Meron with hundreds hiking for hours with babies to get to the banned Meron Lag Be'omer site, to dance around a fire and praying to someone who died over 2,000 years ago explains it all! 

It is no wonder that the RBS"O didn't want anyone to know where Moshe Rabbeinu was buried to avoid this scene!

וַיִּקְבֹּ֨ר אֹת֤וֹ בַגַּי֙ בְּאֶ֣רֶץ מוֹאָ֔ב מ֖וּל בֵּ֣ית פְּע֑וֹר וְלֹא־יָדַ֥ע אִישׁ֙ אֶת־קְבֻ֣רָת֔וֹ עַ֖ד הַיּ֥וֹם הַזֶּֽה׃

A Chareidi soldier in IDF uniform was verbally assailed at Kever Rashbi during Lag B’Omer celebrations Monday night, as thousands of pilgrims overwhelmed authorities attempting to contain the crowds.

Video footage posted to social media showed a group of men surrounding two armed soldiers, one wearing a yarmulka and sporting payos, while shouting at them. One soldier was called a “Nazi” during the confrontation.

Despite IDF Home Front Command restrictions capping outdoor gatherings at 200 people and indoor events at 600, tens of thousands arrived at Meron for Lag BaOmer.

Clashes between attendees and law enforcement erupted throughout the night. In one instance, Chareidi men threw plastic chairs and water bottles at police officers stationed nearby.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Meron and praised police for their restraint, describing their approach as “gentle” while urging the public to avoid traveling there.

Magen David Adom paramedics reported 23 injuries. One person sustained a moderate head wound, while the remainder suffered light injuries.

Rivki Blau would rather her children die than go off the derech

 

בשביל רבקי, האמא החרדית המודרנית שמתראיינת לחדשות 12, שבעלה הוא אברך והיא מתפרנסת יפה, עדיף שאחד מתשעת הילדים שלה ימות, מאשר שהוא חס וחלילה יהפוך לחילוני.
אוכלי המוות - לא רק מי שחשבתם. pic.twitter.com/kGg8DgTdDY

— הפורום החילוני (@forum_hiloni) May 4, 2026

Where did I learn that giving over your children to the "moilich" an avoda zara, where parents sacrificed their children, is forbidden? 

Yet this brainwashed mother is prepared to have her children die than them going OTD! 

When the reporter suggested that the loss of a child would be more painful than them living a non-religious lifestyle. Blau responded, “I’m not sure."

This Chardeie community is sicker than I thought! 

 Rivki Blau, a charedi owner of a beauty salon, has sparked widespread public debate following comments made during an interview with Israeli journalist Yair Sherki on Channel 12.

The discussion took place as part of an interview examining life in the charedi community. Blau was asked about the difference between a charedi mother’s concerns and those of a mother whose son serves as a soldier.

Blau explained that her daily concern is ensuring her children remain committed to religious observance and Torah study. In response to Sherki’s remark that a soldier’s mother fears her son may not return from military service, she questioned, “but what matters more?" When asked whether her priority was her children returning to a religious lifestyle, she answered affirmatively.

Throughout the conversation, Blau emphasized that she loves her children and would accept them regardless of their path. However, she also described the emotional distress she would feel if they chose to leave religious observance, saying, “if one of them becomes secular, every day, every moment, every hour, it would burn in my soul."

The exchange reached its most controversial point when Sherki suggested that the loss of a child would be more painful than their living a non-religious lifestyle. Blau responded, “I’m not sure."

Her remarks quickly circulated on social media, prompting strong and divided reactions from the public.

Later, Blau appeared on the Channel 12 studio broadcast, where her comments drew sharp criticism from journalist Josh Breiner, who described her statement as “outrageous" and said it was “impossible to even conduct a discussion about such a claim."

Attorney General to prosecute MK Tally Gotliv for revealing the identity of a senior Shin Bet officer.

 

Defense Minister Israel Katz signed the required confidentiality certificate, paving the way for Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to file an indictment against MK Tally Gotliv (Likud) over the exposure of the identity of a senior Shin Bet official.

The Shin Bet official is the partner of protest activist Shikma Bressler, and the minister’s signature comes after a nine-month delay on the matter.

Gotliv is expected to stand trial for violating the Shin Bet Law after publishing the identity of the senior Shin Bet official and accusing him of involvement in a conspiracy linked to Hamas.

As previously reported, the Attorney General announced last July that it had been decided to indict Gotliv pending a hearing, but Gotliv refused to appear either for the hearing or for police questioning on the matter.

Once the indictment is filed, the legal battle is expected to move into the political arena. MK Gotliv will be able to claim parliamentary immunity, with the issue set to be decided by the Knesset House Committee. Given the coalition’s majority on the committee, there is a possibility that her immunity will be upheld and the criminal proceedings blocked.

MK Gotliv responded sharply on X: “To everyone who is worried!! The persecuting Miara is welcome to file an indictment against me for exposing the partner of the leader of the rebellion and incitement that led us to the brink of disaster."

She added a direct message to the Attorney General: “Miara, don’t rush to celebrate. Let me remind you that you are required to receive approval from the Knesset Committee, and I fully intend to convince the coalition members, who hold the majority on the committee, to keep my immunity in place."

Meir Porush like King Ahaz turns to goyim for help! Some Sicko !!

 Those who learn Tanach will find this Porush scenario very familiar. 

In Malachim B (16:5-9) & in Divrei Hayamim B (28: 16-29) we find that Melech Ahaz sent messengers to the King of Assyria, asking him to save Yehuda from its enemies. Assyria did come to his aid but then became completely dependent on Assyria, and according to Divrei Hayamim this ultimately brought disaster on Klall Yisrael

Porush hasn't learned Tanach and therefore he hasn't learned a lesson! 

MK Meir Porush (United Torah Judaism) sent a letter to US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, calling on the US administration to intervene in Israeli domestic policy to prevent the arrests of haredim who evade military service.

In the letter, titled “Urgent Request for the Protection of Yeshiva students in Israel in Honor of ‘Jewish American Heritage Month,’" Porush praised the US administration and President Donald Trump for their support of the Jewish people and Jewish tradition.

“Throughout the generations, the United States has proven itself to be a nation that can be defined as ‘Righteous Among the Nations,’" Porush wrote.

He added that under President Trump, “we see an administration that also honors the Torah of the Jewish people, cherishes its values, and works tirelessly for the security and prosperity of the Jewish people."

Porush contrasted what he described as American respect for Jewish tradition with the treatment of haredi draft evaders in Israel.

“While in the US, the government goes out of its way to celebrate and honor the Jewish religion and heritage, in Israel, the military and judicial authorities act in ways of persecution and arrests against yeshiva students whose sole occupation is Torah study," he wrote.

According to Porush, “If the American government, through all its branches, finds it appropriate to honor the Jewish religion and respect its values, it is only fitting that the authorities in the State of Israel act with similar respect toward yeshiva students, who have been the guardians of our people's eternal flame for thousands of years."

Porush called on Huckabee to have the US government “exercise its moral influence and call upon the judicial authorities in Israel to immediately and completely cease the arrests of Torah scholars and yeshiva students."

“There is no more fitting time than ‘Jewish Heritage Month’ to clarify that the protection of yeshiva students is a supreme Jewish and democratic value," he wrote.

Meet the brave olim who will defend Israel as "lone" soldiers

 

Hundreds of young immigrants preparing to enlist in the IDF gathered in Jerusalem this week for the “Olim Al Madim" conference, an event designed to provide guidance, support, and practical assistance to lone soldiers ahead of their military service.

The conference brought together olim from around the world, many of whom recently immigrated to Israel and are preparing to begin mandatory service in the midst of ongoing security challenges.

Shraga Weissman, Director of the Nefesh B’Nefesh-FIDF Lone Soldiers Program, explained the purpose of the initiative.

“‘Olim Al-Madim’ is this great event that we're doing for people who are going to draft into the army, specifically olim from different countries," Weissman said. “There's a mandatory draft in Israel, and we're here to help them cut through the bureaucracy and help them understand all the nuances of Israel and the army and what organizations can help them as lone soldiers."

Weissman, himself a former lone soldier, stressed the importance of ensuring new immigrants do not feel isolated during their service.

“We're here to help as many of the lone soldiers feel that there are organizations to help them and people to help them - faces and people who have been through this before who understand and are here to make it slightly easier and feel less alone while they're doing their service," he said.

Among the participants was Dr. F., who made Aliyah from Brazil earlier this year and is preparing for at least two years of military service.

“I just made the Aliyah in January of this year," F. said. “After my year of stage, I have chovah with the army. I must go to the army for at least two years."

Though still deciding which unit to join, F. said his motivation is clear. “One thing I know - I want to be there. I want to help. That's why I'm here," he said.

F. added that his dream is to serve as a combat doctor. “I can't put into words how excited I am. I want to join the army to be a combat doctor… that's the dream, to help the people of Israel."

Another participant, identified only as R’, immigrated from the United States at the beginning of the year and said serving in the IDF had long been her goal.

“I've always wanted to draft ever since I was growing up," she said. “Before October 7th happened, I also wanted to draft. When the war started, it was a little difficult to come to Israel, and I was also studying. So I waited to finish my studies, and then I made Aliyah as soon as I graduated."

R’ also shared that she and her fiancé are both lone soldiers. “My fiancé drafted yesterday, and we're both going to the Air Force," she said.

B., a new immigrant from Holland who completed his Aliyah process on the very day of the conference, described his desire to fully integrate into Israeli society.

“I'm immigrating today. I did Aliyah today. I got my papers finally," he said. “I studied astronomy in the Netherlands. I was a teacher for a while. I did mathematics for the high schoolers. I'm joining the army also."

“To me, to integrate, to really learn the language, to get a feel for the country, to start my life here - I think it's really relevant to do my part and actually give back for all the things I'm getting here," he added.

F. emphasized the sense of community that many new immigrants discover upon arriving in Israel.

“One thing that I can guarantee you - we're not lonely," he said. “Here in Israel, it's a place to make friends. It's a place to meet people exactly like you."