'We Will Dance Again': Boy George releases new single supporting Israel

 

Pop icon Boy George on Monday debuted a new pop-reggae single titled "We Will Dance Again", explicitly voicing support for Israel's counterterrorism efforts, The Guardian reported.

The track opens with direct lyrics confronting criticisms of the war: “You say genocide, I say war / When you’re attacked, that’s what the army’s for / Does it get ugly? You bet it does / When I know you wanna kill every last one of us."

In the song, the singer points to Hamas's October 2023 attack on the Nova music festival, stating that slain civilians were “murder[ed] … for the crime of dancing."

The central motif, "We Will Dance Again," mirrors a phrase embraced by Israelis as a symbol of resilience following October 7, which also served as the title for a critically acclaimed documentary on the attack.

In the chorus, the artist declares: “There will be no war / But if you’re ever confused / I stand with the Jews / I don’t feel brave, I just need to behave like a human."

He also takes aim at pro-Palestinian Arab advocacy within the music industry: “You condemn the Jews, with selective memory / Musicians holding flags, mouthing like sheep / Propaganda fuelled by the internet feels so weak."

While Boy George is not Jewish, he has frequently expressed solidarity with Jewish communities in recent months. Reflecting on his long-standing bonds with Jewish peers during his 1980s tenure with Culture Club, he previously told the Telegraph, “Over the years it’s been a really personal thing. It doesn’t mean that I don’t have compassion for Palestinians, it doesn’t mean that I agree with what’s going on in Israel, but I am always going to defend the people that I love. I have a lot of Jewish friends and there would never be a situation where I’d turn my back on them."

Following an April knife attack in Golders Green that left two Jewish men injured, he publicly stated, “We need to make our Jewish community know we support them."

The release of "We Will Dance Again" marks a firm turn in his public stance, having stated earlier in the year that he lacked an opinion on Israel.

Prior to performing alongside San Marino's Eurovision entry - a track that did not reach the grand final - he was asked about potential boycotts targeting Israel's participation and responded, “I have many Jewish friends, whom I’ve known since I was 15 or 16 years old. Are people asking me, as someone with principles, to turn my back on my Jewish friends? That is not going to happen - it will never happen. From the beginning of my career, I wore the Star of David … I feel very connected to the Jewish people. I’m not necessarily connected to Israel. I don’t really have an opinion on that. But the mission of music is to unite people."

Rabbi David Katz who said to give the Mamzarani a Chance, Reverses Course and tells him to resign

 

A Hasidic rabbi who urged New Yorkers to respect Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he took office has reversed course, calling on the mayor to resign after Mamdani described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a “war criminal.”

Rabbi David Katz, executive director of the Israel Heritage Foundation, said in a video message Wednesday that he was “very shocked” by Mamdani’s remarks the previous night and said the mayor owes an apology to all New Yorkers.

“Until he apologizes, he should resign,” Katz said, arguing that Mamdani’s comments were unworthy of the office of mayor and did not represent the people of New York.

The remarks marked a sharp reversal for Katz, who publicly congratulated Mamdani when he was inaugurated on Jan. 1 and urged New Yorkers to respect the city’s new mayor despite deep political differences. At the time, Katz said, “He’s become the mayor of New York, whether we like it or not. We’ve got to respect him as mayor,” adding that political disagreements should not prevent people from recognizing an elected leader.

The Israel Heritage Foundation also issued a congratulatory message at the time, saying it extended its “deepest respect and honor” to Mamdani and expressing hope that his leadership would make New York “safe and proud” while bringing “joy and prosperity to all New Yorkers.”

In his January remarks, Katz said he was willing to give Mamdani a chance and would judge him by his actions, noting that he had previously praised political leaders from both parties when they did “the right thing.” He also said he would not hesitate to criticize Mamdani if he acted “not to the liking of humanity.”

On Wednesday, Katz said Mamdani’s latest comments about Netanyahu prompted him to withdraw that support. He said the mayor’s remarks crossed a line, warranted an apology to all New Yorkers and, until such an apology is made, justified his resignation.

Bennett: I will declare Qatar an enemy state

 

Former Prime Minister and chairman of the "Beyachad" (Together) party, Naftali Bennett, declared at the INSS National Security Conference that, if he heads Israel's next government, he will designate Qatar as an enemy state, accusing it of financing terrorism and operating a global influence campaign against Israel.

"In the next government, I will declare Qatar an enemy state," Bennett said. "It is a cancer that sends metastases into the West, and even into the office of Israel's prime minister."

Bennett intensified his criticism, claiming that Qatar's activities are directed against the very existence of the State of Israel.

"Qatar is a violent antisemitic cancer that sends metastases into the West and even into the office of Israel's prime minister, with the goal of destroying the State of Israel," he said.

According to Bennett, Qatar's responsibility goes beyond political or financial support for Hamas.

"As the principal financier of Islamist terrorism, headed by Hamas, Qatar's hands are stained with the blood of our sons and daughters who were murdered, raped, burned, and abducted on October 7," he said.

Bennett further argued that Qatar has spent years building a global influence network aimed at undermining Israel, pointing in particular to the Al Jazeera media network.

"Qatar has built a global influence operation to destroy Israel. In a sophisticated manner, it operates and funds the antisemitic Al Jazeera network, which amplifies Hamas's messages and incites against Israel," he said.

Concluding his remarks, Bennett linked the issue to the investigation into the events of October 7, arguing that if a commission of inquiry had been established, Qatar's role should have been one of its central areas of investigation.

"Had even the most basic commission of inquiry into October 7 been established, one of its first conclusions would have been that Qatar is an enemy state, and that its leaders seek to destroy Israel," he said.

Belzer Chusid Rabbi Yaakov Farber, pioneer of Charedi military integration, passes away at 32

 Rabbi Yaakov Aharon Farber - the visionary behind the "Ma'alot Tzur" initiative designed to integrate Charedi men into military bases under conditions that safeguard their religious lifestyle - has passed away at the age of 32 following years of illness.

Rabbi Farber died in hospital after his health abruptly deteriorated during a planned medical procedure.

He was born in Montreal, Canada, to Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Farber, a prominent Belz Hasid in the city, and Chaya Tzipora, daughter of Rabbi Moshe Schwartz, one of the elder respected figures of the Belz community in Jerusalem.

Under the "Ma'alot Tzur" framework, Rabbi Farber advocated for key accommodations, including allowing participants to serve without uniforms and tailoring the program specifically to married men outside the full-time yeshiva system who maintain close ties with rabbinic mentors.

In a past interview with journalist Shilo Fried, he highlighted how vital it was for participants to remain anchored in the rabbinic world. "When I interviewed candidates, my first question was always: 'Who did you consult before coming here?' It was crucial for me to hear that they had a rabbi they leaned on and stayed connected with," he shared.

Alongside his work with the program, Rabbi Farber was deeply involved in community life in Givat Ze'ev, actively contributing over the years to the local Belz institutions.

He is survived by his wife and six children. His youngest daughter was born just a few months ago.

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Is Rachel Buried in the "Kever Rachel" we know today? Not according to Nach

 Could this be the REAL tomb of Rachel??

Most visitors know the traditional site of Kever Rachel near Bethlehem. But there's another fascinating tradition that points somewhere else.

This is Kubur Bnei Yisrael, in the territory of Benjamin.

The discussion centers around a remarkable verse in I Samuel 10:2. As the prophet Samuel sends Saul on his way, he tells him:
"You will find two men by Rachel's tomb in the border of Benjamin..."

That detail has intrigued commentators, historians, and archaeologists for centuries. If Rachel was buried near Bethlehem, how does this verse fit? (There are also a bunch of other verses that fit perfectly with this site, but that is for a full tour)

Some explain that the ancient border between Judah and Benjamin ran through the Bethlehem area. Others believe this verse preserves the memory of a different location—one associated with the site you see in this video.

I'm not trying to settle a centuries-old debate.

I simply love sharing the places where the Land of Israel makes us slow down, reopen the Tanach, and ask deeper questions.
What do you think?

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Harav Hagoen Shmuel Eliyahu Latest Rav to Permit going up to the Har Habayis and wants to build a Shul there.

 

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Bnei Brak Pauses Gender-Separated Sidewalk Plan after Outrage from residents

 

 Bnei Brak Pauses Gender-Separated Sidewalk Plan

The city of Bnei Brak has suspended a proposed plan to designate separate walking sides for men and women after it sparked widespread criticism and legal objections in Bnei-Brak itself.

The initiative was intended for parts of Shlomo Hamelech and Ezra streets, where large crowds frequently gather for weddings. Local rabbinic leaders supported the idea, as a way to improve pedestrian flow, but never consulted their own congregants that were appalled and outraged. The signs were briefly put up before being taken down.

Following the backlash, city officials clarified that the proposal will not become a permanent feature. Instead, any separation would only be considered as a temporary crowd-management measure during particularly busy events.

Civil Erupts Between Charedie Parties Shas & Degel/Aguda

 

Tensions within Israel’s Chareidi political camp escalated dramatically over the weekend as Shas chairman Aryeh Deri launched a blistering attack against Motti Babtchik, accusing him of working against the Torah world. Babtchik fired back with an equally sharp response, insisting that his efforts to bring down the government were carried out under the direction of the leadership of United Torah Judaism and its rabbinic authorities.

The extraordinary public exchange comes as friction between Shas and United Torah Judaism continues to intensify ahead of the upcoming elections, exposing growing divisions within the chareidi political bloc following the collapse of the coalition over the failure to pass a draft exemption law for yeshiva students.

According to comments revealed in the weekly Mishpacha magazine column, Deri harshly criticized Babtchik, saying, “He is worse than the opposition. He is working against the Torah world. It is forbidden to cooperate with him or even speak to him.”

Babtchik responded by rejecting Deri’s accusations outright and defending his role in the political crisis that ultimately led to the government’s downfall.

“I am sorry about Deri’s remarks,” Babtchik said. “As is well known, all of my efforts to bring down the government were carried out on behalf of the chairman of United Torah Judaism and under the instructions of our rabbinic leaders, after Netanyahu failed to fulfill his commitment to pass a draft law.”

He then turned his criticism directly toward the Shas leader, accusing Deri of refusing to leave the coalition despite the guidance of his own rabbinic leadership.

“Deri insisted on clinging to his seat, contrary to the view of his rabbanim, the members of the Moetzes Chachmei HaTorah,” Babtchik said. “The anger among the Sephardic public toward him is justified, and it is unfortunate that instead of correcting his own ways, he is looking for others to blame.”

Responding to Deri’s assertion that he was “worse than the left,” Babtchik argued that the accusation reflected how disconnected Deri has become from political reality.

“Deri’s statement mainly reflects how out of touch he is,” Babtchik said. “While I initiated and built the right-wing bloc that stood alongside Netanyahu through four election campaigns, he will forever be remembered for signing the Oslo Accords.”

The unusually personal exchange marks one of the sharpest public confrontations between senior figures associated with Shas and United Torah Judaism in recent years and underscores the deepening political divisions within Israel’s chareidi parties as they prepare for another national election.

Zev Jabotinsky the Prophet that no one listened to.

 

The author Andrew Getraer is wondering why no one listened to Zev Jabotinsky's dire warning in 1938 that a destruction of European Jewry was a sure thing in coming, but I am not surprised at all.

I grew up amongst survivors, and I remember them saying that Jabotinsky was going frum shul to shul to warn them and the Rabbanim would not let him in to speak, why?

Because he was a Zionist and they didn't want anyone making Aliya or even going to the USA which they called the "treifina medina" they believed that Hitler would never ever come to Hungary and Romania.

Frum Jews especially what we now know as "Charedim" are disconnected from history and even their very own history, they don't, on principle refuse to even learn Nach except if a verse is mentioned in the gemarrah.

But they learned nothing!

In New York City they elected a Muslim antisemitic Mayor whose rhetoric of hate aginst the State of Israel instigated the stabbings against Jews just last week, yet Satmar who endorsed this vile cesspool of hate, have yet to join the chorus of Jews condemning the Mayor's hate speech? Why? Because they believe the Mayor is going to come through for their Mosidois that preach and embed hate against other Jews living in Israel. (see the side bar "The Williamsburg Bubbie from Hell ")

by Andrew Getraer

The Jewish Sages say that prophecy ceased 2,500 years ago. I'm not so sure.

The Prophet Jeremiah spent years trying to warn the Jews of his time that disaster, death, and destruction were coming unless they took action. In the 20th Century, another man tried to do the same.

The brilliant writer and Zionist leader Zev Jabotinsky spent years trying to warn the Jews of his time that disaster, death, and destruction were coming unless they took action.

On Tisha B'Av 1938, on the eve of the Holocaust, he delivered this speech in Warsaw, Poland:

“It is for three years that I have been calling on you, Jews of Poland, the glory of world Jewry, with an appeal. I have been ceaselessly warning you that the catastrophe is coming closer.

My hair has turned white, and I have aged in these years because my heart is bleeding, for you, dear brothers and sisters, do not see the volcano that will soon begin to spurt out the fire of destruction.

I see a terrifying sight. The time is short in which one can still be saved.

I know: you do not see because you are bothered and rushing about with everyday worries … Listen to my remarks at the twelfth hour.

For God’s sake, may each one save his life while there is still time. And time is short.

I want to say one more thing to you on this day of the Ninth of Av: Those who will succeed to escape from the catastrophe will merit a moment of great Jewish joy — the rebirth and rise of a Jewish State.

I do not know if I will earn that. My son, yes!

I believe in this just as I am sure that tomorrow morning the sun will shine once again. I believe in this with total faith.”

Like Jeremiah, Jabotinsky prophesied in vain, was ostracized by the Jewish leaders of his day, and broke himself trying to save his people. And like Jeremiah, his prophecy came true.

Likewise, Theodor Herzl was a prophet. The poet Uri Zvi Greenberg was a prophet. No one listened.

Are there prophets today, deeply caring, visionary people who see the disaster before us, are trying to warn us, and that no one wants to believe?