An IDF soldier was killed in battle in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, the IDF announced. He was identified as Cpt. Ben-Tzion Falach, H’yd, 21, from Nitzanei Oz, a moshav in
Two IDF soldiers were killed by a drone that was fired from Iraq at northern Ramat HaGolan in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The soldiers were identified as Sgt. Daniel Aviv Chaim Sofer, H’yd, 19, from Ashkelon, a signals officer cadet in the 13th Battalion of the Golani Brigade, and Cpl. Tal Dror, H”yd, […]
Israeli security sources told Sky News Arabia on Motzei Shabbos that Hashim Safieddine, the presumed successor of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an IDF attack on the
On this Erev Rosh Hashanah of 5784/85, we would like to thank the Ribono Shel Olam for all the Chesed He has shown us since the founding of YWN and
Amid the growing tensions in the Middle East, the NYPD is on high alert, especially with Rosh Hashanah, which begins tonight. Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD officials held a briefing
President Joe Biden on Tuesday made it clear that he does not support an Israeli retaliatory strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. When asked by reporters if he backed such a prospect, Biden simply replied, “The answer is no.” The president acknowledged Israel’s right to defend itself following yesterday’s missile attack by Iran but emphasized the […]
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by Rabbi Yair Hoffman Most everyone has heard of Tax Day. It is the colloquial way of referring to April 15th, the day that taxes in the United States are
This evening we begin Rosh Hashana and the three week Yom Tov season. For most of us, it is a time of joy and celebration. But for too many families, it is a time of tremendous stress. We have all experienced the impact of inflation on the cost of household items the past few years. […]
In the past 11 months, hundreds of women have tragically lost their husbands in the war in Israel. Now, these women are facing Rosh Hashanah alone. These courageous women are living in FEAR, STRUGGLING to pay bills, raise their children, and navigate life without their partners. The emotional and financial burden is OVERWHELMING, but YOU can make a difference. Ohr Hadassah’s […]
“The main teshuva is Torah!” That is what Rav Aharon Kotler teaches us. On Rosh Hashanah we will say, “Teshuva, tefillah, and tzedakah removed the evil decree.” What is teshuva?
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein shlita has recently issued his opinion on guidelines (see Vavei HaAmudim 28:1) for shuls as to what to do in order to commemorate the lives of the victims of the October 7th murder victims. His opinion was issued in response to a question on the topic put forth […]
In the shadow of the launch of a ground operation in Lebanon Monday, thousands of Jews gathered at the Kosel for Selichos on Monday night. The crowd recited emotional tefillos
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman First there was the icebox. Then came the expensive refrigerators with the poison gas. And then came freon based refrigerators. And the world changed for the better. This Wednesday before Rosh HaShana, we will all be making an Eiruv Tavshilim. Generally speaking, we use an egg and a Matzah for an […]
All of Klal Yisrael is davening for the safety of IDF soldiers who entered Lebanon overnight Monday to continue Israel’s mission to decimate Hezbollah and protect the residents of Israel.
The IDF confirmed that several airbases were struck during last night’s Iranian missile attack on Israel. While the missiles caused some damage to office buildings and maintenance areas, the Israeli Air Force’s operational capabilities remain unaffected, according to military officials. No fighter jets, drones, or other critical aircraft were harmed in the strikes, and key […]
We have been receiving urgent requests for tefillin from IDF soldiers being deployed at the northern border. Thanks to a generous Colel Chabad donor, all donations will be doubled to the Tefillin for Soldiers campaign until we reach our goal of $1,000,000 for the 750 soldiers on our waitlist right now. Double your donation here! With Rosh […]
Fulfill seven mitzvos you’ve never performed With Rosh Hashana just around the corner, many of us are searching for ways to tip the scales in our favor. We give more
The Israel Defense Forces have confirmed the deaths of eight soldiers during intense fighting in southern Lebanon today. Among the fallen are: – Cpt. Harel Etinger, 23, a commander in the Egoz Commando Unit from Eli. Tragically, in 2019, YWN reported that his father, Rabbi Achiad Ettinger HY”D was one of two victims killed by […]
HaGaon HaRav Moshe Shternbuch spoke at his yeshivah in Ramat Beit Shemesh on Motzei Shabbos before the start of Selichos, Kikar H’Shabbat reported. HaRav Shternbuch, who chillingly spoke about a
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