Amid the ongoing bloody war in Ukraine and the unique halachic challenges faced by Jewish soldiers on the front lines, Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, Chief Rabbi of Kyiv and Chief Rabbi of the Ukrainian Prison Service, paid a professional visit to the IDF’s Shura Base in Israel • Full Story, Photos

The President of the Republic of Ecuador, Mr. Daniel Noboa, paid a moving official state visit this week to The Kosel, as part of his official diplomatic trip to Israel. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation led by Ecuador’s Foreign Minister and the Ecuadorian Ambassador to Israel • Read More

The Trump administration has blocked Harvard University from receiving new federal research grants, citing what officials describe as a persistent failure to address antisemitism on campus • Read more

A Utah man has been indicted on terror-related charges after allegedly posting antisemitic threats online and traveling cross-country toward Manhattan’s Central Synagogue, authorities said Monday • Read More

U.S. air travelers without a REAL ID will still be allowed to board flights starting Wednesday, though they may face additional security screening, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday • Read More

A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck just outside Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, prompting a wave of flight cancellations from major airlines including United, Lufthansa, Air France, and Wizz Air • Read More

On Tuesday afternoon, the IDF again struck targets in Yemen. This time, they targeted key infrastructure in response to Sunday’s unprecedented missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport • Full Story, Photos

While visiting the Paris Jewish community, Rabbi David Yosef, Israel’s Sephardic Chief Rabbi, paid an uplifting visit to Beis Mencachem school, and affixed a Mezuza to the entrance school building • Full Story, Photos

Following the recent passing of Rabbi Sholom DovBer Lipskar, OBM, a powerful clip of him addressing Shluchim has begun circulating widely on social media. “Be the Rebbe’s representative—stay in your lane!” he urges. “Love what you do, and ask yourself: Am I doing what the Rebbe wants?” These heartfelt words, now heard with fresh poignancy, serve as a lasting message of clarity, humility, and purpose in the sacred work of Shlichus • Watch

National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit party leader Itamar Ben Gvir sharply criticized the government’s decision to resume humanitarian aid to Gaza, stating that assistance should only be used to encourage voluntary emigration from the territory • Read More