04 November 2026
Reb Neuberger: Parashas Chayei Sarah
"DEMOCRACY IS THE WORLD'S WORST FORM OF GOVERNMENT"
In the early evening, in the middle of last week's Israeli elections, a massive thunderstorm exploded over Yerushalayim. Lightning, thunder and torrential rain tore through the skies.
My friends, this election may dominate the headlines, but Hashem is reminding us that there is only One Power running the world. That Power is in Shomayim, not on earth. And with that perspective - and that perspective only -- we have to view the future of the State of Israel.
When division prevails and people unleash their mouths, the result is chaos. In the voting booth, ones sees a box with dozens of slips, each representing a separate political party. How could so small a nation have so many parties? Furthermore, in this election, there was an unprecedented increase in the number of Arab voters, resulting in the election of a large bloc of Arabs to the Knesset. After two thousand years, Am Yisroel returns to Eretz Yisroel and sets up a system of government which permits our enemies to have power over us?
A great rabbi once said, "Democracy is the world's worst form of government."
My friends, we have to look beyond the chaos; we have to look to eternity, because Am Yisroel always lives with the vision of eternity. I do not know how the transition will unfold from the current disunity, but - just as the thunderstorm told us - the future of Am Yisroel is in the Hands of Heaven, and that is where we must turn for sustenance and guidance. Yes, directly to Shomayim!
In this week's Haftara we meet Dovid ha Melech in his old age. He is about to give his bracha to the future king, his son Shlomo. That bracha is ageless. This story took place thousands of years ago, but the bracha lives on until the end of time. The eternal question is: who shall sit upon the throne of Israel? Who shall lead us?
I would like to quote from the great master, Rabbi Shamshon Rafael Hirsch zt"l, who knew firsthand the reality of chaos. Rav Hirsch battled almost singlehandedly against the anti-Torah forces in Europe almost two hundred years ago. He himself was a warrior who tirelessly and fearlessly fought for Kovod Shomayim, and we would do well to listen carefully to his words. In the quote which follows, Rabbi Hirsch is speaking about Yaakov Avinu's bracha to his sons, the Twelve Shvatim; this description sounds remarkably like our Haftara's description of Dovid ha Melech speaking of his son Shlomo.
Here are the words of Rav Hirsch: "Yaakov is lying on his deathbed at the time of the nation's early beginnings ... [but] he envisions the scion of the tribe of Yehuda [at the far end of history, at which time] all will think that Yehuda's final days have come; his might is gone, his virility vanished. But - just at this point - when the gravediggers of world history will already have prepared the coffin for Yehuda's corpse, he will rise again in manly strength and the nations of the world will fall before him....
"[However] the reason for appointing a king is not primarily for military purposes. This apparently was the sin of the people in Shmuel's time: they demanded a king to lead them in the defense of their country .... [Rather Moshiach ben Dovid], the King of Mankind, does not ride on a horse but on a donkey. Thus, he arrives as an emissary of peace...." (Rav Hirsch on Beraishis 49:10ff)
What, then, is the role of the King of Israel?
"He is to be the Jew par excellence ... leading the Jewish Nation to the ... faithful keeping of the Torah.... 'the man raised on high,' who was called upon to exercise an unparalleled spiritual influence over Israel and, through Israel, over all of mankind." (Collected Writings of Rav Hirsch, Vol. 4, p. 275ff)
This, my friends, is our future. In the words of Rav Hirsch, "G-d gives the Land to you. To conquer it, you do not need a king. You need only to be yourselves, your real selves! Indeed, the halacha states that a king is appointed only after the complete conquest and settlement of the land." (Rav Hirsch on Dvarim 17:14)
We do not know the exact path which lies ahead, but it is clear that we need two things: unity and Torah. We need to be united. We need to stop fighting each other and we need to grasp hold of the Torah as a life preserver. We cannot live without Torah, but we also cannot possess the Torah unless we are united as "ish echad b'lev echad ... one man with one heart." (Rashi on Shemos 19:2)
My prediction: our internal chaos will increase. The nations will surround us in their hatred. We will reach mem-tes Shaarei tumah, as we did in Mitzraim. And then, as in Mitzraim when all seemed lost, Hashem will cause a spirit of unity and teshuva to descend upon us. Suddenly, "k'heref ayin ... in the blink of an eye," He will rescue us with the coming of Moshiach ben Dovid, may we greet him soon in our days!
Storm over Yerushalayim
GLOSSARY
Bracha: blessing
Dovid ha Melech: King David
Kovod Shomayim: the honor of Heaven
Mem-Tes Shaarei Tumah: the forty-ninth level of impurity
Mitzraim: Biblical Egypt
Shlomo: King Solomon
Shomayim: heaven
Shevatim: the Twelve Tribes of Israel
Teshuva: repentance
🚨ALERT: We Found Something UNBELIEVABLE at TEMPLE MOUNT!
We went to Jerusalem to investigate the mysteries of the Temple Mount — and what we found was unbelievable!
Joined by Rod Bryant, I explored the ancient ruins, retraced Glenn Beck's footsteps, and found an ancient inscription of Isaiah 66:14 engraved into the Temple Mount's Western Wall.
But the biggest surprise came when we unexpectedly encountered a young Breslov chassid who shared a fascinating theory about the true location of the Beit HaMikdash and the Holy of Holies.
An extraordinary journey through Jerusalem, biblical prophecy, archaeology, and the mysteries of the Third Temple.
Policer Officer Proved WRONG in his eye-witness report
So, this proves that all eye-witness reports might be flawed, or were created to bolster orders from above, or to contribute to promotion of an eager policeman eye-witness account.
Torah law requires THREE WITNESSES
No less for Jerusalem Police Requirements!
WRONG MAN: Police Drop Bid To Keep Meah Shearim Protester Locked Up After Video Clears Him
A Chareidi protester who was arrested in Yerushalayim’s Meah Shearim neighborhood on suspicion of hurling a stone at police officers was freed after his lawyer showed the court video footage proving he was not the person who threw it.
The man was taken into custody during a demonstration in the neighborhood on the strength of an identification by a police officer. In his action report, the officer wrote that he had seen the suspect throw a stone at the forces and had kept continuous eye contact with him until the arrest.
The suspect spent the entire night in custody. The following day, police asked the court to extend his detention by five more days, relying on the identification recorded in the officer’s report.
During the hearing, however, the suspect’s defense attorney presented a video of the incident. The footage showed that the stone had been thrown by a different person, not the detainee who had been brought before the judge.
After the video was shown, the police representative withdrew the request to extend the detention. He told the court that, having watched the footage and become convinced that someone else had thrown the stone, police were asking for the suspect to be released immediately and without conditions.
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"We Are in a Religious War!": Maran Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch Addresses Thousands in London 💔
V’nahapoch Hu
may i say, soon it will be the Jews of London, America, and elsewhere, that will be clammering to get to Eretz HaKodesh
Rabbi Hirsch just said a "prophecy" about the real war to begin soon
An earth-shattering and deeply emotional address delivered in the heart of London: The revered Leader of the Generation, Maran Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlit"a, addresses thousands of Jews from across the United Kingdom who gathered for the historic reception of the worldwide 'Keren Olam HaTorah' rescue mission.
Speaking with boundless pain, fatherly love, and resolute determination, Maran Rav Hirsch openly shared the unprecedented spiritual battle currently threatening Torah scholars in Eretz Yisrael:
"We are in the midst of a religious war! They are fighting fiercely and seeking to uproot the supreme importance of the Torah, to uproot Yiddishkeit itself!
Just today, a Chatan (groom) in the midst of his seven days of Sheva Brachot was dragged to prison simply because he chose to sit and learn Torah! This is the brutal struggle we are fighting against in Eretz Yisrael!".
The Rosh Yeshiva expressed his profound personal gratitude to the Diaspora Jewish community for mobilizing wholeheartedly to stand by the Yeshiva world in its hour of need:
"The tremendous support and solidarity we witness here in the Diaspora gives us immense strength, and I wish to thank you on behalf of every single Ben Torah in Eretz Yisrael!".
Maran Rav Hirsch concluded with warm, fatherly blessings for all who assist in this sacred cause: may they be blessed with good health, abundant livelihood (Parnassah), marital harmony (Shalom Bayit), and true Yiddishe Nachas from their children.
Watch this historic and chilling declaration that is echoing across the entire Jewish world.
"Torah Is Eternal!": Maran Rabbi Dov Lando's Inspiring Address to Thousands in London ⚡
A historic, inspiring, and emotionally charged gathering in the heart of London: Thousands of Jews from across the United Kingdom assembled for an unprecedented grand reception welcoming the supreme Torah leaders of our generation – Maran the Leader of the Generation, Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlit"a, and Maran Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Dov Lando shlit"a.
The Gedolim undertook this monumental journey with profound self-sacrifice as part of the worldwide 'Keren Olam HaTorah' rescue mission, established to secure the survival and independence of the Yeshivot and Kollelim in Eretz Yisrael. In his powerful address to the massive crowd, Maran Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Dov Lando delivered an unforgettable message on Jewish continuity and the eternal sanctity of the Torah: "Dear brothers, cherished residents of London! We have arrived here from the Land of Israel, together with the leaders of Torah and piety, for the sake of the Torah of Eretz Yisrael! We must know that the Torah is eternal! Every single person carries both the supreme privilege and duty to belong to the Torah: in learning Torah, in honoring Torah, and in living according to the Torah. Everyone desires and is obligated to raise children dedicated to Torah, fear of Heaven, and refined character. When children see with their own eyes that Torah is the most important and precious treasure to you – it is etched into their hearts forever and ever!". Watch this historic moment of Kiddush Hashem, Jewish unity, and the enduring strength of Torah leadership.
Will Israel Follow The US Democrat Election Results and End of Democracy
Eisenkot Puts Mandatory Service For All At The Heart Of His Planned Coalition
Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot laid out on Tuesday the basic principles of the government he hopes to form, with a demand for mandatory military, national or civil service for every Israeli as one of its central pillars.
In a statement issued after the heads of the change bloc met, Eisenkot said the parties are coordinated and ready for the coming days, and that they plan to move quickly. “We will act fast. We have two goals before us: forming a national emergency government and carrying out moves in the Knesset,” he said.
According to Eisenkot, the government would rest on four principles agreed on by the parties: a Jewish, democratic and liberal state; the values of the Declaration of Independence; mandatory military, national or civil service; and recognizing Hamas as a terror group whose military and governing power must be destroyed.
On the Knesset front, Eisenkot said the parties’ negotiating teams will soon start drafting joint coalition guidelines and work on electing a new Knesset speaker, advancing legislation and canceling laws that he claims endanger democracy. He said the goal is to prevent Israel from being dragged into another election and to stop what he called Prime Minister Netanyahu’s continued entrenchment in power.
Eisenkot also took direct aim at Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Likud. “Remember: as of Tuesday, Binyamin Netanyahu is a caretaker prime minister supported by only 46 Knesset members,” he said, accusing the Likud of trying to undermine the true results of the election and warning of a wave of false and ugly spin and briefings in the days ahead. The 46 figure does not include the MKs of United Torah Judaism, though Eisenkot did not mention the Chareidi party by name or announce any understandings with it.
Referring to the anniversary of the Rabin assassination, Eisenkot said that in the face of violence, incitement and the erosion of democracy’s foundations, his camp will stand firm without fear. “Whoever thinks he can intimidate the change bloc does not correctly judge our determination and our commitment to the citizens of Israel,” he said.
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Election Over, Now it Begins…..
Kristallnacht Anniversary
Boycott Ride Targeting Jewish-Owned Businesses
in Philly Town
City of Brotherly Love
With Everyone Against Us, ONLY Torah Will Save Us! Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch Moments Before Takeoff
An exclusive, stirring, and historic address from the Fattal VIP Lounge at Ben Gurion Airport:
Maran the Rosh Yeshiva and Leader of the Generation, HaGaon Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch Shlit"a, delivers an impassioned, candid address in English moments before boarding his flight for the historic "Keren Olam HaTorah" mission to London and Europe.
Surrounded by prominent Roshei Yeshiva, Maran Rabbi Hirsch outlines the critical purpose of the journey — securing the financial survival and independence of yeshivot and kollelim in Eretz Yisrael amid unprecedented government budget freezes and existential challenges:
"With all the upheavals, nevertheless the yeshivot are going further and learning with real Mesiras Nefesh... The whole world needs the closeness of Hakadosh Baruch Hu, especially when everybody is against us — and what brings the closeness of Hakadosh Baruch Hu to us is ONLY the Torah!"
Watch this deeply moving message of unwavering faith, spiritual defiance, and authentic Torah leadership.
Danger in the Skies Part II - Pilot to God, Pilot to God…..
A very special person:
[…] Jeff Gregory, 55, who lived in the Philadelphia suburbs was one of two crew members in the cockpit of the Bahamas-bound Learjet 60 that crashed Sunday.
As the plane plunged, a man’s voice could be heard reciting the Lord’s Prayer in the background of the co-pilot’s final radio transmissions to air traffic control. Friends are convinced it was Gregory, a longtime aviator, husband, father and devout Christian.
Thomas Noetzel, the director of operations at the company that operated the flight, Upper Jets, organized an online fundraiser to support Gregory’s wife and children.
Gregory was a close, personal friend and “knowing him has made me a better person,” Noetzel wrote on the fundraising website GoFundMe.
“Jeff was a devoted, conscientious, and deeply faithful man who had a genuine passion for flying and a strong love for the Lord ,” Noetzel’s father, Walter, posted on Facebook.[…]
Full imp. article https://vinnews.com/2026/11/03/very-important-evidence-found-miles-from-learjet-crash-site-in-florida-investigator-says/
03 November 2026
Binyomin ben Yaakov Ovinu zt"l
Binyomin ben Yaakov Ovinu zt"l
Cheshvan 11, 0 / Cheshvan 24,הרב בנימין בן יעקב זצ"ל
Father's Name: Yaakov Ovinu
His Tzion is located near Kfar Saba
Binyamin's mother Rachel, passed away while giving birth to him. Binyamin was born on the 11th of Cheshvan and also died on the 11th of Cheshvan, at the age of 111.
Devarim 33:12 "And of Benjamin he said, "The Lord's beloved one shall dwell securely beside Him; He protects him all day long, and He dwells between his shoulders."
Rashi ad loc: And of Binyamin he said: Since Levi’s blessing pertains to the sacrificial service, and Binyamin’s bracha pertains to building the Holy Temple within his territory, Moshe juxtaposed one to the other. He then juxtaposes Yosef immediately after him [Binyamin] because Yosef too [had a sanctuary built within his territory, namely] the Mishkan of Shiloh was erected in his territory, as is said:
Binyamin's mother Rachel, passed away while giving birth to him. Binyamin was born on the 11th of Cheshvan and also died on the 11th of Cheshvan, at the age of 111.
Devarim 33:12 "And of Benjamin he said, "The Lord's beloved one shall dwell securely beside Him; He protects him all day long, and He dwells between his shoulders."
Rashi ad loc: And of Binyamin he said: Since Levi’s blessing pertains to the sacrificial service, and Binyamin’s bracha pertains to building the Holy Temple within his territory, Moshe juxtaposed one to the other. He then juxtaposes Yosef immediately after him [Binyamin] because Yosef too [had a sanctuary built within his territory, namely] the Mishkan of Shiloh was erected in his territory, as is said:
“He rejected the tent of Yosef” (Ps. 78:67). And because the Holy Temple is dearer [to Hashem] than [the Mishkan of] Shiloh, he mentioned [the bracha of] Binyamin before [that of] Yosef [even though Yosef was older.]. and dwells between his shoulders:
The Holy Temple was built on the highest point of his [Binyamin’s] land, except that it was twenty-three cubits below the Eitam Well (see Yoma 31a). Now, it was Dovid’s intention to build it there [at the level of the Eitam Well], as is taught in Shechitas Kodashim [Zev. 54b]: [However,] they said to Dovid:“Let us build it a little lower, for Scripture states, ‘and He dwells between his shoulders’ [which are lower than the head]-and there is no part of an ox more beautiful than its shoulders.”
Yosef was really worthy of having twelve sons...he begot only two; the other ten were born to his brother Binyamin. (Sotah 36b).
Only four people died because they took the Serpent's advice [and not due to their own sins]: one of them was Binyamin son of Yaakov...(Shabbos 55b).
The worms had no power [of decomposition] over [the dead bodies of] seven people including Binyamin son of Yaakov (Bava Basra 17a).
Yosef was really worthy of having twelve sons...he begot only two; the other ten were born to his brother Binyamin. (Sotah 36b).
Only four people died because they took the Serpent's advice [and not due to their own sins]: one of them was Binyamin son of Yaakov...(Shabbos 55b).
The worms had no power [of decomposition] over [the dead bodies of] seven people including Binyamin son of Yaakov (Bava Basra 17a).
Danger in the Skies
Here is a recent video about the two off-duty pilots among several Israelis that contributed to the aborted Dubai Flydubai attempted hijacking and attempted murder of Israelis. As has been written there were obvious Miracles experienced.
While the world heard about the terror attempt aboard Flydubai Flight 1073, the identity of the two men who actually grabbed the controls in a blood-soaked cockpit remained a mystery - until now.
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WE UNDERSTAND NOW WHAT HAPPENED TO THE FLYDUBAI ISRAELIS!
We must be very very grateful to HKB"H.
Forgive me and my heart goes out to the families of those poor passengers.
Any incident can be explained away as natural causes. Look at the similarities and differences. NOTE: The crash site was only 9 MILES from Mar a Lago!! Could this Jet's controls have been tampered with? There has been a creeping array of CYBER attacks around the world lately. But for now they are ruling out any of that kind of interference.
DANGER ON THE GROUND: Demolitions Topple Minors Down From Roof
THIS IS OUR GOD GIVEN LAND
Tractor Collapses Structure with Minors on Roof
Honenu Demands Freeze on Demolitions After Tractor Collapses Structure with Minors on Roof Near Ariel
Disturbing footage emerged Monday from the evacuation of the “Ura Yisrael” hilltop outpost near Ariel. Security forces demolished structures in a closed military zone near Salfit. During the operation, a Civil Administration tractor struck a residential building while several teenagers sat on its roof, causing them to fall as the structure collapsed.
The IDF said clashes erupted, with protesters setting tires on fire and blocking roads. Eighteen suspects were arrested.
In response, the Honenu organization issued urgent demands. Attorney Eladi Vizel of Honenu’s civil department wrote to Mahash, Israel’s Department for the Investigation of Police Officers calling for a criminal investigation and to the Central Command general demanding an immediate freeze on all demolitions in the area and the suspension of the force commander.
Vizel stated: “This is a shocking incident in which every red line was crossed. A tractor was used to collapse a building while minors stood on the roof and fell from the height of its collapse. This is blatant contempt for human life and a gross violation of the law and safety procedures.”
Source: https://hilltopmaccabees.org/2026/11/02/tractor-collapses-structure-with-minors-on-roof/
Esser Agaroth says…..And The Nation of Israel says…..
There Are NO Gazans!
Gush Qatif = Southwest Gaza
Esser Agaroth (2¢):
I have been requesting from any and all right-wing, quasi-right wing, religious (orthodox) Jews, and everyone I encounter even close to the above to stop employing the term "Gazan."
If we do not stop we will end up with yet another made up people/ethnicity which has never existed. You know, like Palestinians.
Gaza was known for being one of the five major Philistine cities, along with Ashdod, Ashqelon, Gath, and Eqron (Josh. 13:3; Judg. 3:3; Sam. 17:7).
Yes. These verses refer to the residents of these cities. However, they were all Philistines, and not separate peoples.
And just in case you never got the memo, the Arabs identifying as "Palestinians" are not Philistines. Nor are they Canaanites, eg. Jebusite, Hivites, Hities, etc. If anything they are spiritual, if not genetic, descendants of Ishmael.
Language is powerful. It is even more powerful when exploited.
Just like the Arab leaders in the area exploited the language of the Westerners to transform recent Arab immigrants to the region into a people, so will the current Arab residents of Gaza. Actually, they won't have to, because delusional bored, white, American and European housewives will do it for them.
Either mark my words, or suffer the wrath of me telling you "I told you so," all too soon.
Consider yourself warned.
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The Nation of Israel says:
Gaza Arabs = PA Arabs = Arab citizens of Israel = Arabs of Europe
Read it HERE
Gaza Arabs = PA Arabs = Arab citizens of Israel = Arabs of Europe
Read it HERE
Hilltop Maccabees: Commenting….
Yisrael Gantz Speaks Out about Jews in Judea and Samaria
by Elisha Yered, commenting on
I condemn anyone who goes wild, but not those who defend themselves when the army is not functioning (Hebrew).
>אני מגנה כל אחד שמשתולל, אבל לא את מי שמגן על עצמו כשהצבא לא מתפקד
by Avigayil Zayit, Makor Rishon, dated 10/25/2026
Yisrael Gantz, head of the Yesha Council, shared some important—and, sadly, even courageous—remarks in an interview with Makor Rishon [two weekends ago]:
“I’ll let you in on a secret: something is bound to happen next weekend, too—that’s a known fact. I expect the security forces to stabilize the situation and ensure that anyone who makes a hostile move faces the consequences. But I cannot accept a reality where, when Jews are targeted and choose to defend themselves—even if they’re wearing a hoodie and carrying a club—they are the ones being condemned. I neither can nor will condemn someone for defending themselves.
Not enough proper law enforcement — what to do when attack is imminent?
“When the army and police fail to function and the local residents are left without protection, they are certainly not the ones who deserve condemnation. Frankly, we tire of issuing condemnations. We refuse to return to the days when Jews couldn’t leave their own communities, and we do not accept the [Oslo-era] division into Areas A, B, and C.”
“We must internalize that the tables have turned. Until recently, an Israeli wouldn’t dare step outside the community’s perimeter without a military escort; now, it is the Arabs who cannot move about wherever they please. This is a fundamental shift that has taken place throughout Judea and Samaria—and it is only natural to be glad that the fear has shifted to the other side.
We are NOT going back to “October Seventh”!
“The recent incidents surrounding the olive harvest are part of an attempt to turn back the clock to the time before October 7th. The era when Arabs controlled the territory—forcing us to rely on armed guards just to work our own land—is over.”
Elisha Yered says: The shoe is on the other foot.
Now, if they want to work the land, they need to request security and coordination.Wherever there is coordination with the army, no incidents occur—so why don’t they coordinate? Because, in their view, they are the owners of the land, and they are unwilling to accept the new reality. This olive harvest season is particularly volatile because they want to turn back the clock—and to that end, they have even enlisted the help of various anarchist organizations.
Telling a young Jewish man, “You must not raise a hand against Arabs—just call the IDF and let them do the job,” is, in many instances, both embarrassing and completely out of touch. The young man did call the army—he contacted the dispatch center—but 20 minutes passed, no forces arrived, and in the meantime, he and five of his friends had to somehow fend off a hostile Arab mob. Left with no other choice, he took action—and yes, at times, the way he did so wasn’t exactly “photogenic.”
Condemn me? I’ll move on with my life, thank you.
Then comes a wave of condemnations, which leads him to simply dismiss all those critics as “out of touch and irrelevant”—and he just moves on with his life. Once the leaders of the settlement movement learn to address these complexities—much like Gantz did in this interview—and engage directly with the reality and challenges on the ground, their other statements and the boundaries they set will be far better received.
Picture above translated with Google Lens
Posted November 1, 2026
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