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06 May 2026

Covered in Garbage | Rabbi Mordechai Finkelman

 

Jonathan Pollard….

 ……. Enters Politics, Vows To Move Arabs Out Of Gaza If Give The Chance

Jonathan Pollard, […] disclosed the decision during an interview with Channel 13, citing the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel as a catalyst for entering public life. He said the assault and subsequent national upheaval compelled him to take a more active political role.

The 30-year U.S. Navy intelligence veteran expressed support for a “full transfer” of Gaza’s population and argued that Israel is not winning the current conflict.

On Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Pollard said he would respect democratic outcomes but believed Israel needed to evaluate its leadership’s performance since October 7. He indicated willingness to work with some political figures but ruled out cooperation with Netanyahu’s chief rival, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, citing Bennett’s involvement in past security decisions.

Pollard will run alongside Nissim Louk, whose daughter Shani Louk was massacred during the October 7 attack. The 22-year-old German-Israeli tattoo artist was killed while fleeing the Nova music festival near Gaza. Her body, which became one of the conflict’s most recognized images after circulating on social media, was recovered by Israeli forces in May 2024.

Louk’s parents emerged as prominent advocates among families of October 7 victims and hostages, campaigning for the return of remains and accountability.

Pollard pleaded guilty in 1986 to espionage after providing Israeli contacts with hundreds of classified documents obtained during his role as a naval intelligence specialist. He received a life sentence in 1987, served 30 years, and was released on parole in 2015. His parole expired in 2020.

He immigrated to Israel in December 2020 after restrictions ended. Israel had granted him citizenship while imprisoned, and supporters long argued his sentence was disproportionate. U.S. officials, however, considered his breach among the most damaging involving an American ally.

Pollard returned to public attention recently following a reported meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee at the American Embassy in Jerusalem. The White House said it was unaware of the meeting, and it remained unclear whether Huckabee sought State Department approval. The CIA expressed alarm, concerned it could signal a softer American position on allied espionage.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Charedi Couple Welcome Second Set Of Quadruplets In 4 Years

 Mazal Tov

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — A charedi couple from Modiin Illit gave birth to quadruplets on Sunday at Sheba-Tel Hashomer Medical Center, four years after giving birth to their first set of quadruplets. Both sets of quadruplets consisted of three girls and a boy. 

However, in the previous birth, four years ago, one of the girls passed away immediately after birth, and another died a year later, according to a Kol Chai report.

The family, which is affiliated with the Breslev hassidic sect, resides in Modiin Illit’s Brachfeld neighborhood.

The quadruplets are the great-great-grandchildren of Masoud Gabai from Safed, who is considered to be the living Jewish Israeli with the most great-great-grandchildren. Gabai lost two of his grandchildren in the Meron tragedy and another three in a road accident which occurred in Morocco last year.


 https://vinnews.com/2026/05/04/charedi-couple-welcome-second-set-of-quadruplets-in-4-years/

Bechukosai: The Associates of Rashbi Who Can Exempt The World From Judgement - Birchas Hatzadik

 

The Chofetz Chaim on the Categorical Superiority of the Learning of the Rashbi

 

HASHEM Wants Israelis to Observe One Unified Shabbos for th4 GEULA

 

JUST ONE SHABBOS: President Trump Urges Jewish Americans To Observe Shabbos In Honor Of America’s 250th Anniversary


How to Bake Your Own Lentil Crackers

looks easy enough and tasty; however I would use maybe some italian seasoning or thyme in the dough, and some white pepper instead of all that paprika.

ESSER AGAROTH: How one Rabbi heard about the recent Murder of Jews in London

Esser Agaroth (2¢):
Truly, this is a powerful interview given by Rabbi Birnbaum. Taking students on a tour of concentration camps, and then having to explain to them the violence toward Jews occurring in their home country.

All Jews need to watch this video:

Rabbi Doron Birnbaum: Recent murder of Jews in London 
הרב דורון בירנבוים: רצח היהודים בלונדון


05 May 2026

Glenn Beck: "Something DARK Is Happening in the Islamic World..."

 

The Real Meaning of Lag BaOmer - Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz

 


On one hand, it marks the point when the students of Rabbi Akiva stopped dying. On the other hand, it is connected to the revelation of the deepest secrets of the Torah. So what is really happening on this day? In this video we explore: Why Rabbi Akiva’s 24,000 students died The deeper meaning behind “not showing proper respect” What “kavod” really means — beyond politeness The Kabbalistic significance of Lag BaOmer (Hod she’b’Hod) Why this day represents a turning point Follow us: https://www.hidabroot.com

Aish Kodesh Lag BaOmer Hilula 2026 / 5786

need to wait a bit

Judea and Samaria NOT WEST BANK

Killing the idea of a Palestinian state’: West Bank settlement of Sa-Nur reestablished
21 years later, Smotrich calls step ‘historic correction to sinful expulsion from northern Samaria’ under Disengagement plan; Peace Now: ‘Stupid, wicked’ move will add to IDF’s burden. More here: 
https://www.timesofisrael.com/west-bank-settlement-of-sa-nur-reestablished-21-years-after-its-evacuation/

Israel plans return to evacuated West Bank settlement this summer Core group tied to Bnei David academy expected to move to Ganim in northern West Bank, as government and settlement leaders press ahead with broader push to restore former settlements evacuated in 2005 disengagement

Against the backdrop of continued security tensions in the West Bank, the government is pressing ahead with plans to establish more settlements, with a return to the evacuated settlement of Ganim in the northern West Bank expected as soon as this summer. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skvug8dtzl


The move would follow renewed settlement activity at Homesh and Sa-Nur, both of which were evacuated under the 2005 disengagement law. More here: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skvug8dtzl




🔥ההדלקה הליטאית של פוסק הדור: מרן פוה"ד הרב זילברשטיין והראב"ד הרב סילמן בת"ת אהל תורה ברמת אלחנן

More in Yerushalayim. She is not forgotten:

Hillula 5786 - ENCOUNTER RASHBI

 [me: Time to get out of Cedarhurst!]

מו"ר הגאון הרב שקד בוהדנה שליט"א חלקה לנכדו ל"ג בעומר תשפ"ו

 

🚨 ירושלים הפכה למירון! 🔥 נחשול של רבבות בריקודים סוחפים עם רבי אלימלך בידרמן | התיעוד המלא (3 שעות)

 

Mind-Blowing Details Behind Israel’s Miraculous Victories

 


How does a small nation, surrounded by enemies, repeatedly win wars that seem impossible? From its earliest battles to modern conflicts, Israel has faced overwhelming odds, fighting against multiple fronts, larger armies, and constant threats. Many assume these victories come from political alliances or military support from powerful nations like the United States. But is that really the reason? In this powerful message, Rav. Uri Pilichowski challenges that assumption and offers a different perspective. Is it military strength… or something beyond human calculation? PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE! (It makes a big difference!) For questions or comments, you can reach us at Homeboundisrael@gmail.com Check out our website at Homeboundisrael.com If you want to help spread the truth of the Torah and make a tremendous kiddush Hashem, please partner with us and help support this amazing cause and help us get our Holy nation to return home to Eretz Yisrael so that we can finally bring Moshiach! https://homeboundisrael.com/donate For more information and inspiration, check out our website at https://homeboundisrael.com/ Homebound To Eretz Yisrael is an organization built to spread truth and Torah to Jews searching for the unfiltered truth about the Holiness of Eretz Yisrael, the land that Hashem designed specifically for the spiritual needs of Klal Yisrael, and how it plays a major role in our nation's destiny. We inspire and help Jews to return home, the Land promised to us by the creator of the universe. And we teach the Torah's perspective on the Holy Land, and why it is in every Jews best interest to live in Eretz Yisrael To sponsor a HomeBound episode or other motivational videos, or for any questions or comments on this video, send us an email at: Homeboundisrael@gmail.com

90 Israeli Children Found in Illegal Daycare Run by Iranians in Thailand | KAN 11

Do not know much about this. tragic!

Holy Songs In Honor of Rebbi Meir Ba'al Haness {Piyut Ashir Afoer; Ashir Azamra B'neginah}

 

Hillula D'Rebbi Shimon" - The Joy of Rashbi's Ascent To Heaven

 UT seems to be scanning and delaying videos

 

 but we can still learn alot!

The REAL Reason Jews Are Leaving America In 2026

 

🔥 Reb Elimelech Biderman Shlita Lights Hadlaka in Yerushalayim After Hours of Singing

 

 

 HaRav Biderman hadlakas in Yerushalayim

04 May 2026

MERON 2026

 

Lag Ba'omer: The Rema & Rashbi - The Embrace of Halacha & Kabbala {Chavra D'hilchisa Special}

 

Mind-Blowing Details Behind Israel’s Miraculous Victories

How does a small nation, surrounded by enemies, repeatedly win wars that seem impossible? From its earliest battles to modern conflicts, Israel has faced overwhelming odds, fighting against multiple fronts, larger armies, and constant threats. Many assume these victories come from political alliances or military support from powerful nations like the United States. But is that really the reason? In this powerful message, Rav. Uri Pilichowski challenges that assumption and offers a different perspective. Is it military strength… or something beyond human calculation? 

PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE! (It makes a big difference!) 

Lag BaOmer CANCELLED… Is This Part of the Geula?

 Something Biblical Is Happening In Meron...

Yahrzeit י"ח אייר התשפ"ו The Rashbi

 

Yahrzeits for Tuesday

18th of Iyar

י"ח אייר התשפ"ו

Rav Shimon bar Yochai zt"l

Rashbi

Iyar 18, 3881 / 121






Source articles:  https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-894909




Rabbi Weissman: Zionism and Hocus Pocus Halacha

 Zionism and Hocus Pocus Halacha (link)

Ben Gvir's dubious heter, and a bizarre response to inquiry from Rabbi Lior's office

Yirmiya was extremely frustrated by the corruption all around him and the prosperity of the wicked that spanned generations. At the beginning of chapter 12 he questioned Hashem about this. There is a great deal to be learned both by the way he asked the question and the answer he received.

Last week’s Torah class, in which we studied this and the rest of the chapter, is embedded above and on Rumble here.

As has become the norm in our dumbed down, color war generation, a rabbinic “ruling” without substantiation was reported in the media without investigative journalism.

Here’s one English report from Arutz Sheva:

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has received a special halachic dispensation from his rabbi, Rabbi Dov Lior, to enter the entire area of the Temple Mount, including locations where entry for the general public is prohibited.

The issue arose during a visit by Ben-Gvir to the home of Rabbi Lior, who is the official spiritual leader of the Otzma Yehudit party.

During the meeting, Rabbi Lior displayed a map of the halachically permitted walking path on the Temple Mount and stressed that it was critical to walk only on that path, so that visitors do not enter areas that are forbidden due to their sanctity. As a general rule, Rabbi Lior permits visits to the holy site, but only to the permitted areas and after immersion in a ritual bath.

At the same time, the rabbi clarified to Minister Ben Gvir, as reported in the Matzav Haruach newspaper, that a different ruling applies to him than to the general public due to his role as a minister in the Israeli government. By virtue of the concept of “sovereign control” of the State of Israel and the Jewish people over the Temple Mount, he is permitted to enter all areas of the site, including those where there is a halachic prohibition for the broader public to ascend.

Rabbi Lior emphasized to the minister the rationale behind this permission: “This is done through the importance of the concept of sovereignty of the State of Israel and the Jewish people on the Temple Mount, expressed by a minister of the State of Israel ascending and demonstrating presence in these places. Of course, it is desirable to do so with as much solemnity as possible, befitting these holy sites.”

What the heck? A dispensation for kares? Just like that?

Where is there sound halachic basis from Chazal (not some contemporary Zionist clergyman fabricating an argument) that clearly permits a government official to violate an issur kares to demonstrate Jewish sovereignty over a place?

This is especially true when he represents a decidedly secular Jewish state, and any demonstration of sovereignty would be an illusion anyway, because Jews continue to be forbidden to go there both halachically and legally.

For goodness sake, we don’t have sovereignty over anything under this Erev Rav regime. Whenever they feel like it they lock down the country, close shuls and yeshivas, restrict access to holy sites, prohibit earning a living, ban travel, throw people out of their homes, bulldoze settlements, batter those who protest, force people to take toxic injection, spray the population, conduct medical experiments on the population, imprison and torture innocent people, send money and weapons to our enemies, order Jews to be maimed and killed under false pretenses for no justifiable reason, and so much more.

The State of Israel was founded by monstrous enemies of Hashem and the Torah who openly waged spiritual and physical war against the Jewish people. They collaborated with the Nazis, sold us out every way possible, and made no secret of their desire to destroy those who held fast to the Torah above all else. They assassinated many Jews who posed a threat to their agenda, even before the creation of the state.

(None of this is disputable. People simply choose to ignore it, downplay it, or dismiss it as no longer relevant, not because it is, but become confronting the truth is inconvenient.)

Their successors have not confronted this reality, let alone done teshuva and changed course. The tactics have evolved, but nothing in principle has changed. They are what they are and have always been — enemies of Hashem and the Jewish people.

But we’re supposed to believe a bad actor (tarti mashma) with a big white yarmulka prancing around on parts of Har Habayis (no doubt with bodyguards and a camera crew as well) where even the holiest Jews and greatest Torah scholars are forbidden to go is a demonstration of Jewish sovereignty, an ultra-important messianic step forward, that somehow supersedes halacha?

Is this what we waited 2000 years for? For Netanyahu to wear a tallis for photo-ops, while the government promotes the largest perversity parade ever in the Middle East, and Ben-Gvir breaks halachic barriers on Har Habayis in a provocative, triumphant dispay of might? Should we say Hallel with a bracha? Is this really what HASHEM wants?

Why have no gedolim in Israel’s history ever allowed such a thing, or even broached such a notion? Why does it fall to a handpicked Religious Zionist rabbi in frail health to (supposedly) issue a statement in a contrived meeting, which is then regurgitated without question in unprofessional media reports and celebrated as some sort of historic redemptive event?

Those who cheer this baseless “ruling” are not doing so because they have cleared their minds of preconceived notions, overcome their personal biases, considered the matter objectively, and found it to be on firm halachic ground.

They are cheering it because it is what they want to hear, because it fuels their delusions about Zionism and the State of Israel representing a messianic redemption, not the final, most dangerous stage of exile at the hands of Erev Rav and the seed of Amalek, as Chazal foretold.

These are people who make the perverse argument that the government of Israel has the halachic status of a king. One can make comparisons to Achav, who murdered and also inherited, and to Menashe, who brought idolatry into the Holy of Holies, but halachically equating the government of Israel with a Jewish king is lunacy.

Nevertheless, this does not deter people from hijacking Torah sources that do not support them and making the argument anyway, because they want to believe it. They live in an intellectual fantasy land, playing games with the Torah and halacha, with Jewish lives and Jewish souls. The Torah doesn’t guide what they believe; it bends to what they believe.

“The argument can be made…” should introduce an interesting theoretical discussion in the Beis Midrash to sharpen people’s understanding. It should not be a segue for radical conclusions, for radical departures from accepted halacha that no rabbis in our time have the authority to make.

Those who self-righteously pretend to give deference to rabbis who fabricate specious “rulings” do not really respect rabbis and how halacha works. They are using and abusing rabbis who support whatever they already decided they want to do, who cherry-pick sources and take them out of context to support whatever they decided they want the halachic outcome to be.

Religious Zionism’s relationship with Halacha at this point resembles that of Reform Judaism in earlier times, with less actual scholarship.

Meanwhile, the Arab press picked up the story, of course, with a predictable slant on things. Ben-Gvir violating an issur kares with a specious “ruling” he sought and received in a contrived meeting will not bring redemption. But it might bring a fresh round of blood being spilled, and perhaps even the next round of contrived “war”, while brainwashed fools celebrate an imaginary triumph.

Maybe that’s the real purpose.

Unlike Arutz Sheva and the rest of the garbage media, Mordechai Sones did some actual investigative journalism regarding the “ruling”, and wrote about it here:

Rabbi Lior’s Office Deflects on Ben Gvir Temple Mount Ruling

Key quote:

In an effort to understand how such a radical departure from established Halacha could be justified, Jewish Home News reached out to Rabbi Lior’s long-time assistant and secretary, Rabbi Yossi Dermer.

When pressed for a halachic source or a written teshuva (formal response) that would permit a minister to violate an issur kares to demonstrate sovereignty—particularly when representing a secular state and where entry remains legally and halachically restricted for the general public—the response was startlingly brief.

Dermer stated that Rabbi Lior “is currently not in good health and therefore cannot answer your question.” Yet, in the same breath, he confirmed to Jewish Home News that “everything written in the article is correct” and that “the Rabbi indeed said this to Ben Gvir.”

Comment: It’s very suspicious that Dermer emphasized that Rabbi Lior gave this ruling when he wasn’t even asked about that, and there was no indication that Sones doubted it. Criminal psychologists refer to this sort of thing as preemptive denial.

This creates a logical and halachic paradox. If a Torah sage is too ill to articulate the sources of a ruling, how can such an “earth-shattering” decision be issued in the first place? In the world of Halacha, the more novel a ruling and the more severe the implications, the more rigorous the requirement for detailed, public substantiation. Without such support, critics argue, a statement is merely an instruction or a political opinion, lacking any formal halachic force…

…As of press time, no written halachic document has been produced by Rabbi Lior’s office to support the claim of expanded access. For a community that prides itself on Torat Emet (the Torah of Truth), the reliance on hearsay and press releases rather than source-based scholarship remains a deeply troubling development.

Here is a weird video from Arutz Sheva with an AI voice translating a small part of the meeting, which is somehow supposed to be convincing.

הרב דוב ליאור התיר לבן גביר להיכנס למקומות האסורים לציבור בהר הבית https://youtu.be/Qie4TVGEv9E?si=puKlY3-GwssoqynC

 

This is the proof? Please show me where Rabbi Lior even gave this “heter” to Ben-Gvir that the media unquestioningly reported.

It reminds me of the doctored video of Rav Kanievsky the Ministry of Mengeles went great lengths to produce in order to push those safe and effective shots, because they desperately wanted to protect us:

https://rumble.com/v10h9v7-rav-chaim-kanievsky-elder-abuse.html



The truth 

is abundantly clear for those who don’t want to be fooled.

LISTEN Eyal: They Wouldn’t Hurt The Family……..

 JERUSALEM (VINnews) — IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir strongly condemned Haredi extremists who broke into the Ashkelon home of Military Police chief Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin Tuesday evening while his family was inside, describing it as crossing a dangerous red line.

The incident took place amid anti-conscription protests across the country in response to the arrest of a Haredi draft dodger.

More: https://vinnews.com/2026/04/28/haredi-extremists-break-into-military-police-chiefs-home-in-ashkelon-idf-chief-netanyahu-condemn-attack/

Does this look like an attack? It’s your fear of the truth that causes you to think that!


The Meron revelry was canceled - but crowds continue to arrive despite the guidelines (dubbing?)

 Impossible to hear the Israeli voices and emotions. BUT THIS MAY BRING AM YISRAEL CLOSER TOGETHER. One can read the transcript.

Kan News | Despite the decision to cancel the celebration in Meron and the roadblocks in the area, thousands are already at the tomb complex and plan to remain there on Lag BaOmer. This coincides with the continuation of Hezbollah's firing on northern communities and the tightening of the Home Front Command's defensive guidelines. The article by Robbie Hamershaleg from the Kan News edition 03.05.2026 • Kan News on TikTok ◄ / kan_news

The Jews Strike Back And the Elites Are Livid

A new generation of young Jews in Israel is stepping forward, taking responsibility for the lands of Judea & Samaria, and securing strategic ground that protects Israelis across the country. As they act to defend Israel’s future, the same elites of former senior officials, who failed to do so, are outraged. Don’t miss today’s episode as we uncover the deeper story behind the so-called “settler violence” media narrative and what’s really driving it.

 

What Is The Real Reason Behind The *Closure Of Meron? And All the AG Restrictions?

 Remember in Mitzrayim on “that night” we were told to paint our doorposts with th3 blood of the lamb and to “stay inside” until …….

Can we look deeper into the “restrictions and Supreme edicts” from a dif perspective.

We are being coaxed perhaps from above to stay close to home and in our homes and batei medrash. Only to venture out for necessities.

Think about this

Even the weather, by Design, is not reflecting the season but maybe a dif message?

Yes one could say I’m reading into these events.

But we Frum Jews are required to read the week’s parsha as it contains a reflection of our ‘current’ week’s events.

Could there even be a coming event that will make all this clear?


https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2543592/what-is-the-real-reason-behind-the-closure-of-meron.html

Why Satmar STILL Rejects Israel’s Miracles

 


Something Biblical Is Happening... Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz is a world-renowned lecturer and rabbinic authority, who is a senior lecturer at Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem. Rabbi Breitowitz's scope of knowledge, brilliance, as well as a unique ability to grasp complicated material and communicate it clearly to others is legendary. He has lectured extensively throughout the US and Israel on medical, business, and family ethics. He has published numerous articles on bankruptcy, commercial law, medical ethics, & Jewish law. Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Subscribe For More Moshiach Content @RabbiAronSokol

🔥היסטוריה בפוניבז': אלפים במעמד פתיחת הזמן ומשא החיזוק של המנהיג מרן הרב לנדו שליט"א - הנצחון הרוחני

 


03 May 2026

😭"הקול שנשנק: דברי הפרידה המרעידים של המנהיג מרן רבי דוב לנדו מידיד נפשו החברותא הרב מאירוביץ, מרטיט

 

Interesting Fight in Congress......guess who's winning

Very Amusing.....even laughable 

 Iran Shouts "WE'VE WON THE WAR"... Then Their WHOLE WORLD EXPLODES

Reb Sones: Sovereignty.......

 🔥 Sovereignty or Sacrilege? 🔥

Rabbi Dov Lior reportedly gave Itamar Ben Gvir “special permission” to enter all areas of the Temple Mount — even those forbidden under kares — to “demonstrate sovereignty.”

When asked for the halachic sources or written teshuva?

His office deflects: “The Rabbi is not in good health.”

No document. No public explanation. Just silence.

Is this rigorous Halacha… or politics dressed as psak?


Read the full investigation 👇

https://jewishhome.news/rabbi-liors-office-deflects-on-ben-gvir-temple-mount-ruling/

#TempleMount #Halacha #BenGvir #JewishSovereignty