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12 August 2026
Journey to Arbel: The Kever of Nitai Ha'Arbeili.....and.....The Kever of Rav Zeira
QUEBEC CRACKDOWN: Licenses Revoked For Three Belz Educational Institutions In Montreal
What kind of headline is this??
“Crackdown” should be replaced by “Religious Antisemetic Abuse”!!
Its time to “relocate to Eretz Yisrael”
The Quebec government has revoked the operating licenses of three Belz educational institutions in Montreal: a kindergarten, Talmud Torah, and yeshiva ketana, serving approximately 600 students, shortly before the start of Elul zman.
Authorities said the decision followed a series of educational and safety deficiencies identified during inspections. Among the issues cited were a shortage of qualified teachers who speak English or French, failure to meet required instructional hours in mandatory subjects, use of unapproved educational materials and deficiencies involving emergency exits.
Surprise inspections also reportedly found students spending school hours in areas used for davening, classrooms without teachers and staff members who spoke neither French nor English. The girls’ educational institutions are continuing to operate normally but remain under supervision.
The institutions reject the allegations and have sought an injunction from Quebec’s administrative court, arguing that the decision was based on “incorrect factual assumptions, inconsistent analysis and a disproportionate measure.”
(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
Another Realistic Perspective on Eretz Yisrael .......
........under the radar......and very revealing
Rav Naphtali Tzvi Yehudah Berlin, the “Netziv of Volozhin”
Rav Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin of Volozhin zt"l
הרב נפתלי צבי יהודה בן יעקב ברלין זצ"ל
Av 1 , 5653 / Av 28 , 5653
He published the following seforim:
Emek She’elah on the Sheiltos,
Emek Natziv on Sifri
Meromei Sadeh on Shas
Halachic Responsa as, Shut Mayshiv Davar,
and HaEmek Davar, and Harchev Davar on the Torah, for an excellent series on the Natziv's HaAmek Davar in English visit Torah .org here
Maytav Shir on Shir HaShirim.
In תרמ''ו, a fire broke out and destroyed the Etz Chaim Yeshivah, but the Netziv rebuilt and reopened it. Then, in תרל''ט , the secular authorities closed the yeshivah over the issue of secular studies but he ardently fought against the the wicked maskilim and Volozhin reopened again in תרמ''א.
The Netziv passed away at age 78 in Warsaw on Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av תרנ''ג. Today the Yeshivastill stands in Ulitsa Kirova, Vałožyn, Belarus and serves as a shul to those who come to Europe and make the circuit to daven at kivrei tzadikim.
(Others say 28 Av)
His son was Rav Chaim Berlin Av Beis Din Kobrin.
His sons- in- law were; Rav Raphael Shapira Av Beis Din Babroisk and Rav Chaim Soloveitchik Av Beis Din Brisk.
The Netziv was Rosh Yeshiva of the famed Volozhin Yeshiva for almost 40 Years until it was closed by the Russian government in 1892. Founded by R'Chaim of Volozhin, the Yeshivah flourished, increasing from 100 to 400 students.
As a young man the Netziv was undistinguished, but by virtue of his extraordinary diligence grew to become one of the greatest scholars and leaders of his time. The prevalent method of Talmudic study was that of deep analysis of the "sugya" (topic) at hand. The Netziv’s approach was to immerse himself in all the relevant passages from the entire Tannaitic literature, always striving to go back to the earliest sources. Similarly, he paid special attention to the Gaonic literature and the earliest Rishonim, who were closer to the Talmudic period. He believed only in this manner could the text being studied be properly understood. His approach was strongly encouraged by R. Dovid Luria.
The Netziv emphasized study of Chumash and Nach and gave a shiur on the weekly parsha every day after morning prayers. He was an early supporter of the Hovevei Zion movement and strongly supported the resettling of Eretz Yisrael. However, he was opposed to the selling of the Land for the Shemittah year. Contrary to the view of Rav Hirsch he opposed separate communities.
During the Netziv’s time in Volozhin the Yeshiva produced great scholars, including R. Issur Zalman Meltzer, The Dvar Avrohom, Rabbi A. Shapiro, R. Avrohom Y. Kook, R. Moshe M. Epstein and R. Zelig R. Benges.
The Netziv’s works include his famed commentary on the Sheiltos of Rabbi Achai, his Commentary on the Song of Songs and Meishiv Davar, a collection of his Responsa.
The Maskilim could not bear the success of the Yeshiva and constantly sought its demise. Their continuous barbs were noted by the government who demanded that the Yeshiva curriculum and hours of study be completely revamped. It is often said that the Yeshiva was closed because of the Netziv’srefusal to permit secular subjects to be studied. The fact is that the government’s demand were such that if adopted the Yeshiva would have totally lost its character. For example, one of the demands was that secular subjects be studied until 3:00 PM and that night study cease.
Left with no choice the Netziv felt compelled to close the Yeshiva. His entire existence was linked to the Yeshiva and after its closing his health began to decline. He passed away less than two years after the closing. His two sons were Rabbi Chaim Berlin and Rabbi Meir Bar-Ilan.
Sources:Orthodox Union
Invitation to Event in Deal New Jersey
G-d willing, we are very excited to invite you to tonight’s Lev Aharon Bikur Cholim information and support gathering for integrative treatments for cancer. Our previous events were thank G-d amazing, helping new patients who were considering adding natural protocols to their cancer regimen to hear from and connect with experienced, successful users, and start benefiting themselves.
And now, finally we’re doing an event where men can participate as well! G-d willing, it promises to be all of the same and more. This time, it’s in Deal NJ, and we’re also having speakers discuss the importance of the mind-body connection and emotional healing.
G-d willing, the world-renowned inspirational speaker Rabbi Jonathan Rietti will be in live attendance and will talk on the above topic!
Zoom attendees:
PLEASE NOTE if joining by zoom that since this is an in-person gathering, although it’s called for 7 pm, the first half-hour is a warm-up as guests arrive and get to know each other, and there will likely not be anything audible on the microphone during that time. The formal speakers are starting later, with presentations expected beginning 7:30. Rabbi Rietti is scheduled to speak at 8 pm.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9521753151?pwd=w87Wbf5YbRskemaOW73GtakAEBMmVb.1&omn=84001927410
Passcode: 1818
Shortcut link: tinyurl.com/TruthSavesLives
Those without internet connection may call in at 929-205-6099 and enter the above meeting ID and passcode.
For phone users outside the US:
• +972 2 376 4509 Eretz Yisrael
• +44 330 088 5830 United Kingdom
May G-d help that this information should be a vehicle for healing for all who need it!
Journey To Gush Chalav: The Kever of Rebbi Meir Ba'al Akdamus…..ALSO
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Journey to the Galilee Summer 2026: New Destinations Accessing New Topics In Torah
11 August 2026
Fascinating Scenes Under The Temple Mount
The Bedrock, the Creation Stone [parve all the way thru until the very end]
🚨 Start Preparing - At Any Moment Everything Is Going To Unfold…
🚨 The Prophets Were Talking About RIGHT NOW!
🚨 We’re Entering the Final Stage of Redemption | Rabbi Pinchas Winston
ראשי הישיבות ישבו בקהל: פאנל זקני הדור המלא (שעתיים) על גזירת הגיוס ישיבות ואתגרי השעה! 🛑
August 12 Total Eclipse for......
On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible from eastern Greenland, western Iceland, the northern half of Spain and the northeast corner of Portugal. During ‘totality’, the Moon completely covers the Sun, leaving viewers in daytime darkness and revealing the Sun's faintly glowing corona (outer atmosphere). Most of the rest of Europe, northern North America and western Africa will witness a partial solar eclipse.
This map shows where a total (red) and the partial (orange) eclipse will be visible across Earth’s northern hemisphere. The eclipse will follow the red band of totality counterclockwise from the top to the bottom. Interestingly, this eclipse starts around midnight in the Arctic, made possible thanks to midnight Sun, and traces out a path that initially moves west-to-east (‘back in time’) before moving in the usual east-to-west direction. Click here to see a map of totality in Spain.
The European Space Agency (ESA) obtained these maps from the Spanish National Geographic Institute, based on calculations from the Spanish Astronomical Observatory.
This eclipse will be followed by two more ‘European solar eclipses’. On 2 August 2027, a total solar eclipse is visible from Spain, northern Africa and the Middle East. And on 26 January 2028, an annular eclipse can be seen from South America, Portugal and Spain. Other parts of Europe will witness a partial eclipse on these dates.
For more information on ESA’s activities for these eclipses, please visit www.esa.int/solareclipse.
Remember: never look directly at the Sun, even when partially eclipsed, without proper eye protection such as special solar eclipse glasses, or you risk permanent eye damage.
[Image description: Map of Earth shown as a globe, with the focus on its northern hemisphere. A red, C-shaped arc marked 'total eclipse' reaches from northeast Russia, past the North Pole, Greenland, Iceland and the Iberian Peninsula. An orange oval surrounds this arc, marked 'partial eclipse', covering most of Europe, Canada and parts of the USA, the western edge of Africa and the northeastern corner of Russia.]
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Journey to Arbel: The Kever of Nitai Ha'Arbeili.....and.....The Kever of Rav Zeira
Journey To Arbel: The Kever of Rav Zeira



