What is the Secret of the 23rd of Sivan in Megillah Esther? Why did the Fighting between Israel and Iran start again on this Day? The Rise and Fall of the American Empire and the Summer of Moshiach.
08 June 2026
The TORAH is Ascending in the World
How precious is our Torah and Living a Life of Torah Learning and Guidance
Motty Steinmetz broadcasts from his parents' house | מוטי שטיינמץ משדר מבית הוריו
Motty Steinmetz gives a very special and touching interview to Menachem Toker on the Rade Channel, speaking live from his parents' home in Bnei Brak.
DATE: May 21, 2026 (Eve of Shavuot Holiday).
PLACE: Vizhnitz neighborhood, Bnei Brak, Israel.
חברינו היקרים, ניסינו בכל כוחנו לשחזר את הדיבור המקוטע של מוטי - גם ע"י קריאת שפתיים, וגם ע"י ידיעת ההקשר. ובכל זאת נשארו כמה מקומות שלא הצלחנו לשחזר שם את דיבורו של מוטי. סימנו את המקומות האלה בכתוביות ע"י סוגריים משולשים כאלה <...>. אז אנא, מי שיצליח לפענח במקומות האלה את הדיבור של מוטי, מוזמנים להגיב פה.
Commenter translation:
Thank you so much, dear Moonlight Watcher, for this detailed translation of Motty’s story about the glorious Vizhnitz Rebbe, his unbending thirst for education, coming in touch once and once again with the text of Torah (even more while rewriting it).
And the great song “Emmes Toiroirseinu”, which may me listened non-stop, is permeated with Motty’s healing energy, when listeners understand, that only kindness is true, material and existing, while vanity fades away like shades.
🚨אמריקה לא ראתה כזה! • אלפים ב'ריתחא דאורייתא' עם הגר"ד לנדו | Rav Dov Landau's US Trip
📢 התרגשתם מהתיעוד ההיסטורי? כל לייק, תגובה ושיתוף שלכם עוזרים לנו להביא לציבור את הרגעים המרוממים ממורשתם של גדולי ישראל! 🔔 הירשמו עכשיו לערוץ "גדולי הדור" ולחצו על הפעמון! מחזה שאמריקה לא ראתה מעולם! אלפים, ובראשם תלמידי חכמים, ראשי ישיבות, מגידי שיעורים, פוסקים ומרביצי תורה מכל רחבי ארה"ב, התאספו למעמד חסר תקדים של "ריתחא דאורייתא" יחד עם גאון הדור, מרן ראש הישיבה הגאון רבי דוב לנדו שליט"א. במהלך המסע ההיסטורי להצלת עולם התורה, התכנסה הנהגת התורה והציבור הרחב בארה"ב למעמד אדיר שבו נשמע קול התורה בעוז. גאון הדור, הגר"ד לנדו, נשא משא ושיעור מעמיק שמשך אליו את המוני הלומדים, וההתרגשות באולם הענק הרקיעה שחקים. צפו בתיעוד המלא והמרומם ממפגן הכוח הרוחני של עם ישראל, המעיד כי "נצח ישראל לא ישקר". A sight America has never seen before! Thousands, led by Torah scholars, Roshei Yeshiva, Poskim, and teachers from all over the United States, gathered for an unprecedented and historic "Rethicha D'Oraisa" event with the Gaon HaDor, Maran Rosh HaYeshiva Rabbi Dov Landau shlit"a
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During his historic journey to support the Torah world, the Gaon HaDor delivered a profound Shiur (Torah lecture) to a massive, packed hall. The excitement and devotion to Torah were palpable. Watch the full and uplifting documentation of this spiritual display of strength by the Jewish people!
יש לכם תיעוד או הצעה לסרטון? שלחו למייל gdoleyhador@gmail.com
#הרב_לנדו #הגרד_לנדו #גאון_הדור #אמריקה #עולם_התורה #ריתחא_דאורייתא #גדולי_הדור #ישיבות #מסע_החירום #Torah #RabbiDovLando
Zionism Countering the Chassidim
one needs to see 👀beyond the hype:
There is room for both perspectives. But what BOTH need to understand, BOTH ARE FIGHTING FOR THE same HEALTH OF ISRAEL AND AM YISRAEL, and should not be fighting EACH OTHER!
Once the Government of Israel realizes this, the war is over! The war between both! And this should move them to SUPPORT BOTH, financially and verbally and make it newsworthy!
The Erev Rav TACTIC is to "divide and conquer" but they are losing the battle! The "Generals" need a "crisis of purpose" to loosen/abandon their non-Jewish training and perspectives. Let them vacate their positions and allow the brave hearted truly Jewish warriors take over with allegiance to HKB"H and not Trump!
Daven for Am Yisrael.....
Hi,
In case you didn't see the news in the last few minutes, we are writing to you as sirens are sounding across northern Israel.
In the last few minutes, Iran launched a new wave of rockets toward the North, where one of our Meir Panim branches is located, along with hundreds of thousands of families and many IDF soldiers protecting Israel’s northern border.
Please stop and pray for Israel.
Pray for the families running to shelters.
Pray for the IDF soldiers standing guard.
Pray for the elderly, the poor, and the vulnerable who are afraid, alone, or without the resources to get through another emergency.
Our team is still here.
Even now, Meir Panim is working to provide hot meals, food boxes, and practical help to Israelis who need us most.
And please give what you can so we can keep helping.
Donate here: meirpanim.org
With hope and strength,
The Meir Panim Team
Woe Unto Us…….
Is a shield being removed?
The public is requested to continue davening for the refuah sheleimah of HaRav Chizkiyahu Dov HaKohen ben Shoshana b’toch sha’ar cholei Yisrael.
Name Added As Segula For Refuah Of HaMekubal HaRav Chizkiyahu Dov Kook
FEAR IN THE IDF……
Religious Soldier Removed from Lebanon on Shabbos Because Of “Moshiach” Patch
perhaps saving his life
WARNING!
HaRav Hirsch’s Shocking Words: “If Klal Yisrael Will Have Kavanah, Hashem Will Do What Needs To Be Done”‼️
I say, Rav Landau and Rav Hirsch are acting as the MBY and MBD of this generation !
Hashem is watching and listening!
Hezbollah Broke Trump's Ceasefire. Israel Hit Beirut.
AND NOW WE CONTINUE WHERE WE LEFT OFF 🔥☄️‼️⚡️💥💫🌀
NOT TO RETALIATE!!
WE ARE TO RECEIVE MORE MISSILE ATTACKS
AND NOT TO RETALIATE!
Gifts via President Trump?
And
Netanyahu is Cooperating
The
New Peace Treaty
Or
A New Pieces Treaty from Shamayim?
The Quiet after the Dead Sea Frivolatry
Has been broken🌪️🌫️🌀☄️💥🔥⚡️✨🔥💫
We are being warned
* * * * *
I had just opened the kitchen window to breathe in the precious morning air, sat down, and then the phone shouted that shrill alarm. ‼️ And then that piercing sound followed by the THUD and the window shade “bounced”. Phew that was really close! I lower the ringer over nite and hide it in the other room, not to be disturbed. But there was a “Extreme Alert” message. What was that? ‼️ I slept thru the one overnite! Now reality has told me!
Now another ‼️ alarm!
I see this is going to be a challenging day
Boker Tov 🌍 World
What is meant for us now that the government as a nation allowed that awful affront to HKB”H ‼️ How long the ultimate patience?
What’s next? Good Grief!
UPDATE: my fellow bloggers were on top of things. Visit SHIRATDEVORAH https://shiratdevorah.blogspot.com/2026/06/23-sivan-foretold.html#comment-form
AND TOMERDEVORAH https://palmtreeofdeborah.blogspot.com/
For the action!
07 June 2026
HaRav Moshe Sternbuch Shlit"a – פרשת שלח תשפ"ו
Country of extremes
“And all the people that we saw in it are men of great stature (anshei midos)” (13:32)
Targum Yonasan translates anshei midos as men with bad character traits. Eretz Yisroel is a country of extremes. The righteous who live there acquire the greatest degree of righteousness and sanctity, whereas evil and tumah are more prominent there than anywhere else. For this reason, the seven nations living in Eretz Yisroel at the time were the most sinful and depraved, and the meraglim in this pasuk are saying that the people they encountered had terrible character traits, and the B’nei Yisroel would have great difficulty living among them.
Unfortunately, in our day too, anti-religious elements amongst our wayward brethren are prevalent in Eretz Yisroel. This is due to the powers of tumah in this country, and our task is to utilize the corresponding powers of kedushah, which are simultaneously part and parcel of its very atmosphere in all periods, to negate the influence of the powers of tumah.
to’eiva parade
This is the time of year that a to’eiva parade takes place in Yerushalayim, and this year they are hosting “the Middle East's largest ever festival” to celebrate their pride at their to’eiva at the Dead Sea. The following are excerpts from Rav Sternbuch’s speeches at gatherings protesting the parades in Yerushalayim 15 and 17 years ago.
It is a fundamental principle that when the Divine name is being publicly desecrated, we are obligated to protest. If we do not protest, we are held accountable for the sins of our coreligionists, since all Jews are responsible for each other. (Thus, Rav Moshe Schneider suggested in the middle of the Holocaust that righteous people were being killed because they had not sufficiently protested the iniquities of the wicked). On the other hand, if we do protest the desecration of Hashem’s name and the sanctity of His country and of Yerushalayim, Ir Hakodseh, we silence the prosecutors in Heaven.
Some say that one should not talk about these matters, but we have a tradition that nothing harmful can result from performing a mitzvah (in this case the mitzvah of protesting for Hashem’s honor), only good. In fact, protesting only serves to protect us. Others say that we are a small, insignificant group. However, the tribe of Levi was also the smallest in number, and a small amount of light dispels a lot of darkness.
Yet others argue that this issue is no concern of ours, and we should rather be concentrating on our own Avodas Hashem and that of our children, but they are terribly mistaken. The public actions of these sinners in the Palace of the King create vast quantities of tumah, and if we simply ignore them, they will affect our thought, speech and actions, whether we like it or not. After all, the immoral actions of the Dor HaMabul affected even the behaviour of animals. By protesting their actions with dedication, we have the ability to not only counter the tumah created by their actions, but even to reduce the power of tumah in the world as a whole. After the righteous convert Potocki was burnt at the stake sanctifying the Divine name, the Vilna Gaon said that one could feel how the powers of tumah in our world no longer possess the same potency which they possessed before his act of mesirus nefesh (Ed.: for possible halachic ramifications of this, see Teshuvos Vehanhogos V: 256 and Ishei Yisroel, Ch. 2, end of footnote 17).
The Satan has a special interest in tumah increasing in Yerushalayim. Hashem is waiting to see how we react. We are obligated to participate in the sorrow of the Shechinah and to dissociate ourselves from these sinners who publicly and proudly make a mockery of Hashem and His Torah.
These sinners’ behaviour is utterly Amalekite. Amalek obtains its power when our Torah learning becomes attenuated; not when we do not learn, but when we do not learn with sufficient intensity and enthusiasm. We should therefore be concentrating on the quality and quantity of our Torah learning. In addition, we should also be focussing on issues of modesty, such as long wigs, which pollute Yerushalayim and Eretz Yisroel.
People are worried about Iran and atom bombs (Ed.: Rav Sternbuch is saying this already back in 2010), but what we should really be worried about is Hashem’s anger and His potential removal of the Shechinah, so that it will not protect us chas vesholom.
We possess the power of speech, the power to pray and to protest. We are all agents of the Jewish nation. May Hashem hearken to the rabbanim and all the people gathered here, and not hold the nation responsible for the sins of those who seek to contaminate themselves, the entire nation, and everything holy, and may we welcome Moshiach easily and speedily.
Postscript: Before the outbreak of the Gaza War, Rav Sternbuch warned about the possible dire consequences of our failure to sufficiently protest the actions of anti-religious militant elements, and after the outbreak of the war he could be heard beseeching the Creator not to listen to the accusations of the Satan, who argues that the whole nation should not be held responsible for the actions of a small minority: see Part I, Chapter 1 of “War and Redemption”. If we do our bit by protesting what needs to be protested, for example the feverish attempts to recruit Yeshiva students to the army, the Satan’s claims will have no ground to stand on.
Source: ravsternbuchtorah@gmail.com
✈️העולם היהודי מרתק את עיניו: תיעוד בלעדי מיציאתו הדרמטית של המנהיג מרן הרב לנדו שליט"א למסע ההצלה!
צאתכם ובואכם לחיים ולשלום: רשכבה"ג רבינו מרן הגר"ד לנדו שליט"א ביציאה ממעונו לפנות בוקר למסע ההיסטורי למען קרן עולם התורה בארה"ב, החברותא של רשכבה"ג מרן הגראי"ל שטיינמן זצוק"ל הגרמ"י שניידר שליט"א בא ללוות ולהתברך. צפו: ניתן להאזין להקלטות ועדכונים נרחבים מהמסע בקו החירום 03-313-3306 בקודש פנימה
רגע הטיסה הגורלית, מה נאמר בחדר הסגור בין גדולי הדור? מרן הרב הירש עלה לקראת מסע המנהיג מרן הרב לנדו
לקראת מסעו של רשכבה"ג רבינו מרן ראש הישיבה הגר"ד לנדו שליט"א לארצות הברית למען עולם התורה, עלה מרן ראש הישיבה הגרמ"ה הירש שליט"א לברכת פרידה במעונו. : שיהיה הצלחה גדולה וברכה, הכל ילך טוב, שתהיה בריא, ותצליח לעשות הכל. רבינו: אמן יש"כ, זה נפק"מ לומר יש"כ, אני אמרתי לך את הווארט של הטשיבין ר'ב, להגיד אמן על יש"כ? הגרמ"ה הירש ביקש לשמוע את המעשה רב. רבינו: אחד עשה לו טובה, אז הוא אמר לו יש"כ, אותו אחד אמר לו אין על מה, השיב לו הטשיבנע'ר רב, אם הייתי אומר תודה, יש על מה לומר אין על מה, אבל ישר כח זה ברכה, על ברכה אין מה לומר אין על מה, יש"כ על הברכה.
🚨מצמרר! "אי אפשר לתאר כמה זה קשה"• השיחה הדרמטית של המנהיג הרב לנדו קודם יציאתו למסע הצלת עולם התורה
קודם מסע מנהיג הדור רבינו מרן שליט"א, נכנס מרן ר"י חברון הגר"ד כהן שליט"א לערוך לו ע"פ בקשתו לחש נגד עין הרע, לאחמ"כ ברך ברכת כהנים, רבינו סיפר על הנסיעה לחו"ל למען התורה למרות הקושי האדיר, וביקש ברכתו. מצמרר אחר הלחש וברכת כהנים, בירך מרן הגר"ד כהן שליט"א: שהקדוש ברוך הוא ייתן לראש ישיבה כוח לעבור את הנסיעה, והכל בבריאות, והכל בכוחות, ולהחזיק את עולם התורה, ולהעמיד תורה בכלל ישראל. רבינו: אמן, תודה רבה על הברכות ועל האיחולים. זה מאוד קשה לי, מאוד מאוד קשה. אי אפשר לתאר כמה זה קשה. הגר"ד כהן שנסע בעבר במסעות מתאר: אני יודע שאי אפשר לתאר כמה זה קשה. רבינו: לי זה קשה כפליים אין עצה. הגר"ד כהן : בשנים של הראש ישיבה.. רבינו: אי אפשר לתאר בשבילי, אישית. ואין לי שום עצה. חייבים. הגר"ד כהן: להחזיק תורה בכלל ישראל רבינו: חייבים. ורבינו ביקש מהגר"ד כהן: תתנו את הברכה, שיהיה הצלחה. הגר"ד כהן: השם יעזור, שגם יהיה כוחות לראש ישיבה, שיהיה הצלחה ושיהיה לתועלת, שיהיה סיעתא דשמיא. רבינו: אמן, יישר כוח, שטרחתם לבוא לברך אותי. הגר"ד כהן: זה זכות. שתהיה נסיעה טובה, וכל טוב. רבינו: תודה רבה, יש"כ ניתן להאזין להקלטה המלאה בקו החירום 03-313-3306
Hiking the HolyLand – Einot Petzael Nature Reserve
Einot Petzael: A Hidden Oasis in the Jordan Valley
Hiking Through Israel, Judea and Samaria, Pretty Places, Water Hikes
If there’s anything that draws crowds outdoors in summertime, it’s water hikes. In Israel, there’s nothing quite like plunging into a cold pool of clear spring water on a hot day. Bonus points for a waterfall. Even more bonus points if the whole thing is surrounded by exotic and beautiful scenery.
That’s why this week’s trip to Einot Petzael was such an incredible discovery.
Einot Petzael are cool spring pools that are part of the Nahal Petzael Nature Reserve, run by the Parks Authority. This incredible oasis is not only blissfully refreshing — it sits in the middle of a gorgeous reserve filled with birds, gazelle, frogs, rock hyrax, butterflies, dragonflies, and even cute little crabs.
In winter and spring, the area is known for its wildflowers. A trip to the reserve at that time of year should definitely include a long hike through the streambed, where greenery and flowers blossom in abundance.
But in summertime, the most fabulous thing about these pools is that you can drive right up to them
There are deep pools, wading pools, waterfalls, hidden pools, and more.
Here’s how we journeyed through the Nahal Petzael Nature Reserve this week — and discovered a place we’ll definitely be returning to.
It’s a National Park
Over the past several years, the Parks Authority has been quietly making massive changes to natural spaces in Judea and Samaria. Many of these sites had long been neglected, often littered with trash and just generally not the most pleasant to visit.
That’s all started to change — and Einot Petzael is one example on the ground of what it looks like when nature is cared for.
We drove up to the site and went through a gate marked with a Parks Authority sign. As we drove through golden fields with a ridge of green snaking through, there were no chip bags, soda cans, or picnic leftovers in sight. Instead, we were greeted by galloping gazelle, completely comfortable running through the wild grain and up the hills.
There were packs of them, all happily sustaining themselves on the fresh water that runs through the reserve. Watching them out the window, it felt like we were on some sort of safari.
Soon, we reached the main area of the pools, where organized garbage cans, fire pits, and picnic benches marked the fact that the Parks Authority had taken charge.
A Place with a Long History
The pools at Einot Petzael aren’t just a refreshing summer stop. They sit on top of layers of history that go back thousands of years.
Archaeological surveys have found settlements in this area dating back about 6,000 years. The lower part of the stream valley has been identified with biblical Ataroth, mentioned in the Book of Joshua as part of the inheritance of the tribe of Ephraim.
The most famous chapter is the Second Temple period. About 2,100 years ago, King Herod built a town here and named it after his older brother Phasael, who took his own life rather than be handed over to his enemies during the Parthian invasion of 40 BCE. The town was called Phasaelis, and that name has been preserved all the way to today — in the springs, the stream, and the modern Moshav Petzael nearby.
Herod built an aqueduct from these springs to carry water about six kilometers down to his town, and the remains of his huge storage reservoir can still be seen near the moshav. An old flour mill that operated on the aqueduct water is also still standing along the stream — a reminder that this water has been put to use by every group that has lived here.
To the Pools
We could hear water flowing as we stepped out of the car. It was a hot day, and we were eager to get down and see the pools we had heard so much about.
We walked down the rocky hillside into an incredible oasis.
One large pool was surrounded by fragrant wild mint, purple flowers, and flitting dragonflies. There was a shady spot in the distance, so we walked over to drop our bags. Then we jumped in.
The water was magnificently cold and refreshing. We made our way towards a waterfall at the edge of the pool and enjoyed the cool spray on our faces.
It wasn’t too deep — only about neck-high at the deepest point — perfect for swimming with kids.
Exploring
From the first pools, we decided to continue on to the edge of the reserve. We wanted to see for ourselves where the trail running through Nahal Petzael began. We followed the path, passing hidden pools and thick greenery. Eventually, we found ourselves at the source of the spring, where shallow wading pools sit under massive shade trees next to little picnic benches.
A few young families were enjoying these spots. One man sat playing guitar while his children splashed in the water.
From there, we continued past where the water ran (at least at this time of year) and towards the blue trail. We followed the well-marked path for a little while, until we hit the canyon.
Our plans for the day didn’t include a long hike through Nahal Petzael — we were saving that for wintertime, when the wildflowers and greenery would make the hike even more beautiful. So instead, we backtracked until we reached a small hidden pool.
Down we Go
We climbed down towards the pool, an enchanting oasis tucked away from everyone else by rocks and greenery.
It was simply incredible down there. A cool waterfall rushed in, drowning out everything around us. Dragonflies flitted from one branch of greenery to another, and birds chirped above. One small rock protruded from the middle of the pool — a perfect place to perch in the sun
We spent the rest of our time at the reserve enjoying that hidden pool. And then we climbed back up and out towards the car.
Worth the Trip
As we drove back out through the reserve, past the gazelle in the wild grain and the golden hills falling away towards the Jordan Valley, I thought about how lucky we are to live in a country where you can stumble into a place like this on an ordinary summer afternoon.
If you’re looking for a real summertime adventure that doesn’t require a long hike, the Nahal Petzael Nature Reserve is one of the best places I’ve found all year. Pack your bathing suit, a picnic, and plenty of water. Get there early to beat the heat. And don’t be surprised if a few gazelle greet you on the way in.
We’ll definitely be back.
Go here to view more magnificent photos https://hikingintheholyland.com/2026/06/05/einot-petzael-a-hidden-oasis-in-the-jordan-valley/ Photos by Susannah and Friends
SPECIAL EVENT
Speaking of beautiful places. Our Sunset Singles Hike on Thursday, June 11 is coming up this week.
We're meeting at the gorgeous Sovev Kfar Uria trail at 5:30 PM for light refreshments, then hiking into the sunset with expert guide Olinka, ending with a bonfire, wine, and marshmallows under the stars.
This event is for singles ages 25-45.
Get more info and share it with friends right here.
Efrat’s Bold Vision: Turning the Judean Hills into Israel’s Next Major Center
In this inspiring interview, Avi Abelow spoke with the Director of Development of the Efrat Foundation, to discuss the exciting future of the pioneering community of Efrat, the thriving capital of the Judean Hills. Efrat is growing rapidly to accommodate second and third generation families who want to stay in their beloved hometown. We explore major expansion plans, new neighborhoods, and infrastructure projects designed to keep families rooted in the biblical heartland of Judea. One of the most exciting initiatives is the restoration and development of the historic Solomon’s Pools, ancient Hasmonean and Roman reservoirs just outside Efrat. This ambitious project aims to revive this archaeological treasure and transform the area into a beautiful historical and recreational site for the entire region. We also discuss the new Lone Soldiers Center in memory of Roey Weiser, a fallen hero from my synagogue in Efrat. This vital project will provide housing, support, and a warm home for lone soldiers who defend Israel without family nearby. This interview offers a hopeful vision of Efrat’s future, a strong, growing, and proud Jewish community in Judea and Samaria that is building for the long term. If you believe in strengthening Jewish life in the biblical heartland, supporting second and third generation families, reviving Solomon’s Pools, and honoring lone soldiers, this video will inspire you. Support Efrat’s Development Projects Today Your donation helps expand communities, restore historic sites, and support lone soldiers in the Judean Hills. Donate Now: https://www.jgive.com/new/en/ils/dona... Thank you for standing with Efrat, the exciting future of Judea and Samaria, and the fulfillment of our Biblical prophecies. Efrat development, Solomon’s Pools, Judean Hills, second-generation families, lone soldiers center, Roey Weiser, Jewish settlement, biblical heartland, Judea and Samaria
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Secret of 23rd Sivan, Israel Fights Back, Rise & Fall of American Empire, Summer of Moshiach
What is the Secret of the 23rd of Sivan in Megillah Esther? Why did the Fighting between Israel and Iran start again on this Day? The Ri...
