20 October 2026
Gateway to Tefilla - The 3 Preconditions of "Sacrifycing Yourself" For Shemone Esrei
Powerful! Very important
Dennis Prager’s First Public Speech Since Being Paralyzed
In his first in-person speaking appearance since the catastrophic fall that left him paralyzed, Dennis Prager addresses a question many have asked: Why hasn't he become depressed?
Speaking to a packed audience in Miami, Dennis recounts the accident that changed his life and explains why he refuses to define himself as a victim, even when he has every reason to feel like one. Instead of dwelling on what he's lost, he celebrates his personal victories, including the ability to breathe without a ventilator.
He also shares why he never expected God to shield him from suffering, why he's more concerned with what God expects of him than what he expects from God, and what motivates him to continue his Bible commentary and write new books.
What can Dennis's response to adversity teach us about happiness, gratitude, and finding purpose in the face of suffering?
Another Prophecy?? Three Volcanos in Italy
ITALY: Something extraordinary is happening at THREE Italian volcanoes on the SAME DAY!
Mount Etna near Bronte, Sicily, Stromboli in the Aeolian Islands, and Campi Flegrei near Pozzuoli and Naples are making headlines following alarming volcanic developments. Earthquakes, volcanic activity, unusual gas emissions and a tsunami alarm have raised serious questions about what is happening beneath Italy. Are these isolated events, or is something bigger unfolding?Something BIG Is Happening Beneath Italy — Crater Collapse, Earthquake Swarm & Tsunami Alarm!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8FjgyOrbN0. Stromboli flow heading in direction of Mediterranean??
Sixty–Four Thousand??
DRAFT CRISIS EXPLODES: 64,000 Chareidi Yeshiva Bochurim Face Criminal Prosecution As IDF Prepares Lengthy Prison Sentences
OUTRAGE IN ISRAEL: Chareidi Yeshiva Bochur Brought To Hospital Shackled At Hands And Feet
More here https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2611961/outrage-in-israel-chareidi-yeshiva-bochur-brought-to-hospital-shackled-at-hands-and-feet.html. However, photo is not a bochur!
Good, Let Them All Sink into the Low Threshold!
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly intensifying efforts to convince the newly established “HaTzibur HaCharedi” party to withdraw from Israel’s October 27 election, amid concerns that votes for parties failing to cross the electoral threshold could be lost in the battle for control of the next Knesset.
However, party chairman Moti Leitner is refusing to abandon the race, declaring that his party intends to compete until Election Day despite consistently polling below the 3.25% threshold required to enter the Knesset.
In an interview with Channel 12 on Monday, Leitner rejected the pressure to withdraw and insisted that the party represents voters who believe they have been overlooked by the established Chareidi political leadership.
“How can we come to hundreds and thousands of Israelis and tell them we’re going to close off your opportunity to bring us your support?” Leitner asked.
The comments followed reports Sunday that Netanyahu had been personally involved in efforts to persuade Leitner to withdraw.
According to Israeli political reports, discussions between Netanyahu’s representatives and the Chareidi Public party have intensified in recent days, although no agreement has been reached.
A report by Amit Segal of Channel 12 indicated that Netanyahu has so far declined to guarantee Leitner either a ministerial position in a future government or a reserved place on a Knesset list in a subsequent election.
Despite reports of progress in the discussions, party representatives have maintained that their campaign will continue.
“We’re continuing until the end,” the party said.
The Chareidi Public party has sought to distinguish itself from the established Chareidi factions, Shas and United Torah Judaism, by appealing to working Chareidim and others who believe their interests are not adequately represented.
Its platform includes a different approach to military enlistment, expanded educational and employment opportunities, and the inclusion of women on its Knesset slate.
Leitner has also emphasized protecting yeshiva bochurim from arrest over military service while advocating greater educational and employment opportunities for Chareidi families.
During a major campaign rally at Jerusalem’s International Convention Center on Motzei Shabbos, Leitner sharply criticized Shas and United Torah Judaism.
“A vote for United Torah Judaism and Shas is a wasted vote,” Leitner declared, reversing the argument frequently directed at his own party.
He also claimed that his party could achieve an unexpected result on Election Day.
In Monday’s Channel 12 interview, Leitner suggested that polling organizations might be failing to identify some of his potential supporters because they are reluctant to publicly acknowledge their voting intentions.
He cited the possibility of “shy voters” who fear social pressure or repercussions within their communities.
That argument remains unverified, and published polls have consistently placed the party below the electoral threshold.
A Channel 14 poll published last week gave Chareidi Public just 0.4% support, far short of the 3.25% required to win representation in the Knesset.
In another interview reported Monday by Srugim, Leitner acknowledged that his party had received substantial proposals in exchange for withdrawing.
“There are very generous substantive offers — offers concerning Chareidi education, high-level secular studies for those interested, and the advancement of higher education and employment,” he said.
Nevertheless, he dismissed the possibility of ending the campaign.
“There’s plenty of talk, but nothing to show for it. We’re running until the end,” Leitner said.
“We don’t have the luxury of taking a risk with our future,” he added.
The negotiations reportedly involved not only Netanyahu’s representatives but also figures associated with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party.
According to Channel 14 political correspondent Moti Kastel, proposals discussed during earlier negotiations included a joint press conference with Netanyahu, a written agreement preserving the party’s future political influence, or a special appointment for Leitner to represent Chareidi interests.
In return, the party would reportedly encourage its supporters to vote for Religious Zionism.
However, Chareidi Public publicly rejected reports suggesting that Leitner was prepared to withdraw under such arrangements.
Netanyahu has repeatedly warned that votes cast for parties failing to enter the Knesset could affect the balance between Israel’s competing political blocs.
During an October 15 interview with Radio 90, the prime minister was asked about several smaller parties, including Chareidi Public, and warned that votes for parties failing to cross the threshold would effectively be discarded.
His comments were directed broadly at smaller parties, rather than constituting a specific personal attack on Leitner.
The pressure has intensified following former Defense Minister Benny Gantz’s announcement Monday that his Blue and White party would withdraw from the election.
Gantz’s departure prompted additional calls from coalition politicians for smaller parties to follow his example.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar warned that the loss of votes to parties failing to enter the Knesset could have serious consequences for the next government’s composition.
Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party similarly urged smaller right-wing factions to withdraw rather than risk losing votes.
For Chareidi Public, however, the election represents more than a contest for Knesset seats.
Its leadership has presented the campaign as an effort to establish an alternative political voice within the Chareidi community, particularly among voters dissatisfied with the established parties’ positions on employment, education and military service.
With just eight days remaining before Israelis head to the polls, Leitner continues to insist that his party will remain in the race, despite the reported negotiations and the unfavorable polling numbers.
(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
Gad ben Yaakov Ovinu zt"l
Gad ben Yaakov Ovinu zt"l
הרב גד בן יעקב זצ"ל
Cheshvan 9 , 2321
Father's Name: Yaakov Ovinu
THE TWELVE TRIBES: BIRTHDAYS AND YAHRZEITS
1. The birth dates of the twelve tribes are recorded in Midrash Tadshe (Chapter 8) and the beginning of Yalkut Shemoni Shemos as follows:Reuven: 14 Kislev. He lived until age 125 (others say 155).
2. Shimon: 21 Teves (28 Teves according to the Yalkut). He lived 120 years.
3. Levi: 16 Nissan. He lived 137 years.
4. Dan: 9 Elul. He lived 125 years.
5. Yehudah: 15 Sivan; 119 yearsNaftali: 5 Tishrei (according to the Aishel Avraham, based on Rabbeinu Bachaye, Seder HaDoros, Siddur Nehora and Yalkut). Others say he was born in Sivan. He lived 133 years.
6. Gad: 10 MarCheshvan (according to the Aishel Avraham, based on Rabbeinu Bachaye, Seder HaDoros, Nehora and Yalkut). Others say he was born in Tishrei. He lived for128 (125) years.
7. Yissachar: 10 Av; 122 years.
8. Asher: 20 Adar (other say 20 or 22 Shevat, based on Yalkut or Shalshales Kabbalah). He lived 123 years (others say 126 years; see Seder Olam Zuta).
9. Yosef: 21 of Tishrei (1 Tammuz according to Zayis Raanan); 110 years.
10. Zevulun: 7 Tishrei; 114 (or 110) years (missing in Tadshe, added by Aishel Avraham based on Rabbeinu Bachaye. Also appears in Yalkut)
11. Binyamin: 11 MarCheshvan; 109 years (others say 111 (115 years old) (missing in Tadshe, added by Aishel Avraham based on Rabbeinu Bachaye and Seder Olam Zuta. Also appears in Yalkut).
Their dates of death were not recorded because we assume that they surely died on the same date as their birthdays, as it says, “Hashem ensures (and fulfills that) the days of the tzaddikim are full from day to day,” [Rosh Hashanah 11a (cited by gloss of Aishel Avraham; see Midrash Tadshe as well as Rav Yaakov Emden in his Siddur].
The Ya’avetz adds there that whenever an event in Tanach takes place in a designated month with no date noted, the rule is that we refer to the first of the month since, “the pasuk always explains and reveals, rather than hides,” (Rashi, Vayeira 21:34). As mentioned above, for example, Yosef is noted as born and passed away on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz.
The Midrash Yalkut Shemos concludes that, “Iyar and Shevat are for Ephraim and Menashe.”
Zayis Ra’anan comments there that Yosef was born in Tammuz and Asher in Adar.
The Midrash Tadshe concludes: “Levi was the eldest and Yosef the youngest, and all of the tribes had descendants that were judges and kings except for Shimon, who had Zimri as a descendant and whose immoral, licentious act of sin caused them to be punished and have no judges or kings as descendants. This comes to teach us the severity of immoral behavior and zenus.”
1. The birth dates of the twelve tribes are recorded in Midrash Tadshe (Chapter 8) and the beginning of Yalkut Shemoni Shemos as follows:Reuven: 14 Kislev. He lived until age 125 (others say 155).
2. Shimon: 21 Teves (28 Teves according to the Yalkut). He lived 120 years.
3. Levi: 16 Nissan. He lived 137 years.
4. Dan: 9 Elul. He lived 125 years.
5. Yehudah: 15 Sivan; 119 yearsNaftali: 5 Tishrei (according to the Aishel Avraham, based on Rabbeinu Bachaye, Seder HaDoros, Siddur Nehora and Yalkut). Others say he was born in Sivan. He lived 133 years.
6. Gad: 10 MarCheshvan (according to the Aishel Avraham, based on Rabbeinu Bachaye, Seder HaDoros, Nehora and Yalkut). Others say he was born in Tishrei. He lived for128 (125) years.
7. Yissachar: 10 Av; 122 years.
8. Asher: 20 Adar (other say 20 or 22 Shevat, based on Yalkut or Shalshales Kabbalah). He lived 123 years (others say 126 years; see Seder Olam Zuta).
9. Yosef: 21 of Tishrei (1 Tammuz according to Zayis Raanan); 110 years.
10. Zevulun: 7 Tishrei; 114 (or 110) years (missing in Tadshe, added by Aishel Avraham based on Rabbeinu Bachaye. Also appears in Yalkut)
11. Binyamin: 11 MarCheshvan; 109 years (others say 111 (115 years old) (missing in Tadshe, added by Aishel Avraham based on Rabbeinu Bachaye and Seder Olam Zuta. Also appears in Yalkut).
Their dates of death were not recorded because we assume that they surely died on the same date as their birthdays, as it says, “Hashem ensures (and fulfills that) the days of the tzaddikim are full from day to day,” [Rosh Hashanah 11a (cited by gloss of Aishel Avraham; see Midrash Tadshe as well as Rav Yaakov Emden in his Siddur].
The Ya’avetz adds there that whenever an event in Tanach takes place in a designated month with no date noted, the rule is that we refer to the first of the month since, “the pasuk always explains and reveals, rather than hides,” (Rashi, Vayeira 21:34). As mentioned above, for example, Yosef is noted as born and passed away on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz.
The Midrash Yalkut Shemos concludes that, “Iyar and Shevat are for Ephraim and Menashe.”
Zayis Ra’anan comments there that Yosef was born in Tammuz and Asher in Adar.
The Midrash Tadshe concludes: “Levi was the eldest and Yosef the youngest, and all of the tribes had descendants that were judges and kings except for Shimon, who had Zimri as a descendant and whose immoral, licentious act of sin caused them to be punished and have no judges or kings as descendants. This comes to teach us the severity of immoral behavior and zenus.”
Rav Shimon Yehuda Shkop zt"l
Rav Shimon Yehuda Shkop zt"l
הרב שמעון יהודה בן יצחק שמואל שקוף זצ"ל
Cheshvan 9 , 5700
Known As: Shaarei Yosher
Father's Name: Yitzchok Shmuel Shkop
Rav Shimon Shkop of Grodno was born in Turetz, Lithuania. Rav Shimon studied in Mir at the age of twelve, and then Volozhin at the age of fifteen, with Rav Chaim Soloveitchik. He was brought to Telz in 1885 by his uncle, Rav Lazer Gordon.
Rav Shimon’s brother-in-law, Rav Shlomo Zalman Abel, was one of the three founders of the Telz Yeshiva. He taught at Telz for eighteen years. He succeeded Rav Alter Shmuelevitz as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Shaarei Torah in Grodno, from 1920 to 1939, transforming it into one of the finest Yeshivos in Poland and beyond. In 1929, Rav Shimon Shkop came to America to raise funds for the Yeshiva, and accepted Rav Dov (Bernard) Revel’s invitation to serve as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon in New York.
However, at the request of the Chofetz Chaim, Rav Shkop returned to Europe after six months. In 1939, the Soviet Red army marched into Grodno during the Asseres Yemei Teshuva. Most of the talmidim fled to Vilna, but Rav Shimon Shkop was too old and sick to travel and remained behind with a few talmidim. He passed away a month later. Rav Shimon Shkop is the author of Shaarei Yosher.
19 October 2026
BOMBSHELL BEFORE THE ELECTION
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS??
Netanyahu Just Showed You Israel’s New Map. Judea and Samaria Belong to the PA
Nine days before the election, the prime minister unveiled a German map that gives Judea and Samaria to the Palestinian Authority, Washington is reportedly scripting his exit, and Riyadh has.......
On Sunday night Binyamin Netanyahu stood in front of a map drawn by Germany’s Social Democratic foundation. It labels Judea and Samaria “Palestinian Authority (West Bank)” and colors them the green of the Saudi-Turkish bloc’s friends. His doctrine, released the same evening, does not contain the word sovereignty.
Three days earlier Israel Hayom reported *Washington’s two-year plan for him. Nine days before the election, the prime minister has shown his hand. What will your vote sign?
https://jewishhome.news/netanyahu-just-showed-you-israels-new-map-judea-and-samaria-belong-to-the-pa/
*cannot find the article now, but Trump 'suggested' that the PM form a govt. with ....... and then in two years he should retire. Is this what Israel Hayom is referring to??
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