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18 December 2025

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 A rare, 1,300-year-old lead pendant decorated with a menorah symbol was uncovered 

 

 How did an ancient pendant made of cast lead, decorated on both sides with a seven-branched menorah, come to Jerusalem at a time when Jewish presence in the city was restricted? A very rare personal necklace pendant from the 6th - early 7th centuries CE (Late Byzantine period) was recently discovered in a large-scale archaeological excavation in the Davidson Archaeological Park of Jerusalem, conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in cooperation with the City of David Foundation and the Company for the Reconstruction and Development of the Jewish Quarter. 

The rare find is decorated on both sides with an identical image of a seven-branched menorah and was apparently worn by a Jew who arrived in Jerusalem during the Byzantine period, when Jews were prohibited from entering the city. “One day while I was digging inside an ancient structure, I suddenly saw something different, gray, among the stones”, says Ayayu Belete, a City of David worker. “I picked up the object out and saw that it was a pendant with a menorah on it. I immediately showed the find to Esther Rakow-Mellet, the area director, and she said it was an especially rare find. I was deeply moved and excited!” 

The object bearing the menorah decoration was discovered within a layer of rubble, inside a Late Byzantine period building (6th–early 7th centuries). This structure, together with the remains of other contemporaneous buildings, was subsequently buried beneath an 8 meters thick layer of fill, entirely covering all architectural elements from the Late Byzantine period. This thick layer of fill was piled up in the area as part of the construction activities associated with the erection of monumental Umayyad structures in this part of the city of Jerusalem at the beginning of the 8th century. The pendant was designed as a disk with a loop at the top, most likely intended to be worn on a necklace. 

Both sides of the pendant depict a seven-branched menorah, highlighted by a circular frame. One side was well-preserved, while the other was covered with patina, a natural layer of weathering. Each menorah design displays three arms on either side of the central shaft. At the top of each arm is a horizontal crossbar, with flames rising above it. An XRF test conducted at the Israel Antiquities Authority’s analytical laboratories and performed by artifact conservator Ilya Reznitsky found that the pendant contains approximately 99% lead.  

According to Dr. Yuval Baruch, Dr. Filip Vukosavović, Esther Rakow-Mellet and Dr. Shulamit Terem, Researchers at the Israel Antiquities Authority, “A pendant made of pure lead, decorated with a menorah, is an exceptionally rare find. Research has identified pendants of glass and other metals decorated with a menorah, but we know of only one other pendant in the world bearing the symbol of the menorah, made of lead. That pendant, of unknown origin, is housed in The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, USA. The double appearance of the menorah on each side of the disc indicates the deep significance of this symbol, and the central place of the menorah in the visual expression of connection to the Temple and its memory, even in periods long after the destruction of the Temple.” 

Historical sources indicate that during the Byzantine period, Jews were prohibited from entering Jerusalem. This fact makes it difficult to understand the significance of the finds decorated with the menorah symbol in their historical context: Are these random finds? Were they private objects of Jews who came to the city for various reasons—perhaps merchants, or those on administrative missions, or individuals who came to the city as secret pilgrims, and under unofficial circumstances? Dr. Yuval Baruch of the Israel Antiquities Authority, who has been directing the excavations at this site for about a quarter-century, and who studies the subject of menorahs, emphasizes that, “This is an unusual find. This pendant, bearing the symbol of the menorah, is not just a material object; it is a personal seal, an emblem of memory and identity, which probably belonged to an anonymous Jew who chose to wear it around his or her neck. 

This choice is not only the essence of a personal commitment to one’s religious faith, and perhaps even an expectation of that unanimously recognized person who held the artifact for national revival, but it also attests that during periods when imperial edicts were issued prohibiting Jews from residing in the city, they did not stop coming there! It can be further surmised that the choice to use lead, rather than one of the more common metals for making jewelry, suggests that the owner of the object wore it as an amulet, not jewelry. There is a strong basis to this contention, because lead was considered a common and particularly popular material for making amulets at that time.”

Reb Neuberger: Parashas Mikeitz.....Water and Fire

 


WATER AND FIRE


As I write, rain is pouring down in Israel, and it’s not the first storm either. This is what we have been davening for: “Mashiv ha ruach umorid ha Geshem.” We thank Hashem for bringing wind and rain to save us. 


Last winter was the driest in twenty-five years, but this year the blessed rains have not been withheld. “Af-Bri is designated as the name of the angel of rain, to thicken and form clouds, to empty them and cause rain, water with which to crown the valley’s vegetation …. In the merit of the faithful Patriarchs, protect the ones who pray for rain.” (Tefillas Geshem)


Rainfall in Israel is a barometer of our spiritual condition. “If you listen to my commandments ... then I will provide rain for your land in its proper time... [but if you] turn astray ... then ... He will restrain the heaven so that there will be no rain ....” (Shema) 


What are we doing differently this year?


It is possible that worldwide hatred may have frightened many Yidden and we are realizing that “ain od milvado,” there is no place to turn but to Him. 


Water and fire are opposites. Water extinguishes fire and fire dries up water, but both symbolize Torah. “Ho! Everyone who is thirsty, go to the water, even one with no money!” (Yeshiah 55:1) Torah satisfies the true thirst of every person. 


Among my classmates was a girl who is now the wife of a prominent physician. I saw a recent email in which she mentioned that they have one son, a successful corporate lawyer who is not interested in getting married. She is aching for a grandchild. She asked, “Does anyone know a girl for my son?” She feels she has no future. Today, in the secular world, marriage is “out.” It is a “me-first” world which has forgotten that the Torah's first mitzvah is “P’ru orvu … be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.” Recently an Italian diplomat stated, “In a few years there will be no more Italians. We are not having families.” 


Fire symbolizes Torah. “Behold, My word is like fire … and like a hammer that shatters a rock.” (Yirmiah 23:30)


Both water and fire are necessary for life, but they are dangerous. They are the greatest brachas and also the greatest dangers. As I write, floods are causing catastrophic damage in Washington State. Water wiped out the entire world in the days of Noach. Every day we thank Hashem for holding the water back from engulfing us: “rokah ha’aretz al hamayim.” We would be under water if Hashem did not restrain the deluge. “[With] the watery deep, as with a garment, You covered [the earth, but] You set a boundary [the waters] cannot overstep. They cannot return to cover the earth.” (Tehillim 104)


This week we light the Chanukah menorah.


As soon as Shabbos ends, we thank Hashem for the blessing of fire. Light was the first creation during Shaishes Ymai Beraishis and is our first creation at the beginning of the week, during Havdallah. We cannot live without fire. Hashem has positioned the sun at the perfect distance from the earth; any farther away and we would freeze; any closer and we would burn. 


Fire is dangerous. “For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the wicked people and all the evildoers will be like straw, and that coming day will burn them up, says Hashem, Master of Legions, so that it will not leave them root or branch. But a sun of righteousness will shine for you who fear My Name, with healing in its rays, and you will go out and flourish … on that day that I bring about, says Hashem, Master of Legions…. Behold, I send you Eliahu ha Novi before the coming of the great and awesome day of Hashem, and he will turn back the hearts of fathers with their sons and the hearts of sons with their fathers…” (Malachi 3:19ff)


When we look into the light of the menorah we should have in mind to be healed by fire and to see the day when the menorah once again burns in the Holy Sanctuary in the midst of Yerushalayim. 


“Hakadosh Baruch Hu said … ‘I lit the fire in Tzion [which destroyed the Bais Hamikdosh], and I will [in the future] build it [again] with fire, as it says: ‘And I will be for it a wall of fire all around and for glory I will be in its midst.’” (Bava Kamma 60b)


May we see it soon in our days!



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GLOSSARY

Bais Hamikdosh: the Holy Temple in Jerusalem

Davening: praying

Hakadosh Baruch Hu: G-d

Havdallah: the ceremony ending Shabbos

Shaishes Yamai Beraishis: the Six Days of Creation

Tehillim: Psalms        

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The Torah-world Phenomenon: 132 Gaonim Shas Yidden Celebrate Siyumei Hashasim and Public Farher

 

 


The Torah-world Phenomenon Astounds Again: 132 Gaonim Shas Yidden Celebrate Siyumei Hashasim and Public Farher

YS GOLD

The hall in the Geulah neighborhood of Yerushalayim was filled with Torah greatness—132 avreichim Gaonim Shas Yidden, along with Gedolei Torah who would be testing them on the entirety of Shas, as well as their financial supporters who came to witness this astounding scene—when Hagaon Rav Reuven Elbaz proclaimed: “Seeing this many true gaonim… I am nearly convinced that we are obligated to recite the berachah of Baruch Shecholak… He Who has shared of His wisdom with those who fear Him!”

Hagaon Rav Menachem Cohen, Rosh Yeshivas Nesiv Hada’as, added: I have had the merit to sit in great and illustrious batei Midrash, alongside great men of mastery in Torah—including in the esteemed Kollel Ponovezh—and to serve as an attendant to some of the greatest Gedolim from the previous generation —but I have never seen Talmidei Chachomim such as these..   It’s worthwhile coming from faraway countries just to witness this!”


History Repeats—Yet Continues to Astound

The phenomenon of seeing the Gaonim Shas Yidden display utter and complete mastery of the entire Shas is not new—in fact, “Shas Yidden” is now celebrating its eighteenth year. The Torah world has become accustomed to this annual sight which is repeated annually in all its glory—and yet, it continues to astound all those privileged to witness it, because it touches something so deep within the Jewish heart.

There isn’t a Yid who has witnessed the site of this exam and wasn’t affected by it. Baalei batim report having taken on a new shiur, accomplished talmidei chachamim have resolved to invest more in the mastery of Shas, and young bachurim attest to having the scope of their aspirations and life goals altered forever.

And so, it is an historic event—even if it transpires every year—to see on one dais 132 young men, from every stripe and denomination in Klal Yisrael, drawn from the seven Kollelim under the Torah empire known as “Shas Yidden” located in every major Jewish metropolis, as they undergo a rigorous exam on, literally, the entire Shas, and respond with crystal clear answers that display an astounding mastery reminiscent of previous generations in Klal Yisrael.

This year’s bechinah took place at the legendary Yeshiva Ohr Hachaim, founded and led by Hagaon Rav Reuven Elbaz, in conjunction with a siyum on the entire Shas by each of the avreichim. And indeed, to be present and to witness the glow and the joy on the faces of the Shas Yidden was to walk away with ohr and chaim—light and life—in the depths of one’s heart.

A Forceful Response

In his introductory remarks, Rav Elbaz gave thanks to Hakadosh Baruch Hu for the privilege of hosting this historic event, attributing it to the merit of the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh for whom the yeshiva is named. He explained that the Shas Yidden phenomenon is a true and apt response to the evil forces of our time who wish to silence the voice of Torah in the land of Eretz Yisrael.

In connection with this, the Rosh Yeshiva asked the avreichim to cite instances in Shas of debates between the Chachmei Yisrael and the Tzedokim. At once, the answers came fast and furious… citing dozens of sources from every area of Shas, including Maseches Shabbos, Rosh Hashanah, Yoma, Sukkah, Ta’anis, Bava Basra, Makkos, Avodah Zarah, Chullin, Menachos, Tosefta of Parah, and more…

Among the questions—all of which received crisp and clear and concise responses—was the question: “where do we find instances—in all of Shas— where Chazal instituted a takanah for the purpose of darkei Shalom, keeping the peace?” Here too, dozens of responses flew forth—with sources in YerushalmiMidrashimRishonim and Acharonim, and other areas of Torah not neglected by the Gaonim Shas Yidden. 

“Where do we find dreams referenced in all of Shas,” asked Rav Elbaz. “Which halachos did Abaye remind his rebbi, Rav Yosef, after he forgot all of his learning? Who were the ones who davened and asked for their needs in a proper manner, and who were those who supplicated Hashem improperly?” These—and so many more—questions each received a torrent of instinctive and quick crystal-clear answers from the Shas Yidden—as the Rosh Yeshiva “strolled” through Shas, by way of dozens of questions, exhibiting and illustrating the depth, the brilliance, and the sheer mastery of the Gaonim Shas Yidden in each and every masechta of Shas.

Rav Elbaz concluded his portion of the exam by noting his deep connection with the Founder and Nosi Hakollelim, Rav Avrohom Eisen, Pozna Rov, beginning with his grandfather, Hagaon Rav Shalom Eisen by whom he attained semichah many decades ago. He wished the Pozna Rov to be able to continue his incredible work in presiding over this Torah empire for many years to come. He also shared a special berachah with the supporters of the kolelim who make this all possible, wishing them that through their support for Torah, their own fortunes should see much blessing.

Both Worlds

Hagaon Hamekubal Rav Rachamim Moshe Shayo (author of the Mechkerei Aretz responsa) picked up the farher from here—posing dozens of probing questions in every area of Shas, many of them requiring a depth of mastery far beyond a superficial knowledge of Shas. The gaonim Shas Yidden rejoiced at the opportunity to engage in this give and take—illustrating depth and erudition, and a mastery of the material according to the understanding of the Rishonim and Acharonim. Rav Shayo also asked questions on matters of aggadah—receiving answers from every area of Shas.

“How many things were said by Chazal regarding kos shel berachah?, he asked. Within seconds, an entire list was compiled by the avreichim, culled from all masechtos in Shas. “Regarding how many mitzvos are we enjoined not to ‘bundle’ multiple mitzvos together?” –immediately, the avreichim found and compiled all the areas of Shas that deal with this question.

Rav Shayo concluded his time by elaborating on the incredible zechus that it is to support this incredible endeavor known as Kollel Shas Yidden—citing numerous sources in Shas that laud this great merit in This World as well as in the Next World.

Rav Don Segal: “Testimony That Hashem’s Kingdom is Eternal!”

In middle of this exalted event, the hall turned silent as assemblage greeted Hagaon Hatzadik Rav Don Segal who was visibly emotional by everything that he witnessed that evening, saying, “It is deeply moving for me to participate in such an exalted event…. It is an incredible kiddush Hashem, and it is a testimony that the Torah is eternal, that the Ribbono shel Olam’s sovereignty is eternal, and that Klal Yisrael continues to be tethered and connected to Torah. Hakadosh baruch Hu isn’t bankrupt, chas v’shalom! Torah is alive and well in Am Yisrael—and that even in our time, we witness incredible levels of mastery in Torah,” he intoned. “This event is testimony that Am Yisrael is the Am HaTorah,” he added.

The Mashgiach continued by extolling the caliber of these avreichim Gaonim Shas Yidden who have not only mastered Shas and understand every bit of it in depth—but also utilize every spare moment for Torah learning. “There’s nothing left for me to say other than to aspire… and supplicate Hashem that we too should complete Shas!” He then erupted in a joyous and emotional dance—expressing our devotion to the Ribbono shel Olam, and pleading for the geulah.

Pinnacle of Joy

The final portion of the bechinah was presided over by Hagaon Rav Menachem Cohen, Rosh Yeshivas Nesiv Hada’as who transformed the atmosphere in the hall with his emotion and amazement at the sheer mastery of the gaonim Shas Yidden—contagiously spreading throughout the hall with a spirit of spiritual pleasure and Torah joy that permeates the soul.

The first of Rav Cohen’s questions elicited such a raucous response from all 132 avreichim, and so he began to direct his queries to individual kolelim—and still, but even so, the noise of their responses was thunderous and raised the roof…

“Where do we find the measure of a tefach mentioned in Shas?” asked Rav Cohen. “Which halachos in Shas are connected with the measure of four amos?” This brought forth an endless torrent of deafening responses. Turning to the parashas hashavuah, he asked “Where do we find the inyan of 22 years mentioned in Shas?” Dozens of answers flowed forth within seconds… followed by further probing questions such as “List four central hilchos Shabbos that are dealt with in Maseches Kesubos.”

A highlight of the evening was when Rav Cohen asked for the sources for meleches machsheves, the halachah that a melachah on Shabbos must be premeditated. Again, a long list of responses from various masechtos in Shas. “But where is it dealt with in Maseches Shabbos itself,” he followed up. “It’s not!” all 132 avreichim thundered at once, emphatically and confidently.

A particularly enjoyable moment was when the Rosh Yeshivah asked the avreichim to enumerate the all the halachos mentioned in Bava Kamma regarding the damage done by an entire list of animals—a question that was answered in great detail and accuracy. “List ten locations in Shas where halachos are learned from a gematriya,” he said—eliciting far more than ten responses. Throughout his questioning, the joy was palpable and the spiritual pleasure otherworldly.

He then had the following words to say: “I have had the merit to sit in great and illustrious batei Midrash, alongside great men of mastery in Torah—including in the esteemed Kollel Ponovezh—and to serve as an attendant to some of the greatest Gedolim from the previous generation —but I have never seen Talmidei Chachomim such as these..   It’s worthwhile coming from faraway countries just to witness this!” he said as he concluded with a heartfelt berachah for both the avreichim and their supporters.

An Evening of Berachos and Yeshu’os

As the first part of the evening drew to a close, the gaonim—each of whom has completed Shas five times this year, Gemara with Rashi and Tosafos (!)—moved over to a neighboring hall for a gala seudas mitzvah. All the emotion was concentrated on these moments, when they would formally conclude their beloved Shas after rigorous and relentless study and review. All of their toil and effort, their joy and pleasure and deveikus from the preceding year is all concentrated in this moment—and the joy pierced the Heavens.

As the avreichim sat together, rejoicing and celebrating this otherworldly event, Hagaon Rav Avrohom Eisen, Pozna Rov, sat on the dais, drawing incredible nachas from this Torah empire that he has established with tremendous toil, and emotionally celebrating another year of Torah accomplishment and kiddush Hashem.

In the ezras nashim too, the wives of the gaonim have gathered to reap the nachas for their portion in their husbands’ Torah. Some have even brought their young children so they can imbibe in the atmosphere and be taught to continue the golden tradition of their illustrious fathers.

A particularly moving highlight of this part of the evening were the “moments of brachos and yeshu’os” in which the avreichim made their way over to the table of financial supporters to shower them with blessings and to thank them for their part in enabling their unrivaled Torah to continue. Spiritual energy pulsated through the room as the respective partners shook hands—a true illustration of the Yisachar-Zevulun partnership in action—uniting in a shared love of Torah and those who devote their lives to its study.

“They Support You!”

A special guest at the seudas mitzvah was Hagaon Hatzadik Rav Elimelech Biderman, shlit”a, who spoke with his trademark passion and joy in honor of the Torah and those devoted to its study. He elaborated on how the Torah elevates and sanctifies those who learn it as well as those who support it—drawing down for them a tremendous shefa b’ruchaniyus and b’gashmiyus.

Turning to the patrons of “Kollel Shas Yidden,” Rav Meilech said: “I hope you won’t be offended when I tell you that it isn’t you who support these Gaonim Shas Yidden; it is they who support you!” He got no argument from this part of the room, as the joyful Torah supporters nodded in agreement—expressing their own similar feelings that they receive more than they give to these heroes of Torah.

Following the collective siyum hashasim, and the kaddish recited by the esteemed Rabbi Michael Kaplan, a major supporter of the kolelim, the room erupted in music and joy in honor of Torah—a personal Simchas Torah times 132! The joy of the Gaonim—their very essence permeated and saturated with Torah and with deveikus in the One Who gave them the Torah—overflowed to everyone present, and endured for long moments.

In recognition of their sacrifices for the Torah of their husbands, each of the wives was presented a cash gift, as Rebbetzin Eisen lauded their shared accomplishments and greatness.

Without a doubt, the joy from that evening ascended to the Heavens, bringing about great joy and pleasure in the Upper Worlds at the renewed kabbolas haTorah of these incredible Talmidei Chachomim. This evening will long leave its mark upon the Torah world that is privileged to serve as a home to the Gaonim Shas Yidden, being inspired by their stature and illustriousness. They will continue to sanctify their surroundings, elevating the aspirations of every Yid who will proclaim: Halevai that I too should merit to become a Shas Yid! 

To watch the dynamic Shas Yiden farheren and Siyumim or for more information on Shas Yiden, or to donate, Click on www.shasyiden.com or Call 718-702-1528 or Mail: 1274 49th Street #562, Brooklyn, NY 11219. London: UK Registered Charity # 1191225 – 2 Timberwharf Road, London N16 6DB, England or call 0208-066-1566


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 A New Flu Soup This Year

They say there are only two things that are unavoidable: death and taxes. Maybe it’s time to add a third to that list – the seasonal flu.
 
 
While coming down with the flu is never ideal, this year a newly emerged version of Influenza A H3N2 — known as subclade K — could make this winter’s flu wave tougher than usual.
 
What is H3N2 — and what is subclade K?

Influenza A H3N2 is one of the main seasonal flu subtypes globally and is often associated with more severe illness compared to other flu strains.
 
Subclade K is not a new type of flu, but rather a mutation of Influenza A H3N2 that has established a dominance this flu season.

The return of the seasonal flu also means a return to the medical establishment and their allies in the mainstream media pushing for individuals to get the so-called “flu vaccine.”

The truth is – even in the best years, the flu vaccine doesn’t work.

Last year’s “flu vaccine” was only 36% effective. Even worse, for some high-risk groups like the elderly, the effective rate was even LOWER than 36%.
 
 
Public officials warn of a mismatch between the variant and the most recent flu vaccines — meaning vaccinated individuals may be protected from other variants but still vulnerable to subclade K.

As STAT News points out, vaccine manufacturers rely on guidance from the World Health Organization to know what flu variants their vaccines should target — but in cases such as what’s happening now — what variant reigns dominant may not peak until after vaccines are formulated. This gap leaves vaccine manufacturers targeting variants that aren’t the biggest threat in a given season.
 
Common symptoms associated with H3N2 are similar to all Influenza flu viruses and include fever, cough, runny nose, fatigue, muscle aches and chills. However, infection with this strain tends to be more severe across all age groups, particularly children and the elderly. Specifically, patients with H3N2 can experience higher fevers that can then lead to complications, such as difficulty breathing, dehydration and hospitalizations. 

New York Attack! No Jew is Safe Anywhere!



MANHATTAN…..NEW YORK (VINnews) — In a video posted on social media, an African-American passenger on a New York subway train is seen shouting antisemitic insults at a Chabad-Lubavitch Hasid before grabbing him by the neck. 

 Shortly after the train departed from Manhattan on Monday night, two men, believed to be a father and son, entered the subway car and began directing antisemitic slurs and insults at the young Jewish men, who were returning from a Hanukkah party. One of the victims took out his cellphone to record the encounter, saying he feared for his safety and wanted documentation for police.

The verbal harassment quickly escalated into physical violence. One of the attackers grabbed the Chabad chasid by the neck, and the assault included punches, kicks and shoving inside a crowded train car, according to reports. Bystanders intervened only minimally.

It happened an hour ago, on the 3 line from Union Square to Kingston, one stop before. We changed from the 4 to the 3 at Franklin Station, and there they were at the station and started cursing, got on the train with us all the way to Kingston, we got off one stop before Kingston,” one of the chasidim reported.

“The moment the younger of the two realized I was recording, he attacked me,” another victim said. Another Chabad chasid began filming the incident from several feet away, and that footage later circulated on social media.

https://vinnews.com/2025/12/16/watch-chabad-chasidim-verbally-abused-and-assaulted-on-ny-subway-train/ 


CROWN HEIGHTS: A Jewish man was stabbed in the chest by a man shouting antisemitic slurs in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood on Tuesday.

The victim was attacked near the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place and stabbed in the chest. He was transported to Kings County Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and is expected to recover. Authorities said the wound was not life-threatening.

The assailant engaged the victim in a brief confrontation before shouting antisemitic slurs, including “[Expletive] these Jews,” and saying it would be acceptable if the Holocaust were to happen again. The attacker then pulled out a knife and stabbed the man in the chest. The victim fought back, preventing the blade from penetrating deeply, before the suspect fled the scene on foot.

https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2487202/crown-heights-jewish-man-stabbed-in-the-chest-by-man-shouting-antisemitic-slurs.html


GARLIC POWER

 


17 December 2025

Who Are the Sydney Massacre Victims?

If you would like to read about the Jewish Neshomas 

that were taken from Am Yisrael, 

you can read about them at:  

https://aish.com/who-are-the-sydney-massacre-victims/?src=ac


Real People, 

Some not given enough time to live many years,

Each one an entire world


Each one

Known by many

and Love by Many

Bitachon 238 - Every Moment is a Gift

We continue our study together of the passuk in Yeshaya perek 26 passuk 4 which speaks about trusting in Hashem, Who fashioned the worlds. There are approaches for every person, no matter if they are rich or poor. We are to recognize that Hashem has all the power, and that even if we seem to have power, ourselves, it is just a gift from Hashem. This is a recognition we need to constantly remind ourselves of.

BREAKING: Jews ATTACKED In Amsterdam At Hanukkah Concert

GLOBAL INTIFADA:  These are NOT antisemites, they are TERRORISTS provided and paid to Murder Jews all over the World! Chanukah gatherings are just the perfect venue for their purposes. [London, Amsterdam, Australia, Boston, ........]  8 Nights of Mesirus Nefesh and so far 4 'candles' and 4 murderous attacks.

 




ESSER AGAROTH: Masks for the Flu?

 Israel Recommends Masks for the Flu? מסכות לשפעת? הנה זה קורה שוב

Here We Go Again! הנה זה קורה שוב

In the midst of a flu wave: The Ministry of Health recommends that the following populations wear masks...



YNET: Health Ministry recommends masks for at-risk populations over severe flu season
Those over 65 and chronically ill should consider wearing masks in enclosed spaces; Four children have died from the flu in theh past month, three of whom were unvaccinated; only 50% of those aged 65 and over have been vaccinated.   
Or Hadar | December 16, 2025


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האם רוצים את הסיבים האלה להכנס לראיות שלכם?

Do you want these fibers to go into your lungs?

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COVID-19 Face Masks as a Long-Term 

Source of Microplastics in Recycled Urban Green Waste


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This may be the answer to all the phone problems: Tesla Pi Phone!

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