In 1772, a short pamphlet, Zmir Aritzim V’charvot Tzurim was published near Brody, Ukraine. In it were a series of condemnations and edicts against the new Chasidic movement, including an excommunication signed by the Rabbis of Vilna, among them the famed Gaon, Rav Eliyahu. The letters from various communities depicted the Chasidim as people uninterested […]
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New research from the University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa has revealed that some areas of Hawaii are sinking faster than others, posing a growing threat to infrastructure, businesses, and communities. As sea levels continue to rise, these low-lying regions—particularly in urban areas of O‘ahu—are at risk of flooding much sooner than previously expected. The […]
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“My name is Gal, and I am Jewish.” “Isn’t it crazy that just expressing such a simple fact about who I am feels like a controversial statement?” asked Gal Gadot, upon accepting the ADL’s International Leadership Award at the annual “Never Is Now” conference in New York City. “But sadly, this is where we’re at […]
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Sola Security, an innovative Israeli cybersecurity startup, has officially emerged from stealth mode, unveiling its self-serve platform designed to democratize cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes. The company announced a $30 million seed funding round, led by S Capital and renowned venture capitalist Mike Moritz. By offering a user-friendly, automated cybersecurity solution, Sola Security aims […]
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A staggering 31 million Americans (12%) had to borrow approximately $74 billion last year to cover healthcare costs, despite most having some form of health insurance, according to a new survey by West Health and Gallup. The report highlights widespread concerns over medical expenses, with 28% of Americans saying they are “very concerned” that a […]
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There are Holocaust-deniers, who claim that accounts of the Nazi genocide are all a hoax. There are October 7 deniers, who say that Hamas did not commit any atrocities during its 2023 invasion. Now it seems that a new type of denier is emerging—the Bibas deniers. Killers and their cheerleaders hope to obscure their crimes […]
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A recent poll conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) revealed bad news for Benjamin Netanyahu. It also determined that nearly 50% of Israelis believe it is unlikely that U.S. President Donald Trump would distance himself from Israel, even if its policies conflict with U.S. interests. In contrast, close to 40% think there is a […]
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You know something is wrong with the messaging, if not soul, of the Democratic Party when lawmakers attending President Trump’s State of the Union used the occasion to display disinterest in ordinary Americans with compelling life stories. Why not stand and applaud a young boy who beat cancer and now has a Secret Service badge […]
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No one enjoys having an enemy. Most people go out of their way to avoid hostility and social conflict. But what exactly causes someone to become an enemy? A new study suggests that aversive behaviors—actions that others find off-putting—may significantly increase the likelihood of social clashes that turn into lasting enmity. However, until now, researchers […]
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As the historian Gil Troy has put it, everyone has their own personal “Herzl moment,” the incident, episode or insight during which they suddenly perceive how serious antisemitism is even in their immediate vicinity. My own came in 2015 when a Facebook post I’d written about Hamas during the earlier 2014 Hamas-Israel war—defending the Israeli […]
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