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ספר תהילים, ויירוט טילים
Israelis' top Google search amid Iranian assault: Psalms for protection
Thousands of Israelis sought to read Psalms during tense hours, making it one of the most common Hebrew phrases entered into the search engine overnight; why is it customary to specifically turn to Psalms in times of trouble?
Shmuel Munitz | 04.14.24
גיא בן שמעון והעגל שנקרא על שמו
Nova festival survivor and traumatized calf heal together
Guy Ben Shimon thought he would die during the Hamas massacre on October 7, searching for peace of mind after ordeal he comes across a calf that was left without food or water in the barn in Kibbutz Kissufim under fire; now they help each other
Shmuel Munitz | 04.03.24
הספר שספג רסיסים ומנע מהלוחם פציעה חמורה יותר
A soldier's religious book hit by shrapnel and saved his life
Abraham Moshkovitz, was injured in a clash with terrorists in Khan Younis, but since a book he has in his pocket absorbs most of the shrapnel he is spared a more serious injury
Shmuel Munitz | 03.27.24
המשלחת מדרום אפריקה נפגשה עם שורדי טבח 7 באוקטובר
'We won't be cowered': South African Jews make solidarity visit to Israel
Despite South Africa taking Israel to The Hague, its Jewish community remains steadfast in support of Israel and IDF; 'Despite pressures on us to toe government's line, we hold our heads up high and we say that we as South African Jews support Israel'
Shmuel Munitz | 02.23.24
אמיר מויאל בסרטון של הרבנות הצבאית
Military Rabbinate goes viral on TikTok amid war
Amir Moyal, an Israeli comedian serving as a reservist in the Military Rabbinate, says his popular videos are aimed at lifting morale and helping religious soldiers
Shmuel Munitz | 01.01.24
הרב אברהם סתיו בשטחי הכינוס
Rabbis serving in reserves try to bolster troops, communities
One rabbi continues to give lessons on Zoom while serving in combat unit, another says battalion is his current community; all say their council to soldiers is required especially in times of war
Shmuel Munitz | 11.29.23
החופה המרגשת של יונתן וגליה
Wounded IDF soldier ties the knot while his brother is missing
Yonatan Perez, IDF paratrooper injured in action, married his partner Galia while his younger brother Daniel remains missing; ‘When I stood next to him under the chuppah, he said to me, 'I can't believe Daniel is not here’,' says father Rabbi Doron Perez
Shmuel Munitz | 10.20.23
קיבוץ בארי
Holocaust survivors reflect on the horrors in the Gaza Strip: 'We never foresaw such events in Israel'
Holocaust survivors believe that the brutality of the Hamas terrorists on October 7 is comparable to that of the Nazis, yet they also emphasize: 'It lasted just one day, whereas the Holocaust persisted for years'; They are confident in Israel's victory but express harsh criticism about the leadership
Shmuel Munitz | 10.18.23
הרב ישראל זעירא ראש יהודי במהומות בכיכר דינזגוף, ערב יום הכיפורים
Head of Jewish outreach group laments 'intimidation and violence' against Tel Aviv outdoor prayer service
Claiming the big flags erected at Dizengoff Square did not constitute a physical partition after the Supreme Court decided a gender-segregated prayer service in Tel Aviv is not allowed, Israel Zaira says attempts to enlighten secularists will not stop, regardless of alleged 'intimidation and violence' by secular activists
Shmuel Munitz | 09.26.23
הספרייה הלאומית החדשה
First peek: This is what the new National Library looks like from the inside
New library building will open in late October in Jerusalem's National Quarter, near the Knesset and Israel Museum, offering free access to reading rooms, a paid visitor center and exhibitions featuring rare items
Shmuel Munitz | 09.21.23
יום-טוב תמיר כיום, באנדרטה בלטרון
The commander who disguised himself as a rabbi during Yom Kippur War
During the Yom Kippur War Egyptian authorities granted access only to personnel from the rabbinate to enter territory under their control to identify casualties ; Brig. Gen. Yom-Tov Tamir, then-commander of the 9th Armored Brigade, pretended to be a rabbi to retrieve his fallen comrades
Shmuel Munitz | 09.20.23
'People don't expect Ethiopians to succeed in Israel'
Yoni and Genat Alemu made Aliyah from Ethiopia more than two decades ago; They still find it difficult to adjust to the raised eyebrows and lack of patience on the roads, but have this advice for prospective immigrants: 'Strive to integrate, and avoid feelings of victimhood. Work hard'
Shmuel Munitz | 09.15.23
בית הכנסת של קהילת קונליאנו ונטו
How a Jerusalem synagogue preserves the soul of Italian Jewry
The Museum of Italian Jewry houses the Conegliano Veneto synagogue, brought fully to Israel; Over 300 years old, it still attracts worshippers committed to the unique Italian liturgical style; However, fewer young people choose to attend, sparking concerns for its future; ‘For the next generation; these are foreign customs’
Shmuel Munitz | 09.15.23
אלי מלכה. לפי ההלכה אפשר לתקוע בקרן של כל חיה, למעט פר
How is a shofar made and what could drive up the price?
Eli Malka says he sells over 100,000 pieces a year but most of his customers are evangelical Christians rather than Jews
Shmuel Munitz | 09.13.23
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