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One lone man standing up to the ancient world’s superpower, shouting, “Mi LaShem Eilai! I’m going to fight for my G-d and His Torah!”

One small country staring down the modern world’s hatred, declaring, “We’re going to fight and we’re going to survive!”

Recap: A strange envelope with Arabic writing on it arrives at Aliza’s house. Her mother says not to open it and secrets it away. Aliza opens the journal to distract herself from her worry about the strange envelope. In the journal, Aida found out her father is in the Syrian prison. She’s working in her father’s store. Her mother is unwell.

Apply to Represent your Community at the First-Ever Retire & Relocate Fair, Co-sponsored by the Orthodox Union and the Savitsky Communal Growth Initiative

People over 60 often consider relocating or downsizing from large homes with staircases to ranch-style homes, apartments, co-ops-/condos, or townhouses. Luckily, many communities throughout North America and Israel offer the appropriate housing and resources for older adults – while also providing an Orthodox Jewish community.

 Since October 7, Jewish fortitude has been evident on more fronts than the battlefront. Despite a raging war in Israel on all its borders, and the evacuation of tens of thousands of Israelis from their homes in the country’s North and South, there has been a significant uptick in Jewish people making aliyah. Nefesh B'Nefesh recently reported a 70% increase in aliyah applications, compared to the previous year, from Western countries, including the U.S., Canada, Europe, and South Africa.

Boots for Israel is a cornerstone organization within the Chamal Association, a coalition of post-October 7 charities that have raised and distributed millions of dollars in gear, equipment, and essential supplies to soldiers, security teams, and civilians in Israel.

New York News

 Thousands of F train riders in New York City’s subway system experienced a harrowing ordeal when they were stuck in sweltering tunnels for hours due to a massive power outage. The incident, occurring during peak commuting hours, left passengers without air conditioning, light, or communication, leading to cramped conditions and significant discomfort. Emergency services, including the FDNY, were involved in evacuating riders through service tunnels, a process that was both time-consuming and chaotic. Social media was flooded with accounts from frustrated commuters, highlighting not only the immediate distress but also raising broader concerns about the aging infrastructure of the NYC subway system. This event underscored the urgent need for investment in maintenance and upgrades to prevent such disruptions in the future.