IDF Beats Back Hezbollah Attack

By Hillel Fendel

Hezbollah fails in promised revenge bid; Netanyahu warns not to try again

The Tough Sovereignty Choice

Based on an article by myesha.org.il, translated and edited by Hillel Fendel

July 1, the day stipulated in the unity government coalition for the starting of the sovereignty process in Judea and Samaria, has long come and gone, and – nothing. Zilch. The Yesha Council of Jewish Communities in Judea and Samaria reports that 47% of the population will regard it a "personal failure" of Binyamin Netanyahu if sovereignty does not happen.

Iran is Falling, Israel is Rising

Based on a lecture by Dr. Guy Bechor, translated and edited by Hillel Fendel

Iranian flags

Over the past two weeks, the world has seen seven mysterious explosions in the area of Tehran, all targeting Iran's nuclear industry, its rocket industry, and/or its Revolutionary Guards. Seven is not a few, so it's impossible to ignore them or their significance. The first one occurred at the end of June, in the giant military complex of Parchin near Tehran – a site with missile installations, nuclear factories, and more – with an explosion that was seen all over Tehran. This was followed by several more explosions, including in the famous site of Natanz; experts are saying that it could take Iran two years to make up the loss in its nuclear industry. They have been working on this project for a strangely long time, since the 90's, and it's not clear why it has never reached a successful conclusion; perhaps Iran doesn't want to.

The staff and married students apartment building is complete

Bet El Institutions staff and married students apartment building

The staff and married students apartment building is complete! We are putting the finishing touches on the development around the building, such as the sidewalks and parking lot. In about one month we should be authorized for families to begin moving in!

Rav Berel Wein on the State of America and Aliyah

(Conference call with Rabbi Berel Wein)

Rabbi Berel Wein discusses the current state of America, the historical patterns of Jews living in Diaspora, and why it's time to begin making plans for Aliyah today.