Expiration of Iran Sanctions - What's Next?

Iran Sanctions Expiration: Biden Will Allow, Trump Will Not

[Dr. Guy Bechor spotlights a critical but all-but-ignored news development]

by Hillel Fendel 

What's with the arms embargo on Iran that expired this week? It seems the media is busy with other topics, but at least Arab affairs expert Dr. Guy Bechor (Gplanet.co.il) is "on" this all-important issue.

He warns in his analysis this week that it could stir up trouble in South America, with Iranian rockets ending up in dictatorial Venezuela; that Obama-Kerry are to blame, not Trump; and that Russia and Iran signed an arms deal on the very first day after the embargo's expiration date.

But most important, Iran itself warns that only the U.S. and Israel have what to fear!

Will Bibi Rotate with Gantz -- or with Bennett?

by Hillel Fendel

[Two B'sheva commentators provide their political prognoses at this point in time]

Though Covid-19 appears to have no plans to leave us any time soon, the political process in Israel – always a source of fascination, though some would use a more negative term – continues along its wrangling way. 

The ultimate question is: Will the "unity" government - comprising the two rival parties Likud and Blue-and-White - continue to limp along, or will Prime Minister Netanyahu arrange for new elections before the clause enabling Benny Gantz to replace him in rotation takes effect? 

Bet El Highlight: IDF Takes Command Over Tefillin Delivery

IDF pulls out all the stops to ensure man in

Corona hotel has tefillin to use after Sukkot

(A true story from the eve of the Sukkot [Feast of Tabernacles] holiday)

The following question came into the Bet El Yeshiva "Ask the Rabbi" website a few hours before the Sukkot holiday:

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Subject: Need tefillin.

I am a Covid positive patient. I was evacuated straight from the hospital two days ago to a hotel in Jerusalem designated for quarantined Corona patients, and I haven't put on tefillin [phylacteries] since leaving the hospital.

I need your help to acquire tefillin so I can pray to recover from this illness. If you could somehow get me some tefillin, it would make me so happy. 

Hag same'ah,

D

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Mo'adim l'simha!

Here's a little something to bring you joy during Sukkot: