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.

Why Arab Countries Are Reluctant About a PA State

By Yoram Ettinger, originally published in myesha.org.il, translated by Hillel Fendel

Yoram Ettinger

While Western policy focuses on how a Palestinian state would function in the future, Arab countries grant critical importance to how the Palestinians have functioned in the past, as a sign of how they would operate in the future.

Concentrating on the future is subjective and a matter of conjecture, whereas past performance is objective and documented. Well-known psychologist Dr. Albert Ellis said it clearly: "The most effective forecast of the future is based on the behavior of the past." Western thinking gives great weight to Arab "talk" that embraces the Palestinians, but ignores past Arab actions that actually seek to keep the Palestinians at bay.

Interview: Chaim Silberstein: Bet El Resident, Father of Terror Victim

Chaim Silberstein tells of his journey to the Land of Israel, lessons learned outside the classroom, and motivations for living a full Jewish life. Silberstein's daughter, Shira Ish-Ran, was seriously injured in a terrorist attack about a year and a half ago. In this interview, he also updates readers on the court case against the terrorist and shares his thoughts about the experience.

Chaim Silberstein and his family