Friday, September 20, 2024

Parsha Ki Savo summary only, Elul, Stories, swords of Iron and other news

 

Parsha Ki Savo Part 1

 

 

The following is a short summary of the Parsha. I plan ble Neder to write what I wanted to write during next week.

 

Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai said three gifts are given to the Bnei Yisrael. Brachos 5A. The Holy One, blessed be He, gave Israel three precious gifts, and all of them were given only through sufferings. These are: The Torah, the Land of Israel and the world to come. Whence do we know this of the Torah? — Because it is said: Happy is the man whom Thou chasten, o Lord, and teach him out of Thy law. Psalm 94:12. Whence of the Land of Israel? — Because it is written: As a man chastens his son, so the Lord thy God chastens thee, Deut. 8:5.  and after that it is written: For the Lord thy God brings thee into a good land. Deut. 8:7  Whence of the world to come? — Because it is written: For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching is light, and reproofs of sufferings are the way of life. Prov. 6:23

 

The week started off with a siren that caught all of central area between Yemen-Saudi Arabia – Yarden and the Airport Area under attack. Catching up on ten to fifteen lost minutes for a workaholic who works until he falls asleep typing is a great loss. Combine that with another power failure with less electrical workers due to reserve call-up and more time is lost. This are part of the sufferings of Eretz Yisrael and the desire to teach Torah.

 

Our Parsha discusses coming into Eretz Yisrael and the Bikkurim aka first fruits. Then comes the confession of ownership and the donation to the Cohain at that time.

 

As for a place in the next world we are told to follow with all our heart the commandments. We are not to deviate.

 

The Parsha continues with tribes standing for the blessings and curses on the mountains by Schem. We end off with the blessings for following the Mitzvos and the curses for violating the Mitzvos.

 

26:1 And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and dost possess it, and dwell therein; 2 that thou shalt take of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which thou shalt bring in from thy land that the LORD thy God gives thee; and thou shalt put it in a basket and shalt go unto the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to cause His name to dwell there. 

 

I have a lot to write and not make a copy and paste of 10 or 15 years ago of what I wrote in the past and you would not have known the difference. I am working on a number of projects with home improvement, putting in electrical solar generation and stowage in case of blackout and/or off the grid completely.

 

I am on a diet and losing weight but no bread, sugar and gym workouts for a 77year old man is tiring. Ble Neder will make it up next week with quality work.

 

  29:1  And Moses called unto all Israel, and said unto them: Ye have seen all that the LORD did before your eyes in the land of Egypt unto Pharaoh, and unto all his servants, and unto all his land; 2 the great trials which thine eyes saw, the signs and those great wonders; 3 but the LORD hath not given you a heart to know, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day. 4 And I have led you forty years in the wilderness; your clothes are not waxen old upon you, and thy shoe is not waxen old upon thy foot. 5 Ye have not eaten bread, neither have ye drunk wine or strong drink; that ye might know that I am the LORD your God. 6 And when ye came unto this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, came out against us unto battle, and we smote them. 7 And we took their land, and gave it for an inheritance unto the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half-tribe of the Manassites. 8 Observe therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may make all that ye do to prosper.

 

 

Elul

 

Rabbi Yosef Tzvi ben Porat put out at least 10 youtube lectures on Elul. “Where is Rachamim Pauli to his readers?” I ask myself. As much as I know on the subject, I am incapable of putting out ten lectures between 30 and 40 minutes on the subject. So I do what I can. I start off with Rabbi Pinchas Winston persections@torah.org

 

THE DAYS ARE passing very quickly and Rosh Hashanah is fast approaching. As in the old days, it is making people uptight. But unlike in the old days when people became nervous because they knew the Day of Judgment was coming, people are mostly nervous today about all those hours spent praying, and all the meals they have to prepare for family and guests, three days’ worth this year.

That may sound a little cynical, but this is what people have told me. The reality of many hours in shul is real, as is all the preparations for the Chag. But judgment is less real given how people seem to make it through each year regardless of how well they daven. It almost feels as if God is overlooking our sins, but family and guests don’t overlook poor preparation.

Of course, that thinking is not only silly but dangerous. This week’s parsha reminds us of that, and so does this past year. We’ve made it through many Rosh Hashanahs unscathed in the past, only to live to see all hell break loose during a particular year. It’s dangerous to mistake God’s patience for a lack of care, or to assume that escaping judgment one year doesn’t add culpability to future years. Sins can accumulate from year to year if we don’t work hard to erase them in the current year.

One can be improper within the guidelines of Torah. Over the years, I have lost control of my weight. When I was working on the Lavi Project, I was 80kg or like 180 lbs. Out of nerves because people were being fired, I started eating. Having a man who was two level boss above my boss working in the next room made me more nervous. Soon I gained 10 kilograms. My mother got ill, more weight and then an illness here or there. Even though I made the blessings before and after the meals, I had become a man 46 kilograms heavier or 165% of my original weight. A tremendous Tikkun had to be made. I made an effort last year only to revert back and again I am on the right track but still have a long way to fully return if I ever can.

 

Although, the Torah does not view over-weight as a sin I am violating the Mitzvah of “Verity guard your life”. Since morbid obesity is a danger, then I am a violator for years. The sin is basically repeating  my sin against myself. This is one example of a sin repeating itself from year to year.

 

One sin that I don’t want to repeat is that of not making the Eruv Tavshillin or telling you readers about it. We need one from Rosh Hashanah until Shabbos. For it is normally forbidden to prepare on Yom Tov to after Yom Tov. Because of Oneg Shabbos (enjoyment of Shabbos), The Rabbis allowed for An Erev for cooking from Yom Tov for Shabbos. Outside of Eretz Yisrael this will apply for Sukkos and Shemini Atzeres/Simchas Torah. Blessed are YOU … of the Universe (Olam-world)  … who commanded us concerning the Eruv. (See Machzor of Rosh Hashanah-Yom Tov.)

 

The Halachos of Yom Tov Rosh Hashanah, has a lot of laws that are for Prayers and the blowing of the Shofar. I was on the laws of fasting right before that but with only a short time, Rabbi Mimran and I skipped ahead to the laws of Yom Kippur. And of course afterwards Sukkos, Lulav and Esrog.

 

Last year, the doctor put me on two diuretics and told me that I have to drink during the fast. The latest Cardiologist put me on three diuretics but said I could fast. Now I have to go to my General Practitioner as the question arises if I can stop for a few days the diuretics or not and then I could fast. Otherwise, I can’t.

One has to know what to ask the doctors before the fast or a Rabbi who understands these things. The general rule is that diabetics don’t fast, cancer patients undergoing treatment don’t fast and heart patients may or may not fast. As a Rav it is easier for me to Poskim for others. However, one does not Poskim for himself. (I could be too strict on Yom Kippur or too strict on Pekuach Nefesh or pampering myself be too lenient). The Halacha is: IF ONE IS FASTING ON YOM KIPPUR AND FEELS TOO WEAK OR THE FAST IS HARMING HIS/HER HEALTH, ONE CAN STOP.

 

If one must drink as usual and is not fasting for that reason, not eating makes no sense and I went to one of the Talmidim of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein Ztzal and was told that I could eat – but not over eat. Kiddush is said. Since it is a fast, I would do Kiddush on Bread and not wine.

 

Those who have to drink should freeze half a large soda bottle with water and on Yom Kippur add cold water to last most of the davening.

 

A few words on the “Bring them Home” protestors. My heart goes out to the families of the 101 prisoners in Gaza dead or alive. However, when Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Ben Porat Shlita heard them say “We’re doing all we can.” He said “That is not so!” I will explain now in my words what he said. You are barking up the wrong tree. Long ago the Sinwar Squirrel jumped from your tree to a different one. You want to do all you can – then (my thoughts) protest and request from the source who can open or close Sinwar’s heart or mind. First as a starter your protest can start after Shabbos ends. Secondly, storm the heavens on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. That is the time it is declared who will be at peace and who will be restless. Who will die in due time and who will live a short life. Who will die by earthquake, disease, who by sword and who by beeper. Think of America in G-D we trust. Don’t trust in politicians left or right for in that very day you design perish – David HaMelech.

 

 

People who know me know very well that I am a number of friends who are Conservative Rabbis. I might dispute them over the amount of learning needed for Ordination and the mixed seating in the Schuls. Before Rabbi Taitz opened up an Orthodox Schul, in my neighbor, at the age of 21 I would daven in a certain row and 16 year old Masha and mother would be on one side of me and 15 year old Joyce and mother would be on the other side of me. I had better concentration of prayer then and they fortunately dressed modestly in Schul but not for me. The man who became Rabbi Steve, the head of the Theological Seminary, and I were good friends then. 

 

But when it came to Reform, I saw my “Rabbi” when I was 14 basically teaching us Atheism. They make a joke of Judaism. This week in the Inyanay Diyoma below I posted this article: Reform Rabbi gives female Goyim Aliyah to Torah – me thinks something is wrong here: https://www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/s1395wnha

  

 

The Cosmic Twin of the Baal Shem Tov

Modified and supplemented by Yerachmiel Tilles from an article by Rabbi A. H. Glitzenstein 'obm' on Chabad.Org

https://ascentofsafed.com/Stories/Stories/5784/1397-54.html

 

 

It is a tradition that in every generation there are Hidden Tzadikim ("righteous ones") who conceal their greatness from the eyes of men and live amongst us disguised as simple, ignorant folk. Rabbi Gershon Kitover once asked his famous brother-in-law, the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of the Chasidic movement, to reveal to him one of the hidden righteous.

 

At first, the Baal Shem Tov refused. But Rabbi Gershon persisted in his request until the Besht finally relented.

 

"This Friday night in shul, look among the crowd of beggars waiting near the door to be invited for the Shabbat meal. One of them will be a hidden tzadik," the Baal Shem Tov told Rabbi Gershon, and described the righteous pauper. "But you must promise not to let on in any way that you are aware of his true identity."

 

Rabbi Gershon readily identified the tzadik-in-disguise and invited him to share his Shabbat meals. However, that evening, though he carefully scrutinized his guest's every word and deed at the table, he was unable to discern anything beyond the ordinary behavior of a wandering pauper. Finally, he could not resist the temptation to ask his guest to grace the table with some words of Torah.

 

"Me?! Speak words of Torah? A beggar the child of beggars, who has scarcely seen the inside of a cheder? Whatever gave you such an idea, anyway?" asked the guest, a note of suspicion in his voice.

 

Rabbi Gershon quickly let the matter drop.

 

Finally, he thought, I have one of the greatest people of the generation at my table-should I indeed learn nothing from him? Again he pressed his guest to speak words of Torah, hoping that would reveal something of his well-concealed greatness.

 

He immediately resumed his ignorant- beggar pose of the night before, protesting that the very request was ridiculous.

 

But at the third Shabbat meal in the late afternoon, Rabbi Gershon seemed to have finally made some headway. When he again asked his guest to enlighten him with words of Torah, the holy beggar's face was transformed. His eyes began to glow with a Divine light, and his coarse features assumed a sublime grace.

 

Then he opened his mouth to speak; but before a single word emerged from his lips, he suddenly closed them, and with obvious effort, wrenched himself from his seat and bolted from the room. By the time Rabbi Gershon had collected his wits and run after him out to the street, he was gone.

 

The next day, when Rabbi Gershon came to see the Baal Shem Tov, he was shocked to learn that his brother-in-law had been ill all Shabbat. At the Friday night meal, the Baal Shem Tov's disciples had noticed that something was amiss; the next day the situation had worsened, and at one point, toward the close of Shabbat, it had seemed that his very life was in jeopardy. But the crisis had passed, thank G-d, and he was steadily regaining his strength.

 

When Rabbi Gershon entered his brother-in-law's room, the Besht said to him: "What have you done? Because of you, I almost departed from this world.

 

"You see, every righteous soul has two faces--one hidden and the other revealed. The tzadik who ate at your table this Shabbat is my cosmic "twin", whose greatness must remain hidden for as long as I openly serve as a teacher and guide in the service of the Almighty.

 

"But the temptation for a hidden tsaddik to reveal himself is very great, since every person desires to manifestly influence his surroundings. Had he done so, my soul would have had to be concealed from the world, and since I am already widely known, this meant that I would have had to pass on from my present life.

 

"Luckily, he stopped himself just in time."

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Source: Modified and supplemented by Yerachmiel Tilles from an article by Rabbi A. H. Glitzenstein 'obm' on Chabad.Org

Why this week? This Shabbat, Chai [18th] Elul, is the birthdate of the Baal Shem Tov and the anniversary of his first revealing the Chassidic movement.

Biographic notes:
Rabbi Yisrael ben Eliezer, the Baal Shem Tov [18 Elul 5458- 6 Sivan/Shavuot 5520 (Sept. 1698 - June 1760)], the Baal Shem Tov ["Master of the Good Name"-often referred to as "the Besht" for short], a unique and seminal figure in Jewish history, revealed his identity as an exceptionally holy person, on his 36th birthday, 18 Elul 5494 (1734 C.E.), and made the until-then underground Chasidic movement public. He wrote no books, although many works claim to contain his teachings. One available in English is the excellent annotated translation of Tzava'at Harivash, published by Kehot.

Rabbi Gershon of Kitov [? - ca.1760] was the brother-in-law of the Baal Shem Tov and subsequently an important disciple. He was the recipient of the famous letter from the Besht about his visit to the heavenly abode of Moshiach, as well as other important correspondence. In 1747 he moved to the Land of Israel, living first in Hebron and then in Jerusalem.

 

 

Milestone: Mark Podwal, 79, artist. https://www.timesofisrael.com/artist-mark-podwal-whose-distinctive-work-adorned-museums-and-synagogues-dies-at-79/

 

 

Inyanay Diyoma

 

 

Sept. 14th

 

Day 344 start of week 50

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-bombards-safed-area-with-over-60-rockets-no-injuries/

 

168 Mafia Deaths as of Friday in the Arab Sector. https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-in-his-30s-seriously-wounded-in-car-explosion-in-northern-city-of-acre/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/take-to-the-streets-tens-of-thousands-set-to-rally-nationwide-for-hostage-deal/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqi-and-us-forces-kill-top-isis-commander-in-joint-operation/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-shot-after-tackling-pro-israel-demonstrator-in-boston-suburb/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-probing-arrest-of-3-women-who-placed-hostage-flyers-at-likud-mks-synagogue/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/uks-jewish-chronicle-removes-stories-by-writer-accused-of-fabrications-about-gaza-war/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/republican-pac-blankets-michigan-with-ads-touting-harriss-support-of-israel/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-to-address-israeli-american-councils-national-conference/

 

Sept. 15th

 

Day 345

 

I usually wake up before 6AM but went to bed late. But only managed to get up at 6:18 so I was out of the shower late at 6:30 and I hear a siren. Was it an ambulance on route 446 or an attack? It continues. Dry myself a super speed dress under garment and grab my pants and made it to the shelter as Iron Dome fires and I hear the entry boom too. My wife did not even hear the siren if I did not yell she would have had business as usual.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/ballistic-missile-fired-from-yemen-triggers-sirens-across-central-israel/

 

Missile had less weight for distance and broke up into pieces upon entering atmosphere. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396206

 

Netanyahu Houthis will pay a high price: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396204

Talk is cheap let us see some action!

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a special discussion that he held last Thursday, "We are heading towards a broad campaign of one intensity or another." https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396176

 

Oops: https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-unauthorized-flyers-dropped-idf-says-theres-no-south-lebanon-evacuation-order/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-uk-concerned-russia-may-be-assisting-iran-with-nuclear-weapons-program-report/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/funeral-of-kyiv-rabbis-soldier-son-highlights-communitys-contribution-to-war-effort/

 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/nypd-shoot-knife-wielding-suspect-wanted-3-murder-investigations

 

https://www.foxnews.com/world/3-americans-congo-sentenced-death-after-coup-attempt

 

Woman arrested for stabbing congregants. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396198

 

No more nonsense like in last election: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pennsylvania-mail-in-ballots-without-correct-dates-not-counted-court-rules

 

https://www.foxnews.com/media/undecided-voters-tell-nyt-needed-more-from-kamala-harris-debate-she-still-has-impress-me

 

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rfk-jr-says-he-being-investigated-over-story-he-decapitated-beached-whale

 

https://www.foxnews.com/media/true-blue-california-democrat-ditches-party-backs-trump-final-straw

 

We did not hit fuel depot in Gaza. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396159

 

Rafah: Even after 2,308 terrorists died, there still remains some. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396161

 

Strikes in S. Lebanon: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396162

 

Tragic death in house gate of child. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396163

 

US pushes for peace in Lebanon. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396154

 

Tulkarm tunnel found. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396146

 

Injured seriously in Blackhawk rescue last week: Dr. Eyal Hayman, father of five, an emergency medicine specialist at Shaare Zedek Hospital, who has dedicatedly cared for almost all the children of Jerusalem.

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396141

 

Sept. 16th

 

Day 346

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-safe-after-shots-fired-near-his-florida-golf-course-says-secret-service/

 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-says-he-safe-well-following-second-attempt-his-life

 

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/who-ryan-wesley-routh-alleged-gunman-trump-golf-club

 

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/oregon-dmv-admits-wrongfully-registering-hundreds-non-citizens-vote

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-decry-incitement-after-pm-compared-to-hitler-demand-action-from-deputy-ag/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-said-to-form-new-political-party-as-poll-puts-him-neck-and-neck-with-likud/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-7-killed-others-missing-after-heavy-rains-across-europe-cause-mass-floods/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/abdullah-taps-chief-of-staff-as-jordans-new-pm-after-islamists-gain-in-elections/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-police-chief-reportedly-said-seeing-two-men-kiss-in-public-disgusts-him/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/months-after-bodies-recovered-idf-says-3-hostages-killed-as-byproduct-of-strike/

 

Hamas can still fight: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396230

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/four-years-on-abraham-accords-are-strained-by-gaza-war-but-prove-resilient/

 

Memorial garden desecrated. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396236

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-inflation-picks-up-more-than-forecast-as-travel-costs-and-home-prices-soar/

 

Several prominent columnists have resigned from the British Jewish Chronicle in protest, following allegations that the paper published articles about the Gaza conflict based on “wild fabrications”The Guardian reported Sunday. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396228

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/border-police-officer-lightly-hurt-in-stabbing-attack-at-jerusalems-damascus-gate/

 

EU tanker in tow. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396235

 

Gallant to Austin – window for solution closing. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkrc11hhta

 

Op-Ed Ron Ben Yishai Houthi Attack raises questions. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjff3y4pa

 

Reform Rabbi gives female Goyim Aliyah to Torah – me thinks something is wrong here: https://www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/s1395wnha

 

Hezballah rocket launchers struck. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396211

 

https://www.aol.com/news/supermoon-eclipse-visible-across-north-090000093.html

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-safe-after-shots-fired-near-his-florida-golf-course-says-secret-service/

 

Sept. 17th

 

Day 347

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/several-gazans-killed-in-strikes-as-idf-appears-to-zero-in-again-on-northern-strip/

 

After over 11 months, the cabinet has made a goal of war to return northern residents. How do you do? https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396284

 

Arabic media reports that over 1,000 individuals were injured at several separate locations. In Damascus, Syria, a vehicle containing a communication device exploded when the device detonated.

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396320

 

Op-Ed Diane Bederman: https://dianebederman.com/time-to-end-jew-hatred-with-education/

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/16/israeli-defense-chief-tells-us-counterpart-time-running-out-avert-war-hezbollah/

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/16/iran-will-never-give-up-missile-program-says-president/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-preparing-to-fire-defense-minister-gallant-replace-him-with-saar/

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/16/jewish-student-assaulted-near-university-of-michigan/

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/16/anti-israel-activity-on-college-campuses-up-staggering-477-percent-adl-report/ I wish this number went on my stocks instead I would be living on Rehov Easy.

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/16/cair-submits-complaint-over-proposal-to-prohibit-protests-in-front-of-synagogues/

 

Sorry had a lot more news but working on putting in the solar energy on my roof, work-out in the gym, my diet and my main work is Torah more tomorrow.

 

Sept. 18th

 

Day 348

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/several-killed-thousands-hurt-as-wave-of-pager-explosions-strikes-hezbollah/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/use-it-or-lose-it-israel-reportedly-set-off-pagers-amid-fears-plot-was-exposed/

 

 

Iranian Ambassador loses eye and between 400 to 500 blinded. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396346

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/analysts-say-mossad-likely-hid-explosives-in-pagers-before-they-reached-hezbollah/

 

2nd Round with Walkie-Talkies. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396379

 

Shimon family tragedy a second child dies. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396348

 

From yesterday soldier seriously injured. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396290

 

Latest Poll: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396333

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-says-it-foiled-hezbollah-attempt-to-kill-former-top-israeli-security-official/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/american-jew-faces-execution-in-dr-congo-for-taking-part-in-foiled-coup/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/struggling-with-a-new-reality-the-wars-260-new-widows-find-support-in-a-new-sisterhood/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-surveillance-troops-testify-to-glitches-neglect-no-warfare-training-before-oct-7/

 

Ukraine hits Russian testing grounds in Syria. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396309

 

98th Division moves northward. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396362

 

Trying to work on Draft Law. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396298

 

Using no tech he survives. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396267

 

Jordan gets the body of terrorist. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396295

 

An IDF officer accused of espionage impersonation of a higher rank to gain access to sensitive information was, according to a report by Kan, only ever given his military psychological analysis over Zoom. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396258

 

Big Tech vs. Israel and Trump are you really surprised? https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-820517

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/17/f-king-jews-protester-interrupts-hate-crimes-hearing-us-capitol-focus-antisemitism/

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/17/john-fetterman-slams-anti-israel-un-experts-censuring-western-support-jewish-state/

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/17/thousands-chant-bring-them-home-hamas-hostages-packed-ishay-ribo-concert-madison-square-garden/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-deal-to-join-cabinet-saar-may-get-veto-over-judicial-overhaul-choice-of-idf-chief/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-palestinian-legal-groups-sue-u-of-maryland-over-blanket-ban-on-october-7-events/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/23andme-agrees-to-30m-settlement-over-data-breach-targeting-jewish-and-chinese-users/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-minister-defends-medical-care-for-october-7-terrorists-as-intelligence-asset/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-charged-with-crossbow-homicide-of-mother-and-two-daughters-near-london/

 

Antisemite teaching as if nothing happened. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396285

 

"ABC allowing Kamala Harris to say ‘no U.S. troops are in combat zones’ without any pushback or fact-checking is outrageous. This goes beyond bias--it's a media company effectively joining the Harris campaign," Cotton posted Tuesday on X.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/tom-cotton-scolds-abc-news-outrageous-debate-handling-after-new-video-surfaces-beyond-bias

 

https://www.foxnews.com/media/cbs-reporter-finds-only-3-harris-supporter-3-nevada-restaurants-people-really-excited-about-trump

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-defense-minister-yaalon-was-target-of-hezbollah-bomb-attack-in-tel-aviv-last-year/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/tree-grown-from-ancient-mystery-seed-found-in-cave-could-be-source-of-biblical-balm/

 

Some in the Likud see Saar as a danger: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396282

 

Spain was once grand but will be small: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396287

 

Failure – 18 containers of military goods stolen: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396276

 

Because or the explosions in Lebanon this may be delayed. Saar in Gallant out. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396264

 

Charedi MK to families there was a unity deal but it is off the table. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396253

 

Sept. 19th

 

Day 349

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-recruited-by-iran-in-plot-to-kill-netanyahu-gallant-or-shin-bet-head-bar/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-eight-wounded-by-hezbollah-anti-tank-missiles-and-drones-fired-at-north/

 

Two others injured. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396423

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-spies-behind-hungarian-firm-that-was-linked-to-exploding-pagers-report/

 

Hezballah’s elite fighters hurt badly by explosions.  https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396416

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-finance-minister-kahlon-expected-to-be-charged-with-securities-fraud/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-playtika-to-snap-up-tel-aviv-gaming-startup-rival-for-up-to-1-95-billion/

 

Shabbat times פרשת כי תבוא ט"ז באלול תשפ"ד 9/19/2024 https://www.israelnationalnews.com/shabat

 

Proposals for prisoner exchange. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396418

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/18/theyre-practically-recognizing-hamas-top-terror-group-official-says-biden-administration/

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/18/connecticut-state-rep-who-attacked-primary-opponent-being-jewish-faces-expulsion-local-democratic-party/

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/18/disgrace-rutgers-university-president-leave-office-after-spring-term-amid-campus-antisemitism-complaints/

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/18/egypt-wont-accept-security-changes-gaza-border-foreign-minister-says/

 

Sept. 20th

 

Day 350 the end of week 50

 

The generals are not running the war in the north or the south. It appears that Blinken and Sara Netanyahu are back seat quarterbacks here. The generals wanted to bash Hezballah but Bibi is slowing down. The game is to get past Nov. 5th & his trials. The IDF hits the tip of the iceberg. https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-hits-more-than-100-loaded-hezbollah-launchers-in-series-of-major-lebanon-strikes/

 

Cause: Tens of thousands ask G-D for forgiveness: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396471

Effect: Top Hezballah leader in Syria and other in Iraq becomes Shachidim. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396473

 

Trump tells a Jewish group the Jews will be to blame if he loses: "I will put it to you very simply and gently: I really haven't been treated right, but you haven't been treated right because you're putting yourself in great danger." https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-if-i-lose-election-jewish-people-will-have-a-lot-to-do-with-it/

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/19/trump-holds-10-point-lead-harris-new-york-jews-poll-finds/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/nasrallah-admits-heavy-blow-of-device-blasts-which-could-be-seen-as-war-declaration/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-offers-to-end-war-let-sinwar-go-if-all-hostages-freed-at-once-gaza-disarmed/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/tv-report-accuses-netanyahu-of-repeatedly-torpedoing-hostage-deal-with-hamas/

 

https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/09/19/bds-could-cost-universities-billions-dollars-new-adl-report-says/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/ag-tells-netanyahu-she-wont-defend-his-refusal-to-approve-state-inquiry-into-oct-7/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/little-known-hamas-leader-seen-behind-resurgence-of-west-bank-suicide-bombings/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/muslim-americans-moving-to-anti-israel-jill-stein-in-potential-blow-to-kamala-harris/

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/little-known-hamas-leader-seen-behind-resurgence-of-west-bank-suicide-bombings/

 

I think I reported from the Israeli Press but just saw this from USA.

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/18/politics/iranian-hackers-trump-biden-campaigns/index.html

 

J.D. Vance has a problem. He was not raised like Kamala in a Middle Class Neighborhood but a Poor Neighborhood.

 

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is continuously and closely monitoring the security situation in response to the increase in tensions between Israel and Lebanese Hizballah. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and increased personal security awareness (including knowing the location of the nearest shelter) as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) intrusions, often take place without any warning.  The security environment is complex and can change quickly. 

 

New research published in JAMA Network Open links GLP-1 receptor agonists—a class of medications that includes semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy—to a loss of bone density. https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/ozempic-side-effect-no-ones-194200704.html

 

4 Terrorists less in Jenin. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396449

 

Shomron: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396472

 

Mending fences: Journalist Ben Caspit on Thursday morning reported that over the past day, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant turned to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - to apologize. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396429

 

Allah Hu Akbar in Rotterdam Stabbing. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396456

 

Arab Mafia deaths rose to at least 171 this year. Prime Minister Netanyahu directed the Finance Minister, the Governor of the Bank of Israel, the Prime Minister's Office Director General, the Tax Authority, and the PMO staff on the fight against crime in the Arab sector to initiate a separate discussion to evaluate the issue of cancelling the NIS 200 note as part of the fight against black money. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/396470

 

Jewish Republicans Fighting antisemitism. https://www.youtube.com/live/CBszBwB7x5M

 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-hits-more-than-100-loaded-hezbollah-launchers-in-series-of-major-lebanon-strikes/

 

 

Have a healthy, happy, wonderful, peaceful and pleasant Shabbos,

Rachamim Pauli