Prime Minister Albanese met with Executive Chairman of Apple’s Board Mr Tim Cook at Apple headquarters to discuss Apple’s latest parental-controls and Australia’s digital safety reforms.
About a month and a half ago, I received a LinkedIn message from a woman named Sarah Guedj that read, “Hi Hillel, I've been seeing what you've been doing to support new olim, and it really resonated with me.
I come from a family that made aliyah too, so the idea of helping people feel at home here is very close to my heart.
Funny enough, you even interviewed my brother many years ago:)
I'm an artist and designer, and I recently created a collection of handmade mezuzah cases. I'm attaching a short video so you can see them.
I'd love to gift you 7 of them to give to new olim you're helping, plus one for you of course!
No commercial angle at all. Just a small, personal contribution to something I really believe in
Let me know what you think, I'd be really happy to make it happen :)”
Amazing.
Well, I met Sarah a few days ago and she came with eight mezuzot, one for me, and seven for Olim.
I’ve already given out most of them and the look on the face of those new immigrants when I give it to them and tell them the story is absolutely priceless.
Such a beautiful Mezuza and an even more beautiful gesture. Sarah also makes other things as you can see below.
You can do a workshop with Sarah. Here is the site: https://t.co/T83U6CeSC7
And here is the collection of her art Art website:
https://t.co/a47chJZJvw
Thank you, Sarah! You did a really special thing!
Wziąłem Drodzy Państwo ślub ❤️Szanowni, poznajcie Katarzyna Bernaś- Kawecką. Moją żonę.
Równo dwadzieścia lat temu, o piątej po południu, siedzieliśmy na ławce. Godzina jak każda inna. Tylko, że od tamtej pory żadna już nie jest jak każda inna. Nie wiem, co będę Kasiu robił jutro. Ale wiem, że z Tobą. Dziękuję za to, że stałaś się moim światem.
As we conclude Slichot at the Kotel on this last night, the Israel Heritage Foundation shares this beautiful video from last night with the Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef, and the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Kalman Ber, joined by the great and talented singer Motty Steinmetz.
Thousands attended as one heart, in Teshuvah — asking forgiveness and taking upon themselves a deeper connection to the Almighty.
The Israel Heritage Foundation wishes all of its followers, friends, and supporters a Gmar Chasima Tova — a blessed year filled with happiness and simcha.
May the coming year be a year of redemption and the rebuilding of the Beit Hamikdash, Amen. And wishing everyone a meaningful fast.
Our long-range responses had a very significant impact in the Moscow region last night. One of Russia’s key oil industry facilities and the aggressor’s logistics facility were hit. These are billions of dollars that sustain the war machine. The systems used included FP-1, RZ-100, MICH-2000, Palianytsia, Vendetta, Liutyi, Bars, Flamingo, Sichen, and Pelican.
I thank our warriors for their accuracy: the Security Service of Ukraine together with the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Special Operations Forces, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, and the Foreign Intelligence Service. Sanctions were also imposed on a facility in the Voronezh region. Moscow must end its brutal war and choose peace instead of building layered rings of air defense at the expense of other regions. Steps toward de-escalation are on the table – in energy and food security. What is needed is political will. I thank everyone who is strengthening Ukraine’s long-range capabilities. I am grateful to everyone who complements our long-range responses with responses through sanctions. Glory to Ukraine!
On Yom Kippur, Thousands of IDF Soldiers Will Remain on Duty
This Yom Kippur, it will not only be synagogues across Israel that are filled.
Tens of thousands of IDF soldiers will remain on operational duty, protecting the country while much of the nation fasts and prays.
They are the messengers of Am Yisrael, carrying out their mission to defend Israel, defeat its enemies, and help bring a safer and better year.
May Hashem protect our soldiers and all of Am Yisrael.
Am Yisrael Chai 🇮🇱
🔐 SECURITY SUNDAY: THE SECRET U.S.–ISRAEL–ARAB WAR SUMMIT — AND THE OPENING WITH SAUDI ARABIA
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On @idsfisrael War Briefing, Brig. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi discusses reports of a secret CENTCOM meeting involving the U.S., Israel and Arab states — and argues the region may be approaching a major strategic turning point on Iran.
His argument: Iran is increasingly weakened, its proxies are under pressure, and the priority now should be to push that advantage rather than allow the regime time to recover.
And on Saudi Arabia, Avivi sees an opening: help against the Houthis and Iran should come with a clear strategic realignment — including normalization with Israel on a “peace for peace” basis, not territorial concessions.
Via IDSF — Israel Defense and Security Forum
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ביום חמישי יגיע ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו לניו יורק ויישא נאום בעצרת הכללית של האו״ם.
שש שנים אחרי הסכמי אברהם ההיסטוריים, המסר ברור: ישראל תמשיך לפעול להרחבת מעגל השלום ולחיזוק שותפויותיה באזור.
As we approach Yom Kippur, I am reminder of this clip of @NeilDiamond singing Kol Nidre from 'The Jazz Singer' (1980). Still one of the most beautiful & piercingly powerful renditions of this foundational Yom Kippur prayer!