MK Moshe Gafni paid a visit to Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman, the Rosh Yeshiva of Rashbi, to express his condolences on the passing of Rav Bergman’s wife. During their meeting, they also discussed the ongoing issue of the draft law.
Gafni explained the difficulty of passing the draft law, stating, “The problem with the draft is that we are unable to pass a law, and this is the ongoing issue we face.” He added that Prime Minister Netanyahu understands the coalition’s reliance on resolving this matter.

This morning, Matzav.com reported on an unreleased gem from the legendary Reb Shlomo Carlebach z”l that has surfaced, bringing with it the timeless beauty of his soul-stirring music. Composed over 30 years ago, the song, “Niggun Vayigash,” remained hidden away on an old cassette, quietly awaiting the moment to touch hearts once again. This rare find was sent to two beloved singers, Yehuda Solomon and Shlomo Katz, who were deeply moved by the melody and the depth it carries.
In the video we shared this morning, we hear Yehuda Solomon’s heartfelt performance of “Niggun Vayigash.”
Now, however, we have obtained the very original recording of R’ Shlomo singing the song. Listen and enjoy:

During a Melaveh Malka presided over by the Bobov-45 Rebbe on Motzoei Shabbos at his bais medrash in the Boro Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, the Rebbe addressed a growing trend among chassidishe bochurim who are allowing their peyos to grow excessively long. He urged them to trim their peyos.
The Rebbe shared stories in honor of the yahrtzeit of the Rebbe of Shinova, the Divrei Yechezkel, and mentioned that recently, he had noticed that some young men were letting their hair grow in a manner that contradicts the longstanding customs followed in the chassidic world.

It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of Rav Yosef Meir Gliksberg zt”l, the Chief Rabbi of Givatayim and a member of the Chief Rabbi’s Council of Israel. He was 91.
Last night, the rov was rushed from his home to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv after a team of paramedics and volunteers from Hatzalah performed life-saving CPR. The volunteers successfully revived his pulse and, after stabilizing him, transported him to the hospital. Despite efforts by the medical team, he passed away after further resuscitation attempts.

In a special discovery for Jewish music lovers, an unreleased gem from the legendary Reb Shlomo Carlebach z”l has surfaced, bringing with it the timeless beauty of his soul-stirring music.
Composed over 30 years ago, the song, “Niggun Vayigash,” remained hidden away on an old cassette, quietly awaiting the moment to touch hearts once again.
This rare find was sent to two beloved singers, Yehuda Solomon and Shlomo Katz, who were deeply moved by the melody and the depth it carries.

I have said that the Israeli government is Moshiach Ben Yosef
Now I’m gonna lay it all out for you so you can decide for yourselves
Zionism – Moshiach Ben Yosef? Are you nuts?
Let’s see…
Moshiach in this context is another word for “Malchus”, a.k.a. government 
So what we’re saying is, that at its core, the Israeli government since its founding 75 years ago & perhaps since the start of secular Zionism, is the physical embodiment of the spiritual force of Yosef.
First let’s establish the fact that Yosef is destined to lead Am Yisrael, this is well known, see list of many relevant sources:

Rabbi Binyamin Hamra, the chief rabbi of Israel’s Syrian Jewish community, has sent a letter to Ahmed al-Sharaa, the newly appointed leader of Syria, offering his congratulations on his victory over the ousted Bashar al-Assad regime. In his letter, Hamra emphasizes the importance of safeguarding Syria’s long-standing Jewish community.
Hamra’s father, Rabbi Avraham Hamra, held the position of chief rabbi in Syria from 1976 until 1994, marking an era of spiritual leadership for the community.

On Sunday, around 50 new recruits joined the chareidi ‘Chashmonaim’ Brigade, forming the foundation of its inaugural company.
By the end of the day, approximately 100 more chareidim will have signed up for reserve duty. These soldiers will begin six months of infantry training at the Rifleman 07 level, after which they will be incorporated into the brigade’s first reserves company.
Throughout this month, additional rounds of enlistment will occur, with new recruits joining the ongoing basic training sessions.

A massive event held last night, Motzoei Shabbos Parshas Vayigash, gathered 1,700 mechanchos from over local 70 schools in the Lakewood, NJ area for an insightful and uplifting evening focused on hilchos shemiras halashon as it relates to school matters.
The event, which took place at Fountain Ballroom in Lakewood, brought together principals, teachers, tutors, therapists, and secretaries for a dynamic and thought-provoking program.
Mrs. S. Schechter, menaheles of Bais Yaakov High School of Lakewood, kicked off the evening with opening remarks on the power of words and their impact on school dynamics.

A recent letter to the Monsey Mevaser highlighted the ongoing tuition crisis that many Jewish families are facing. The parent, writing anonymously, explained their personal financial difficulties in trying to meet the demands of tuition payments while managing other essential expenses. They described their situation, detailing how they have made the decision to prioritize tuition over their mortgage and other vital needs, in the hope that the merit of their children’s education would lead to success. Despite their sacrifices, the parent expressed that their family is struggling to make ends meet, living paycheck to paycheck and unable to cover the full tuition amount for their children, which exceeds $73,000.
The letter read as follows: