Religious MK Simcha Rothman, the head of the Knesset’s Constitution Committee and one of the architects of the government’s judicial reform plan, went to the Arba Minim shuk on Rechov Yafo in Jerusalem on Thursday. While he was there, a 14-year-old boy pulled out a knife and approached the MK. Rothman’s security guards quickly overpowered the teen and transferred him to the police. Rothman’s security detail was bolstered several months ago in the wake of a rise in threats against him from leftists. אירוע חריג בשוק ארבעת המינים בירושלים: ח”כ @rothmar הגיע בליווי אבטחה למקום, נער שלף לעברו סכין. אחד המאבטחים קפץ על הנער וניטרל את הסכנה@GLZRadio pic.twitter.com/KOoG18DwwJ — נועה ברנס Noa Baranes (@noabaranes10) September 28, 2023 (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

Several of Donald Trump’s rivals stepped up their attacks against him in the second Republican presidential debate, urgently trying to dent the former president’s commanding primary lead during an event that often seemed like an undercard without him. The debate’s tone was far removed from a campaign that’s been driven by Trump’s attacks on anyone he perceives as an obstacle to him, as well as his grievances about a litany of criminal indictments and civil cases targeting him and his businesses. The moderators did not ask about the indictments or why the people onstage were better qualified than Trump, instead posing questions about issues including education, economic policy and the U.S.-Mexico border.

It took a long time for the bochurim of “Yeshivas Nesivos Chachmah -Wolfson” to regain their equanimity after the unbelievable neis that occurred outside the yeshivah on Motzei Yom Kippur when an out-of-control bus rolled down the street, narrowly missing wreaking injury or death on those in its way. The bus crushed three cars in its path and knocked down an electrical pole while bochurim on the street fled for their lives. The Rosh Yeshivah, HaGaon HaRav Doniel Wolfson, wrote an emotional letter the next day to the bnei hayeshivah in which he shared his emotions about the great neis and what the bochurim should be mechazeik in to ensure that their zechuyos weren’t decreased by the magnitude of the neis.

Dear Parents of Yeshiva and Seminary Students in Israel, We, the citizens of Israel, are so excited that your dear children have chosen to spend time connecting with their past and planning for their future. As we approach the first break of the yeshiva and seminary year, and your young adults spread out to hosts across the country, please review the below tips, which will help them avoid some unfortunate mistakes. Remember, your children are your responsibility. We are happy to help, and this nation is B”H built on chessed. So, please read the tips below and discuss them with your children. 1. Ask Early, Leave Early Supermarkets in Israel close around noon on Erev Shabbos and Yom Tov. The good sale prices are typically earlier in the week.

A serious bus accident occurred on Route 38 near Beit Shemesh late Wednesday afternoon when a bus overturned. Paramedics are administering medical aid at the scene to about 15 victims, which include a number of children. At least two victims were seriously injured. Police forces have closed off the scene of the accident and traffic inspectors have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. This is a developing story. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

Rabbanim and politicians excoriated the leftists in Tel Aviv and elsewhere who prevented tefillos from taking place on Yom Kippur in the name of “liberal values.” Senior Dati Leumi Rav, HaRav Shmuel Eliyahu, wrote: “Whoever saw all the ‘Democrats’ violently forcing their values on the religious and traditional public understands that these are violent people who are using the word ‘democracy’ to forcibly impose their values on the majority.” “This is not their defense against our supposed coercion. They force us to daven according to their progressive values. No one is forcing them to daven together or individually. No one forced them to fast or eat kosher. But what do we want from them? They have the backing of the court.

President Biden had another close call on Tuesday, narrowly avoiding a fall while descending the steps of Air Force One at Detroit Metro Airport. This incident comes shortly after reports emerged suggesting his campaign team has been making concerted efforts to prevent the President from experiencing public missteps, especially during the election season. The President, who celebrated his 80th birthday recently, was disembarking from the aircraft when he stumbled around the eighth step but managed to regain his balance without incident.

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House. Judge Arthur Engoron, ruling Tuesday in a civil lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general, found that the former president and his company deceived banks, insurers and others by massively overvaluing his assets and exaggerating his net worth on paperwork used in making deals and securing financing. The decision, days before the start of a non-jury trial in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, is the strongest repudiation yet of Trump’s carefully coiffed image as a wealthy and shrewd real estate mogul turned political powerhouse.

A new poll conducted by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center (SACSC) at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIOP) finds former president Donald Trump leading his closest challengers by a 3-1 margin among New Hampshire Republican Presidential Primary likely voters. 45% of respondents express their preference for Trump on the ballot test, a 30-point lead over his closest challenger, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley. In the wake of the first Republican presidential candidate debate, Haley has moved into second place behind Trump with 15% support. She is now the leading alternative to Trump, besting former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on the ballot test among respondents who have an unfavorable impression of the former president, 32%-29%.

About an hour after end of Yom Kippur on Monday evening, a neis occurred in the Bayit Vegan neighborhood of Jerusalem when an Egged 39 bus standing at a bus stop began rolling down the street, hitting several parked vehicles. Several children were saved from death or serious injury when they ran from the scene seconds before the bus was stopped by two parked vehicles next to Wolfson Yeshivah. Eight passengers were lightly injured, including three children. Hatzalah paramedics administered emergency medical aid at the scene and several of the injured were evacuated to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital for further treatment.