MK Ahmad Tibi (Ta’al) stirred controversy in the Knesset after a photo emerged showing him using official Knesset utensils, which are reserved for kosher use, to eat non-kosher food during a pre-dawn Ramadan meal. In his defense, Tibi quoted the Shulchan Aruch to justify his actions.
Amid the backlash, Tibi shared a pointedly sarcastic social media post referencing halachic rulings. “When the food was cold – it does not cause the utensil to be prohibited,” he wrote. He then cited Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah: “Cold – it does not cause and does not absorb.” He ended the post with the tongue-in-cheek sign-off: “Rabbis supporting Tibi.”

[Full kol koreh below.] Moments ago, the Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah of America issued a kol koreh prohibiting participation in the upcoming elections for the World Zionist Organization (WZO). The statement, issued in Hebrew and English, emphasizes the importance of adhering to Torah principles and distancing oneself from any movements that undermine Judaism.

In the backdrop of the ongoing controversy surrounding the Israeli draft law, thousands of members from the Peleg Yerushalmi gathered in a show of solidarity and support for a yeshiva student, Baruch Yitzchakov, who is currently imprisoned.
Yitzchakov, a talmid at the Yeshivas Meoros HaTorah, was arrested last week by police for refusing to enlist in the army and cooperate with military authorities.
The gathering took place outside the walls of Prison 10, organized by the Committee for the Salvation of Torah Study and led by key figures from the faction, including Rav Ezriel Auerbach and Rav Yonah Zelushinsky.

It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Reb Shimon Edelstein z”l at the age of 52. A lifelong resident of Flatbush, Reb Shimmy was a beloved figure in the Torah community, known for his exceptional Torah scholarship and commitment to limud haTorah.
He was the son of Rabbi and Mrs. Mordechai Yitzchok Edelstein, whose dedication to Torah and avodas Hashem shaped his character.
A talmid of Yeshiva Torah Temimah in Brooklyn, Reb Shimmy had the privilege of learning under some of the esteemed rabbeim, including Rav Shlomo Feivel Schustal with whom he had a special kesher.

At a meeting held today in Bnei Brak, the Gerrer Rebbe convened with the Slabodka roshei yeshiva, Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch and Rav Dov Landau, to discuss the ongoing crisis surrounding the draft law and the setting of a firm deadline for Prime Minister Netanyahu to pass the law.
The meeting, held in the shadow of the current crisis over the conscription law, focused on devising a joint strategy to pressure the Israeli government.
According to sources, the gedolim are pushing for a deadline to be set before Shavuos. The proposed deadline demands that Prime Minister Netanyahu pass the giyus law by then or else the United Torah Judaism party will withdraw from the coalition.

In a highly publicized meeting today, the Gerer Rebbe met with Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch and Rav Dov Landau, roshei yeshiva of the Slabodka Yeshiva in Bnei Brak, at Rav Landau’s home in Bnei Brak.
The 20-minute meeting also included the Gerer Rebbe’s son, Rav Nechemiah Alter.
The discussion centered around the ongoing crisis regarding the conscription law and the possibility of setting a joint deadline for Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, demanding that the conscription law be passed by Shavuos or else the Yahadut Hatorah (UTJ) party would withdraw from the coalition.

In a significant development today, Maran Hagaon Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, rosh yeshivas Slabodka in Bnei Brak, clarified that the United Torah Judaism party will not issue an ultimatum letter to Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu regarding the conscription law.
This decision comes after a conversation between Netanyahu and Rav Hirsch earlier today.

A siyum of Maseches Chulin made by yungeleit of the Ponevezh Kollel was held at the home of the Ponovezh rosh yeshiva, Rav Berel Povarsky.
Maseches Chulin was studied over the course of two years as part of the regular shiur of Rav Isamar Garbuz, Rosh Yeshiva of Orchos Torah, for the yungeleit of the Ponevezh Kollel.
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A large asifa took place last night at the Beis Hashem Shul in Bnei Brak. The event featured drashos from Rav Aviezer Piltz, Rosh Yeshiva of Tifrach, and Rav Asher Arieli, rosh yeshiva at Mir Yerushalayim.
The focus of the gathering was to encourage abstinence from the dangers of modern technology, with an emphasis on strengthening family life and improving the kedusha of the home.
The roshei yeshiva called on attendees to take practical steps toward disconnecting from technology and to make more time for personal growth and limud haTorah.
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Rav Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg is rav of the Chofetz Chaim Torah Center of Cedarhurst and the founding rav of Ohr Moshe Torah Institute in Hillcrest, Queens.
The following letter was released by him: