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Iran's interim leadership council has been named following the death of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel attack. In Israel nine people have been killed by retaliatory strikes from Tehran.(Photo: Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2026. CREDIT: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS)
Most people spend significant time planning how to build wealth, but far fewer consider how their family would access that wealth if something unexpected happened. For Americans living in Israel who maintain U.S. brokerage or retirement accounts, that question can be more complex than it appears. The challenge usually involves authority, documentation, and cross-border procedures. From the outside, U.S. accounts often appear unchanged after someone relocates to Israel. Statements arrive, online access continues, and the accounts seem stable. That familiarity can create comfort, but it can also hide administrative challenges that surface during estate transitions. When inheritance meets two legal systems Inheritance is often assumed to be simple. A relative passes away, assets transfer to heirs, and accounts continue under new ownership. Cross-border estates rarely follow that pattern. Consider a common situation. A son lives in Israel while his parent maintains brokerage accounts in the United States. The parent passes away and the will names the son as the heir. From the son's perspective, the next step seems straightforward. Notify the financial institution, submit documentation, and transfer the accounts. Instead, access to the accounts often stops immediately after the parent's death. Financial institutions typically freeze accounts once they receive notification. This step protects assets and ensures that only properly authorized individuals can act. At that point, the focus shifts from who should inherit the assets to who has legal authority to act on behalf of the estate. That distinction frequently creates confusion. Family expectations often rely on intent. Legal systems rely on documentation and verification. When required paperwork is incomplete or delayed, inheritance can slow significantly. Beneficiary designations and wills Many retirement and brokerage accounts use beneficiary designations on their retirement accounts. When completed correctly and kept current, they normally allow assets to transfer directly to heirs without probate. Financial institutions still require verification before releasing assets. But regular brokerage accounts don't usually have the possibility of a beneficiary designation. "What about transfer-on-death accounts (TOD)?" you might ask. If the account owner and heirs all live in the United States, that might work, but for people who live overseas, the TOD may not work and the brokerage firms may require a probated will. Probate is the court-supervised process that confirms who has legal authority to inherit assets. Depending on jurisdiction and estate complexity, it can take considerable time and delay account access. Power of attorney can create misunderstandings. While it may allow someone to manage accounts during a person's lifetime, that authority generally ends at death. Even if a family member previously helped manage accounts, that control disappears once the account holder passes away. Online account logins do not replace legal authority and continued use after death can create additional complications. Additional documentation cross-border families often face Cross-border inheritance frequently introduces procedural steps that families do not anticipate. Documents may require notarization, apostilles, or translation. Financial institutions may request tax clearance before releasing assets. Communication often involves multiple time zones and unfamiliar regulatory processes. Each requirement exists for protective and regulatory reasons. Financial institutions must verify identity, confirm authority, and comply with legal obligations. For families managing responsibilities from another country, the administrative process can still feel overwhelming. Many individuals assume that having a will resolves these challenges. A will remains an important estate planning document, but it functions within the legal system where it was created. When heirs live abroad, additional validation steps may still be required. Why inheritance paperwork often continues after assets transfer Inheritance rarely ends when accounts transfer. It often unfolds in stages that may include estate administration, account restructuring, and tax considerations across multiple countries. In the United States, estate taxes may apply depending on estate size and applicable thresholds. In Israel, receiving inherited assets may create reporting obligations depending on the circumstances. If inherited investments are later sold, capital gains rules in one or both countries may apply. Retirement accounts such as IRAs can introduce further complexity. Required minimum distributions may create ongoing reporting responsibilities and potential taxable events based on the heir's individual situation. This article is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Each situation involves unique factors and should be reviewed with qualified professionals. Planning that may help reduce future delays Cross-border estate planning does not eliminate complexity, but it can reduce uncertainty and help coordinate financial, legal, and administrative processes. Families who experience smoother inheritance transitions often share several habits. They periodically review beneficiary designations to confirm they reflect current intentions. They maintain organized records of accounts, financial institutions, and contact details. They revisit estate planning documents after relocating to Israel to confirm the structure remains effective. When planning evolves alongside life changes, families often encounter fewer unexpected administrative obstacles. Practical steps that may improve preparedness Americans living in Israel who maintain U.S. investment accounts may benefit from several foundational steps. Maintaining a consolidated list of accounts can help family members identify financial institutions and contact details if needed. Reviewing beneficiary designations can help confirm retirement accounts align with estate planning goals. Discussing financial account access with family members may help clarify who should contact financial institutions and which documentation may be required. These steps do not eliminate every challenge, but they may reduce uncertainty and help families navigate complex situations more effectively. Schedule a Conversation If you are living in Israel and managing U.S. brokerage or I.R.A. accounts, and you are unsure whether your investments still make sense for your situation, it may be worth taking a fresh look. You can book a free cross-border evaluation call here: https://profile-financial.com/call. It is a no pressure conversation and a chance to see whether your current setup aligns with how you live today.
Parshas Terumah: Life Matters, No Matter What https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/pro-life-blog/parshas-terumah-life-matters-no-matter-what Looking deeper into Parshas Terumah, we recognize that the ultimate dwelling place of God is within each and every one of us where God's presence can inform our thoughts, words and actions. Illinois Governor Pritzker see this Chabad news from Illinois פרשת תרומה: החיים חשובים, לא משנה מה https://jewishprolifefoundation.co.il/%d7%a4%d7%a8%d7%a9%d7%aa-%d7%aa%d7%a8%d7%95%d7%9e%d7%94-%d7%94%d7%97%d7%99%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%97%d7%a9%d7%95%d7%91%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%9c%d7%90-%d7%9e%d7%a9%d7%a0%d7%94-%d7%9e%d7%94/ At the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation, we're making the original pro-life religion pro-life again! News, education, enlightenment and spiritual renewal. Saving Jewish Lives & Healing Jewish Hearts by providing the Jewish community with Pro-Life Education, Pregnancy Care and Adoption Referrals, and Healing After Abortion. To learn more visit https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JewishProLifeFoundation/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewishProLife Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8B3l4KxJX4T9l8F5l-wkQ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishprolife Follow us on MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/cecilyroutman Follow us on Gab: https://gab.com/JewishProLife Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecily-routman-3085ab140/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cecilyroutman/ Follow us on Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/prolifececily Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/JewishProLifeFoundation Follow us on TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@prolifececily Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/JewishProLife Follow us on Podcasts: https://jewishprolife.libsyn.com/ Donate: https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/donate In Israel: https://jewishprolifefoundation.co.il The Jewish Pro-Life Foundation is an IRS approved 501(c)3 non-profit educational public charity. We are committed to Torah and Jewish Tradition. We are not affiliated with any particular Jewish denomination, political organization or any other religious organization or movement.
In this Bible Story, God parts the seas so the Israelites could run to freedom. God then provides Israel with water and food as they travel towards the promised land. This story is inspired by Exodus 14:29-16:36. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Exodus 14:29 from the King James Version.Episode 38: In Israel’s exodus from the land of Egypt, after 430 years of slavery, they headed joyfully to the wilderness, and the land God will call them to. But as they came to camp by the sea, Pharaoh and his army changed their mind and pursued them. Trapped between an approaching army and the sea the people fear for their lives, but through Moses, God provides His people a miraculous means of escape and a final victory over the Egyptians once and for all.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Im Januar hat die US-Regierung die zweite Phase des Gaza-Friedensplans eingeläutet. Dabei sind noch gar nicht alle Bedingungen der ersten Phase erfüllt: Noch immer gibt es fast täglich Tote und Verletzte durch israelische Angriffe in Gaza. Und die Hamas weigert sich, ihre Waffen abzugeben.Langsam zeichnet sich ab, wie kompliziert die Umsetzung von Donald Trumps Friedensplan ist. Hoffnung gibt den Palästinenserinnen und Palästinensern, dass die ersten Schulen wieder öffnen – wenn auch unter sehr schwierigen Umständen.Wie geht es den Menschen in Gaza? Wie steht es um den Frieden Friedensplan? Und was macht die Umsetzung des US-Friedensplans so schwierig?Darüber spricht Bernd Dörries, Nahostkorrespondent der «Süddeutschen Zeitung» und des «Tages-Anzeigers». Er ist in einer neuen Folge des täglichen Podcasts «Apropos» aus Beirut zugeschaltet.Host: Alexandra AreggerGast: Bernd DörriesProduzentin: Sibylle HartmannArtikel zum Thema:Schule im Gazastreifen: «Trotz allem: Die Kinder sind begeistert, wieder lernen zu können»Nahost-Friedensprozess stockt: In Israel und Gaza gibt es keinerlei Einsicht – auf keiner SeiteGrenzübergang Rafah offen: 30'000 Menschen wollen zurück nach Gaza – doch nur 50 pro Tag dürfen«Apropos» – der tägliche Podcast: Nach Trumps Drohungen am WEF: Wie reagiert die Schweiz? Unser Tagi-Spezialangebot für Podcast-Hörer:innen: tagiabo.chHabt ihr Feedback, Ideen oder Kritik zu «Apropos»? Schreibt uns an podcasts@tamedia.ch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Parshas Yitro: Pro-Life Judaism Offers Hope for the Future https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/pro-life-blog/parshas-yitro-pro-life-judaism-offers-hope-for-the-future Parshas Yitro tells us to teach our children Torah based morals and ethics. We fail to do this by destroying our own children in the womb and allowing abortion homicide in our communities. Baby Samuel image story in LifeNews https://www.lifenews.com/2026/02/05/baby-left-to-die-sucking-his-thumb-after-botched-abortion/ פרשת יתרו: יהדות פרו-לייף מציעה תקווה לעתיד https://jewishprolifefoundation.co.il/%d7%a4%d7%a8%d7%a9%d7%aa-%d7%99%d7%aa%d7%a8%d7%95-%d7%99%d7%94%d7%93%d7%95%d7%aa-%d7%a4%d7%a8%d7%95-%d7%9c%d7%99%d7%99%d7%a3-%d7%9e%d7%a6%d7%99%d7%a2%d7%94-%d7%aa%d7%a7%d7%95%d7%95%d7%94-%d7%9c%d7%a2/ At the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation, we're making the original pro-life religion pro-life again! News, education, enlightenment and spiritual renewal. Saving Jewish Lives & Healing Jewish Hearts by providing the Jewish community with Pro-Life Education, Pregnancy Care and Adoption Referrals, and Healing After Abortion. To learn more visit https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JewishProLifeFoundation/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewishProLife Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8B3l4KxJX4T9l8F5l-wkQ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishprolife Follow us on MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/cecilyroutman Follow us on Gab: https://gab.com/JewishProLife Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecily-routman-3085ab140/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cecilyroutman/ Follow us on Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/prolifececily Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/JewishProLifeFoundation Follow us on TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@prolifececily Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/JewishProLife Follow us on Podcasts: https://jewishprolife.libsyn.com/ Donate: https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/donate In Israel: https://jewishprolifefoundation.co.il The Jewish Pro-Life Foundation is an IRS approved 501(c)3 non-profit educational public charity. We are committed to Torah and Jewish Tradition. We are not affiliated with any particular Jewish denomination, political organization or any other religious organization or movement.
Parshas Mishpatim: A Premature Birth, Not a Miscarriage https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/pro-life-blog/parshas-mishpatim-a-premature-birth-not-a-miscarriage In Parshas Mishpatim the conventional translation of Exodus 21:22-23 results in many Jewish generations lost. It calls into question the life affirming foundation of Judaism, posing a seemingly impossible moral dilemma. Repro Shabbat https://www.jewsforabortionaccess.org/repro-shabbat-2026 פרשת משפטים: לידה מוקדמת, לא הפלה ספונטנית https://jewishprolifefoundation.co.il/%d7%a4%d7%a8%d7%a9%d7%aa-%d7%9e%d7%a9%d7%a4%d7%98%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%9c%d7%99%d7%93%d7%94-%d7%9e%d7%95%d7%a7%d7%93%d7%9e%d7%aa-%d7%9c%d7%90-%d7%94%d7%a4%d7%9c%d7%94-%d7%a1%d7%a4%d7%95%d7%a0%d7%98%d7%a0/ At the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation, we're making the original pro-life religion pro-life again! News, education, enlightenment and spiritual renewal. Saving Jewish Lives & Healing Jewish Hearts by providing the Jewish community with Pro-Life Education, Pregnancy Care and Adoption Referrals, and Healing After Abortion. To learn more visit https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JewishProLifeFoundation/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewishProLife Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8B3l4KxJX4T9l8F5l-wkQ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishprolife Follow us on MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/cecilyroutman Follow us on Gab: https://gab.com/JewishProLife Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecily-routman-3085ab140/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cecilyroutman/ Follow us on Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/prolifececily Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/JewishProLifeFoundation Follow us on TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@prolifececily Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/JewishProLife Follow us on Podcasts: https://jewishprolife.libsyn.com/ Donate: https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/donate In Israel: https://jewishprolifefoundation.co.il The Jewish Pro-Life Foundation is an IRS approved 501(c)3 non-profit educational public charity. We are committed to Torah and Jewish Tradition. We are not affiliated with any particular Jewish denomination, political organization or any other religious organization or movement.
US-Präsident Trump empfängt heute den israelischen Ministerpräsidenten Netanjahu zu Gesprächen in Washington. Es ist schon das siebte Mal seit Trumps Amtsantritt, dass die beiden sich treffen. Top-Thema wird das Atomprogramm des Iran sein. │ In Israel blickt man sowohl erwartungsvoll als auch skeptisch auf die bevorstehenden Gespräche in den USA. Der Iran, sein Waffenarsenal und sein Atomprogramm gelten als direkte Gefahr für Israel. │Zum 47. Jahrestag der Islamischen Revolution am 11. Februar 1979 hat der Oberste Führer Ayatollah Ali Khamenei im Iran zu Kundgebungen aufgerufen │ Nach russischen Angriffen in der Ukraine werden aus Charkiw 4 Tote und weitere Verletzte gemeldet. In zwei Wochen jährt sich der Beginn des russischen Angriffskriegs schon zum vierten Mal.
Parshas Beshalach: Pre-Born Babies Sing Praises to God! https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/pro-life-blog/parshas-beshalach-pre-born-babies-sing-praises-to-god Our sages write that even the babies in their mothers' wombs sang! https://www.sefaria.org/Sotah.31a.2?lang=bi and https://www.sefaria.org/Berakhot.50a.12? פרשת בשלח: תינוקות לפני לידתם שירו תהילות לה https://jewishprolifefoundation.co.il/%d7%a4%d7%a8%d7%a9%d7%aa-%d7%91%d7%a9%d7%9c%d7%97-%d7%aa%d7%99%d7%a0%d7%95%d7%a7%d7%95%d7%aa-%d7%9c%d7%a4%d7%a0%d7%99-%d7%9c%d7%99%d7%93%d7%aa%d7%9d-%d7%a9%d7%99%d7%a8%d7%95-%d7%aa/ At the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation, we're making the original pro-life religion pro-life again! News, education, enlightenment and spiritual renewal. Saving Jewish Lives & Healing Jewish Hearts by providing the Jewish community with Pro-Life Education, Pregnancy Care and Adoption Referrals, and Healing After Abortion. To learn more visit https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JewishProLifeFoundation/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewishProLife Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8B3l4KxJX4T9l8F5l-wkQ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishprolife Follow us on MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/cecilyroutman Follow us on Gab: https://gab.com/JewishProLife Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecily-routman-3085ab140/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cecilyroutman/ Follow us on Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/prolifececily Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/JewishProLifeFoundation Follow us on TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@prolifececily Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/JewishProLife Follow us on Podcasts: https://jewishprolife.libsyn.com/ Donate: https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/donate In Israel: https://jewishprolifefoundation.co.il The Jewish Pro-Life Foundation is an IRS approved 501(c)3 non-profit educational public charity. We are committed to Torah and Jewish Tradition. We are not affiliated with any particular Jewish denomination, political organization or any other religious organization or movement.
Social Ostracization is an Important Weapon in the War Against Cruelty https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/pro-life-blog/social-ostracization-is-an-important-weapon-in-the-war-against-cruelty נידוי חברתי הוא נשק חשוב במלחמה נגד אכזריות https://jewishprolifefoundation.co.il/%d7%a0%d7%99%d7%93%d7%95%d7%99-%d7%97%d7%91%d7%a8%d7%aa%d7%99-%d7%94%d7%95%d7%90-%d7%a0%d7%a9%d7%a7-%d7%97%d7%a9%d7%95%d7%91-%d7%91%d7%9e%d7%9c%d7%97%d7%9e%d7%94-%d7%a0%d7%92%d7%93-%d7%90%d7%9b%d7%96/ At the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation, we're making the original pro-life religion pro-life again! News, education, enlightenment and spiritual renewal. Saving Jewish Lives & Healing Jewish Hearts by providing the Jewish community with Pro-Life Education, Pregnancy Care and Adoption Referrals, and Healing After Abortion. To learn more visit https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JewishProLifeFoundation/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JewishProLife Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8B3l4KxJX4T9l8F5l-wkQ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishprolife Follow us on MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/cecilyroutman Follow us on Gab: https://gab.com/JewishProLife Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecily-routman-3085ab140/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cecilyroutman/ Follow us on Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/prolifececily Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/JewishProLifeFoundation Follow us on TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@prolifececily Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/JewishProLife Follow us on Podcasts: https://jewishprolife.libsyn.com/ Donate: https://jewishprolifefoundation.org/donate In Israel: https://jewishprolifefoundation.co.il The Jewish Pro-Life Foundation is an IRS approved 501(c)3 non-profit educational public charity. We are committed to Torah and Jewish Tradition. We are not affiliated with any particular Jewish denomination, political organization or any other religious organization or movement.
Iranische Ambitionen, sich nuklear zu bewaffnen, bietet genauso brisanten Gesprächsstoff, wie der Siegeszug des so genannten Islamischen Staates im Irak und der Levante. In Israel hält die "Intifada der Einzeltäter" die Sicherheitskräfte in Atem. Diese Sendung erschien ursprünglich am 04.12.2014 im ERF https://erf.de/brennpunkt-nahost Für mehr Informationen besuchen Sie uns unter https://gerloff.co.il Credits ERF (Produzent): https://erf.de Johannes Gerloff (Korrespondent Jerusalem): https://bit.ly/2KMEoVi Horst Marquardt (Moderator)
Episode summary Computer-science-turned-cognitive-science researcher and yoga therapist Chen Or Bach joins Amy to share a candid journey from academia to cancer survivorship, from mat-based practice to living yoga moment-to-moment. We trace how the pañca-kośa model reframed her healing, why standards and accreditation helped yoga integrate into Israeli healthcare, and what it means to let go of familiar tools and still remain fully in the path. It's a forward-looking conversation about bringing steadiness (sthira) and sweetness (sukha) into real life—mountain trails, laundry folding, and all.Listen forNature as practice: Boulder's mountains as living teachers of stability in change.Pañca-kośa in plain life: tending annamaya, prāṇamaya, manomaya, vijñānamaya, and especially ānandamaya—not as theory but daily design.When the practice stops “working”: giving yourself permission to let go of certain tools (āsana, set routines) and allow yoga to become how you meet each moment.Healthcare integration: how Israel's modular 1,000-hour training (500 teacher + 500 therapy with specialty tracks) supported hospital uptake.Karma yoga without burnout: serving the field while protecting one's vitality (tapas with svādhyāya and īśvara-praṇidhāna—Kriyā Yoga in action).Key takeawaysĀnanda is not optional. Many of us optimize the outer layers (food, steps) and starve ānandamaya kośa. Intentionally design joy-creating activities; the outer layers flourish downstream.Your practice can change shape. If a tool stops serving, it's not failure—it's viveka (discernment). Let the aim (clarity, compassion, steadiness) stay constant while methods evolve.Standards serve people. Thoughtful accreditation isn't bureaucracy—it's ahimsā and satya for clients and health systems: clear scope, reliable skills, safer care.Karma yoga needs boundaries. Service without self-regulation fuels burnout. Pair tapas with rest, supervision, and community—abhyāsa with vairāgya.Practical micro-practices (try today)Joy audit (5 min): List three ordinary tasks. For each, name one sensory element you can savor (temperature of water while washing dishes, sound of leaves on a walk).Kośa check-in (2 min): Ask: What does my body/energy/mind/wisdom/joy need right now? Choose one small step.Walk as yoga (10–20 min): No metrics. Attend to breath cadence, ground contact, and horizon/sky—let attention, breath, and body cohere.Resources mentionedPātañjala Yoga Sūtra (as study companion during illness)Bhagavadgītā (as a source of resilience and meaning)IAYT-inspired standards and Israel's modular specialty pathways (trauma, oncology, etc.)About our guest — Chen Or Bach Chen Or Bach blends cognitive/neuroscience training with decades of yoga practice and service. In Israel, she helped advance standards that enabled yoga and yoga therapy to integrate into mainstream healthcare, including rehabilitation settings (e.g., TBI). Now based in Boulder, she continues to teach, mentor, and model a life where all life is yoga.Pull quotes“Once your attention, breath, and body are in the same place, the game changes.”“If one tool stops serving you, the tradition still has a thousand doors.”“I stopped ‘doing' yoga and started being it—moment by moment.”“Standards aren't red tape; they're how we protect people.”School of Integrative Health at NDMU: https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-healthMaster of Science in Yoga Therapy at NDMU https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy Explore NDMU's Post-Master's Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices, designed specifically for licensed healthcare professionals. https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy/post-masters-certificate-in-therapeutic-yoga-practices Try our Post-Bac Ayurveda Certification Program at NDMU: https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/ayurveda/post-baccalaureate-ayurveda-certification#IntegrativeHealth #HealthcareEducation #InterprofessionalEducation #GraduateSchool #NDMUproud #SOIHproud #SOIHYoga #SOIHAyurveda #NDMUYoga #NDMUAyurveda #SOIHGraduateSchool
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As the Middle East braces for war with Iran, a war in Syria is raging. In Israel, the body of the last Israeli hostage was finally recovered. Protests continue in and around Minneapolis after the latest deadly shooting by federal officers there. ...
As the Middle East braces for war with Iran, a war in Syria is raging. In Israel, the body of the last Israeli hostage was finally recovered. Protests continue in and around Minneapolis after the latest deadly shooting by federal officers there. ...
As the Middle East braces for war with Iran, a war in Syria is raging. In Israel, the body of the last Israeli hostage was finally recovered. Protests continue in and around Minneapolis after the latest deadly shooting by federal officers there. ...
As the Middle East braces for war with Iran, a war in Syria is raging. In Israel, the body of the last Israeli hostage was finally recovered. Protests continue in and around Minneapolis after the latest deadly shooting by federal officers there. ...
As the Middle East braces for war with Iran, a war in Syria is raging. In Israel, the body of the last Israeli hostage was finally recovered. Protests continue in and around Minneapolis after the latest deadly shooting by federal officers there. ...
As the Middle East braces for war with Iran, a war in Syria is raging. In Israel, the body of the last Israeli hostage was finally recovered. Protests continue in and around Minneapolis after the latest deadly shooting by federal officers there. ...
As the Middle East braces for war with Iran, a war in Syria is raging. In Israel, the body of the last Israeli hostage was finally recovered. Protests continue in and around Minneapolis after the latest deadly shooting by federal officers there. ...
As the Middle East braces for war with Iran, a war in Syria is raging. In Israel, the body of the last Israeli hostage was finally recovered. Protests continue in and around Minneapolis after the latest deadly shooting by federal officers there. ...
As the Middle East braces for war with Iran, a war in Syria is raging. In Israel, the body of the last Israeli hostage was finally recovered. Protests continue in and around Minneapolis after the latest deadly shooting by federal officers there. ...
As the Middle East braces for war with Iran, a war in Syria is raging. In Israel, the body of the last Israeli hostage was finally recovered. Protests continue in and around Minneapolis after the latest deadly shooting by federal officers there. ...
In Israel, families whose sons have died in the war in Gaza have the option of having sperm samples retrieved for future offspring. Many have agreed to the procedure. That has raised complicated questions of what can and should be done with this genetic material. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
If conspirituality names the ways religion and spirituality are weaponized to justify power, prospirituality points to religious traditions doing the opposite: grounding resistance, ethical clarity, and solidarity in moments of crisis. So: is there a growing prospirituality response to fascism, genocide, climate collapse, and AI-driven labor precarity? Matthew argues that yeah, there's some good news. In Israel, scripture has been mobilized by political and religious leaders to sacralize violence in Gaza. But there's also a surge of Jewish religious resistance among U.S. rabbis and Peter Beinart's On Being Jewish After Gaza sets a new landmark of reckoning. Mona Haydar's rapping and chaplaincy models a form of Muslim spirituality that is feminist, anti-genocide, and rooted in mutual aid, while resisting both Islamophobia and liberal domestication. Then there's Pope Leo's escalating critiques of U.S. immigration policy and his renewed emphasis on liberation theology. Show Notes Dark Mirror: A Torah View of Revenge, and its Reflection in Israeli Media During Operation Iron Swords Peter Beinart, “I No Longer Believe in a Jewish State,” The New York Times Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza by Peter Beinart: 9780593803899 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books Even if you hate it- I still wrap my hijab — Haydar Mona Haydar: Ask a Muslim Program Fights Prejudice Conservative Muslims and Islamophobes Have One Thing in Common: Hating Mona Haydar Pope Leo replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan in shake-up of US Church | Reuters New archbishop ‘committed' to immigration issues, accountability on abuse — and staying a Cubs fan Pope's naming of New York archbishop signals continued challenge to Trump on immigration Pope Leo's new US bishops are critics of Trump's migrant crackdown | Reuters Pope Leo calls for Venezuela to remain an independent country | Reuters Pope Leo says Trump administration 'extremely disrespectful' to migrants | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Israel erodiert die Rechtsstaatlichkeit. So lautet die Einschätzung des Historikers Omer Bartov. Er sieht Anzeichen von Apartheid. Von den zwei Bevölkerungsgruppen besitze eine demokratische Rechte, die andere habe gar keine. Rohde, Stephanie www.deutschlandfunk.de, Interviews
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 15, 2025 is: dreidel DRAY-dul noun A dreidel is a 4-sided toy marked with Hebrew letters and spun like a top in a game of chance. The game, played by children especially at Hanukkah, is also called dreidel. // All the kids in the family look forward to playing dreidel together during Hanukkah. See the entry > Examples: “The Jewish tradition has always been syncretic, adapting and responding to the culture around it, he [Rabbi Steven Philp] said. Hanukkah is ‘a great example of this,' Philp said, noting that the holiday's traditions—like spinning the dreidel, eating latkes or potato pancakes, and munching on ... jelly-filled doughnuts—are customs that were borrowed from neighboring cultures over time.” — Kate Heather, The Chicago Sun-Times, 25 Dec. 2024 Did you know? If your dreidel is spinning beneath the glow of the menorah, it's probably the Jewish festival of lights known as Hanukkah. The holiday celebrates the miracle of a small amount of oil—enough for one day—burning for eight days in the Temple of Jerusalem. And though it's a toy, the dreidel's design is very much an homage: on each of its four sides is inscribed a Hebrew letter—nun, gimel, he, and shin—which together stand for Nes gadol haya sham, meaning “A great miracle happened there.” (In Israel, the letter pe, short for po, “here,” is often used instead of shin). In the game of dreidel, each letter bears its own significance: the dreidel is spun and depending on which letter is on top when it lands, the player's currency, or gelt, is added to or taken from the pot. Nun means the player does nothing; gimel means the player gets everything; he means the player gets half; and shin means the player adds to the pot. Wherever you land on holiday traditions, we wish you words of gimel: gratitude, grub, and, of course, gaiety.
This week Youth Director Tyler Wilhelm teaches on how God feeds His people in the wilderness with manna from heaven. In Israel's hunger, God shows Himself as their faithful provider, pointing us to Christ, the true Bread of Life. Want to watch a version of this message? Check out our live broadcast archive at www.declarationchurch.net/live.
Our story picks up with Joash (the hidden royal) being brought forth at the age of seven and hailed as the king of Judah followed by the death of Athaliah. Peace reigns in Judah as we see over 100 years of four fairly "good" kings reigning in Judah from 835-731 B.C. These kings started well but didn't always finish well: Joash, Amaziah, Uzziah and Jotham. King Joash ⁃ Takes the kingship at age 7 ⁃ Jehoiada, the High Priest, is Joash's mentor, advisor and instructor ⁃ Spiritual reformation was taking place across Judah as Joash starts out so well with Jehoiada as his advisor - until Jehoiada's death ⁃ Joash then gets new advisors (2 Chronicles 24:17-18) and they led him astray, worshiping idols and God's anger came. ⁃ Zechariah is the High Priest after Jehoiada. Zechariah was Jehoiada's son. He tells Joash and his new advisors of their sin against God, so they plot to kill him. 2 Chronicles 24:20. Zechariah is stoned to death. ⁃ Hazael is victorious in bottles over Judah ⁃ Then Joash's assignation follows Amaziah ⁃ Amaziah is Joash's son - Amaziah starts well but doesn't finish well, following the pattern of his father. ⁃ Mercenaries come from Israel ⁃ Amaziah is given victory as he acts on the words of God through a prophet. 2 Chronicles 25:9 ⁃ But then Amaziah brings idols back from that victory. 2 Chronicles 25:15. Again a prophet comes to Amaziah to warn him, but this time Amaziah doesn't listen. ⁃ He is then defeated by Jehoash, king of Israel and he too is assassinated. King Uzziah (also known as Azariah) ⁃ Uzziah is Amaziah's son. 2 Chronicles 26:4-5 tells that he had godly counsel and as long as he sought the Lord, God gave him success. ⁃ He was an extremely capable king ⁃ Ruled for 52 years ⁃ In Israel, Jeroboam II was ruling. Uzziah and Jeroboam II expanded both nations to the original size of the kingdom at the time of David and Solomon. ⁃ New prophets arise during the reign of Jeroboam II and Uzziah: Jonah, Amos, Hosea and Isaiah ⁃ Their kingdoms experienced the glory days of David and Solomon ⁃ But then Uzziah does not finish well. His pride went to his head and he usurped the role of the priests in burning the incense and immediately gets leprosy. 2 Chronicles 26:16-17 King Jotham ⁃ Uziah's son, Jotham becomes king of Judah. 2 Chronicles 27:2. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but the people, however, continued their corrupt practices. ⁃ Battle with the Ammonites - Godly king who is victorious over the Ammonites. 2 Chronicles 27:6 ⁃ Prosperity & Spiritual decline begins. The renewal did not spread throughout all the people. ⁃ We see the growing power of their enemy in Assyria Next week our story continues with the rise of the power of the Assyrians. Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. View live or on demand: https://www.awakeusnow.com/tuesday-bible-class Join us Sundays https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.
Divide and conquer has become Israel's main operating principle in a world in which it stands condemned for its war conduct, impunity, and intransigence, and is increasingly isolated. Israel applies the principle whether it is in Gaza, Syria, its uphill battle to gain the high ground in its information wars, or its efforts to encourage Jewish immigration. In Israel's latest application of the principle, it sees an opportunity to capitalise on Christian assertions that their African brethren are the primary victims of Muslim aggression in what amounts to a religion-driven conflict. A recent spate of kidnappings for ransom by criminal gangs and jihadists in Nigeria, a country with swaths of ungoverned land, and long-standing violence driven as much by religion and ethnicity as by access to land and water and crime, has fuelled the assertions.
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Andrew Leck from Rosehill, KS. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you. Our text today is Judges 13:2-3 There was a certain man of Zorah, of the tribe of the Danites, whose name was Manoah. And his wife was barren and had no children. And the angel of the Lord appeared to the woman and said to her, "Behold, you are barren and have not borne children, but you shall conceive and bear a son." — Judges 13:2-3 In Israel's darkest moment, God zeroed in on a barren woman from an obscure tribe. She had no children, no status, and no future by cultural standards. Yet it's here that the angel of the Lord appeared, promising not only a son but a son who would begin to save Israel from the Philistines. This is God's pattern throughout Scripture: He delights in breaking into barren, hopeless places—Abraham and Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth—and now Manoah's wife. Where human strength fails, divine power shines through. We all know what "barrenness" feels like. It may not be a womb, but it could be a dream that won't come alive, a marriage that feels stuck, a career that's dried up, or a prayer that seems unanswered. Barrenness whispers to us all, "Nothing will ever change." But God specializes in stepping into impossible situations. He doesn't just comfort us in our emptiness—He often uses it as the very stage to display his power. That's what he did here: from a barren woman came Samson, a deliverer. And from another barren womb centuries later came Jesus, the ultimate Deliverer. Never despise those barren seasons. They may be the very soil where God plants his greatest miracles in your lives. Instead of despairing, bring your barrenness to him in prayer today—write it down, speak it out, and surrender it. Hope grows when we put our barrenness into his hands. ASK THIS: Where do I feel barren or hopeless in life right now? Do I believe God can step into that place with power? How can I shift from despair to expectation in my prayers? DO THIS: Write down one area of life that feels barren. Instead of hiding it, bring it before God in prayer today, asking Him to show His power in what feels impossible. PRAY THIS: Lord, meet me in the barren places of my life. Where I see hopelessness, bring Your promise. Where I see emptiness, bring Your power. Help me trust that You can do the impossible. Amen. PLAY THIS: "We Need A Miracle."
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MbFUueN6vPgOrder a copy of "Don't Feed the Lion": https://amzn.to/3JH4iweDonald Trump is pressing for a pardon for Benjamin Netanyahu, injecting fresh volatility into an already fraught political moment. In Israel, arguments over the scope and timing of a commission of inquiry continue to intensify, while between London and Washington the scandal over alleged BBC bias gathers pace. All this comes as the Israeli defence minister moves to shut down Galei Zahal, the army-run radio station that has been broadcasting since 1950. Plus: a special conversation with the authors of new novel Don't Feed the Lion - at least one of whom is an Unholy fixture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In Israel wird die jüngst zurückgetretene oberste Militärjuristin verhaftet. In Deutschland sind Frauen in Führungsetagen immer noch die Ausnahme. Und der SPIEGEL verleiht erstmals einen eigenen Buchpreis für das beste belletristische Werk des Jahres. Das ist die Lage am Montagabend. Hier die Artikel zum Nachlesen: Mutmaßliche Behinderung der Justiz: Israels Polizei nimmt ehemalige Militärstaatsanwältin Tomer-Yerushalmi fest Ungleichheit im Job: Frauen bleiben die absolute Ausnahme in deutschen Führungsetagen Neuer Buchpreis: Warum der SPIEGEL hervorragende Literatur auszeichnet+++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.
In Israel sorgt seit längerem ein Video aus einem berüchtigten Gefängnis für Aufsehen, welches die Misshandlung eines palästinensischen Gefangenen zeigen soll. Mittendrin in der Affäre: Israels bisherige oberste Militäranwältin. Das Gespräch mit der Freien Journalistin Gisela Dachs. Weitere Themen: Verschiedenste Komponenten zur Energieproduktion und Nutzung intelligent kombinieren, vernetzen und steuern, um die Energie höchst effizient zu nutzen: Das ist das Modell der sogenannten «Sektorkopplung», ein wichtiger Baustein für die Energiewende. Doch wie funktioniert das in der Praxis? In zwei US-Bundesstaaten wird die Bevölkerung am Dienstag erstmals seit Trumps Amtsantritt an die Urne gebeten. In Virginia steht bereits fest, dass der Bundesstaat zum ersten Mal von einer Frau regiert wird. Offen ist ob von einer Demokratin oder einer Republikanerin.
In Israel sorgt seit längerem ein Video aus einem berüchtigten Gefängnis für Aufsehen, welches die Misshandlung eines palästinensischen Gefangenen zeigen soll. Mittendrin in der Affäre: Israels bisherige oberste Militäranwältin. Das Gespräch mit der Freien Journalistin Gisela Dachs.
Two very different experiences — one rooted in quiet, personal hauntings, the other in a dangerous game gone horribly wrong — combine to create one unforgettable episode of true paranormal stories. The first comes from Jamie in New York, who has always sensed things others miss. In Israel, standing among ancient mountain ruins, Jamie felt a tap on her shoulder though no one was near. Years later she saw a TV investigation filmed at the same ruins — capturing footsteps and voices exactly where she'd been touched. Back home, tragedy struck when Jamie's uncle passed away. Days after his death, she entered his apartment to feed the cats… and saw him sitting calmly at the kitchen table, gazing out the window. He disappeared the moment she blinked, but the unsettling feeling of being watched lingered — in the apartment hallway, even in the empty gym at night where a treadmill mysteriously shut off on its own. The second story shifts from eerie to downright chilling. A caller describes performing what was supposed to be a “safe” Reddit ritual at a friend's sleepover — a hypnotic game meant to reveal something about your life. Instead, her friend entered a vision where an unnaturally tall shadow figure appeared, whispered in her ear, and followed her down a hallway she claimed to see behind closed eyes. The friend awoke gasping for air and was never the same again. #TrueGhostStory #RealHaunting #ShadowFigure #RitualGoneWrong #HauntedRuins #ParanormalExperience #GhostEncounter #UnexplainedEvents #ScaryStoryTime #RealGhostStories Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
Two very different experiences — one rooted in quiet, personal hauntings, the other in a dangerous game gone horribly wrong — combine to create one unforgettable episode of true paranormal stories. The first comes from Jamie in New York, who has always sensed things others miss. In Israel, standing among ancient mountain ruins, Jamie felt a tap on her shoulder though no one was near. Years later she saw a TV investigation filmed at the same ruins — capturing footsteps and voices exactly where she'd been touched. Back home, tragedy struck when Jamie's uncle passed away. Days after his death, she entered his apartment to feed the cats… and saw him sitting calmly at the kitchen table, gazing out the window. He disappeared the moment she blinked, but the unsettling feeling of being watched lingered — in the apartment hallway, even in the empty gym at night where a treadmill mysteriously shut off on its own. The second story shifts from eerie to downright chilling. A caller describes performing what was supposed to be a “safe” Reddit ritual at a friend's sleepover — a hypnotic game meant to reveal something about your life. Instead, her friend entered a vision where an unnaturally tall shadow figure appeared, whispered in her ear, and followed her down a hallway she claimed to see behind closed eyes. The friend awoke gasping for air and was never the same again. #TrueGhostStory #RealHaunting #ShadowFigure #RitualGoneWrong #HauntedRuins #ParanormalExperience #GhostEncounter #UnexplainedEvents #ScaryStoryTime #RealGhostStories Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
A power struggle is going on at NASA as it struggles to keep one of its most ambitious projects on schedule. Emily Glazer, enterprise reporter at the Wall Street Journal, discusses the back-and-forth over who should lead the agency — and how Elon Musk is involved. In Israel, Vice President JD Vance this week said he is optimistic about the Gaza ceasefire. NPR reports on how his visit comes as Israel changes rules over aid groups working in the region. Around 200,000 Afghan refugees have come to the U.S. since the war in their country ended. The Washington Post’s John Woodrow Cox tells the story of one man who supported the U.S. during the war but now faces deportation as Trump ends programs created to help Afghans. Plus, a Trump nominee withdraws after incendiary texts were revealed, the trick to reducing the chances of a peanut allergy, and how one of the NBA’s biggest young stars is getting even bigger. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
Today in History: King Solomon sent the people of Israel home after they celebrated the dedication of the Holy Temple for 14 days (see 2 Chronicles 7:10). Simchat Torah (Rejoicing of the Torah) is the last day after the Feast of Tabernacles (see Leviticus 23:36). We celebrate having read the whole Torah and we start “in the beginning” again in Genesis. * In Israel, this holiday is celebrated the day before This week's portion is called VeZot HaBracha (This is the blessing)TORAH PORTION: Deuteronomy 33:27–34:12, Genesis 1:1–2:3HAFTARAH: Joshua 1APOSTLES: Acts 28:17–31What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something about God?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas the previous day as part of the ceasefire deal is not that of one of the hostage; In Israel, hostage families express relief having loves ones back; a large aid convoy is expecting to move into Gaza from the Egyptian side; and NATO's newest members offer to buy more U.S. arms for Ukraine as Western backing declines.
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In Israel und den palästinensischen Gebieten sind heute viele am Jubeln: Die restlichen Hamas-Geiseln werden freigelassen. Im Gegenzug kommen ca. 2000 palästinensische Gefangene frei. Die letzten 2 Jahre prägte das Bangen um die Geiseln die Diskussion in Israel. Was ändert sich mit dem heutigen Tag? Die freie Nahost-Journalistin Andrea Krogmann hat die Geiselfreilassung vor Ort auf dem «Platz der Geiseln» in Tel Aviv verfolgt. Sie schildert, wie die Menschen diesen Tag erlebt haben. SRF-Auslandredaktorin Susanne Brunner ordnet ein, was die Freilassung für den gesellschaftlichen Diskurs im Land heisst und was es auch für die Palästinenserinnen und Palästinenser bedeutet. ____________________ Habt Ihr Fragen oder Themen-Inputs? Schreibt uns gerne per Mail an newsplus@srf.ch oder sendet uns eine Sprachnachricht an 076 320 10 37. ____________________ Shownotes: Ausführliches Gespräch mit Trauma-Therapuetin Petra Ramsauer: https://www.srf.ch/news/international/450-tage-in-geiselhaft-die-freigelassenen-geiseln-muessen-ihr-leben-zurueckerlangen ____________________ In dieser Episode zu hören: - Andrea Krogmann, freie Nahost-Journalistin in Jerusalem - Susanne Brunner, Auslandredaktorin Radio SRF ____________________ Team: - Moderation: Susanne Stöckl - Produktion: Sandro Della Torre - Mitarbeit: Yves Kilchör ____________________ Das ist «News Plus»: In einer Viertelstunde die Welt besser verstehen – ein Thema, neue Perspektiven und Antworten auf eure Fragen. Unsere Korrespondenten und Expertinnen aus der Schweiz und der Welt erklären, analysieren und erzählen, was sie bewegt. «News Plus» von SRF erscheint immer von Montag bis Freitag um 16 Uhr rechtzeitig zum Feierabend.
Saturday, 13 September 2025 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up and choked them. Matthew 13:7 “And others, it fell upon the thorns, and they ascended, the thorns, and they choked them” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus described how the seed that fell on the rock-like areas scorched and withered. He now turns to another category, saying, “And others, it fell upon the thorns.” Thorns in Israel are about as bad as they get. They are everywhere, and they come in a seemingly unlimited number of torturous varieties. When God cursed the earth and said that it would produce thorns and thistles (Genesis 3:18), it seems He was specifically highlighting this promised curse in the land of Israel. Everyone listening would understand His words. The sower is out spreading seed. As he does, some of it falls on the uncleared area where thorns had not been fully removed through burning or tilling. They may not be evident if the tops were burned off, but the roots remained because they weren't in the main part of the field that was fully tilled and cleared. Leaving thorns around a field can have a positive purpose, such as keeping out unwanted creatures, but once the seed falls into such an area, there is no going back and picking it out. It is there for the duration. Once cast there, Jesus says, “and they ascended, the thorns, and they choked them.” Like dominant plants in any area, those that are hardiest will overcome those that are not. Thorns don't need much water to thrive. They get started early, and when the rains come, they are already prepared to speedily grow beyond whatever else is in the soil. As such, the grain cannot compete against the thorns, and they become choked out, never reaching maturity. Vincent's Word Studies notes the words of Ovid that closely match Jesus' words of these past verses – "Now the too ardent sun, vow furious showers, With baleful stars and bitter winds combine The crop to ravage; while the greedy fowl Snatch the strewn seeds; and grass with stubborn roots, And thorn and darnel plague the ripening grain." Metamorphoses Life application: If you go to Israel on a vacation, business trip, tour, or whatever, be sure to have long pants and appropriate shoes if you plan on going for walks in the fields or mountains. There are thornbushes, thistles, scratchy weeds, etc., all over the place. One can have a jillion lacerations after a short walk through an area that was not cleared. Many of these look innocuous until you step into them. Once you do, it is painful just trying to back out. This is true throughout the world. The curse that was pronounced at the beginning has continued to be proven true throughout human history. In Israel, a land that is still being reclaimed after two thousand years of inactivity due to the curses of the law being brought to bear against the people for rejecting Jesus, every hill that remains unoccupied bears a reminder of the curse. Slowly, Israel is subduing these areas and rebuilding towns and villages in the wilderness. Where they haven't, the walk may appear beautiful and an exciting challenge when viewed from a distance, but once you get into the area, you may find yourself wishing you had gone to Tahiti or even to North Korea... anywhere but the painful hill you are walking on. So be careful if you go. If you remember to avoid such pitfalls, you should probably have a great adventure as you enjoy the land where Jesus walked. Lord God, it will be really great when we are given a new place to set our feet, one without thorns, thistles, poison ivy, and harmful critters. Violating one law brought about all of this and so much more. But we know that through the grace of Jesus Christ, what we willnow experience will be more wonderful than we can imagine. Thank You for this sure hope we possess. Amen.
In the UK a terrorist is someone with a cardboard sign saying "I support Palestine Action". In the US a terrorist is a Venezuelan suspected of drug trafficking. In Israel a terrorist is someone resisting occupation. Reading by Tim Foley.
Daily Halacha Podcast - Daily Halacha By Rabbi Eli J. Mansour
The requirement to recite 100 Berachot each day refers to the period between sundown and sundown the following day. Hence, the Berachot recited in the evening count toward the next day's total with respect to this obligation. This gives rise to a number of interesting questions in situations where it is unclear how to classify a certain time-period. One such question involves Friday evenings in the summer, when many people recite Arbit and accept Shabbat early, before sundown (after the point of "Pelag Ha'minha"). Do those Berachot recited at Arbit – and the Berachot recited at the meal before sundown – count toward Friday's total of Berachot, since the sun has yet to set? Or, since one has accepted Shabbat, do these Berachot count toward the next day's number? Hacham Ovadia Yosef answered this question based on a ruling of the Taz (Rav David Segal, Poland, 1586-1667) regarding one who prayed Arbit early, before sundown, on the night of Shemini Aseret. In the case of Shemini Aseret, the day before this Yom Tob is Hoshana Rabba, the final day of Sukkot. Therefore, when one accepts Yom Tob early, before sundown, he faces the question of whether the time that remains until sundown is considered Sukkot or Shemini Aseret. In Israel, where people do not eat in the Sukka on Shemini Aseret, this question determines whether the individual must eat in the Sukka, because the sun has yet to set on the final day of Sukkot, or if he may eat inside his home, since he has already accepted Shemini Aseret, such that Sukkot has already ended. The Taz ruled that once the person recited Arbit, he has ushered in the new Halachic day, and so in this case, the individual does not need to eat in the Sukka. Hacham Ovadia accepts this ruling, and thus concludes that by the same token, one who accepts Shabbat early has transitioned to the next day, Shabbat, and all the Berachot he recites count toward Shabbat's total of Berachot, even though the sun is still out. This principle applies in the converse in the case of a Se'uda Shelishit meal that is eaten late in the afternoon on Shabbat, and continues after dark. Since the person has in effect extended Shabbat past sunset, the Berachot of Birkat Ha'mazon that he recites after dark still count toward Shabbat's total, as this period is still considered Shabbat. (However, if one recites Arbit during Se'uda Shelishit, then he has begun the new day, and thus the Berachot he recites subsequently during Birkat Ha'mazon will count toward Sunday's total.) This becomes especially important when we consider the difficulty entailed in reaching the total of 100 Berachot on Shabbat, when the Amida consists of only seven blessings (as opposed to the weekday Amida, which consists of 19 Berachot). Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (Jerusalem, 1910-1995) disagreed. He maintained that the obligation of 100 daily Berachot refers to the period from sunset to sunset, even if one accepts Shabbat before sunset or extends Shabbat past sunset. In his view, all the Berachot recited before sunset count toward the previous day's total, whereas the Berachot recited after sunset count toward the new day's total. (This poses a challenge for those who accept Shabbat early, as the Berachot of Arbit are not counted toward the required 100 Berachot of Shabbat.) In any event, we follow Hacham Ovadia's opinion, that if one accepts Shabbat early or extends Shabbat past sundown, the Berachot count toward Shabbat's total. Does this apply also on weekdays? If a person recites Arbit before sundown on a weekday during the summer, do the Berachot recited at Arbit, and Berachot recited subsequently, before sunset, count toward that day's number of Berachot, or the next day's total? This question seems to hinge on a debate among the Rishonim concerning the case of a woman who performed the Hefsek Tahara inspection (which establishes the cessation of bleeding, so she can begin the "seven clean days") after reciting Arbit. This inspection must be performed during the day, and the question thus becomes whether it is valid if was done before sundown but after the woman recited Arbit. The Terumat Ha'deshen (Rav Yisrael Isserlein, 1390-1460) maintained that once a person recites Arbit, even before sundown, he has begun Halachic nighttime, and thus the woman in this case has already begun the night, when it is too late to perform the Hefsek Tahara. By contrast, the Maharil (Rav Yaakob Moelin, Germany, 1365-1427) ruled that the recitation of Arbit does not affect the status of the time that remains until sunset, and it is still considered daytime. Therefore, the woman may still perform a Hefsek Tahara even after reciting Arbit, as long as the sun has not set. Hacham Ovadia Yosef, in his Taharat Ha'bayit, follows the Maharil's position, that a woman may perform a Hefsek Tahara after she recited Arbit if the sun has not set. We would thus seemingly assume that with regard to the obligation of 100 daily Berachot, too, reciting Arbit before sundown on a weekday does not mark the onset of nighttime, and thus the Berachot recited count toward that day's number of Berachot. A similar question arises in the case of a person who, for whatever reason, did not put on Tefillin all day, and recited Arbit before sundown. The Shulhan Aruch – seemingly following the opinion of the Terumat Ha'deshen – rules that this individual can no longer put on Tefillin, because by reciting Arbit he has begun the nighttime, when Tefillin are not worn. Hacham Ovadia, however, writes that the person can still put on Tefillin, since the sun had not set. Returning to the issue of the 100 daily Berachot, it would seem that according to the Shulhan Aruch, the Berachot recited during Arbit before sundown count toward the next day's total, whereas according to Hacham Ovadia, they count toward the previous day's total. Given the different opinions, this issue remains unresolved, and we cannot ascertain the status of Berachot recited after a person recited Arbit before sundown. Summary: If a person begins Shabbat early, before sundown, the Berachot he recites during Arbit and after Arbit count toward his number of blessings recited on Shabbat with respect to the obligation of 100 daily blessings, even though the sun has not yet. Likewise, if one extends Se'uda Shelishit past sundown, the Berachot of Birkat Ha'mazon count towards Shabbat's total, since he has yet to end Shabbat. On weekdays, however, if one recites Arbit before sundown, it is unclear whether those Berachot – and the Berachot recited after Arbit, before sundown – count toward the previous day's total, or the next day's total.
It's Elul once again, and the Jewish people are introspecting, some starting slichos, and of course it's back to school. This week we begin in an unusual place - sports stories! In Israel, another flotilla has an unfortunate turn of events, the IDF takes out some of the most wanted terrorists and we hear from the Israeli Ambassador to the US on the most common sense argument for Israel's response to October 7th. In the US, Qatar's effects can be felt everywhere, from Mamdani to the University student demographic, and a Trump health scare dominated the news. Also some important PSA's about using Airtags. ________ ** North One is the all-in-one business banking platform that helps small and medium-sized businesses earn more, save time, and manage their money with ease! ** Visit: https://www.northone.com/ Or get the App: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/northone-business-banking/id1466648407 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileapp.prod ________ ** Join Now or Create Your Own Five Star Experience With Project Mesorah! ** Project Mesorah's trips are always memorable and even life changing, but if you want private tours with amazing chefs, tour guides, and speakers, Project Mesorah has you covered! Visit them at: https://www.projectmesorah.org/ Or call: 845-570-1943 ________ ** Town Appliance - For All Of Your Appliance Needs! ** No matter the budget, Town Appliance will get you the right appliance for your needs and give you the most value for your money. https://www.townappliance.com/ Call/Text/Whatsapp: 732-364-5195 ________ We have a call-in number where you can hear the cast! Tell your friends and family who may not have internet access! 605-417-0303 To Call In From Israel: +053-243-3287 Also! Subscribe for our bonus content by phone! Available at the same number. ________ Get official KC swag and show your support to the world! https://kiddushclubmerch.com ________ Subscribe now to keep us going and access bonus content! https://buymeacoffee.com/kiddushclub/membership Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiddushclubpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kiddushclubcast Join our WhatsApp chat: https://2ly.link/27DRp Send us you thoughts comments and suggestions via email: hock@kiddushclubpodcast.com
In this Bible Story, we dive more into the mind of the Witch Queen Jezebel. Her evil and twisted ways have a hold on King Ahab, as she enacts cruelty on his behalf. After she has a farmer killed for his land, Elijah confronts Ahab, and he repents before the Lord. This story is inspired by 1 Kings 21. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Kings 21:3 from the King James Version.Episode 125: In Israel, there was a man named Naboth who lived close to the land of the king. Naboth had a beautiful vineyard that had been handed down in his family for generations. Naboth loved his vineyard and saw it as a gift from God to himself. But King Ahab also saw it and wanted it for himself. When Naboth refused Ahab, he left to go sulk to his wife. Jezebel was quick to plan and execute Naboth's murder. Though she was crafty, her involvement did not go unseen. And God would not let her or her husband go unpunished.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In the early hours of Friday morning, Israel pulled off a historic strike on Iran. As I record these lines, Iran is reporting a “massive explosion” in Isfahan, in a province that is home to several nuclear facilities. In Israel, where Shabbat has begun, the government has ordered all synagogues to shut down—and for citizens to remain close to bomb shelters as they brace for a retaliatory strike. It is hard to overstate the magnitude of this operation. Israel has taken out much of Iran's military leadership and some of its top nuclear scientists and hit nuclear facilities across the country. And it is still going. Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to do whatever it takes in order to prevent a nuclear holocaust. Meanwhile, the X account for Iran's military has threatened that “our response will be lethal.” And the country's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has tweeted: “The Zionist regime has prepared for itself a bitter, painful fate, which it will definitely see.” Donald Trump, for his part, is using this as an opening to push Iran into a nuclear deal. This is a historic juncture for the region—not just for the state of Israel, but for the West. So last night, just as the news of these attacks broke, I sat down with former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren and former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett to discuss all of it: the strikes, what they accomplished, how Israel defied conventional wisdom and seemed to pull off the impossible, what we can expect in the days ahead, and—perhaps most importantly to many of our listeners—whether or not America is supporting Israel in its efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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