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Feb

2024

Local Influencer Only U.S Civilian to be Embedded With IDF in Southern Gaza

Gabriel Boxer in Gaza

How many U.S civilians can say they spent time in Khan Younis, located in southern Gaza during Israel’s current “Swords of Iron” military operation against Hamas? There is only one confirmed American on record who has accomplished that feat, and his name is Gabriel Boxer – a businessman from Hewlett, NY, COO of Merchant Marketplace, board member of the American Friends of Judea and Samaria (AFJS) organization and founder and president of Kosher Response a local charitable organization helping those in need.

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Jan

2024

“West Bank in Further Crisis: Escalating Violence and an Uncertain Future”

Israeli army patrols in Jenin in the occupied territories, December 13.Photo form AFP

Yesha council is an umbrella organization in the West Bank supporting the Jewish communities of this region and the Jordan Valley. The 24 elected mayors of this council represent about half a million Jews in this region. Joshua Hasten, the international spokesperson for the Yesha council, shares his view about the claims regarding the increase in settlers’ violence against Palestinians in the West Bank with Radio Farda:

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Dec

2023

Don’t Be Fooled by the “Settler Violence” Scare

Contra current media campaigns, settlers are overwhelmingly law abiding. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Contrary to a well-orchestrated campaign, what little violence is being committed by a fringe of settlers is either down or about the same. Terrorism, meanwhile, is on the rise everywhere.

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Jan

2023

Sderot Hesder Holds Annual Dinner

This past Monday evening, Jan. 9, Over 150 friends and supporters of the Max and Ruth Schwartz Sderot Hesder Institutions gathered in the main auditorium of Congregation Keter Torah, Teaneck, to celebrate the city of Sderot, Torah and the Land of Israel.

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Nov

2022

Who Are the English-Language Podcasters of Israel?

Josh Hasten was interviewed for Jpost’s cover story in their magazine about podcasters in Israel.

It shouldn’t be surprising that in a Jewish state, so many people have so much to say. And with the proliferation of podcasts, the ability to put one’s views “out there” for others to hear is easier than ever.

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Apr

2020

Schottensteins Dedicate Mayanot’s Main Entrance

David and Eda Schottenstein in 2010, dedicating the Holtzberg Administration Center

Following the successful sale of his Privé Revaux company last month, entrepreneur David Schottenstein and his wife Eda have dedicated the main entrance of the new Mayanot World Center in Jerusalem, Israel.

The Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies is overwhelmed with gratitude towards our great friends and partners Mr. David and Eda Schottenstein for their extreme generosity, in dedicating the main entrance of our new World Center in Jerusalem.

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Apr

2020

Mayanot Goes Viral With Global Learning During Covid-19

Mayanot Yeshiva in Jerusalem has not allowed coronavirus lockdown to stop the learning of Torah, moving its classes online for students.

We are truly living in unprecedented times. The Israeli Ministry of Health has placed the entire country on a near total lockdown. Schools, restaurants, malls, and places of entertainment, have all been closed. And as of this writing, the ministry is encouraging all Israelis to stay at home 24/7, besides for trips to the supermarket, pharmacy, or any other purposes which constitute an emergency. This is all the result of a tiny microbe, the COVID – 19 or Coronavirus, which has wreaked havoc on the world community.

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