Uncategorized January 12, 2026

The Full Scope Of The Straight And The Good

In our last piece, we saw that Moshe stressed the importance of following what is “yashar and tov, straight and good in...

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Torah January 12, 2026

Vayera: The Cost of Not Listening

Stubborn. Wooden-headed. Inflexible. Intransigent. These are the words that come to mind when reflecting on the folly of the Pharaohs...

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Torah January 12, 2026

The Warning Embedded In Parashat Vaeira

By Rabbi Leo Dee I keep thinking about Parashat Vaeira as I read the headlines. Vaeira is the moment when G-d tells Moses: “You’re not...

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Torah January 12, 2026

Outpouring Of Passion And Inspiration As Far Rockaway/Five Towns Community Comes Out En-Masse For Dirshu Chizuk Event

By Chaim Gold  HaRav Shimon Galei delivering Divrei Hisorerus at the event Partial view of the participants at the Far...

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5TJT Podcast January 8, 2026

From the Editor – This Week’s Stories, January 7, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zagmDizN5Y

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Torah January 7, 2026

When Football Meets Faith: Does G-d Really Care Who Wins?

By Rabbi Efrem Goldberg On Sunday night in Pittsburgh, the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers’ seasons came down to one...

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From the Editor January 7, 2026

Mamdani 

Perhaps you don’t realize it, but it’s a good thing when an elected leader like Zohran Mamdani says it loud...

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Heard In The Bagel Store January 7, 2026

Free, Free Venezuela

It just doesn’t have the same rhythm, or at least not yet. Almost immediately after the U.S. Army’s Delta Force...

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News & Politics January 7, 2026

NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Decision To Revoke Executive Orders Related To IHRA And BDS Draws Criticism

Nassau County Executive and Republican candidate for Governor Bruce Blakeman slammed New York City Mayor Mamdani’s decision to repeal an...

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Education January 7, 2026

Students Of The Highest Caliber Are Submitting Only One Application This Year: To Yeshiva University

Azriel Benoff Sarah Sullivan Sasha Bokor is the kind of student colleges compete fiercely to recruit. She scored a 35...

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Advice January 7, 2026

When The Mind Gets In The Way

The other night, my husband casually mentioned that professional athletes often work with sports psychologists. I remember stopping him and...

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Inside Out January 7, 2026

Yeshiva Acceptance

By Yochanan Gordon I much prefer to live in the world of ideas. It is a quieter place, one governed...

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Israel January 7, 2026

“Grandpa, We Found Coins!”

By Sarah Paley Our Yes! Israel Project was honored to host Ambassador Mike Huckabee, his wife Janet, their daughter, Governor...

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Torah January 7, 2026

A Medical Milestone And A Shared Vision

By Sivan Rahav Meir Last week, Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburg and Dr. Abed Halaila held a joint press conference that was...

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Judaism/Spirituality January 7, 2026

Cultivating Character In An Age Of Challenge: Yeshiva University Professor’s New Book Charts A Path For Growth

In The Torah of Character: Psychological Growth Through the Weekly Parsha, Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman blends Torah wisdom with psychology...

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Torah January 6, 2026

Good And Straight In The Eyes Of Hashem

Bnei Yisrael were about to enter Eretz Yisrael. They had high hopes, but naturally, they had great fears as well. Would they...

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Home January 6, 2026

Homeowner Associations Unmasked

So, what’s a Homeowner Association, you ask? Imagine you’ve just settled into your dream home in Anytown, USA. You’re picturing...

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Torah January 6, 2026

Musings Of A Shliach From Montana

Chana Laya and Rabbi Chaim on bumper boats Chavie and Rabbi Chaim at the Palm Canyon Trail In case you...

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