Tisha B'Av and Tu B'Av Edition of HaMizrachi Read online, on our website, or get a copy in your local Synagogue |
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Tisha B’Av: 9 Av to 7 October 🕯️This Tisha B’Av, experience three powerful new films exploring stories of courage, loss, and resilience from Israel and Jewish communities around the world.
From the tragedy at the Nova Festival on October 7, to the attacks that shook the Jewish communities of Sydney and Manchester, these compelling 50-minute films bring us face to face with the people, communities, and stories behind events that have deeply impacted the Jewish world. Click on image below |
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Now in its third season, this powerful film series explores the enduring connection between Tisha B’Av, the kinot, and the challenges facing the Jewish people today.Click on image |
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Va'etchanan - Nachamu (Covenant & Conversation) | Resources for Tisha b’Av Creating Freedom Without Anarchy, Order Without Tyranny Insights for Tisha b'Av from Rabbi Sacks written in 2014, on Jewish history, struggle, and Israel's role in the world. |
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Parashat Va'etchanan | 10 Av 5786 - July 24, 2026 |
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The HaMizrachi Parasha Weekly (HPW) PDF Builder allows you to enjoy the outstanding weekly publication created by World Mizrachi in a new way: simply choose the articles you wish to read, and generate your own customized edition to print, and enjoy over Shabbat. |
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Listen More, Talk Less Rav Doron Perez Executive Chairman of Mizrachi World Movement |
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A short thought on Tisha B'Av Ariel Chesner Deputy Director of World Bnei Akiva |
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Double Sin – Double Comfort By Rabbi Zev Leff Rabbi of Moshav Matityahu, and a renowned author, lecturer and educator |
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In Plain Language: Turning Black to White Rabbi Stewart Weiss Director of the Jewish Outreach Center in Ra'anana, helping to facilitate the spiritual absorption of new olim |
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PART IIBefore Israel Votes: Who Are Israelis Really Voting For Part Two of a series explaining Israel's political system before Israelis go to the polls By Stephen M. Flatow (RZA President) |
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Sunday, July 26 9:30am Mountain Time | 11:30am Eastern Time | 6:30pm Israel Time Click on image below to register |
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Questions? Contact Kobi Greenfield at 058-404-4289 / Kobi@rzc.us. |
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Yeshiva and seminary students to regain equal MASA scholarship subsidies World Mizrachi says the new arrangement will make yeshiva and seminary students eligible for the same MASA scholarship subsidies as other program participants, easing costs for Diaspora students studying in Israel YNetNeews |
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“Fearing retribution on regime leaders, Iran avoids broad attack on Israel”JPost |
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Synopsis: Iran is currently avoiding a large-scale attack on Israel out of fear of Israeli retaliation against key regime figures and critical infrastructure, as noted by Iran researcher Beni Sabti. He emphasized that the Iranian leadership is particularly wary of losing control amid internal dissent and highlighted that recent U.S. strikes have severely impacted Iranian military communications. Additionally, Sabti pointed out that the regime's focus on revenge and its strategic objectives, including bolstering Hezbollah, could lead to dangerous miscalculations. |
“Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division”WorldIsraelNews |
Synopsis: Israel is rapidly constructing a significant earthen barrier in southern Gaza, extending over 2 kilometers in just two weeks, with a total of more than 23 kilometers built recently. The construction aims to prevent infiltration and protect Israeli communities, amidst stalled negotiations for disarmament and troop withdrawal following the recent conflict. |
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“Iran transfers thousands of nuclear centrifuges deep underground”By Idan Kweller JPost |
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Synopsis: Iran has relocated thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges to deep underground facilities at Natanz's Pickaxe Mountain, enhancing its resilience against potential military strikes. This move follows significant attacks on its nuclear sites in June 2025 and raises international concerns about Tehran's commitment to ongoing uranium enrichment. Despite Iranian claims that the site is for manufacturing advanced centrifuges, the lack of access for IAEA inspectors fuels suspicions about the site's true purpose and nuclear activities. |
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“IDF withdraws from Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Lebanese military takes its place”By Uzi Baruch IsraelNationalNews |
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Synopsis: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have officially withdrawn from Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon, allowing the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to take control as part of a US-mediated agreement. The LAF has urged local residents to refrain from entering the area until the security situation stabilizes, underscoring the sensitive nature of this transition. This deployment marks a significant test of the LAF's sovereignty in the region and is part of a broader initiative to disarm Hezbollah, with American oversight facilitating compliance. The IDF has emphasized its right to respond decisively to any violations of the agreement, particularly from Hezbollah, while coordinating with US military officials to ensure ongoing security in the area. |
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“Second red heifer born in Golan Heights”By Dvir Amir IsraelNationalNews |
Synopsis: A second red heifer calf has been born in the Golan Heights, six weeks after the first, both identified by rancher Shay Givon working with the National Institute for the Study of the Red Heifer. Care was taken not to ear-tag the new calf to preserve its purity status, though the calf was born as a twin alongside a male, raising a halachic question about "freemartinism" — a condition that can cause infertility due to shared placental hormones. Givon called the timing near Tisha B'Av significant, describing a growing global Jewish interest. The Institute's 20-Rabbi Beit Midrash, led by Rabbi Azaria Ariel, will need to rule on whether such a non-visible congenital condition disqualifies the heifer's status, with broader halachic conclusions expected within about a year. |
“MAFAT innovation chief reveals Israel's defense shift since October 7th”JPost |
Synopsis: In the wake of the October 7 attacks, MAFAT (Israel’s Directorate of Defense Research & Development) has rapidly enhanced Israel's defense capabilities by updating weapon systems, initiating new procurements, and expanding partnerships with over 300 startups. Colonel Yishai Cohen highlighted the accelerated development of advanced technologies, including AI and drone warfare, and emphasized a strategic shift in funding that balances support between established defense companies and innovative startups. This approach not only addresses immediate threats but also positions Israel as a leading "defense nation" in the global market. |
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Wishing you a meaningful Tisha B’Av and an easy fast |
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