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Reb Ya'ar ben Emmett

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Day after US sanctions: Farmer served administrative restriction order !

February 05, 2024 02:06 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

A farmer in the Binyamin region was given an administrative restriction order two months after it had been signed and claims the delay was intended to use the order for political gain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

IDF Disciplines Soldiers for Singing Hanukkah Songs thru Jenin Mosque Loudspeaker !

December 17, 2023 00:26 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MB

I wish to address the unusual footage published today from the Jenin mosque. IDF soldiers are required to act professionally in accordance with the spirit of the IDF and its values. This is how the overwhelming majority of soldiers act; we will not compromise the IDF’s conduct. Anyone who does not conduct themselves according to IDF values will face corresponding measures. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

The History of the Status Quo

November 13, 2023 22:08 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MB

In 1878, the Status Quo was internationally recognized in the Treaty of Berlin, which was signed between European powers and the Ottoman Empire following the conclusion of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. Article 62 of the treaty stated that: “It is well understood that no alteration can be made to the status quo in the holy places.” Article 62 of the Berlin Treaty extended the Status Quo to include all holy places and not only Christian sites --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster...

Jewish groups divided on whether to condemn memorials to Nazi allies

October 06, 2023 18:42 - 12 minutes - 12.3 MB

It’s astounding that, during a global surge of white supremacy and Holocaust distortion, Jewish organizations in Detroit are electing to remain silent about a monument to the SS in their city,” the writer told JTA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Tel Aviv, one of the most Anti-Semitic cities in the world?

October 02, 2023 21:27 - 13 minutes - 13.1 MB

Chairman of the Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee, MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism), commented, "The events in Tel Aviv had potential for the judicial system to demonstrate that they are protecting society against governmental tyranny, discrimination and arbitrariness. Instead, we are evident that there is no connection between a court with infinite power, unparalleled in the world, and the protection of rights, or of the Jewish and democratic State of Israel." --- Support this...

Temple Institute Rabbi: 'Jews came from all of Israel to blow the shofar on Shabbat !

September 18, 2023 21:32 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MB

Rabbi Israel Ariel, head of the Temple Institute, tells in a conversation with Israel National News about the unusual situation of blowing a shofar at the Temple Institute on Rosh Hashanah, which fell on Shabbat. "There was great interest in participating in the observance of the mitzvah of blowing the shofar on Shabbat. Families came from all over the country: from Tzfat, Bat Yam, Efrat, and also from the neighborhoods in Jerusalem. They also walked long distances to the Temple Institute to...

Guards search Women of the Wall, find Torah scroll!

August 24, 2023 21:23 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MB

Justice of the Peace in Jerusalem Karen Miller stated that, "there will be no inspection of any kind, including a physical or manual search of bags, the purpose of which is to locate a Torah scroll and prevent its entry into the Western Wall." The Women of the Western Wall were astonished to see that the security guards searched the equipment of the organization's women. According to them, placing bouncers alongside the security guards, who participated in the security inspection procedure, ...

Jerusalem Shiekh: There is no proof the Temples ever existed!

August 08, 2023 22:40 - 16 minutes - 16 MB

Sheikh Ikhrama Sabri, the head of the Supreme Islamic Council in Jerusalem, attacked what he called the intentions of "extremist settlers" to slaughter and burn the ashes of the 'Red Heifer' on the Temple Mount. Under Jewish law (halakha), the only way to remove the ritual impurity that comes from contact with or being in proximity to the dead such as by entering a cemetery is through a ritual that includes sprinkling the ashes of a completely red heifer on the person with the impurity. ---...

Knesset approves first phase of judicial reform

July 24, 2023 20:08 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MB

The Knesset plenum on Monday afternoon approved changes to the reasonableness standard, passing the bill with a majority of 64 Knesset members. As the bill passed its second and third Knesset readings, opposition MKs yelled, "shame!" and "destruction!" Benny Gantz with Blue and White us behind all protests against Bibi! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

US accuses Israel of systematically seizing Palestinian land!

July 17, 2023 21:23 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

State Department Secretary John Kirby indicts Jews in Yisrael for settling in their own land! The State Department on Tuesday accused Israel of systematically seizing Palestinian land after the Jewish state okayed the construction of 800 housing units in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Islamic Jihad leader: 'We're arming Judea & Samaria terrorists, as per Iran's instructions!

July 02, 2023 20:15 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MB

'One day Israel's existence will come to an end. If we are weak, it could happen in another 100 years maybe, and if we are strong, it could happen maybe within twenty years,' Islamic Jihad leader Ziyad al-Nakhalah says. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

IDF soldiers jailed for burning PLO flag!

June 02, 2023 23:46 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

The IDF Spokesperson stated: "Two IDF combat soldiers were involved in the burning of a flag at a military base last week. When their commanders were informed of the incident, the soldiers were tried and punished. This behavior is inconsistent with the IDF code of ethics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Noa Kirel mentions the Holocaust - and raises a storm in Poland!

May 20, 2023 23:18 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Noa Kirel, who represented Israel in this year's Eurovision contest, received 12 points from Poland during the final competition. Afterwards, Kirel was quoted as saying that from her perspective, "Receiving 12 points from Poland after nearly the entire Kirel family was murdered in the Holocaust - that is a victory." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

The former residents of Kfar Darom see a unique significance in the destroyed town's synagogue

May 08, 2023 01:23 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MB

The synagogue in the original town in the Gaza Strip was inaugurated on Israel's 57th Independence Day, only three months before the disengagement. "The synagogue in Kfar Darom served as much more than a house of prayer," says the invitation, "It was the beating heart of the community. It was the center of life, and the residents got culture, social life, and inner strength from it. It is no surprise that the synagogue in Kfar Darom became a symbol in the eyes of the whole of society. There w...

Jewish Memorials and Never Again!

April 25, 2023 21:59 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

A simple Jew's and Combat Veteran's recommendations for bringing order to chaos in Israel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Ministers will not attend Memorial Day ceremonies after bereaved families object

April 23, 2023 21:16 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MB

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf (UTJ) announced on Sunday that he would not participate in the Memorial Day ceremony at the Kiryat Gat military cemetery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Passover Attack: Sisters from Efrat murdered in Jordan Valley terror attack

April 07, 2023 20:08 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MB

Two women were killed in a terrorist shooting attack in the Jordan Valley Friday morning, with a third woman critically wounded. An army spokesperson said the attack occurred near the Israeli town of Hamra, and that the IDF has launched a manhunt for the terrorists responsible for the shooting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Report: The Left-wing Israeli group provides legal aid to PA terrorists!

April 03, 2023 21:54 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

Israeli News Report: Left-wing Israeli group provides legal aid to PA terrorists Report: Left-wing Israeli group provides legal aid to PA terrorists Watchdog organization says terrorists admit left-wing Israeli group HaMoked's legal support encourages them to carry out terror attacks. A watchdog organization on Sunday released undercover hidden camera footage showing senior Palestinian Authority officials referring families of terrorists who murdered Jews to HaMoked, an Israeli organiza...

We need Mashiach- Badly!

March 29, 2023 23:51 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MB

The crisis in Israel shows how sorely we need Redemption. If the government gives in to the protests, it will set a terrible precedent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Let My People Go!

March 28, 2023 21:31 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

Dozens of Arab terrorists rioted for hours on Monday night on the main road leading through the town of Huwara in Samaria, the setting for three shooting attacks in the past few months, one of which was fatal in the cases of Hallel and Yagel Yaniv Hy"d. Multiple Jewish-owned cars driving through Huwara in order to access their homes were targeted by Arabs throwing rocks. One driver, Yaakov, is a volunteer with United Hatzalah who lives in the area and was making his way to the Tapuah Junctio...

There was no such thing as Palestinians!

March 27, 2023 20:47 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MB

Finance Minister speaks at Paris event in memory of Likud activist Jacques Kupfer: The truth needs to be told without bowing to distortions of history and without succumbing to the hypocrisy of BDS and the pro-Palestinian organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Judicial reform 101: What you need to know about the protests in Israel?

March 12, 2023 23:11 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

Critics claim proposed reforms to Israel's judicial system are too extreme, taking away the power of the Supreme Court instead of limiting it in beneficial ways --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Vengeance is mine?

March 05, 2023 04:33 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Dozens of Israeli settlers rioted in Palestinian areas on Sunday evening, torching cars as well as Palestinian homes, in apparent revenge for an attack earlier in the day in which two Israeli brothers were killed by a Palestinian terrorist. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Is Ukraine worth WW3?

February 21, 2023 22:24 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Let history be our guide. Ukraine was part of the Russin Empire during Catherine the Great and Eastern Ukraine was known as Little Russia since the 1800's. With 31 trillion of US debt, an exploding Southern Border, and systemic corruption in Ukraine, is this Civil War with WW3? Correction: Boris Johson was the PM of UK who tanked peace negotiations with Russia. While Boros Yeltzen was the President of the USSR who gave away Ukraine in 1991. --- Support this podcast: htt...

More than Four in Ten U.S. Jews Say they Felt Less Safe than Last Year

February 14, 2023 22:48 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Last year saw several high profile cases of antisemitism, including a hostage-taking at a Texas synagogue and anti-Jewish hatred shared by celebrities, chief among them rapper Kanye West. Former President Donald Trump dined with two openly antisemitic guests, drawing criticism from his own Jewish supporters. Eighty-five percent of American Jews, ages 18-29, have experienced antisemitism online. More than a quarter of those – 26 percent – said they feel physically threatened by these incident...

Former Police Commissioner Moshe Karadi: Ben Gvir is a pyromaniac with a tank of gas!

February 12, 2023 02:24 - 9 minutes - 9.24 MB

National Security Minister Itamar repeated his intentions on Saturday evening to launch a significant operation in eastern Jerusalem to quell terrorism. "I am determined to launch 'Operation Defensive Sheild 2' in Jerusalem. To those officials who are speaking against me: the police have the authority to demolish illegal houses, arrest over 150 suspected terrorists, raid houses, stop the incitement in the mosques, detain those who owe taxes, and more. The security cabinet is important, and I...

What are Classified documents?

January 26, 2023 21:52 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

My professional background as a Cyber Security Manager. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Esther Hogan: "Stop PA funding terrorists"!

January 12, 2023 23:23 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Murderer will receive NIS 4m throughout his life for killing Horgan! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Sign prohibiting Jewish visits to Temple Mount restored!

December 14, 2022 21:56 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

This morning, in accordance with the request made by the Rishon Lezion and chief rabbi, Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, to the rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, the sign was returned to its place. It again warns the public, in the name of the chief rabbinate, regarding the serious problem of Jews of our generation, who are impure due to contact with corpses, ascending to Temple Mount. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/s...

United Nations Adopts Resolution Calling Israel’s Founding a ‘Catastrophe’

December 11, 2022 00:15 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

The UN General Assembly this week passed a resolution to characterize the founding of the modern state of Israel in 1948 as a “catastrophe,” in what has been heralded as a major victory for pro-Palestinian activists. The word “Nakba,” which means catastrophe or disaster in Arabic, was also a term coined by the Palestinians to commemorate the Jewish state’s founding. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Otzma Yehudit says go to the terrorist beds and strike them!

November 23, 2022 23:12 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Wednesday called for Israel to move from defense to offense, following the double bombings in Jerusalem which left one person dead and 18 more injured. Speaking with Israel National News - Arutz Sheva, Almog said that the terror attack was "well-planned by a cell which knew what it was doing. It was planned long before the first of the month," he added, hinting that the attacks have nothing to do with the results of the elections, or with the incoming government. According to Cohen, "Offens...

US Jewish leaders fret over results of Israel's election

November 03, 2022 22:39 - 21 minutes - 10.3 MB

One person who did speak freely during the panel was Dani Duek, a student at Tel Aviv University who was at the conference because of her role on Hillel International’s student cabinet. Duek rose to ask a question and quickly had the spotlight turn to her. She said she was distressed by the idea of seeing Ben-Gvir in government but understood why so many others were not. “People like the idea of this simple easy answer, more than thinking Ben-Gvir is someone I would sit down for a beer with,...

The January 6th Insurrection Hoax!

October 14, 2022 00:10 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Fact from Fiction about the 01/06/2021 Capitol riot. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Election Poll Puts Netanyahu Bloc With 62-seat Majority

October 09, 2022 00:55 - 12 minutes - 6.14 MB

The most recent election poll saw Netanyahu's bloc earning 62 seats, just shy of a majority coalition needed to lead the government, with the help of the newly formed ticket of the Zionist Spirit. Thursday's poll, by contrast, puts him as leading a majority in the upcoming Knesset, despite the Zionist Spirit's nose-dive below the threshold. Closing the gap left By Shaked and Hendel are Religious Zionism and United Torah Judaism which gained a seat each. Meanwhile, on the other side of the p...

Why is their a Looming Economic Recession?

September 18, 2022 02:11 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

The global economy is stuck in a rut that it won’t exit unless governments revolutionize policies and how they invest, rather than just hoping for a cyclical upswing, the OECD said. The latest outlook and policy prescriptions from the Paris-based group mark a step beyond its repeated warnings about threats to growth from U.S.-China tensions, weak investment and trade flows. Those remain, but it also flags more systemic challenges from climate change, technology and the fact that the trade wa...

Why is there a Looming Economic Recession?

September 18, 2022 02:11 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

The global economy is stuck in a rut that it won’t exit unless governments revolutionize policies and how they invest, rather than just hoping for a cyclical upswing, the OECD said. The latest outlook and policy prescriptions from the Paris-based group mark a step beyond its repeated warnings about threats to growth from U.S.-China tensions, weak investment and trade flows. Those remain, but it also flags more systemic challenges from climate change, technology and the fact that the trade wa...

Did Queen Elizabeth have a Jewish Problem?

September 09, 2022 20:06 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Aish.com. painful omission by some British Jews. In 2009, the British historian Andrew Roberts said that the “true reason of course is that the FO (Britain’s Foreign Office) has a ban on official royal visits to Israel, which is even more powerful for its being unwritten and unacknowledged. As an act of delegitimization of Israel, this boycott is quite as serious as other similar acts, such as the academic boycott, and is the direct fault of the FO Arabists. It is, therefore, no coincidence ...

Henry Ford, the hero of Nazi Propaganda!

September 07, 2022 20:53 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Henry Ford is responsible for much more than inventing the combustion engine but also a hater of Jews and a Nazi propagandist that even Adolf Hitler congratulated. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Facebook Jail for Jews!

August 26, 2022 18:04 - 22 minutes - 11.1 MB

My personal experience in Facebook censorship and punishments for Jews. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Stop Descrating Shabbat through the Gush Dan rail system!

August 24, 2022 21:36 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Following the statement of Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli (Labor) about the operation of the light rail in Gush Dan on Saturdays, MK Shlomo Karhi (Likud) wrote a sharply worded letter to Attorney General Gila Beharav Miara demanding a stop to all activities during an election period. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Former IDF general: The entire story of Joseph's Tomb is one big mistake!

August 19, 2022 13:56 - 9 minutes - 4.71 MB

Major General (Res.) Gadi Shamni, former head of the IDF Central Command, on Thursday criticized the conduct of the State of Israel at Joseph's Tomb and claimed that the IDF should stop securing the entry of Israelis who go to pray at the compound, which is located in the city of Shechem (Nablus). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

The New York Times has cut ties with a Palestinian freelancer who allegedly endorsed killing Jews!

August 16, 2022 16:05 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MB

Fady Hanona lost his gig as a fixer in the Gaza Strip after pro-Israel watchdog Honest Reporting exposed the violent posts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Israeli Arabs tried to renew passports, join ISIS

August 15, 2022 19:39 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Terrorist Amir Alsidawi was imprisoned for violent crimes, released early against police recommendations, report says. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

FBI Raid on President Trump's private home to seize classified documents!

August 12, 2022 18:51 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

First time in 232 years, a political biased DOJ and FBI Director collude with President Biden to make Trump ineligible from running 🏃‍♀️ for President in 2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

The DOJ ordered a FBI Raid on President Trump's private residence!

August 09, 2022 19:53 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

Former President Donald Trump said Monday that Mar-a-Lago, the Florida club that is his primary residence, is "currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents." Sources tell CBS News the search is connected to a Justice Department investigation of claims by the National Archives that it found 15 boxes of records including classified material at Mar-a-Lago earlier this year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: The world must be aware of this crime against humanity

July 27, 2022 16:08 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Defense Minister Benny Gantz toured Israel’s southern border today (27.07.22) in the IDF’s Gaza division, together with Deputy Defense Minister Alon Shuster, General of the Southern Command Maj. Gen. Eliezer Toledano, Head of the Operations Directorate Maj. Gen. Oded Basiuk and Head of the Gaza Division Brig. Gen. Nimrod Aloni. At the end of the tour, Minister Gantz visited a kindergarten complex in the Kfar Aza area. The protective infrastructure in the kindergartens has been refurbished as...

Defense Minister blocks founding of new Jewish towns

July 19, 2022 21:55 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

The new plan is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, led by the Nachala movement. However, Gantz instructed that a clear message be sent to the Israeli citizens planning to take part in the plan, warning that the activities are not legal. He also said that defense sources have been instructed to prepare to prevent the activities and to "deal with them." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

Haredim only sector in Israel not backing a 'right to abortion'

July 08, 2022 22:23 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Agudath Israel of America welcomes this historic development. Agudath Israel has long been on record opposing Roe v. Wade’s legalization of abortion on demand. Informed by the teaching of Jewish law that fetal life is entitled to significant protection, with termination of pregnancy authorized only under certain, extraordinary circumstances, we are deeply troubled by the staggering number of pregnancies in the United States that end in abortion.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster...

Rabbi of Chicago Israeli community tells INN 4 of the 7 murdered at 4th of July parade were Jewish.

July 06, 2022 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

The victims were identified as Catherine Goldstein, Irena McCarthy, Stephen Strauss and Jacki Sundheim. Highland Park is a heavily Jewish suburb of Chicago. One of the Jewish victims, Jacki Sundheim, a member of the North Shore Congregation Israel Reform Synagogue who also worked as a teacher and event coordinator. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support

IDF soldiers refusing orders to bar entrance to Homesh!

July 04, 2022 03:02 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MB

"This isn't why I enlisted," said one soldier as he refused to stop people from reaching disputed Samarian town. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yaar-ben-emmett/support