Hourly Roundup 02:00 Israel · 13 May 2026
Stories in this hour
- Toronto resident identified by 'Post' charged for knocking over Jewish center menorahRabbi Meir Dubrawsky said on Instagram on April 13 that he had chosen to leave the menorah outside the Jewish center as a symbol of Jewish pride and resilience.
- Elected PA Jewish judge leaves Democratic party, citing ‘disturbingly common’ antisemitismAn elected Supreme Court justice in Pennsylvania announced Monday night that he has left the Democratic Party and registered as an independent, citing concerns about antisemitism. In a statement , David Wecht, who is Jewish…
- At Abraham Foxman’s funeral, an elegy for the last generation with direct ties to the HolocaustAs mourners gathered Tuesday for the funeral of Abraham Foxman, they were saying goodbye not only to one of the most influential Jewish leaders of the last half-century, but to one of the dwindling number…
- ⚡🇩🇴 BREAKING: The Dominican Republic designates Hezbollah and the IRGC as terrorist organizations.
- Hezbollah planning to occupy Beirut as pressure on Naim Qassem buildsAccording to sources in the security establishment, Hezbollah is convinced that Israel is plotting a move to divide Lebanon, during which the Lebanese state would lose large areas of territory.
- Arthur Rubinstein’s piano competition: A rich tale of two cities and one legacyWhile the competition is traditionally held every 3 years in Tel Aviv, the 18th edition features a unique bifurcated structure due to ongoing security concerns in Israel.
- Dominican Republic declares Hezbollah and Revolutionary Guards as terrorist organizationsThe Dominican Republic announced the designation of Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorist organizations. This makes it the 45th country to declare the Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organization in the past year. Foreign Minister…
Torah perspective
The menorah knocked down outside a Jewish center was left standing by the rabbi as a symbol of pride. This is the Chanukah secret: the menorah is placed at the doorway facing the street precisely to publicize the miracle in public space. When someone tries to extinguish that light, the Torah response is not to hide the flame but to make it burn brighter. This is 'the more they oppressed them, the more they multiplied and grew.' Attack does not diminish Jewish identity; it clarifies it. Darkness cannot overcome light when the light is kindled with purpose.