Environmental Crime Now Ranks Third Most Profitable Criminal Industry After Drug Trafficking At the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, Interpol-Environmental Crime showcased the operational impact of Project Gaia. This initiative connects national police forces across the Americas, Asia, and Africa to track down the criminal networks involved in illegal mining, deforestation, wildlife trafficking, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and waste pollution. The Fe

Seychelles National Day On behalf of the American people, I extend congratulations to the citizens and government of Seychelles as you commemorate the 50th anniversary of your independence. The United States values our partnership in strengthening maritime security across the western Indian Ocean, and we commend the Seychellois government’s commitment to countering narcotics trafficking. We look forward to deepening our collaboration to promote investment opportunities and ex

Djibouti National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and the Government of Djibouti on the 49th anniversary of its independence. The United States deeply values its enduring partnership with Djibouti. From its long participation in regional stability operations, to its leadership in East Africa, Djibouti plays an important role in promoting regional security and international cooperation. The United States welcomes continued collaboration

Question: Is it ever permissible for a parent to strike a child? RAMI: The Torah places upon parents the sacred obligation to educate their children in the ways of Torah and mitzvot. However, that responsibility never grants permission for anger, cruelty, or violence. While some historical Halachic sources discuss limited corporal discipline under very specific circumstances, the overwhelming practical guidance for our generation is that a parent should not strike a child. Th

What really interests a person and who stole the gold? From HaGaon Rav Zevadia HaCohen Shlit”a, The Chief Rabbi and the Head of the Batei Din in Tel Aviv (translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) Image Source: Sefaria This Shabbat we shall read how Balak, King of Moav brought Bilam to curse Am Yisrael. As the pasuk states, “This nation is too powerful for us [alone], so if you would, come and curse this nation for me. Then, we may be able

by Elisheva bas Chana HaShem Needs Every Yid Parsha Bereishis starts with the creation of the world, from light and darkness, from trees and greenery, from land animals and sea creatures, from the sun, the moon and the stars, and finally man. As HaShem decided that it was not good for man to be alone, He took a bone from the side of Adam and created a woman, and they married each other. On the seventh day HaShem stopped creating and sanctified this day as a day of rest, Shabb

Madagascar Independence Day On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Madagascar as you celebrate your 66th anniversary of independence. The United States values our expanding partnership across health, humanitarian assistance, and economic development. These efforts reflect our sustained commitment to Madagascar’s people and our shared vision for a prosperous future. We believe Madagascar’s rich natural endowmen

by Rami ben Ze'ev Shehecheyanu: The Blessing That Teaches Us Gratitude We live in a generation that has become accustomed to acquiring things with astonishing ease. A few clicks on a computer or telephone, and within days—or sometimes hours—a new possession arrives at our door. Yet the speed with which we acquire material things has also dulled our appreciation for them. Gratitude has become increasingly rare. Torah teaches a different way of living. When a Jew acquires a sig

Slovenia National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm congratulations to the people of the Republic of Slovenia as you celebrate Statehood Day. Over the past 35 years, Slovenia has demonstrated steadfast leadership in advancing democratic principles, regional cooperation, and international security. Our decades-long partnership remains vital to the strengthening of the region’s stability and energy independence. The enduring friendship between the Uni