<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "I was very saddened to hear about the passing of former Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Stanley Fischer, of blessed memory."</p><p>"Stanley was a great Zionist, who did a great thing - a man of international stature who left everything, made aliyah, and took upon himself the position of Governor which I offered to him.</p><p>"He was also an outstanding economist. In the framework of his role as Governor, he greatly contributed to the Israeli economy, especially to the return of stability during the global economic crisis.</p><p>"Over the years, Stanley proudly represented Israel in the world in a series of senior positions in which he served, in both the global and American economies, and in promoting Israel's good name and economy.</p><p>"May his memory be blessed."</p>

Former Bank of Israel Governor, Professor Stanley Fischer, passes away at the age of 81. Professor Fischer served as Governor of the Bank of Israel from 2005 to 2013.

Singer publishes a post criticizing the war in Gaza: "Hamas and the Israeli government are committing crimes against humanity."

President Herzog reacts to the IAEA's report revealing Iran's accelerated uranium enrichment and non-compliance, urges the international community to "act now to stop Iran," stressing that allowing Iran to possess a nuclear weapon is unacceptable.

Jordan issues a scathing condemnation of Israel's decision to prevent an Arab ministerial delegation from visiting Ramallah, labels the move a "blatant violation" of international law and accuses Israel of "arrogance".

The incredible loss & recovery of the most authoritative Tanach manuscript, the Aleppo Codex (Keter Aram Tzova).

A talk with Rabbi David Samson about his new English series of commentaries on the meditative path of the Kabbalist Rabbi Avraham Abulafia. "It’s as if Rav Kook bequeathed to us the map of the territory, and Rabbi Abulafia handed me the compass and walking stick."

New York City mayoral candidate Scott Stringer says he plans to partner with the ADL in a plan to prevent antisemitic incidents before they occur.