Obese people often say they’d like to eat less but feel almost powerless to stop indulging, and now new research suggests that explanation might be all too true. The theory
Two swastikas and hate-messages found in Midwood have some people concerned, and the 70th Precinct is using all resources to apprehend the perpetrator. A total of three incidents a few
Brooklyn – Less than three days after being elected to the New York City Council, Councilman-elect David Greenfield has hit the ground running. Greenfield was contacted by residents of 55th
Here are some important safety tips to ensure you have a happy Pesach! (Courtesy of Jewishfireprevention.org) When searching for chometz: *Keep candles away from all flammable materials (curtains, sofas, clothing
[LINKS POSTED BELOW] As is done each year, the Williamsburg Jewish community held meetings with the NYPD to discuss the communities security needs for the upcoming Yom Tov of Pesach.
Yitzchok Russek / Kuvien Images (Yehuda Boltshauser) presents YWN with a photo essay of Erev Pesach 5770 in Yerushalayim: http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/photos.php?albumid=5452644083988097073
People hitchhiking on the NYS Thruway are risking a hefty ticket, and endangering lives, the NYS Thruway Authority says. According to Special Assistant to the Superintendent of the NYSP Rabbi
Three families who thought they would be spending Pesach apart will celebrate the holiday together, thanks to the hard work of Chai Lifeline’s staff and supporters. Yossi M. is a
President Barack Obama arrived in Kabul on Sunday for an unannounced visit to Afghanistan, his first trip to the country since becoming president and commander-in-chief of the U.S.-led war effort.
[PHOTO LINK POSTED BELOW] Thursday morning hundreds of people gathered for an unveiling ceremony at Safra Square, where the world’s largest hand matzah was unveiled by Yerushalayim Mayor Nir Barkat.
President Shimon Peres believes the administration of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has violated the accepted status quo on building in the eastern capital by allowing construction for Jews in the
Defense Minister Barak announces a full closure of PA areas throughout Yehuda and Shomron beginning at midnight Monday (Sunday night to Monday morning), preventing PA (Palestinian Authority) residents from crossing
A crane that tilted and struck a 25-story building in Lower Manhattan is being taken apart. Crews righted the crane which fell over around 7 p.m. Saturday, striking the 23rd
We wish to reaffirm that the only laboratory authorized by the Rabbinate to check for shaatnez is the “KAJ Shaatnez Inspection Laboratory,” (K’hal Adath Jeshurun) led by Rabbi Kalman Strauss.
New York, NY – Jews might be dealing with an 11th plague this Pesach — the mumps. A special health advisory released cautions Hasidic Jews about spreading the disease over
Rav Chaim Ashkenazi, the rav of the Chabad community of Tel Aviv was niftar on motzei shabbos. He was also a maggid shiur and mashpia in the Chabad community in
Some 3,800 Big Apple motorists were nailed yesterday for using their cellphones while driving in an NYPD crackdown. The summonses were issued during the first part of a routine 24-hour
The news of the petira of HaRav HaGaon Nachum HaCohen Kook ZATZAL spread quickly after shabbos. Rav Kook was a prominent rav in Ramat Gan, a well-known askan who championed
At the opening of the weekly cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu distanced himself from anti-American remarks appearing in the Israeli media of late, stressing the ironclad relationship that exists
There can be no doubt that the current American administration is less sympathetic to Israeli intelligence reports that the republican administration that preceded it under the leadership of George W.
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