By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Five Towns Jewish Times A horrific incident in Boro Park brings to mind an important question we need to ask ourselves. The incident occurred
Russia has announced a willingness to act as moderator in resumed diplomatic talks between Israel and the PA (Palestinian Authority). Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced on Friday, 20 Elul,
From the outside, the housing market looks solid: Sales are climbing. So are prices. Mortgage rates are near historic lows. But the picture gets more complicated the deeper you dig
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, today on Thursday 19 Elul, at the United Nations in New York, held a special meeting with over 15 heads of state and representatives from African
The man accused of carrying out bombings in New York and New Jersey was flagged by Customs and Border Protection officials for questioning at least twice over the past few
Yasser Hamduni, a convicted Arab terrorist who murdered Avner Maimon HY”D in 2003, died while playing ball in a prison yard on Sunday morning 22 Elul. A medical team responded
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Last week, YWN-ISRAEL reported that TV presenter Hila Korach was attacked in Meah Shearim despite being modestly dressed. She explained she did her best to dress properly as not to
The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has risen four cents over the past two weeks to $2.25 a gallon for regular grade. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday
[SONG IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] With the advent of the brand new year of 5777, Benny Friedman releases a melodious good year wish to the community, an upbeat song called “B’sefer
Once again, reports of salmonella infecting Telma branch breakfast cereals, this time Kariot Nougat. The report was released on erev Shabbos. Not long ago, in August, Telma announced a salmonella
[COMMUNICATED CONTENT] Agudath Israel of America’s Torah Projects and Daf Yomi Commission will be hosting a Yom Iyun tonight – The event will begin at 8:00 pm ET and feature
[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Due to a worldwide unavailability of Selichos “Nusach Ungarn” the Adass Yisroel Kehilla in Melbourne Australia has just published a newly-typeset edition of the Selichos for
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