The Food and Drug Administration wants all U.S. blood banks to start screening for Zika virus, a major expansion intended to protect the nation’s blood supply from the mosquito-borne disease.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says the Fed is moving toward raising interest rates in light of a solid job market and an improved outlook for the U.S. economy and

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman For the Five Towns Jewish Times This article was written l�ilui nishmas the author�s mother, Sara bas HaRav Eliyahu whose yartzeit is 22 Av. It is the custom within Klal Yisroel to light a Yartzeit candle on the day that a relative had passed away. The lighting has no accompanying blessing, […]

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Five Towns Jewish Times This article is written l’ilui nishmas my mother, Sarah Bas HaRav Eliyahu whose yartzeit is 22 Av. She was a

Hillary Clinton defended her family’s foundation on Friday, saying that the charitable work it has conducted is in line with American values. The Democratic presidential nominee suggested in an interview

Some gedolei Torah come through this world for a short time, make a tremendous impact and then, for reasons we may never understand, must leave us early. However these great teachers� influence outlives them, in the afterglow of those whose lives were changed by their shiurim and guidance. One such light in this world was […]

Harvard University says it’s partnering with business titan Michael Bloomberg to provide leadership training to mayors across the U.S. The former New York City mayor is donating $32 million to

Amazon is starting a site offering research, reviews and other information on new and used cars. The latest venture by the e-commerce powerhouse will compete with established players in the

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin responded angrily to the decision of Brussels Airlines to stop serving Achva brand halva on flights. The airline�s decision followed objections to serving the product manufactured in the �occupied West Bank� by pro-Palestinians. Minister Levin released a statement to the media saying �There is a big difference between political debate and […]

As the northern Jerusalem neighborhood of N�vei Yaakov continues becoming more chareidi, the shortage of Beis Yaakov classrooms grows more pressing with each passing year. According to a Kikar Shabbos News report, the parents� association of the Navat Bas Sheva (???? ?? ???) School in the community, under the direction of HaGaon HaRav Yitzchak Zilberman […]

Donald Trump confronted head-on allegations that he is racist on Thursday, defending his hard-line approach to immigration while trying to make the case to minority voters that Democrats have abandoned

The director-general of the Justice Ministry signaled on Thursday 21 Menachem Av that there is no agreement among the other government director-generals serving on the committee addressing stores opening in

In response to a controversial ticket issued to a Chaveirim volunteer for fixing a Hatzolah member�s flat tire on the Palisades Interstate Parkway Wednesday, Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) vowed to work with elected officials to address the issue and prevent this situation from recurring. �It�s very unfortunate that a Chaveirim volunteer, who went out of […]

Approximately two and a half weeks after Itiel Zuaretz, an Adei Ad resident and father of five, returned home after serving a 10-month administrative order, he received a new order