First it was Unilever and its Telma breakfast cereals that were found infected with salmonella. Over 150,000 boxes were found to be contaminated. Unilever issued an apology to consumers but

[By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Five Towns Jewish Times] The question is one that hundreds, if not thousands of people, are now asking: Is it permissible for an observant

Donald Trump is defending his decision to label President Barack Obama the “founder” of the Islamic State group. Asked in an interview with CNBC Thursday whether it was appropriate for

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A Magar Mochot poll shows that if elections were held today, the chareidim would earn a combined 15 seats in Knesset. The poll was commissioned for 103FM Radio. Poll results · Likud down from 30 to 27 seats · Yesh Atid up from 11 to 21 seats · Bayit Yehudi up from 8 to 13 […]

By Devorah Wahl Many people seem to think that selling on Amazon is a magical business that doesn’t take much work and gives you free money. However, like most things in life, it doesn’t quite work that way. We’ve heard too many stories of people that have opened accounts that failed and poorly invested in […]

New York City police say they’ve arrested a man accused of grabbing and repeatedly firing an officer’s gun, killing another man. A second officer wounded the alleged shooter. Police said

Doctors employed in the nation’s government-run hospitals made good on their threat and began a strike on Thursday morning 7 Menachem Av. This is the result of a breakdown in talks between physicians and the Finance Ministry. Israel Medical Association (IMA) officials explained it is not about additional salary or benefits for them, but about […]

Trump supporter and former presidential candidate came upon audio where Dem Senate candidate Ted Strickland said Scalia’s death came ‘at a good time’ – and no outrage from any Democrats

Police are investigating after fireworks exploded outside the homes of two rabbis in Rockland County this week, police say. A woman heard a loud boom outside of her home on

Macy’s said Thursday it plans to close about 100 stores next year and boost its online investments as the nation’s largest department store chain tries to become more nimble in

[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Donald Trump is now accusing President Barack Obama of founding the Islamic State group that is wreaking havoc from the Middle East to European cities. “In

Looking for inspiration this Tisha B’Av? The Yeshiva World wants to help infuse your fast day with meaning and contemplation: Many of us can relate – The later hours of

[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] 2:32PM IL: One person was injured in a stabbing attack in the eastern capital in the A-Tur area. It is reported that the lone attacker, who

[By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Five Towns Jewish Times] Most of the Kinos we recite on Tisha B’Av were written during the Crusades. “Eli Tzion” is a Kina that has a special impact on many people. Perhaps it is because the same mournful tune is used on Mussaf of Yom Tov when we say, […]

Representatives of Orthodox, Conservative and Reform Jewry have been invited to the President’s Residence this week for a pre-Tisha B’Av event called ‘???? ???????’. It appears President Rivlin wishes to set a new precedent as Rabbi Prof. Dalia Marx, affiliated with the Reform Movement and Hebrew Union College, will give the pre-Tisha B’Av limud. Prof. […]

Both the United States and European Union have warned Israel there would be a heavy price to pay if Israel destroys the PA (Palestinian Authority) village of Sussia near the

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