Chaim Topol, z’l, a leading Israeli actor who charmed generations of theatergoers and movie-watchers with his portrayal of Tevye, the long-suffering and charismatic milkman in “Fiddler on the Roof,” passed away on Thursday morning in Tel Aviv at the age of 87. A recipient of two Golden Globe awards and nominee for both an Academy […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a live-fire artillery drill simulating an attack on a South Korean airfield and called for his troops to be ready to respond to the enemies’ “frantic war preparation moves” — apparently referring to the recent series of military drills between the United States and South Korea. The North […]
Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions. The major diplomatic breakthrough negotiated with China lowers the chance of armed conflict between the Mideast rivals — both directly and in proxy conflicts around the region. The deal, struck in Beijing this week amid its ceremonial […]
A Republican lawmaker on Thursday accused the FBI of wrongly searching for his name in foreign surveillance data, underscoring the challenges ahead for U.S. officials trying to persuade Congress to
DONATE HERE! BORUCH DAYAN HAEMES Chaim Elefant Z’L Just the thought of writing such words about such a special person is unfathomable and beyond anyone’s wildest imagination. With his sudden
Former President Donald Trump has been invited to testify before a New York grand jury that has been investigating hush money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign, according to one of his lawyers. Trump attorney Joseph Tacopina confirmed Thursday that the Manhattan district attorney’s office has invited the former president to […]
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell suffered a concussion after a fall at a local hotel and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment,” a spokesman said Thursday. The Kentucky senator, 81, was at a Wednesday evening dinner for the Senate Leadership Fund, a campaign committee aligned with him, when he tripped and […]
Elchanan Pardo, a yeshivah bochur who was wounded in the Ramot terror attack, visited Reb Avraham Noach Paley in Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital on Wednesday, Shushan Purim. Pardo, a resident
Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for Donald Trump ’s reelection campaign and a prominent conservative media figure, has been censured by Colorado legal officials after admitting she made repeated false statements about the 2020 presidential election. Ellis acknowledged making 10 “misrepresentations” on television and Twitter during Trump’s fight to stay in power after losing the […]
Air Force Commander Major-General Tomer Bar on Thursday made a decision to dismiss a senior reservist fighter pilot for his role in encouraging other reservists not to show up for
Chinese leader Xi Jinping was awarded a third five-year term as president Friday, putting him on track to stay in power for life. The endorsement of Xi’s appointment by the ceremonial National People’s Congress was a foregone conclusion for a leader who has sidelined potential rivals and filled the top ranks of the ruling Communist […]
Palestinians have for years celebrated murderous terrorists and the attacks they carry out against innocent Israelis whose only crime is being a Jew. Thursday was no different, as hundreds of
Chief Rabbi of Tehran Rav Yehudah Gerami organized a festive Purim party for dozens of Jewish children. During the party, Rav Gerami asked the children questions about the Megillah and gave out prizes. As seen in the videos below, the party was packed with excited children and some exhausted-looking parents. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman This week is Parshas Parah. All 4 Parshios are read to enhance our Dveikus Bashem.
House leaders say the impact of a hack of a health insurance marketplace used by members of Congress “could be extraordinary,” exposing sensitive personal data of lawmakers, their employees and families. In all, thousands of people could be affected. DC Health Link, which runs the exchange, said an unspecified number of customers were impacted and […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be in Iowa on Friday to introduce himself to an expectant audience of Republicans, making a long-awaited visit ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid. DeSantis’ planned appearances in Davenport and Des Moines mark his first trip to the leadoff voting state and come as anticipation over his expected White […]
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Sefas Tamim Foundation Question: Whenever we go to my mother, who is getting older and has some health issues, she uses her limited strength
Visa and Mastercard paused their decision to start categorizing purchases at gun shops, a significant win for conservative groups and Second Amendment advocates who felt that tracking gun shop purchases
A letter claiming to be from the Mexican drug cartel blamed for abducting four Americans and killing two of them condemned the violence and said the gang turned over to
The six-month battle for the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut has been the longest and bloodiest fight of the war so far. Little known outside Ukraine before the Russian invasion, Bakhmut has become a symbol of the country’s fortitude and perseverance in the face of the Kremlin’s onslaught. The Ukrainian leadership vowed again this week to […]
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