In line with its long-standing policy, viewing liberated areas of Yerushalayim as “occupied”, the US has come out strongly in opposition of planned construction in Har Choma. The latest announced construction of 930 housing units was timed to coincide with a visit by US Secretary of State John Kerry. The report of the planned construction […]

The Ministry of Justice on Monday, 23 Tammuz 5773 rejected a request from Rabbi David Lau to permit him and his father to vote among the voting body for the

This latest Arab attempt to murder Jews is gaining a bit more notoriety since the intended victim is somewhat of a star; “Latma” Satire YouTube TV’s Ronit Avrahamoff Shapira. Traveling in the targeted vehicle her husband and their children. Sadly, in most cases of rock attacks, the decision makers feel the incidents are not newsworthy […]

New York’s billionaire mayor said Monday he has the right to use some of his personal fortune to garner support from City Council members on police reform bills he plans

The Ministerial Legislative Committee on Sunday 22 Tammuz approved a bill that seeks to change Israel’s form of government. The bill is sponsored by Yesh Atid, and it would limit the number of cabinet ministers to 18 (not including the prime minister), deputy ministers to 4, eliminate the post of a minister-without-portfolio. In addition, and […]

Federal accident investigators are urging the adoption of new air traffic control procedures for handling aborted landings after five near collisions involving airliners. The National Transportation Safety Board said in

The IDF Appeal Committee on Monday morning, 23 Tammuz 5773 announced the Beit HaMachpelah in Hebron was purchased legally, as has been claimed all along by the Hebron Jewish community. Community residents’ months ago protested the government’s decision barring their entry into the homes, a decision backed by then Defense Minister Ehud Barak. The IDF […]

After a 26 agorot increase in the price of gas last month, the price dropped 9 agorot at midnight last night, the eve (Sunday night to Monday) of 24 Tammuz

New York’s young drivers now face a 60-day suspension when caught texting or using a hand-held cellphone on the road under a law Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed Monday. Those traffic violations already carried fines. “We want young drivers to know this is not OK,” Cuomo said. “Inattention and inexperience can be a death sentence.” The […]

[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Fifteen hundred men and women crowded into Bais Faiga Hall earlier this week for an extraordinary demonstration of hakaras hatov to Chai Lifeline, the international children’s health support network whose vibrant Lakewood presence is changing the lives of thousands of children and parents in the community. The event, held Monday evening, […]

Thunderstorms in the New York City area have caused flight delays of up to three hours at local airports. The Federal Aviation Administration says the biggest delays are at John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports. New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport reported delays of up to 90 minutes. The National Weather Service says the severe […]

Nearly 2 in 3 uninsured low-income people who would qualify for subsidized coverage under President Barack Obama’s health care law may be out of luck next year because their states

Aides to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) have already announced that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s goodwill gesture, the release of terrorists from prison, is unacceptable. Abu Mazen submitted his own list, one including; Karim Yunis: An Israeli Arab citizen, a resident of A’ara. His went on trial in 1983 for the murder of IDF […]

Egypt’s military gave a “last-chance” ultimatum Monday to President Mohammed Morsi, giving him 48 hours to meet the demands of millions of protesters in the streets seeking his ouster, or

Misaskim has just released the latest edition of Misaskim Cares – Summer Safety Edition. The magazine was distributed throughout the tri-state area and can also be viewed online HERE. Misaskim volunteers provide numerous community-related services throughout the year. These services include providing assistance for grieving families, and, if needed, dealing with families in crisis, and […]

Former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden has broken his silence for the first time since he fled to Moscow eight days ago to say he remains free to make

Excessive heat is the No. 1 weather killer in the United States and it’s at its most dangerous when it doesn’t cool down at night. The current heat wave over

The case began about five years ago when the Jewish mom who was living in Belgium married a Christian man. The mother later claimed she left her husband because he

New regulations governing new drivers go into effect today in Israel, July 1, 2013. A new driver must be accompanied by a veteran driver escort for a period of six months. One may begin driving lessons at the age of 16.5 and one may take one’s road test at the age of 16 and nine […]

A 22-year-old Bnei Brak resident is in custody, suspected of taking part in the vandalism attack against a Latrun monastery. That attack took place in September 2012. The graffiti left at the site includes “Yeshu is a monkey”, “Maoz Esther” and “Ramat Migron”. Acting Jerusalem Police Chief Mani Yitzchaki appointed a special team of investigators […]

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