The Histadrut affiliated Clalit Kupat Cholim (HMO) announces that its hospitals will now be equipped with a thermometer that is permitted for use on Shabbos l’chatchila. There are two types, a personal; adult thermometer and an infant thermometer strip. The new thermometers have been tested and reportedly accurate, permitting their use in hospitals, and they […]

A hacker apparently accessed private photos and emails sent between members of the Bush family, including both former presidents, and a spokesman for George H.W. Bush said a criminal investigation

Rabbi Dov Wolpe calls for all of Israel’s religious parties to form a united front to “save the Land of Israel and Our Torah.” Against a background of tensions between Bayit HaYehudi and Shas, Rabbi Shalom Dov Wolpe, chairman of Eretz Yisrael Shelanu, has called upon all political parties of Torah-observant Jews in Israel to […]

From the loony regime that just figured how to shoot a monkey into space: Iran now claims it has its own homemade, radar-beating stealth fighter jet. But aviation and defense experts say the tiny one-seater looks like a toy and might not even be able to fly — calling it a “laughable fake.” Iranian President […]

[SEE LINKS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] As the storm bears down on the Tri-State area, residents of New York City cannot help but remember the “Bloomberg Blizzard” in the year 2010.

Shas’ efforts to team with Bayit Yehudi to form a religious bloc continue, leading to an apology to the dati leumi party appearing in the Shas affiliated Yom L’Yom newspaper. In a statement in the name of the party co-leaders, Eli Yishai, Aryeh Deri and Arial Atias, they renounce any and all columns appearing in […]

The ringleader in hair- and beard-cutting attacks on fellow Amish in Ohio was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison and 15 family members received sentences of one year to

As the Northeast braces for its largest winter storm in more than a year, airlines are already employing a strategy that has served them well in recent years: Cancel flights early and keep planes and crews — and passengers — away from snowed-in airports. Up to 3 feet of snow was forecast along the densely […]

After completing the first round of coalition talks, meeting with all the parties, it appears the talks are dead-ended. As such, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is meeting with Yisrael Beitenu

More than three months after New Jersey Governor Chris Christie won over critics with his aggressive response to Superstorm Sandy, vaulting his popularity to a level most politicians dream of,

A plan by Seattle police to send aloft miniature robot drones equipped with stealth spy cameras has been grounded, following heated criticism of the project by residents concerned about privacy

A fired police officer who threatened to bring “warfare” to the Los Angeles Police Department went on a shooting rampage that left a policeman and two others dead and set

The Finance Ministry is weighing a possible increase in sales tax on cars. Another possibility is to raise taxes on the environmentally friendly vehicles, electric and hybrid, which enjoy tax

Anti-Israel activists recently pressured Lonely Planet to omit mention of Ahava’s factory and outlet store as part of a recommended stop on its Dead Sea itinerary. The popular guide to

Speaking with Israel Radio on Thursday 27 Shevat 5773, Hamas leader Khalid Meshal confirmed reports that he and Fatah are engaged in negotiations towards forming a coalition government. Meshal added “We believe in democracy” and stated whatever the results of elections in PA (Palestinian Authority) areas will be, Hamas will accept them as he expects […]

According to a Haaretz report, National Security Advisor Yaakov Amidror, known to be a political hawk, has spoken out in closed forums against continued construction in yishuvim. Amidror reportedly feels

A Winter Storm Warning in effect from 3 PM Friday to 6 AM on Saturday, the National Weather Service says. Lakewood could see snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches,