Israel’s reproduction number continued to rise, standing at 0.9 on Wednesday, raising concerns for health officials despite the continued decrease in daily virus cases and number of seriously ill patients.
A group of Hasidic men were forced to deplane a Delta flight from Miami International Airport to LaGuardia, Wednesday night. Initial reports say that the incident unfolded after an elderly
After jumping out to a quick start in its vaccination campaign, Israel announced Tuesday that it has decided to share almost 100,000 of its Moderna coronavirus vaccines with about 19 countries. While Israel does not produce vaccines, Netanyahu has moved aggressively to secure enough vaccines for Israel�s 9.3 million people in deals with Pfizer and […]
“After I am 120, when I will stand before Beis Din Shel Maalah” said Rav Shteinman zt”l, “they will ask me what I did for the poor, the widows and
Three days before Hoshana Rabbah this year, New York�s Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a far-reaching, executive order, effectively shuttering our shuls on one of the most joyous days on our calendar. The news set off a flurry of phone calls between askanim and rabbanim. They spent the next 48 hours drafting legal briefs to obtain […]
The Biden administration on Tuesday told Egypt that human rights will be �central� to its policy in dealing with the key Arab state and major American partner in the Middle East. The pronouncement came just a week after the administration approved a nearly $200 million missile sale to Egypt despite concerns about Cairo�s jailing of […]
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for�5tjt.com There seems to be some misinformation that is out there regarding Megillah readings during the Covid pandemic.� The following was checked and approved by numerous Poskim and Morei Horaah. One May not fulfill the Mitzvah of hearing the Megillah on Zoom. Shuls should attempt to arrange for additional readings of […]
After the government voted unanimously to initiate a nighttime curfew over Purim weekend, the ministers realized that the majority of the large parties that would normally be held in Jerusalem
The Biden administration is moving slowly but surely toward reengaging with the Palestinians after a near total absence of official contact during former President Donald Trump�s four years in office. As American officials plan steps to restore direct ties with the Palestinian leadership, Biden�s national security team is taking steps to restore relations that had […]
� Arranged by Eli Klein and Yitzy Berry After releasing his debut single Hisyatzivu which he composed, followed by his heartfelt Chasoif- We Need Your Light this past Chanuka, popular wedding singer Shmuly Schneider is back – this time joining forces with the incredible duo Eli Klein and Yitzy Berry to produce this powerful track! […]
At least 11 people who were on-board the El Al rescue flight from New York to Israel have tested positive for COVID-19. The flight, which originated in New York landed
The Jerusalem court overseeing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu�s corruption trial has delayed the opening of the dramatic evidentiary stage until after March 23 elections. The three-judge panel issued a statement late Monday saying the proceedings, which have been repeatedly delayed due to legal wrangling and coronavirus restrictions, would begin on April 5 and take place […]
Developments surrounding Iran�s nuclear program are at a �critical point� and lifting sanctions on the country is key to breaking the deadlock, China�s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. Spokesperson Wang Wenbin�s comments came a day after Iran officially began restricting international inspections of its nuclear facilities in a bid to pressure European countries and the U.S. […]
A yeshivah student in Yitzhar fended off an Arab terrorist armed with a knife who attempted to stab him in the Shomron on Wednesday morning. Binyamin Cohen was waiting at
A Navy veteran who was going through an episode of paranoia died after a Northern California police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes, his family said Tuesday. The
When it comes to saving sea turtles, Israeli rescuers have discovered that mayonnaise is a miracle. Employees at Israel�s National Sea Turtle Rescue Center are treating endangered green sea turtles affected by a devastating oil spill that has coated Israel�s coast with thick black tar. The spill, which Israel�s Nature and Parks Authority has called […]
This is an historic opportunity that has never been done by us before (and it’s still free) In honor of Purim, Yad L’Achim has arranged for several Talmidei Chachamim, Rabbanim
A Brooklyn man was arrested in Florida in the brazen daylight armed robbery of a SoHo luxury store after authorities say he bragged about the heist on social media, authorities
A non-religious man threatened to kill a Chabad photographer on the first evacuation flight of Israelis from New York back to Israel on Monday. The photographer, Chaim Tweeto, was standing
During mid-March of 2020, Rabbi Sofer felt very weak and was unable to eat. Seven days past and still he could not swallow even a morsel of food. On March
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