In an unusually harsh speech, President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday gave Israel one year to end its occupation of territories the Palestinians want for a future state. He threatened to withdraw recognition of Israel — a cornerstone of three decades of failed peace efforts — if it failed to do so. Abbas delivered the vague […]
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com One of the general differences between Litvaks (Misnagdim) and Chassidim lies in what they do on the holiday of Shmini Atzeres regarding eating in
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com In general, the Prime Minister spoke well at the UN General Assembly. He wore a yarmulkah. He quoted the Talmud Yerushalmi. He mentioned Torah observance. He thanked the 38 nations who boycotted the Durban Conference. He warned the world against what Iran is doing. Regarding attacking Iran’s nuclear capabilities, […]
To read the incredible story about the Ribnitzer Rebbe, Rav Shach, Williamsburg and children rescued from an Arab village by Yad L’Achim CLICK HERE We hope you are having a wonderful Yom
As people grow older, often the infirmities of age can change what used to be simple activities into situations with some challenges. Simchas Torah is, of course, a time of intense joy in which we celebrate both the completion and the continuity of the Torah. In doing so, we generally remove all the Sifrei Torah […]
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com The Sidra of vezos habracha has ten sections. Moshe Blesses the Shvatim and begins with Reuvain. The Sidrah begins with “And this is the blessing.” But why did Moshe Rabbeinu choose to bless them at this particular point? The Abarbanel answers that previously he ended with a “shira” that […]
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com This past Shabbos Chol haMoed, Rav Mottel Dick Shlita, a leading and well-respected Rosh Yeshiva now in Monsey and formerly in Staen Island, delivered a remarkable shiur at Kollel Avreichim of Far Rockaway/Five Towns. The Kollel, led by Rav Leibel Rand Shlita, has created a profound impact on the […]
Things turned violent at Yeshiva Oraysa in Yerushalaim on Sunday night, when police arrived at the Hoshanaha Rabb Tish over “noise complaints”. Police walked straight up to the musicians, and
Israeli Police officers arrived at a home in Bnei Brak where the Mezibuz Rebbe was holding his Hoshanah Rabba Tish, saying they received “noise complaints”. Police violently smashed the door
The attached videos show the Toldos Aharon Rebbe by Na’Nuim in his Bais Medrash on Chol Hamoed.
At least 5 people were injured in a major crash in Williamsburg, Sunday afternoon,. It appears that a vehicle lost control, and slammed into at least three other cars at
Keith, a champion windsurfer, comes to Israel to race in an international windsurfing competition. After a near-fatal, yet life-transforming accident, he decides to turn his life around. But a dark
Israel’s Health Ministry announced last week that it will finally offer the lifesaving Regeneron antibody treatment for COVID to Kupot Cholim to treat mildly and moderately ill COVID patients. Earlier
It’s the premier martial arts group in Europe for right-wing extremists. German authorities have twice banned their signature tournament. But Kampf der Nibelungen, or Battle of the Nibelungs, still thrives on Facebook, where organizers maintain multiple pages, as well as on Instagram and YouTube, which they use to spread their ideology, draw in recruits and […]
The Taliban hanged a dead body from a crane parked in a city square in Afghanistan on Saturday in a gruesome display that signaled the hard-line movement’s return to some of its brutal tactics of the past. Taliban officials initially brought four bodies to the central square in the western city of Herat, then moved […]
The Virtual Halacha Program is a new initiative for those that want to learn Halacha B’Iyun – an opportunity to learn Halacha and live Halacha from anywhere in the world.
New York City faced mounting pressure Friday to solve its spiraling jail crisis, with members of Congress calling for a federal civil rights investigation and a court-appointed monitor blasting the
Angry over being fired, a former employee slashed the tires of his boss’ vehicle and still held the knife when police officers arrived. Three officers positioned themselves at a safe distance as the man yelled and ranted. One officer had a stun gun, another a handgun. The third used the most important tool — a […]
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The state of Texas announced on Thursday that it has officially added Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company Unilever to the state’s “list of companies that boycott Israel.” “This action was undertaken pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 808, which defines ‘boycott Israel’ as ‘refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise […]
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