Often elusive, the political center is holding steady in the Senate as a coalition of Democratic and Republican senators brushes off critics to push the $1 trillion infrastructure package toward final passage. On the left, the Democrats have withstood the complaints of liberals who say the proposal falls short of what’s needed to provide a […]
With Real Estate prices skyrocketing, where else can you get four amos of prime esrog orchard space, complete with your very own esrog tree? You can become a Shmittah observing
Melissa DeRosa, a fixture next to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for months during his coronavirus news conferences, resigned late Sunday on the heels of a report that found Cuomo harassed 11 women, leaving the governor without his top aide as he faces the prospect of impeachment. DeRosa, who had been one of Cuomo’s most fierce defenders […]
Canada on Monday is lifting its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians, part
Former Health Ministry Director-General Prof. Chezy Levy slammed the Bennett-Lapid government for its management of the coronavirus crisis, saying that the new ministers are inexperienced. Levy said that if he would still be in the Health Ministry he would impose strict regulations on international travel. “Now is the time for more painful decisions to prevent […]
After Ben & Jerry’s franchisees sent a letter to the board requesting that it reconsider its boycott on Israel, the ice cream company brought in an extreme anti-Israel activist to
The bitter news of the petira of HaGaon HaRav Avraham Dov Auerbach, z’tl, of Teveria at the age of 86 spread throughout Israel on Monday morning. HaRav Auerbach, z’tl, the
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com On August 9, 2001, the 20th of Menachem Av 5761, a terrorist bombing of the Sbarro pizza restaurant in Jerusalem caused the deaths of fifteen holy Neshamos. Among the victims was a 31-year-old day school and high school teacher – Shoshana Hayman Greenbaum a”h. What follows is an appreciation […]
Meretz MK Ghaida Rinawi-Zoabi said on Sunday that her party and the Islamist Ra’am party will prevent Prime Minister Naftali Bennett from launching a military operation. In an interview with
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says people are rushing to get a third vaccine shot as protection from the surging delta variant of the coronavirus. Bennett pointed to government statistics
Iran on Thursday warned Israel against taking military action against it following Israel’s threats to retaliate for its attack on the Israeli-operated MT Mercer Street. “In another brazen violation of international law, Israeli regime now blatantly threatens Iran with military action,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stated. “We state this clearly: ANY foolish act […]
Israel’s prime minister said Sunday he holds the Lebanese government responsible for rocket fire launched from its territory, whether the Hezbollah terror group launched the weapons or not. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s comments came days after one of the heaviest flareups in violence between Israel and Hezbollah in several years and indicated Israel could expand […]
It was a cold and rainy winter day as the Tauber kids stood by the window and watched their father drive away. Little did they know, their Tatty would never
After a year and a half of COVID-related quiet, we are all ready for something awesome! We can’t wait to get out, dance, and be happy—and the time is now!
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.
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Rav Yitzchok Feigelstock zt”l, the long-time Rosh Yeshiva of Mesivta of Long Beach where he taught thousands of talmidim, was a talmid and confidant
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s neighbors in Ra’anana submitted a petition last week to the Supreme Court demanding that he move to the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem. The petition included
Catskills Hatzolah was on the scene of a two car crash in Monticello, Sunday afternoon. It happened at the intersection of Fraser Road and Anawana Road at around 2:00PM. One
Rabbi Eliezer Berland, the leader of the Shuvu Banim cult, contracted the coronavirus and is now hospitalized in Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital and is on a respirator. In June, Rabbi Berland, 84, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by a Jerusalem court after pleading guilty as part of a plea bargain to charges of fraud, extortion, […]
Two New York lawmakers introduced a bill Friday to extend the state’s eviction moratorium until Oct. 31 in light of the state’s failure to send out enough COVID-19 rental aid for an estimated 200,000 households in need. The state’s eviction moratorium is set to expire Aug. 31. Sen. Alessandra Biaggi and Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou, both […]
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