As the world marked the 76th anniversary of passing [yahrtzeit] of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, representatives of the governments of the United States and the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan gathered at the rabbi’s resting place to formally designate it a Kazakh National Heritage site. Rabbi Levi Yitzchak, who was arrested by the Soviet secret […]
The Fox News and Fox Business channels are going international. A digital streaming service with the pair will launch in Mexico on Aug. 20, expanding to Spain, Germany and the
Israel is engaging in efforts to bring back some of its top scientists who are working abroad to assist Israel during the coronavirus pandemic, Science and Technology Minister Yizhar Shai (Blue and White) said, according to a Jerusalem Post report. “The strength of the country is founded on advanced technology,” Shai said last Wednesday at […]
The incredible Chesed of Hatzolah Air soars once again as their dedicated flight crew flew a severely injured Yeshiva Bochur back from Colorado. As YWN had reported last week, two
On Tuesday evening, an emergency alert was sent to Israel’s Maritime Police Unit and United Hatzalah regarding a boat in distress with passengers aboard on the Kinneret. The ship, which
BINA. The name itself brings feelings of comfort and relief to so many. BINA has been there for families dealing with brain injury through thick and thin, providing guidance and
One of the country’s largest egg producers illegally inflated prices when the pandemic hit New York, taking in $4 million as it charged up to four times more per carton, state Attorney General Letitia James charged in a lawsuit Tuesday. James claims that in March and April, Hillandale Farms price gouged more than 4 million […]
According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday, the government approved the outline of a plan to reopen cultural events in Israel in the near
(By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com) Before we get to the halachic question – please heed this warning: Never allow others to open up credit cards or credit lines in your name. Even if it is a “no lose opportunity” – just don’t do it. It won’t turn out well. And now, onto the question: […]
Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz was hospitalized on Tuesday and is scheduled to undergo back surgery on Wednesday morning at Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer. Doctors will be attempting
Since 1937, the state of Pennsylvania has had strict rules about who can stand in polling stations and challenge the eligibility of voters. The restrictions are meant to limit the use of “poll monitors” long sent by both parties to look out for voting mishaps but at times used to intimidate voters. In June, the […]
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in the Czech Republic at the start of a four-nation tour of central and eastern Europe expected to focus on threats to the
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit Israel hard and the number of infected in Israel continues to rise daily. As of yesterday, Israel surpassed China in the total number of
A federal appeals court in Washington appeared inclined Tuesday to let a judge decide on his own whether to grant the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the criminal case against former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn. Multiple members of the Washington court expressed skepticism at arguments from the Justice Department and Flynn’s attorneys […]
Mother-of-14 Malka Heimlich had received surgery for a torn tendon and was walking down the street recently when she heard an ominous “snap.” The next thing she knew, she was
Former Likud Minister Gilad Erdan departed Israel with his family early Tuesday morning to begin his new position as Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, replacing former Ambassador Danny
A former chief who was one of New York City’s highest-ranking female police officials accused the department of denying women the opportunity to advance to senior leadership posts in a federal lawsuit. Lori Pollock, who retired last week, had been in charge of the department’s data-driven, crime-fighting strategy. She had asked to be considered to […]
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com l’ilui nishmas the author’s mother Sara Bas HaRav Eliyahu on 22 Av - her 13th Yartzeit It is the custom within Klal Yisroel to light a Yartzeit candle on the day that a relative had passed away. The lighting has no accompanying blessing, and many people would like to […]
Aron Schweitzer is a choshuve member of the Belzer kehila and beloved kindergarten Rebbi in Yeshiva Gedola of Montreal Canada. We were all shocked and saddened when his wife suddenly
Despite Israel’s decision that Israel’s skies will begin to reopen on August 16, no detailed plan has yet to be formulated, Globes reported. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu tasked Transportation Minister
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