New Jersey Democratic Assemblyman Gary Schaer, the first-ever Orthodox Jewish member of the state’s Legislature, today called on Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz to intercede with the

A bill that would have prevented chareidi parties from running in the next Knesset elections was defeated in a plenum vote in a 42-16 vote. The bill, authored by MK

Late this past January, in response to a severe illness that threatened the life of its posek (halachic decisor) Rav Chaim Yisroel Belsky, OU Kosher announced a new program, Halacha

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who unsuccessfully sought his party’s presidential nomination, on Thursday called Donald Trump a “nut job” who likely will win the GOP nod, but lose in November’s

The Chief Rabbinate of Israel Council convened to discuss recent worrisome advances made in Israel by the Reform Movement, with a focus on the cabinet decision to allocate an egalitarian

Jean La Lime is reported to be the victim of Chicago’s first recorded murder, in 1812, and now his movements have been cause for concern. As the Chicago History Museum

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as anxiety over the global economy persisted. Long-term rates resumed their decline after being unchanged last week following six straight weeks of

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The ancient copper mines in Timna are located deep in Israel’s Aravah Valley and are believed by some to be the site of King Solomon’s mines. The arid conditions of

Defense Secretary Ash Carter is assuring lawmakers that President Barack Obama doesn’t plan to make an announcement about the future of the U.S.-controlled naval station and detention center at Guantanamo

The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said Thursday that personnel at U.S. Central Command have deleted files and emails amid allegations that intelligence assessments were altered to exaggerate progress

[ COMMUNICATED CONTENT] Rochester, NY is an “out of town” community where Middos and Limud HaTorah are the focal point. Located in Western NY between Buffalo and Syracuse, being part

An IDF soldier entering Meah Shearim was attacked on Wednesday evening 15 Adar-I with eggs and insults by chareidim. When police arrived, they too were attacked with eggs and different

Stagnant pay and a shrinking middle class — a focus of a new book by Robert Gordon, a Northwestern University economist — are among the key issues fueling the insurgent

Hebron resident and activist Baruch Marzel was invited to address the Wednesday 15 Adar-I meeting of the Moetzas Gedolei Hatorah of Agudas Yisrael. Marzel presented the realities surrounding the cabinet

[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] An Israeli bus driver was caught on camera using his cell phone while driving. According to published reports, a passenger on the 597 “Superbus” Bus Line,

MetLife is in talks to part ways with the life insurance agents who long defined one of the world’s biggest life insurance companies. The unit that the company is in

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval says he told the White House he’s not interested in being considered for the Supreme Court right now. Sandoval’s office issued a statement Thursday following news