On Wednesday, the Senate decisively voted down three resolutions introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) that sought to block a major arms deal with Israel. The Vermont senator had aimed to prevent the delivery of $20 billion worth of military… Continue Reading →
This is the European twist on Doomsday prepping. Classified documents unveiled on Wednesday show that Germany is strategizing for a scenario in which up to 800,000 NATO troops, including American forces, might be deployed to Ukraine in response to escalating… Continue Reading →
New Zealand officially designated the Iran-backed terror proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen as terrorist organizations on Wednesday. “It’s very simple. For any organization to be deemed a terrorist organization under New Zealand legislation, we have to have evidence,… Continue Reading →
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) vowed to fight Jew-hatred at the United Nations on Tuesday in one of her first public addresses since being named by President-elect Donald Trump as his choice to be the U.S. ambassador to the global body…. Continue Reading →
CLAIM: Former President Bill Clinton appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, where he alleged that President-elect Donald Trump had made promises to Christian voters — whom he referred to as “Christian nationalists” — claiming that if… Continue Reading →
President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration are “uniquely positioned” to stabilize the Middle East, Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel said on Wednesday. “President Trump has strategically surrounded himself with a team of seasoned leaders who possess a deep… Continue Reading →
Watch Dallas mayor Eric Johnson explain his move away from the Democratic party to becoming a Republican.
In a crowded New York State Supreme Court courtroom in Manhattan, Judge Gregory Carro asked the handcuffed Christopher Brown, clad in a beige jumpsuit and white taqiyah skullcap, if he had anything to share before he was sentenced. “No sir,” the 23-year-old… Continue Reading →
Alexander Giannakakis, 37, pleaded guilty on Monday to hiding information and otherwise tampering with a federal investigation of his now-deceased brother, who set fires at four Massachusetts synagogues and assisted living homes. Giannakakis, who was extradited from Sweden, is slated… Continue Reading →
Sephardi Chief Rabbi Rav Dovid Yosef strongly criticized Pope Francis for implying that Israel might be engaging in genocide in Gaza, accusing the Pope of siding with aggressors rather than their victims. “It’s very interesting that the Pope doesn’t call… Continue Reading →
Three kedoshei elyon had one common concept when it came to learning Torah – they were the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh (Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar 1696-1743) when he came to Eretz Yisroel; the Ramchal (Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto 1707-1746) when he lived in Padua, Italy; and Hagaon,… Continue Reading →
A former Ocean County resident has been indicted in connection with a 2022 Howell multi-vehicle collision that claimed the life of a male driver, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced today. Drew Peterson, 34, formerly of Jackson Township, now… Continue Reading →
The IDF confirmed on Wednesday night the tragic loss of Sergeant First Class (res.) Eitan Ben Ami, a 22-year-old from Yerushalayim, who was killed in action in southern Lebanon when a building collapsed during combat operations. Ben Ami served as… Continue Reading →
Israel Defense Forces Maj. (res.) Ze’ev Erlich, 71, a renowned scholar of the Land of Israel, was killed by Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon, the Binyamin Regional Council announced on Wednesday evening. “Jabo Erlich, 71, a reservist, joined IDF forces operating… Continue Reading →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nixed a Turkish initiative to mediate between Israel and Hamas “on the Gaza situation,” according to a report in Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. Citing a senior Hamas source, the Qatari-owned, London-based pan-Arab news outlet went on to… Continue Reading →
Seder Moed of Daf Yomi Yerushalmi begins next Wednesday, November 27, with Meseches Shabbos! Many thousands of people all over the world have undertaken the serious and satisfying study of Yerushalmi, something that would have been unthinkable for them just a… Continue Reading →
On Wednesday evening, the IDF announced that Sergeant First Class (res.) Eitan Ben Ami was killed in a building collapse in Lebanon. Ben Ami, aged 22 from Yerushalayim, was a reservist in the Commando Brigade’s Maglan unit. Otzma Yehudit MK… Continue Reading →
In recognition of Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, Nov. 20, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is offering tips to prevent the public from falling for common utility scams, especially as the cold winter months are fast approaching. Scammers often prey… Continue Reading →
Submitted by Kollel Oholei Yom Tov: This year is one of the rare cases that some boys Bar Mitzvah, and requirement to put on Tefillin, will take place before what they consider to be their Hebrew Birthday. Boys that were… Continue Reading →
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The East Ramapo Central School District (ERCSD) revealed on Monday night, November 18, a budget surplus exceeding $30 million, as previously reported by Matzav.com. In response, Assemblyman-elect Aron Wieder has now called for an urgent investigation into the state-appointed monitors… Continue Reading →