Month March 2019
Washington – President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (neh-ten-YAH’-hoo) at the White House next week. The president will welcome Netanyahu for his third White House visit since Trump took office, the White house said Wednesday. They… Continue Reading →
(VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE) In the accompanying video, the wife of Rabbi Achiad Ettinger HY”D, who was murdered in the Ariel Junction attack, thanks security forces for carrying out their responsibility and eliminating the terrorist who carried out the attack,… Continue Reading →
U.S. President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at the White House next Monday and Tuesday, the White House said, reaffirming the two leaders’ close ties. The… Read more » The post Netanyahu to Meet Trump at… Continue Reading →
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the odds of opening new casinos in the New York City area any time soon are not good. The Democrat told reporters Tuesday that he’s “skeptical”… Read more » The post Cuomo Says No Dice On… Continue Reading →
As Purim approaches, a call has been made by Gedolei Yisrael to observe the day properly, as intended, which includes avoiding spiritual disintegration or wandering out of emptiness and debauchery. Read more on Yeshiva World News
Washington – The Federal Reserve is leaving its key interest rate unchanged and projecting no rate hikes in 2019, dramatically underscoring its plan to be “patient” about any further increases. The Fed announced it was keeping its benchmark rate its… Continue Reading →
Jerusalem – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday lauded the White House’s warm ties with Israel during a visit to the country and promised to step up pressure on Iran, giving a public boost to Israel’s prime minister… Continue Reading →
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for the Five Towns Jewish Times It is a Mitzvah, or rather, minhag – we will soon be performing. Well, actually, it is not reallycalled Machtzis HaShekel, it should rather be referred to as, “Zecher Machtzis… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] If you’re looking to get a Megilla, now’s the time – you will be saving yourself 20%! Today only, until 6:30 PM, you can purchase both Ari and Bais Yosef Megillas (11 line and 28 lines) at 20% off…. Continue Reading →
– Four people were lightly injured in an accident on the route of the Yerushalayim light rail on Wednesday, according to Arutz Sheva. The accident involved a collision between… Read more » The post Four Injured Lightly in Rail… Continue Reading →
Get those Purim umbrellas ready, Daven for a Purim miracle, and try and make the best of what is expected to be some really nasty weather. A coastal storm is expected to punish the tri-state area virtually all day Thursday,… Continue Reading →
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Wednesday that talks with White House senior adviser Jared Kushner have led to advances toward an agreement that would have the U.S. government… Read more » The post Mexican President Talks U.S. Investment… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] There is one name that seems to be inextricably connected to philanthropy within the frum community and beyond like absolutely no other in our generation. That name, of course, is R’ Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz.In fact, R’ Shlomo Yehuda, whose name is… Continue Reading →
(VIDEO AND PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE) A number of IEDs were hurled at IDF soldiers who were protecting mispallalim entering the Kever Yosef complex, which is located in PA occupied Shechem. Read more on Yeshiva World News
Jerusalem – High school girls from the Israeli community of Neriya, in Benyamin, arranged and held a wedding ceremony and celebration for newlyweds who had recently converted to Judaism and had no family to help them make the necessary arrangements…. Continue Reading →
Purim is from the most joyous times of the year. Yidden celebrate in a festive manner and it is a day which men, women, and children look forward to. However, each year, for many families and individuals this special day… Continue Reading →
Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump refused to let go of his feud with White House aide Kellyanne Conway’s spouse on Wednesday, calling George Conway a “husband from hell” and prompting Conway to renew his accusation that Trump is mentally… Continue Reading →
Beverly Hills, CA – This U.S. Army major played a major Purim prank on his family. Moses Scheinfeld, who has been deployed in Afghanistan for the past nine months, surprised his family by showing up at their Southern California Jewish… Continue Reading →
Seattle – Starbucks says it plans to test both recyclable and compostable cups over the next year. Customers in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, London and Vancouver, British Colombia, will help test the cups, which use fiber, paper and other… Continue Reading →