Month June 2019
Gaza Strip – Thousands of Palestinians are rallying outside a U.N. compound in the Gaza Strip to protest the White House-led Mideast peace conference in Bahrain. The demonstrators gathered Wednesday, raising a black coffin that read “Bahrain conference to hell,”… Continue Reading →
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy, and Cory Booker today announced $5,369,840 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support the New… Continue Reading →
A lawsuit filed by FedEx against the U.S. government over export rules follows a dispute over diverted shipments that were intended for Huawei Technologies, the Chinese telecommunications-equipment giant. The lawsuit challenges changes to export rules designed to keep technology out… Continue Reading →
Israel is experiencing unexplained GPS disruptions in its airspace but measures are in place to allow safe landings and takeoffs at its main international airport, the government said on Wednesday.… Read more » The post Israel Says GPS Mysteriously Disrupted… Continue Reading →
The pilot killed this month when his helicopter hit the roof of a New York City skyscraper in rain and fog said before lifting off from a Manhattan heliport that radar showed a “20-minute window to make it out,” according… Continue Reading →
Tel Aviv – Israel is experiencing unexplained GPS disruptions in its airspace but measures are in place to allow safe landings and takeoffs at its main international airport, the government said on Wednesday. The announcement by the Israel Airports Authority… Continue Reading →
It took last-minute changes and a full-court press by top Democratic leaders, but the House passed with relative ease Tuesday a $4.5 billion emergency border aid package to care for thousands of migrant families and unaccompanied children detained after crossing… Continue Reading →
We regret to inform you of the sudden and tragic Petirah of Shea Zilbershlag Z”L. Shea Z”L was orginally from Brooklyn, and resided in Lakewood since approximately 2009. He was 31. Shea Z”L was a friend to many in the… Continue Reading →
Bevis Marks Synagogue, in the historic City of London, has been awarded a grant of nearly £2.8 million (over $3.5 million) by Britain’s National Lottery Heritage Fund. Bevis Marks is… Read more » The post Huge Lottery Grant Awarded for… Continue Reading →
Chicago – President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump says the U.S. Secret Service took an employee of a Chicago cocktail lounge into custody after she spit on him. Eric Trump told Breitbart News in a telephone interview that it was… Continue Reading →
Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans on making his third trip to Israel since taking office. The Democrat is leaving Wednesday for a trip aimed at strengthening economic ties and showing solidarity. Read more on Yeshiva World News
Democrats say Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly July 17 before the House Judiciary and intelligence committees after both panels issued subpoenas to him Tuesday evening. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff… Continue Reading →
Jerusalem – Chilean President Sebastian Pinera’s visit to the Temple Mount on Tuesday generated a diplomatic crisis with Israel because he was accompanied by senior Palestinian Authority (PA) officials, in contrast to an earlier agreement with Israel on the issue…. Continue Reading →
Shiva information for R’ Boruch Zar Z”L will take place At 1411 Tanglewood Lane. Shachris 8:00 am, mincha 8:10 pm, and maariv 9:30 pm. Times for visits: 9:45 am-1:30 pm and 2:30 pm-10:00 pm.
Manama, Bahrain – The Trump administration’s $50 billion economic support plan for the Palestinians cannot succeed without addressing the political elements of a Middle East deal, international financial chiefs and global investors said Wednesday in comments that pushed back on… Continue Reading →
California has among the most stringent gun laws in the country and on Monday a far-reaching new initiative to curb violence will require background checks for every ammunition purchase. Gov. Read more on Yeshiva World News
Mayor Leon met on Tuesday with Mayor Bowser of Washington, DC. The Mayors discussed their shared challenges and opportunities as the leaders of capital cities, how to increase tourism, advance economic development and affordable housing, build smart-city technology, and create… Continue Reading →
San Francisco became the first major U.S. city to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes after supervisors gave the measure its second and final vote Tuesday. Backers say they hope the legislation will curb underage use of e-cigarettes, but critics… Continue Reading →
Military supplies company offers solution for sudden terror Ambitec inc. is a privately owned company that provides armed forces with protective gear and accessories. Recently, they expanded their consumer reach to include NGOs like Chabad Houses and schools. Eli Eichenblatt,… Continue Reading →
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was reported in the area of the Dead Sea Wednesday. Officials said that the epicenter of the quake was actually in the… Read more » The post Mild Earthquake Felt in Dead… Continue Reading →
The first Democratic presidential debate on Wednesday will give contenders struggling to break through in the crowded field an opportunity to step out of the shadow cast by front-runners Joe… Read more » The post First Democratic Debate Offers Struggling… Continue Reading →