Month June 2019
New York – The New York Times surveyed almost all of the Democratic presidential candidates on a range of issues between March and June, and released the results on Wednesday. One of the questions: “Do you think Israel meets international… Continue Reading →
Jerusalem district police on Wednesday morning reported a 2-year-old boy was found wandering alone on a street close to 4:30AM, in the area of the Davidka, near the city center. Read more on Yeshiva World News
A Florida city agreed to pay $600,000 in ransom to hackers who took over its computer system, the latest in thousands of attacks worldwide aimed at extorting money from governments… Read more » The post Florida City Pays $600,000 Ransom… Continue Reading →
Berlin – A 23-year-old American said he was hit in the face in Berlin after telling a group harassing him that he was Jewish. The man, described as a tourist, suffered a black eye in the incident, which he reported… Continue Reading →
Agudas Yisroel’s Daf Yomi Commission tonight will feature a worldwide live broadcast of the Daf Yomi’s siyum on Bechoros. This event is hosted by Congregation Magen David in Surfside, Florida, and the featured speaker will be Rabbi Ephraim Eliyahu Shapiro…. Continue Reading →
Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday ruled out censuring President Donald Trump if the House doesn’t impeach him, downplaying a less drastic censure as “a day at the beach” for the president. Read more on Yeshiva World News
Mexico on Wednesday became the first country to ratify the new North American free-trade agreement after its Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve the deal updating the rules for one of… Read more » The post Mexico Becomes First Country to… Continue Reading →
Washington – President Donald Trump plans a speech at the Lincoln Memorial and a possible Air Force One flyover for an amped-up Independence Day celebration in Washington, drawing criticism that he wants to transform a traditionally nonpartisan, national event into… Continue Reading →
A push to legalize recreational marijuana in New York has failed after state leaders did not reach a consensus on several key details in the final days of the legislative session. Read more on Yeshiva World News
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A magesterial court in Tel Aviv issued a restraining order for numerous Charedi woman who had been arrested for protesting outside of the IDF enlistment office in Jerusalem.The women, who were accused of distrubing the pease, have now been banished… Continue Reading →
Streets near the White House were closed to pedestrian traffic for about an hour Wednesday afternoon following the report of a suspicious package, authorities said. At about 2:45 p.m., a… Read more » The post Secret Service Investigates Dropped Backpack… Continue Reading →
On Sunday, a group of protestors headed to Ashkelon from Jerusalem to protest ongoing construction which they insist is compromising ancient kevarim. They explained the work to pave a new road is being done without regard for the kevarim in… Continue Reading →
Fort Lauderdale, FL – A Florida city agreed to pay $600,000 in ransom to hackers who took over its computer system, the latest in thousands of attacks worldwide aimed at extorting money from governments and businesses. The Riviera Beach City… Continue Reading →
Amazon’s fleet of jets is getting bigger. The online shopping giant said Tuesday that it will lease 15 more Boeing 737s as it seeks to grow its delivery business and… Read more » The post Amazon Adds More Jets to… Continue Reading →
Joe Biden is under fire from rival Democratic presidential hopefuls for saying the Senate “got things done” with “civility” when he was first elected in 1973 and served alongside segregationists.… Read more » The post Biden Draws Ire in Recalling… Continue Reading →
From the brother: I don’t think there are adequate words that can express our extreme appreciation towards each and every one of you. You have all opened your hearts and souls towards this campaign. You’ve donated money to someone whom… Continue Reading →
San Francisco – Apple Inc has asked its major suppliers to assess the cost implications of moving 15%-30% of their production capacity from China to Southeast Asia as it prepares for a restructuring of its supply chain, according to a… Continue Reading →
Hope Hicks, once a close aide to President Donald Trump, drew fire from Democrats on Wednesday for not answering questions during a closed House Judiciary Committee session about whether her… Read more » The post Former Trump Aide Hope Hicks… Continue Reading →
Israeli tour operators have asked the government to intercede with Jordan, whose border officials have been refusing to allow travelers to enter the country with articles bearing Jewish symbols, Globes… Read more » The post Jordan Banning Jewish Items at… Continue Reading →
Who doesn’t love nostalgia? Music aficionados will appreciate these Hartzig masterpieces. Presenting, some amazing Yossi Green classics, performed by the incomparable Avraham Fried. These three featured songs are from Avremel’s repertoire spanning a decade from the early years of his… Continue Reading →