Month July 2019
There’s a new target in the clash over immigration: hotels. Advocacy groups and unions are pressuring Marriott, MGM and others not to house migrants who have been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Read more on Yeshiva World News
The Siyum Presents: “‘Why I Sang More Than 11 Minutes’ — Reb Abish Brodt Reflects on Singing at Past Siyumim Please visit thesiyum.org for information and updates regarding the upcoming Siyum HaShas, or text siyum to 313131. Read more on… Continue Reading →
In a move that had been predicted for more than 24 hours, Former Defense Minister Naftali Bennett has officially stepped aside from leading the New Right party and allowed the more popular former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked to lead the… Continue Reading →
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo may have publicly ruled out a run for Senate next year. But some advisers to President Donald Trump don’t believe him. At the White House,… Read more » The post Will Pompeo Run for Office… Continue Reading →
Berkeley Heights, NJ – A top White House adviser on Sunday claimed there was a “huge difference” between Donald Trump’s criticisms of America during the 2016 presidential campaign and the critiques by four Democratic congresswomen of color with whom Trump… Continue Reading →
The sterility uncertainty at an Altaire Pharmaceuticals facility that spurred the recalls of numerous prescription and over-the-counter ophthalmic ointments swept up several more brands last week, including staple Clear Eyes.… Read more » The post More Eye Meds Recalled on… Continue Reading →
Britain is getting a new prime minister. Buckle up for a rocky ride. On Tuesday, the U.K.’s governing Conservatives will announce the winner of a contest to replace Theresa May as leader of the party and the country. Read more… Continue Reading →
Ending weeks of speculation, former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked announced on Sunday evening that she will head the New Right party in the September 17 election, as her co-founder, former… Read more » The post Shaked Takes Over New Right… Continue Reading →
The annual Shiva Asar B’Tammuz program will begin at 2:00 p.m. today, at Merkaz HaSimcha, 1898 Bay Avenue (Corner East 19th Street – Near Avenue M), Brooklyn, NY. For those who cannot attend in person, the program will steam live… Continue Reading →
A U.S. intelligence aircraft flew over Venezuelan airspace on Friday in “a clear provocation” and in violation of international treaties, officials with Nicolás Maduro’s defense ministry said. The alleged incident… Read more » The post Venezuela Claims U.S. Military Aircraft… Continue Reading →
This photo was published on a well-known local Facebook Page in Sullivan County on Sunday. Seen in the photo is a Hasidic man, changing the tire of a man he never met before on what appears to be Route 17… Continue Reading →
There will be 27 minyanim for Mincha today at Kol Shimshon, located at 11th and Squankum. First Minyan at 1:40, then 1:45 and then every 15 minutes until 7:30. Then 7:40 and, last minyan at 7:50. First Minyan for Ma’ariv… Continue Reading →
Speaking with Tal Schneider of Globes over the weekend, MK Yair Lapid addressed a number of issues, expressing a willingness to sit in the same coalition as the chareidim. What happens if elections end in a tie? Read more on… Continue Reading →
Virtually on the eve of Ukraine’s parliamentary elections, the Kremlin released comments by President Vladimir Putin saying that the two countries will mend ties despite their five-year conflict. President Putin… Read more » The post Putin Hints at Rapprochement With… Continue Reading →
Washington – The top Democrat on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee said Sunday he believes there is “substantial evidence” that President Donald Trump committed high crimes and misdemeanors, and he plans to ask former Special Counsel Robert Mueller to present… Continue Reading →
We regret to inform you of the sudden Petirah of Reb Yitzchok Wenger Z”L, who was Niftar today. Reb Yitzchok Z”L was a longtime administrator at the Lakewood Cheder, and tremendous Talmid Chachom. Born in Lakewood, Reb Yitzchok Z”L spent… Continue Reading →
Minneapolis, MN – President Donald Trump can tell Rep. Ilhan Omar to “go back” to Somalia all he wants. All indications suggest she’s not going anywhere. Safely entrenched in liberal, urban districts, Omar and most of her fellow “squad” mates… Continue Reading →
A top adviser to President Donald Trump is claiming a “huge difference” between Trump’s criticism of America during the 2016 campaign and current criticism of the U.S. by four liberal Democratic congresswomen of color who Trump has been feuding with…. Continue Reading →
Agudas Yisroel’s Daf Yomi Commission is delighted to present the worldwide LIVE broadcast of the Daf Yomi’s Siyum on Eruchin. This event is hosted by Camp Agudah, and the featured speakers will be Rabbi Yosef Frankel, Vialopoler Rebbe and Rabbi… Continue Reading →
The release Sunday of an audio recording has shed new light on the seizure of a British-flagged tanker at the hands of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as tensions flare in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Read more on Yeshiva World News
Two people were killed in a fire in Queens Sunday morning, authorities say. The two-alarm fire broke out at about 9:40 a.m. at a two-story brick home on 117th Street near Atlantic Avenue in Richmond Hill. Read more on Yeshiva… Continue Reading →