Month March 2020
The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus in Israel rose to 126 as of Friday morning, with 17 new patients diagnosed overnight Thursday, the Health Ministry stated. One patient is a six-month-old baby. The Health Ministry added that there… Continue Reading →
Following Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s announcement on Thursday evening that all schools in Israel are closed as of Friday morning until after Pesach, the Health Ministry published a list of instructions for dorm schools, including yeshivos, which were not included… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (JTA) — Purim celebrations at Oakland Hebrew Day School on Tuesday included a surprise, un-festive addition: farewells to two young Israeli women whose work in the Northern California school was being cut short by the global coronavirus pandemic…. Continue Reading →
New York’s attorney general is demanding that conspiracy monger Alex Jones stop hawking phony coronavirus treatments. Attorney General Letita James’ office sent a cease-and-desist letter Thursday saying it’s “extremely concerned” by Jones’ claims that toothpaste, dietary supplements, creams, and other… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers will awake Friday to find the coronavirus has left their their famously bustling city with no Broadway, no basketball games, no big gatherings, and a populace unnerved by an ever-worsening crisis. A dizzying series… Continue Reading →
Due to the coronavirus and as per the instructions of the Health Ministry limiting gatherings, entry to the kever of the Rashbi in Meron will be restricted in accordance with… Read more » The post Meron to Limit Crowds at… Continue Reading →
The odds of a unity government grew considerably Friday, after Gesher head Orly Levy-Abukasis said in an interview that her faction would not recommend that President Reuven Rivlin appoint Benny… Read more » The post Levy-Abukasis: No Recommendation for Gantz… Continue Reading →
The U.S. launched airstrikes Thursday in Iraq, targeting the Iranian-backed Shiite militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base… Read more » The post Pentagon: U.S. Strikes Iran-Backed Group… Continue Reading →
A study by the Tax Authority indicates that 84% of Israelis are complying with rules against using cash to make large purchases. The Authority said that there were 3,392 violations… Read more » The post Study: Most Israelis Complying With… Continue Reading →
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made his second public appearance this week to oversee military drills, despite concerns about the possible spread of the coronavirus. Kim guided the… Read more » The post N. Korea’s Kim Guides Artillery… Continue Reading →
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Israel rose to 126 Friday morning, the Health Ministry announced. Two of the patients are listed in serious condition and five are defined… Read more » The post Israel: 126 Confirmed Virus Cases,… Continue Reading →
A new poll by Yisrael Hayom on Friday showed that the majority of Israelis prefer to see Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu remain prime minister, and not MK Benny Gantz (Blue and… Read more » The post Poll: Most Israelis Support Unity… Continue Reading →
Asian shares plunged, then recovered slightly as Friday the 13th brought still more turmoil to markets reeling from uncertainty over the coronavirus crisis. Benchmarks in Japan, Thailand and India sank… Read more » The post Asian Shares Dive, Then Trim… Continue Reading →
New Yorkers will awake Friday to find the coronavirus has left their famously bustling city with no big gatherings, and a populace unnerved by an ever-worsening crisis. A dizzying series… Read more » The post Big City, Big Worry: New… Continue Reading →
South Korea reported more recoveries from the coronavirus than new infections on Friday for the first time since its outbreak emerged in January, as a downward trend in daily cases… Read more » The post S. Korea Reports More Recoveries… Continue Reading →
The post Letter From Yeshiva Torah Vodaas appeared first on Hamodia. In related news: Letter From Yeshiva Torah Temimah Hachnasas Sefer Torah at Yeshiva Yagdil Torah Letter From Yeshiva Karlin-Stolin Regarding Safety and Hygiene Purim Koton in Yeshiva Torah Temimah… Continue Reading →
The post Yeshiva Torah Vodaas to Remain Open appeared first on Hamodia. In related news: Torah Umesorah Says Schools Should Remain Open Hachnasas Sefer Torah at Yeshiva Yagdil Torah Letter From Yeshiva Torah Temimah Milestone Dinner for Yeshiva Darchei Torah… Continue Reading →
The post Young Israel of Staten Island Suspends Minyanim and Shiurim appeared first on Hamodia. In related news: Coast Guard Suspends Search for Man Who Jumped Off Staten Island Ferry N.Y. to Buy Staten Island Homes Hit by Sandy Bus-Obsessed… Continue Reading →
The post Shabbos Schedule for Bobov appeared first on Hamodia. In related news: Shabbos Schedule for Boyaner Kloizen in Eretz Yisrael Hadassah Doctors Strike, Hospital On Shabbos Schedule Bobov Guidelines for a Healthy Purim Science Fair at the Bobov-45 Cheider… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (VINnews) — In the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, mass hysteria has broken out. Mask wearing citizens are desperately searching for Purell, while grocery items are flying off the shelves at record speed. In a Facebook post, Dr…. Continue Reading →