Month March 2020
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CHICAGO (AP) — Bill Purdue waterproofs basements for a living, but he has spent the past few days in his buddy’s Washington, Indiana, auto trim and upholstery shop cutting rectangles of cotton fabric that his friend sews into face masks…. Continue Reading →
As many seek medical and other information pertaining to the coronavirus, Hatzolah has taken the initiative to establish an informational hotline to service the community. The number to call is 732-645-9200. The hotline will be updated periodically with pertinent information…. Continue Reading →
A 67-year-old woman has died of the coronavirus at the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon, the hospital announced Tuesday afternoon. She is the second Israeli fatality to the coronavirus. On… Read more » The post Israel’s 2nd Fatality: 67-Year-Old Woman… Continue Reading →
We regret to inform you of the Petirah of Mrs. Sarah Murik A”K, the principal of Lakewood’s Bnos Bracha. She was 89. Levaya conference and Kevura information will be published if applicable. Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.
YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of R’ Yaakov Meltzer Z”L, a resident of the Kew Gardens section of Queens. He was 60. The Niftar was a member of Queens Hatzolah for more than 35 years. The Niftar… Continue Reading →
Rabbi Avraham Hakohen (Romi) Cohn, z”l, a Holocaust survivor and longtime mohel, was niftar Tuesday at the age of 91. Reb Avraham passed away from the coronavirus and did not… Read more » The post BD”E: Rabbi Avrohom Hakohen Cohn,… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] Due to the COVD-19, our lives are turning upside down and tipsy turvy in the matter of seconds. We are refraining from leaving our homes unnecessarily, especially places that have large amounts of people that we will be in contact… Continue Reading →
Vhalacha.com The Virtual Halacha Program is designed to allow anyone, anywhere to learn in a guided structured manner, ensuring you the tools to get clarity in Halacha. In registering, you will become part of a global Beis Medrash, joining professionals… Continue Reading →
Vhalacha.com The Virtual Halacha Program is designed to allow anyone, anywhere to learn in a guided structured manner, ensuring you the tools to get clarity in Halacha. In registering, you will become part of a global Beis Medrash, joining professionals… Continue Reading →
Conversation around the world seems to be buzzing around one thing: Coronavirus and the necessary precautions to slow its spread. With some countries on full lockdown and others just recommending ‘social distancing,’ each individual has been left to do their… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has never been known for his patience or long attention span. Now, as the coronavirus crisis threatens his presidency, and upends his campaign for reelection, Trump is rapidly losing patience with the medical professionals… Continue Reading →
YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Reb Avrohom Hakohen “Romi” Cohen NY. He was 92. R’ Romi was a famous Mohel who performed thousands of Bris Milah’s as well as famous for having been a partisan in… Continue Reading →
Letter from Rabbi Avi Schnall, Director of Agudah NJ: Dear Friends, As the world struggles to deal with the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and its devastating impact on the economy, lawmakers in Washington D.C. are in the midst of… Continue Reading →
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ lieutenant governor said Monday night that the U.S. should get back to work in the face of the global pandemic and that people over the age of 70, who the Centers for Disease Control says… Continue Reading →
A fire broke out in the newly constructed Machzikei Hadas Kehila building in Antwerp on Tuesday. Sources tell YWN that the fire likely started from an old heating tank that was being removed from the building, and was dripping fuel… Continue Reading →
My wife is an occupational therapist, and works at a skilled nursing facility in New Jersey. She still has to go to work, and is told she is considered “essential personnel”. When I asked why she is considered essential, to… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel appeared on the verge of a constitutional crisis Tuesday as top members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud urged their party colleague and parliament speaker to defy a Supreme Court order to hold an election for his successor…. Continue Reading →
MADRID (AP) — Spain started storing bodies in an ice rink converted to a makeshift morgue Tuesday, as coronavirus deaths mounted there and around the world, with the World Health Organization warning the pandemic was still in a nascent stage… Continue Reading →
[Submitted by Deja New] Dear Lakewood community – Thank you for your partnership in bringing beautiful and affordable clothing to thousands of families! A few important updates: 1. Deja New is continuing to accept clothing and accessories at our drop-off… Continue Reading →