Month March 2020
The post Gedolim in Eretz Yisrael Call for Yom Tefillah appeared first on Hamodia. In related news: Gedolim in Eretz Yisrael Issue Kol Korei Regarding Cellular and Computer Technology Poskim in Eretz Yisrael Call for Simchah K’Halachah Torah Jewry in… Continue Reading →
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he is issuing an executive order mandating that anyone arriving on a flight from New York City and the surrounding area submit to self-quarantine… Read more » The post Florida Governor Orders Travelers From… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (JNS) — Iranian officials have stolen more than $1 billion in European assistance to combat the coronavirus pandemic, instead pocketing the funds for themselves, alleges U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Iran has the sixth-most confirmed coronavirus cases with… Continue Reading →
CRAFT ACTIVITY ISOLATION BUSTER – AZILA JEWELS AND CRAFTS Do the kids need something to do? We got you (and of course the kids) covered!! FOUR creative crafts to keep your family productive and busy for hours of fun. DO –… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump put it bluntly: “WE CANNOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF.” Trump, who tweeted his declaration overnight, is caught in the middle as tensions are rising between those who argue the… Continue Reading →
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he is issuing an executive order that calls for a mandatory 14-day self-isolation for travelers coming from airports in New York and New Jersey. “Today there’s over 190 direct flights from the New York… Continue Reading →
New Yorkers on Monday experienced their first full day of severe restrictions intended to curb the spread of the coronavirus as the number of cases in the state continued to… Read more » The post Coronavirus Cases Top 20,000 in… Continue Reading →
Tensions flared Monday as Washington strained to respond to the worsening coronavirus outbreak, with Congress arguing over a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package and an impatient President Donald Trump musing openly about letting the 15-day shutdown expire. As the… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Arie Even, the first Israeli to die from the coronavirus, was buried in the dead of night with mourners standing six feet apart and funeral workers wearing Hazmat gear. Even, 88, a native of Hungary who survived… Continue Reading →
Listen to this powerful message from the founder of the ‘Stop the Talking In Shul’ initiative. Sign the Pledge! Also listen to this song composed by Motty Illowitz in 2016.
PARIS (JTA) – Andre Touboul, a rabbi affiliated with the Chabad-Lubavitch movement who led one of France’s most prestigious high schools, has died of the coronavirus in Paris. He was 64. Touboul led Beth Hanna, a Jewish institution of some… Continue Reading →
The British Prime Minister has ordered the UK to lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus. Calling the virus the “biggest threat” the UK has faced in decades, Boris Johnson said people across the country must “stay home” in order… Continue Reading →
In an historic confrontation between the legislative and judiciary branches in Israel, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein told the High Court on Monday night that he would hold a vote to… Read more » The post Speaker Edelstein Defies High Court… Continue Reading →
Today, to keep renters in multifamily properties in their home and to support multifamily property owners during the coronavirus national emergency, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is announcing that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will offer multifamily… Continue Reading →
Democrats blocked a $2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill for the second day in a row Monday, and near-pandemonium erupted on the Senate floor with lawmakers venting fury about their failed… Read more » The post Democrats Again Block $2 Trillion… Continue Reading →
The Stop The Spread campaign continues, and the need for Zechusim as a protection against the Coronavirus is greater than ever. To date, over 5,600 have accepted the pledge to not write, forward or post any negative or hurtful messages… Continue Reading →
We’re proud to present these two amazing 3d Animated Presentation Introductions to Vayikra – FREE to our readers. The video was created by Rabbi Chaim Shmuel Friedman, who also created the highly acclaimed 3D Animated Bais Hamikdash Video seen worldwide… Continue Reading →
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the public Monday night to “stay at home” for all but a few exceptions and ordered shops that don’t sell essential goods to shut down as he ramped up restrictions imposed… Continue Reading →
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sharply rebuffed on Monday a state comptroller’s report which accused his government of not being prepared for the coronavirus pandemic. Comptroller Matanyahu Englman’s report says… Read more » The post Netanyahu Rejects Comptroller’s Criticisms as… Continue Reading →
Amudim Clinical Director Myriam Lankry: “The need for professional mental health guidance has never been greater.” With the entire world reeling from the effects of the devastating coronavirus outbreak, a nationwide group of mental health professionals is launching an Amudim… Continue Reading →