Month March 2020
SEE UPDATES AT END OF ARTICLE There has been at least two disturbing incidentals at the famous “Landau’s Shul” in Flatbush over the past two days. Both incidents involved people furious over the fact that the Shul – located at… Continue Reading →
There has been at least two disturbing incidentals at the famous “Landau’s Shul” in Flatbush over the past two days. Both incidents involved people furious over the fact that the Shul – located at Avenue L and East 9th Street… Continue Reading →
The post Halachos of Davening B’Yechidus This Shabbos, by HaRav Avraham Schorr appeared first on Hamodia. In related news: Rishon LeTzion Releases Halachos for Shabbos Under Coronavirus Adapted From the Drashah of Harav Avrohom Schorr, Mara D’asra, Khal Nezer Gedalyahu… Continue Reading →
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ANTWERP (JTA) – Jewish community leaders in Antwerp are predicting that the coronavirus will infect 85% of its members — a significantly higher rate than the one projected for Belgium’s population. The projection, which was compiled last week and obtained… Continue Reading →
PCS: If you know of any jobs to be filled NOW during this crisis, please reach out! Many are without parnassah, and we can work together to help families during this crucial time. Contact: 646-610-9701 or https://pcsnynj.org/submit-a-job/
NEW YORK (VINnews) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is ordering all workers in non-essential businesses to stay home and banning gatherings statewide. “Only essential businesses can have workers commuting to the job or on the job,” Cuomo said of… Continue Reading →
YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Reb Avrohom Shiya Freund Z”L from the Satmar community in Williamsburg. He was 63. Sources tell YWN that R’ Shiya was Niftar in his sleep early Friday morning. Read more on… Continue Reading →
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — Some city folk have been fleeing to their second homes in resort areas to ride out the coronavirus outbreak near the beach or the ski slopes. But neighbors in many of those places are yanking… Continue Reading →
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“DCA”) today announced that New Jersey will waive a host of regulatory requirements for healthcare professionals licensed in other jurisdictions to become licensed in New Jersey and offer services… Continue Reading →
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Newscasts bring word of “hot zones” and “lockdowns.” Conversations are littered with talk of “quarantines” and “isolation.” Leaders urge “social distancing” and “sheltering in place” and “flattening the curve.” In an instant, our vocabulary has changed —… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (AP) — A technician who worked at NBC News’ New York headquarters has died after testing positive for coronavirus, the network said on Friday. Larry Edgeworth worked in NBC’s fifth-floor equipment room, but for many of his 25… Continue Reading →
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced that Tax Day will be moved to July 15 from April 15 because of the coronavirus outbreak. The decision comes after widespread complaints over the administration’s plan to give people who owe the IRS an… Continue Reading →
Many parents may be looking at this time as being very challenging. However, we can try to make the best of it and grow as parents as we bond with and nurture our children. Here are some strategies and ideas… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Trump administration has decided to push the income tax filing date to July 15 from April 15. Mnuchin announced the decision in a tweet Friday saying that at President Donald Trump’s… Continue Reading →
With Coronavirus rampant in our country, many of us are turning to online retailers like Amazon for our shopping needs. Someone even forwarded me a list of links to Amazon products that one can easily purchase if they are making… Continue Reading →
World-renowned singer and composer held a conference call with approximately 300 Bachurim whose Bar Mitzvas will be held this Shabbos, and sang them this heartwarming song. Lyrics by Yaakov Majeski.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As senior citizens deal with anxiety about the coronavirus, grocery store chains and other retailers have come up with a way to ease their fears: shopping times reserved exclusively for them. Target, Whole Foods, Walmart and… Continue Reading →
New restrictions were placed on the Israeli public by the Ministry of Health today, specifying that no one leave their home for any non-essential purpose, such as purchasing food or medicine. Read more on The Yeshiva World