Month April 2020
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. (AP) — A 3-year-old Minnesota girl who has been battling cancer for two-thirds of her life got to celebrate on her last day of chemotherapy — with the help of some fire trucks and dozens of decorated… Continue Reading →
Two of the US military’s elite flight teams will honor essential workers in New York City and nearby cities on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak with a dazzling aerial display. A formation of US Navy Blue Angels and US… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (AP) – Many banks, credit card issuers and other lenders have promised to help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. They’re offering to defer or reduce payments and waive interest charges and rebate fees for those who have… Continue Reading →
We regret to inform you of the Petirah of Rebbetzin Esther (née Puretz) Liebb A”H. Rebbetzin Liebb A”H, who was raised in Williamsburg and from the early Bais Yaakov students in America, was married to Rav Zevulan Dovid Liebb, long… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] One of the most alarming attributes of COVID-19 is its tendency to escalate quickly. Countless stories have emerged in recent weeks of individuals who were feeling fine then, within a matter of hours, lost their lives. One such individual… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (AP) – New York City-run health clinics will soon take a new tack on coronavirus testing, using a procedure that lets people collect samples themselves at a health care worker’s direction, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday. He… Continue Reading →
The Supreme Court sidestepped a major decision on gun rights Monday in a dispute over New York City’s former ban on transporting guns. The justices threw out a challenge from… Read more » The post Court Tosses NY Case That… Continue Reading →
MONTREAL, CANADA (VINnews) — One of the more positive results of the coronavirus has been the sense of camaraderie between different segments of society facing the effects of the virus. Since prayers have moved from shuls to public places there… Continue Reading →
There are 15,466 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Israel as of Monday, with 129 in serious condition, of whom 96 are ventilated. The situation of an 11-year-old girl from Beitar Illit has worsened and she is now in critical… Continue Reading →
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — Maj. Brian Minietta’s eyes are locked down the barrel of a camera lens. He sways gently back and forth in silence, then his gruff voice belts out, in singsong: “A little patience … yeah, yeah!”… Continue Reading →
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, have announced that they will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential… Read more » The post Flyover to Salute NY, NJ… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sidestepped a major decision on gun rights Monday in a dispute over New York City’s former ban on transporting guns. The justices threw out a challenge from gun rights groups. It ruled that the… Continue Reading →
Hamodia is saddened to report the petirah of Hagaon Harav Yehudah Jacobs, zt”l, Mashgiach of Bais Medrash Govoha of Lakewood. He was approximately 80 years old. Rav Jacobs was known for the many vaadimhe delivered… Read more » The post BD’E – Haaon Harav Yehudah… Continue Reading →
TEL AVIV (VINnews) — Famished, frail corona patients without a medical team available in their ward. This is the all too familiar claim being made by families of coronavirus victims who are furious and worried that the health of their… Continue Reading →
LONDON (AP) — Nations and U.S. states have begun easing coronavirus lockdowns, each pursuing their own approach but all with a common goal: restarting their economies without triggering a new surge of infections. Restrictions are being lifted in a piecemeal… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] Once again klal yisroel is reeling from another tragic petira, this time of a yungerman in his high 30s, R’ Yehuda Aryeh Falik a”h. R’ Yehuda Aryeh a”h suffered multiple health issues throughout most of his life as well… Continue Reading →
The ministerial committee dealing with the coronavirus approved a plan to begin reopening kindergartens and elementary schools from next Sunday. Under the government plan, children through third grade, up to… Read more » The post Ministers Vote to Reopen Schools… Continue Reading →
Due to the overwhelming demand, the 4 new meal sites which opened today already ran out of meals, and needed to be suspended. Approximately 1,000 meals were distributed in approximately 20 minutes. The site will reopen at 10:30 AM with… Continue Reading →
YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Rebbetzin Esther (née Puretz) Liebb A”H. Her Levaya took place early Sunday morning. Rebbetzin Liebb who was raised in Williamsburg and from the early Bais Yaakov students in America, was married… Continue Reading →
ATLANTA (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential bid Monday, expanding the list of high-profile Democrats who’ve coalesced around the former vice president. The California Democrat, in video remarks, said Biden offers “hope and courage, values, authenticity… Continue Reading →