Month April 2020
A man has been arrested after an attempt to kidnap an Orthodox Jewish woman in Manchester, UK. The incident happened in Park Lane, Broughton Park, at the heart of the Orthodox Jewish community. Greater Manchester Police says the disturbing incident… Continue Reading →
The order allowing the Ikea furniture chain to reopen last week was a mistake, Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov told Kan News on Sunday morning. The decision, which… Read more » The post Health Official Says Opening Ikea… Continue Reading →
Just a few days after members of the international community warned Israel against taking unilateral measures in Yehudah and Shomron, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he’s confident… Read more » The post Annexation in Two Months, Netanyahu… Continue Reading →
The billions of dollars in coronavirus relief targeted at small businesses may not prevent many of them from ending up in bankruptcy court. Business filings under Chapter 11 of the… Read more » The post A Flood of Business Bankruptcies… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (JTA) — The United States reportedly has cancelled a work visa for an Israeli man who flew home from Newark, New Jersey, despite knowing that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. The man did not notify the United… Continue Reading →
The Navy reports that the number of sailors aboard the USS Kidd confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus has nearly doubled, rising from 18 on Friday to 33. The destroyer with its crew of 350 are off the… Continue Reading →
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The U.S. Census Bureau needs more time to wrap up the once-a-decade count because of the coronavirus, opening the possibility of delays in drawing new legislative districts that could help determine what political party is… Continue Reading →
A message from the LRRC: During this trying time, the staff at the LRRC is doing everything we can to assist the community. We are in continuous contact with federal, state, and private organizations to supply you with accurate and… Continue Reading →
R’ Lipa Deutsch, a 31-year-old Williamsburg resident returned home to singing and dancing on Sunday. He arrived home with a Hatzolah ambulance, after spending around 4 weeks on a ventilator at NYU, as he suffered from COVID-19. Please make sure… Continue Reading →
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has ordered an end to the death penalty for crimes committed by minors, according to a statement Sunday by a top official. The decision comes on the heels of another… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (AP) — The billions of dollars in coronavirus relief targeted at small businesses may not prevent many of them from ending up in bankruptcy court. Business filings under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy law rose sharply in… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] Rav Zalman Hillel was a Brilliant Ben Torah and Mechaber Sefarim The Lakewood community has lost a great talmid chochom with the petirah of Rav Zalman Hillel Fendel zt”l. Rav Zalman Hillel was a brilliant ben Torah and mechaber… Continue Reading →
A sense of belonging among Israelis has risen this year amid the social distancing and disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey released on Sunday. The Israel… Read more » The post Israelis Feel Close Despite Distancing… Continue Reading →
We regret to inform you of the Petirah of R’ Moshe Chaim Mordechai Perlberg Z”L, who was Niftar on Motzei Shabbos. He was 59. The Niftar suffered from an underlying illness, but unfortunately contracted COVID-19. R’ Moshe Chaim Mordechai Z”L… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (VINnews) — The following open letter was submitted to VINnews. This is an open letter to Governor Cuomo, President Trump, the medical community, or anyone else who cares: My siblings and I are now sitting shiva for mom…. Continue Reading →
In a powerful teleconference Erev Rosh Chodesh followed by Yom Kippur Katan, the Sanz Klausenburg Rebbi addressed the current situation, and the Rebbe had some strong words for those who don’t follow orders from doctors, Rabbonim and the Government. The… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday he hopes to have a roadmap by June 1 on how to rebuild the city after the coronavirus threat subsides. The mayor, a Democrat, said at a… Continue Reading →
YWN regrets to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Chava Weisberger a’h, almana of the famed mechanech and rabbinic personality Rav Zevulun Weisberger zt’l. Mrs. Weisberger was renowned as a baalas chesed of the first order. She was an… Continue Reading →
We regret to inform you of the Petirah of R’ Moshe Chaim Mordechai Perlberg Z”L, who was Niftar last night. He was 59. R’ Moshe Chaim Mordechai Z”L resided in Lakewood for last approximately 12 years. The Levaya was held… Continue Reading →