Month July 2020
Italian coast guard divers and biologists were working Sunday to free a sperm whale that was entangled in a fishing net near a tiny Mediterranean island. In a coast guard… Read more » The post Italian Coast Guard Works to… Continue Reading →
There seems to be a consensus that Israel needs a “coronavirus czar,” one person who will be charged with overseeing the country’s response to the pandemic. But since last week,… Read more » The post Choosing Corona Czar Proves Challenging… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The recent closure imposed on the Romema neighborhood in Jerusalem was not just because of the spiraling levels of coronavirus in the region, as unfortunately there are at present in Israel a number of “red” zones where… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] The Breslev community lost a tremendous light last week, with the passing of prominent Rav and father of 10 children Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Karmel. Karmel collapsed in his home while battling COVID, and Hatzolah were unable to resuscitate him…. Continue Reading →
The clash between the government and the Knesset over emergency health regulations continued on Sunday, as the coronavirus oversight committee sought easements on beaches and restaurants. Following a four-hour session,… Read more » The post Knesset Panel Wants Beaches, Restaurants… Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s top coalition partner wants Israel to shelve planned annexations in Yehudah and Shomron and instead focus on improving conditions for Jews and Palestinians in the region,… Read more » The post Gantz: Cultivation, Not Annexation appeared… Continue Reading →
Family getting up: R’ Motty HaddadBrother Mrs. Sarit MaslatonDaughter Mrs. Leomor HaddadDaughter Mrs. Tiffany ChehovaDaughter
[COMMUNICATED] Howell’s indoor climbing center, ClimbZone has reopened today, July 19th! Operating hours are between 11:00am-7:00pm! We’re excited to welcome you all back to our facility. With enhanced safety protocols in place, we’re once again returning with tons of climbing… Continue Reading →
The coronavirus pandemic has found fresh legs around the world, as confirmed deaths pass 600,000 and countries from the U.S. to South Africa to India struggle to contain a surge… Read more » The post Virus Rebounds Around the World;… Continue Reading →
LONDON (AP) — Russia’s ambassador to Britain has rejected allegations that his country’s intelligence services sought to steal information about a coronavirus vaccine. Andrei Kelin said in a BBC interview broadcast Sunday that there was “no sense” in the allegations… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] As the entire world shut down, the Hanhala of Yeshiva Gedolah Be’er Hatorah increased their dedication to the spiritual and emotional needs of their talmidim and alumni. Whether it was for virtual sedarim/shiurim, extra hashkafa vaadim, tefillos for those in need, or any other… Continue Reading →
Z”L? Those words still feel so surreal. So fake. Almost unfair to use. Can a simple four letter word, the word “time”, make it easier to use those words as a suffix to his name? Can a mere twelve months… Continue Reading →
Family getting up: Rebbetzin Maita MelkenbaumSister R’ Yisroel BerenbaumSon R’ Usher Dov BerenbaumSon R’ Avrohom BerenbaumSon R’ Elchonon Bunim BerenbaumSon R’ Meir Shimon BerenbaumSon Rebbetzin Gittel Leah SchepanskyDaughter Rebbetzin Chany KominskyDaughter Rebbetzin Goldy SorotzkinDaughter
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran suspended the execution of three young men who participated in a November protest after the country’s Supreme Court decided to review their case, state TV reported on Sunday. An appeals court had upheld their death… Continue Reading →
Family getting up: Shacharis: 7:30amMincha: 8:00apmMaariv: Following Mincha Mrs. Lea GrossWife R’ Yisroel (Jerry) GrossSon
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A health official on the Texas Gulf Coast said 85 infants have tested positive for the coronavirus. Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Health Director Annette Rodriguez said Friday that the 85 infants are each younger than… Continue Reading →
Israel saw a 75% increase in the number of bankruptcy applications submitted in June, in comparison to the year before, according to a report published by the Justice Ministry on… Read more » The post 75% Increase in Bankruptcy Applications… Continue Reading →
British scientists analyzing data from a widely-used COVID-19 symptom-tracking app have found there are six distinct types of the disease, each distinguished by a cluster of symptoms. A King’s College… Read more » The post Symptom Tracker App Reveals Six… Continue Reading →
U.S. deaths from the novel coronavirus topped 140,000 on Saturday as cases continued to rise in 42 out of 50 states over the past two weeks, according to a Reuters… Read more » The post U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Surpass 140,000… Continue Reading →
A dangerous, extended heat wave began over Shabbos in New York City with daytime temperatures in the low 90s. On Sunday, a heat advisory goes into effect at noon, and will… Read more » The post Heat Advisory Begins Sunday at… Continue Reading →