Month February 2021
Dear Friends, This winter, as Covid-19 swept through our household the biggest worry was, of course, keeping R’ Dovid safe. Kent, his caregiver, valiantly volunteered to stay by his side for eighteen days straight, despite the risk of contracting the… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice to lead U.S. diplomacy at the United Nations on Tuesday. Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s confirmation reflected the Biden administration’s determination to reengage with the world body and former President Donald Trump’s diplomacy… Continue Reading →
ROCHESTER (AP) — Police officers shown on body camera video holding Daniel Prude down naked and handcuffed on a city street last winter until he stopped breathing will not face criminal charges, according to a grand jury decision announced Tuesday…. Continue Reading →
The Senate voted 92-7 Tuesday to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture secretary, his second run at the Cabinet post. The former Iowa governor spent eight years leading the same department… Read more » The post Senate Approves Vilsack for Agriculture… Continue Reading →
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee, veteran diplomat Linda Thomas-Greenfield, to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, adding a key member to his national… Read more » The post Senate Confirms Biden U.N. Nominee… Continue Reading →
Over 70% of Israelis over 16 have been vaccinated, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said on Tuesday morning. A total of 4.5 million Israelis have received the first dose of the vaccine, of whom over 3 million received both doses. The… Continue Reading →
Deb Haaland, the first Native American ever picked for a U.S. cabinet post, pledged on Tuesday to oversee the country’s vast public lands and waters in line with President Joe… Read more » The post Historic U.S. Interior Pick Tests… Continue Reading →
Authorities today are once again urging residents to use caution after charging a Florida man with scamming a senior resident out of $10,000. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith A. Germain announced that on… Continue Reading →
An FBI warning that a protest by Donald Trump’s supporters could turn violent reached the U.S. Capitol Police the day before the deadly assault, but top officials in charge of… Read more » The post FBI Warning of Potential Capitol… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Jerusalem court overseeing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial has delayed the opening of the dramatic evidentiary stage until after March 23 elections. The three-judge panel issued a statement late Monday saying the proceedings, which have… Continue Reading →
Fueled by Black turnout, Democrats scored stunning wins in Georgia in the presidential and U.S. Senate races. Now, Republicans are trying to make sure it doesn’t happen again. GOP lawmakers in the once reliably red state are rolling out an… Continue Reading →
The cabinet voted on Tuesday night to enact a Purim Meshulash, a three-day Purim, of a non-traditional kind, imposing a nighttime curfew on Thursday, Lail Shabbos and Motzei Shabbos, to… Read more » The post Purim Curfew Extended for Three… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] Can gadlus and pashtus really coexist? Can one guard every single word, but still have all the time in the world for anyone? Can one possess the strongest of opinions, but still be accepting of all? Can one need… Continue Reading →
Reviewed by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Every so often a Sefer comes along that combines remarkably comprehensive research, astounding accuracy, and far-reaching clarity with a fourth element – it sparks intense as well. Food – A Halachic Analysis by… Continue Reading →
Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, has awed even seasoned volcanologists in recent days with spectacular spurts of lava lighting up the Sicilian sky each night. The latest eruption overnight… Read more » The post Mt Etna’s Latest Eruptions Awe… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (JNS) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday issued a warning to the regime in Tehran ahead of Passover, the holiday that marks the Jewish people’s rescue from annihilation at the hands of Haman in ancient Persia. “On… Continue Reading →
The SBA has already issued PPP loan approvals for thousands of eligible businesses applying through our partnership. We have partnered with Eastern Union, who helped thousands of businesses receive PPP approval in this round of PPP, working with Cross River Bank… Continue Reading →
Authorities today are continuing their on-scene investigation of the fatal shooting in Lakewood. The shooting on Sunday night in Coventry Square left 20-year-old Dajour Randolph. Sheriff’s officers and Lakewood firefighters this afternoon could be seen shoveling snow, and melting it… Continue Reading →
Authorities today are continuing their on-scene investigation of the fatal shooting in Lakewood. The shooting on Sunday night in Coventry Square left 20-year-old Dajour Randolph. Sheriff’s officers and Lakewood firefighters this afternoon could be seen shoveling snow, and melting it… Continue Reading →
The Israeli Health Ministry has revoked the medical license of a doctor who has allegedly publicly advised people to avoid getting vaccinated against Covid-19. Retired Judge Amnon Strashnov, who made… Read more » The post Health Ministry Revokes License of… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19 vaccine makers told Congress on Tuesday to expect a big jump in the delivery of doses over the coming month, and the companies insist they will be able to provide enough for most Americans to get… Continue Reading →