Month September 2021
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Most of our readers will realize, of course, that the topic is Hallel on Chol HaMoed. There is a difference between the two Chol HaMoeds. Why do we only say half Hallel on Chol… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (JNS) – Nearly 50 years after the Yom Kippur War, the National Library of Israel has released a number of rare photos showing how the festival of Sukkot, or “Feast of Tabernacles,” was celebrated during the conflict, even as war… Continue Reading →
The Hon. James E. D’Auguste, Justice on the New York State Supreme Court, dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Attorney General’s office against B&H Photo accusing it of failing to… Read more » The post Judge Dismisses AG Lawsuit Against… Continue Reading →
In a rare interview with the Israeli magazine Katifa, Rebbetzin Tziporah Gerami, the wife of the Chief Rabbi of Tehran, Rav Yehudah Gerami, spoke about the life of Jews in Tehran. The Rebbetzin said that davka in Islmaic Iran, the… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Congress appears poised to send $1 billion to Israel to replenish the Iron Dome missile defense system that Israel depleted during its conflict with Hamas in May. But the funding won’t flow as a usual part of… Continue Reading →
The grandfather of a 6-year-old boy who survived a cable car crash in Italy that killed his immediate family and is now the target of a bitter custody battle on Friday defended his decision to spirit the child off to… Continue Reading →
A 53-year-old Israeli man who suffered a heart attack died last week after hospital staff members were unable to locate an ECMO machine for him since they are almost all in use by unvaccinated coronavirus patients, Channel 12 News reported…. Continue Reading →
New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, who was a leading defender of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has submitted his resignation, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday.… Read more » The post New York Health Chief, Defender… Continue Reading →
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KIEV (JTA) – Ukraine’s parliament has passed a law stating that “antisemitism and its manifestations are banned” in that country. The law, which passed on Wednesday thanks to a majority of 283 lawmakers out of 450, is unusual in that… Continue Reading →
The House overwhelming passed a bill Thursday to provide $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system as Democrats moved to quash criticism from Republicans that their party is… Read more » The post House OKs $1 Billion for… Continue Reading →
A New York state court dismissed a $7.3 million tax whistleblower suit brought by the state attorney general against Manhattan-based B&H Foto, finding the photography retailer’s “instant savings” program transactions aren’t manufacturer coupons subject to sales tax. James’ office accused… Continue Reading →
Nine House members, including eight Democrats, voted against funding for the Israel Iron Dome missile defense system on Thursday. The bill passed overwhelmingly 420-9. The “no” votes were Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.; Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.; Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass.; Cori Bush,… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (AP) — Inside the notorious federal jail in Lower Manhattan, small chunks of concrete fall from the ceiling. Freezing temperatures force inmates to stuff old coronavirus face masks into vents to try to stop the cold air. One… Continue Reading →
A senior U.S. Democrat said on Thursday that multiple congressional committees will investigate a drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians last month, to determine what went wrong and answer… Read more » The post Fallout Over Kabul Drone Strike… Continue Reading →
MTA Bridges and Tunnels today announced the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel will fully close to traffic on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 7:45 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m. to accommodate the… Read more » The post Hugh L. Carey Tunnel Closed… Continue Reading →
The White House and congressional Democrats have agreed to a “framework” to pay for their huge, emerging social and environment bill, top Democrats said Thursday, but they offered no details… Read more » The post Top Dems: We Have Framework… Continue Reading →
The post Photo Gallery of Succos at the Kosel appeared first on Hamodia. In related news: Fertilizer Slump Bad News for Israel Chemicals Shufersal Announces Nationwide Makeover Opposition to Test Rightwing MKs Anger Over Chevron Evictions Red Alert Siren Sounded… Continue Reading →
A new smartphone app being rolled out this week allows officers in New York City’s community policing program to log neighborhood concerns like graffiti, loud music and public intoxication and keep track of whether they’ve been addressed. The internal app,… Continue Reading →
DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — For the final leg of his journey from Chile to the United States, Haitian migrant Fabricio Jean followed detailed instructions sent to him via WhatsApp from his brother in New Jersey who had recently taken… Continue Reading →