Month May 2022
Echoing a warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a world food expert says that we could be just 10 weeks away from a global food crisis. “Russia has blocked almost all ports and all, so to speak, maritime opportunities to… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The US has been brokering talks between Egypt and Saudia Arabia over the transfer of two Red Sea islands to the Saudis. However since the islands sit on the main exit route from the Red Sea towards… Continue Reading →
The head of the U.N.’s World Food Program is telling billionaires it’s “time to step up” as the global threat of food insecurity rises with Russia’s war in Ukraine, saying he’s seen encouraging signs from some of the world’s richest… Continue Reading →
Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by former President Donald Trump, who is seeking revenge for his 2020 election defeat in the… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The Shin Bet and Jerusalem Police revealed Tuesday that they had uncovered a terror cell led by Hamas operatives, residents of East Jerusalem with Israeli ID, at the beginning of April. The cell intended to perpetrate terror… Continue Reading →
As New York State continues on its push to control Yeshiva education, it is good to be reminded of the different attitude of Mayor Eric Adams. Last March, Mayor Adams toured a Brooklyn yeshiva that was the subject of criticism… Continue Reading →
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms like Instagram and TikTok for up to $25,000 per violation under a bill… Continue Reading →
A federal appeals court is being asked to reconsider its decision allowing the Biden administration to require that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. A panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last month vacated a lower court… Continue Reading →
I recently came across a difficult question, not all Halachic, which I was reluctant to decide on for myself. I decided to do what I was taught is the right thing, and ask a great Torah scholar. Having studied in… Continue Reading →
Great music, tons of dancing, and good energy” was what 200 hundred residents of Boro Park Center (BPC) experienced outside on Lag B’Omer on May 19, said Raizy Pavlov, BPC’s recreation director. Last Thursday, residents’ families were invited to join… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] Ukrainian Refugees Escaped to Eretz Yisroel. Who’s Helping Them Now? Baruch Hashem, many families have escaped Ukraine for the safety of Eretz Yisroel. But when they arrive, Israeli officials direct these young kinderlach towards secular public schools. But Hashem… Continue Reading →
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen celebrated a “historic day” last summer when more than 100 nations agreed to a global minimum tax deal, aimed at putting the world’s countries on a more equal footing in attracting and keeping multinational companies. President… Continue Reading →
Fishel Ben-Khald, 34, one of the few Jews living in Pakistan, arrived in Israel last week for a visit that was approved by Pakistani authorities. Not only does Pakistan not maintain diplomatic ties with Israel and votes against Israel in… Continue Reading →
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“The Jewish community in Russia as we knew it at the beginning of 2022 will never be the same,” one of the leaders of the Russian Jewish community recently told The Jerusalem Post. “It is so fragile, it’s literally crumbling… Continue Reading →
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Parents hoping to get their youngest children vaccinated against COVID-19 got some encouraging news Monday. Pfizer said three small doses of its vaccine offers strong protection to youngsters under 5, according to preliminary data. That news comes a month after… Continue Reading →
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado will be sworn in Wednesday as New York’s next lieutenant governor, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. Hochul said Monday she will issue a proclamation for a special election to fill her fellow Democrat’s… Continue Reading →
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. housing market is slowing as would-be buyers struggle with rising borrowing costs and a persistent shortage of properties for sale. Previously occupied home sales fell in February and March as mortgage rates shot up,… Continue Reading →