Month June 2022
The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the Township of Jackson, New Jersey, and the Jackson Planning Board to settle allegations that the Township and Planning Board violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and the… Continue Reading →
Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot, who recently made a decision to run for the Knesset in the next elections, slammed Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for speaking too openly about Israeli operations against Iran, joining senior security officials who… Continue Reading →
Ford is recalling over 2.9 million vehicles to fix a transmission problem that can increase the risk of inadvertent rollaway crashes. The recall covers certain 2013 to 2019 Escape, 2013 to 2018 C-Max, 2013 to 2016 Fusion, 2013 to 2021… Continue Reading →
The number and rate of U.S. abortions increased from 2017 to 2020 after a long decline, according to figures released Wednesday. The report from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights, counted more than 930,000 abortions in… Continue Reading →
In an impressive ceremony, Jerusalem’s finest gathered to inaugurate the name of Jerusalem Estates’ central boulevard: Rechov HaMatbe’a HaYehudi. The Amphora Garden was filled with municipal representatives, project developers, planners, consultants, and friends while the sign was unveiled with great… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] Word of Ukrainian Jewry stranded and on the run while their homes burned sent waves of panic and trepidation on the international news landscape. Accounts of the horror went viral; of the wealthy turned destitute, of families torn apart,… Continue Reading →
In a tweet today, Texas Senator Ted Cruz called out President Joe Biden comparing him to President Jimmy Carter. “Reagan was right: “Recession is when your neighbor loses his job. Depression is when you lose yours. And recovery is when… Continue Reading →
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel, saying their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record high prices at the pump…. Continue Reading →
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel, saying their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record high prices at the pump…. Continue Reading →
Last week, a joyous Hachnasas Sefer Torah was held in the Mishknos Yaakov neighborhood in Ramat Bet Shemesh Alef. What made this Hachnasas Sefer Torah special was that the Torah was sponsored L’iluty Nishmas Chaim Rock Zt”l, a precious young… Continue Reading →
Boston-based Jewish organizations and community leaders are condemning a newly launched anti-Israel initiative, “The Mapping Project,” that targets Jewish schools, synagogues, nonprofits, media and other entities. According to its website, the purported aim of the project is the development of “a… Continue Reading →
Boys under 17 will no longer be allowed to sit at Snaps Thursday nights without an accompanying adult, the store announced today. The announcement came after boys allegedly acted rowdy and caused unnecessary disturbances at the eatery, particularly on Thursdays… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. announced it will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, as America and its allies provide longer-range weapons they say can make a difference in a fight where Ukrainian forces are outnumbered… Continue Reading →
There was an unprecedented security presence in Turkish tourist hotspots on Tuesday evening as warnings continue of Iranian hit squads in the country seeking to murder Israelis, Channel 12 News reported on Tuesday evening. The report added that an Israeli… Continue Reading →
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European leaders visiting Israel on Tuesday expressed hope that natural gas supplies from the eastern Mediterranean could help reduce dependence on Russia as the Ukraine war drags on. Israel has emerged as a gas exporter in recent years following major… Continue Reading →
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (AP) — Global toy manufacturer the LEGO Group plans to invest more than $1 billion to construct a new precision manufacturing facility in suburban Richmond, Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday. The factory, expected to open in 2025,… Continue Reading →
Israel is looking to U.S. President Joe Biden’s Mideast trip next month to bolster its efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia, a country with which it does not have official ties, according to Israel’s foreign minister. Yair Lapid spoke… Continue Reading →
A summer road trip used to be a cost-effective, easy getaway. This year, soaring gas prices and expensive rental cars might make you think twice about hitting the road. According to the American Automobile Association, a federation of motor clubs… Continue Reading →
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America’s pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 81-year-old Fauci, who is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots, was experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, according to… Continue Reading →
MIAMI (AP) – The federal investigation into the deadly collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium building is entering a new phase that involves cutting and drilling into concrete and steel to determine what role they played in the disaster, officials… Continue Reading →