Month July 2022
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando amusement park where a teenager fell from a ride and died earlier this year has paused a new sniper-like laser shooting game amid criticism following a recent spate of mass shootings. The Bullseye Blast… Continue Reading →
The White House dropped plans Friday to nominate an anti-abortion lawyer backed by Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell for a federal judgeship in Kentucky. The decision to back off the nomination of Chad Meredith came amid a split between McConnell… Continue Reading →
BERLIN (AP) — The head of a major art show in Germany has resigned after an exhibit featuring antisemitic elements prompted an outcry at the event’s opening last month. The board of the documenta fifteen show said Saturday that Sabine… Continue Reading →
The expanded use of drop boxes for mailed ballots during the 2020 election did not lead to any widespread problems, according to an Associated Press survey of state election officials across the U.S. that revealed no cases of fraud, vandalism… Continue Reading →
A fast moving blaze ripped through a building in South Fallsburg, early Sunday morning. Numerous fire departments from all over Sullivan and Orange counties responded to the the scene to assist in fighting the three-alarm blaze at at 5218 Main… Continue Reading →
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A Palestinian teenager was arrested early Sunday morning for suspected murder after running over an Israeli police officer with a stolen car on Highway 4 near the Ra’anana junction on Motzei Shabbos. The policeman was found sprawled on the crosswalk,… Continue Reading →
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk fired back Friday at Twitter’s lawsuit seeking to force him to complete his $44 billion acquisition of the platform, according to multiple news reports. In a filing with the Delaware Court of… Continue Reading →
In the coming weeks, Rabbi Daniel Glatstein will lead a tour in France, which will visit many tombs of Rishonim and other historic Jewish destinations. One of the most significant leaders among the rich and robust Jewish history of France,… Continue Reading →
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The Jewish kehilla in Chile was outraged last week by the publication of an ad for discount alcohol featuring anti-Semite memes, Ynet reported. Chilean alcohol distributor Arbol Verde advertised its discount alcohol with the image of a hook-nosed and hunchbacked… Continue Reading →
The New York Yankees say police are investigating after what appeared to be a drone was spotted flying above right field at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night. NJ.com published video of a flashing green light hovering above the outfield bleacher… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees say police are investigating after what appeared to be a drone was spotted flying above right field at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night. NJ.com published video of a flashing green light hovering… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Although nearly a week has passed since the attack by a US secret service agent from Biden’s entourage on a young Jerusalemite woman, it is hard for her to recover from the traumatic event. The agent was… Continue Reading →
An Antonov cargo plane operated by a Ukrainian airline crashed Saturday near the city of Kavala in northern Greece, authorities said. Local residents reported seeing a fireball and hearing explosions for two hours after the crash. Greek Civil Aviation authorities… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The Jerusalem Magistrates Court sentenced Kamel Hamidan of Beit Jalla to 12 months in jail after he maltreated a chareidi special needs youth four years ago at a Supermarket in Gush Etzion. Hamidan tied him up in… Continue Reading →
Russian forces fired missiles and shells at cities and towns across Ukraine on Saturday after Russia’s military announced it was stepping up its onslaught against its neighbor. Ukraine reported at least 17 more civilians killed. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — An Israeli policeman was rammed and murdered by a Palestinian car thief who broke through a roadblock near Raanana on Saturday night. Staff Sergeant Major Barak Meshulam, a 30-year-old father of two, served in Border Police from… Continue Reading →
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Sunday, the 18th of Tammuz is when we observe the 17th of Tammuz Fast Day! Let’s get some background. But first, some crucial times: In New York City, the fast begins at dawn –… Continue Reading →
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com It was featured last Thursday on the Jimmy Kimmel Show that was hosted by Mark Roper. The goal of the show was to see if anyone would help out another human being when the… Continue Reading →
ISRAEL (Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security) — Ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry’s announcement of its intention to boycott Israel by not allowing its products to be sold in the “Occupied Territories” set off one of the most significant battles… Continue Reading →