Month August 2022
The Shul Candyman and the 10th Halachic Question By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com L’Ilui Nishmas the Author’s mother, Sara Bas HaRav Eliyahu, on her 15th Yahrtzeit, 22 Av It is one of the few issues that unite the Chareidi… Continue Reading →
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com L’Ilui Nishmas the Author’s mother, Sara Bas HaRav Eliyahu, on her 15th Yahrtzeit, 22 Av It is no longer the 50’s and 60’s. Much like other things in Jewish consumerism (such as $180 Mezuzah… Continue Reading →
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. The company said it is “aware of a report that this issue may have… Continue Reading →
Written l’Ilui Nishmas the Author’s Mother Sara Bas HaRav Eliyahu Hoffman – 22 Av on her 15th yahrtzeit. By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Recently, a hedge fund manager of note was vacationing in the south of France and had… Continue Reading →
Written l’Ilui Nishmas the Author’s Mother Sara Bas HaRav Eliyahu Hoffman – 22 Av on her 15th yahrtzeit. By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Recently, a hedge fund manager of note was vacationing in the south of France and had… Continue Reading →
New coronavirus cases reported globally dropped nearly a quarter in the last week while deaths fell 6% but were still higher in parts of Asia, according to a report Thursday on the pandemic by the World Health Organization. The U.N…. Continue Reading →
Federal regulators on Thursday issued a first-of-a-kind warning to the maker of nicotine gummies, saying the illegal candies pose a growing risk to teenagers and younger children. The Food and Drug Administration said the fruit-flavored gummies from Florida manufacturer VPR… Continue Reading →
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro briefly grappled with a heckler and tried to snatch his phone on Thursday, underscoring possible challenges for the sometimes quick-tempered leader to stay disciplined on the campaign trail. As Bolsonaro spoke to… Continue Reading →
MINNESOTA (VINnews) — Al Franken, the disgraced former comedian-turned-senator, falsely claimed on Twitter that President Trump made disparaging comments against Jews. In addition, the responses to Franken’s tweet make it clear that many people took him seriously. Astonishingly, the tweet… Continue Reading →
Harav Shalom Cohen, the Nasi of the Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah in Eretz Yisroel, has been moved to an intensive care unit in Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital after a severe leg infection that caused his hospitalization worsened. The Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah… Continue Reading →
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi revealed on Thursday that Israel attacked a third country during Operation Breaking Dawn. Speaking at a conference, Kochavi said, “Ten days ago, the IDF carried out an attack with great precision on archterrorist [Islamic… Continue Reading →
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A judge refused to grant bail Thursday to the man accused of trying to kill Salman Rushdie as the acclaimed author prepared to give a talk in western New York. Hadi Matar, 24, appeared in a… Continue Reading →
The U.S. oil industry hit a legal roadblock in January when a judge struck down a $192 million oil and natural gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico over future global warming emissions from burning the fuels. It came… Continue Reading →
The U.S. oil industry hit a legal roadblock in January when a judge struck down a $192 million oil and natural gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico over future global warming emissions from burning the fuels. It came… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (JNS) – American Airlines and Boom Supersonic announced Tuesday that the airline has agreed to buy up to 20 Overture aircraft, with an option for an additional 40. The Overture is expected to fly twice as fast as… Continue Reading →
A sudden rainstorm in western China triggered a landslide that diverted a river and caused flash flooding in populated areas, killing at least 16 people and leaving 18 others missing, Chinese state media said Thursday. Rescuers, who earlier reported 36… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN has canceled its weekly “Reliable Sources” show on the media after three decades on the air, and said Thursday that its host, Brian Stelter, is leaving the network. The show will have its last broadcast… Continue Reading →
Anne Frank’s diary has been removed from the shelves of a school district in Fort Worth, Texas, at the behest of conservative parents and members of the Keller School District school board. Why has the diary been banned? The complaint… Continue Reading →
BOSTON (AP) — Three men, including a Mafia hitman, have been charged in the killing of notorious Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger in a West Virginia prison, the Justice Department said Thursday. The charges against Fotios “Freddy” Geas, Paul… Continue Reading →
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com It is no longer the 50’s and 60’s. Much like other things in Jewish consumerism (such as $180 Mezuzah cases, $6000 wedding gowns, and $800 Tallis bags and $250 makeup sessions) – the shul… Continue Reading →
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com It is no longer the 50’s and 60’s. Much like other things in Jewish consumerism (such as $180 Mezuzah cases, $6000 wedding gowns, and $800 Tallis bags and $250 makeup sessions) – the shul… Continue Reading →