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Month May 2023

Israeli Military Court Sentences 3 Soldiers To Prison For Abusing Palestinian Man, Obstructing Probe

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli military court has sentenced three soldiers to prison time for abusing a Palestinian and obstructing an investigation into the incident, the army said Wednesday, in a rare punishment against army forces. Two soldiers… Continue Reading →

Do Not Call: States Sue Telecom Company Over Billions Of Robocalls

PHOENIX (AP) — Attorneys general across the U.S. joined in a lawsuit against a telecommunications company accused of making more than 7.5 billion robocalls to people on the national Do Not Call Registry. The 141-page lawsuit was filed Tuesday in… Continue Reading →

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Launches 2024 GOP Presidential Campaign To Challenge Trump

MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as an outspoken cultural conservative and the GOP’s willingness to move on… Continue Reading →

R’ Meir Schwartz ז”ל

Family getting up: Thursday (5/25/23)Afternoon Mrs. Judy Schwartzwife Zvi Schwartzson Akiva Schwartzson Avi Schwartzson Caila Binetdaughter Shana Schachterdaughter Ruthie Schondaughter Tammy Pickholtzdaughter

Woman Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By Police Escort For UK Royal

LONDON (AP) — The Duchess of Edinburgh expressed her condolences Wednesday after the death of an 81-year-old woman who was struck by a motorcycle that was part of the U.K. royal’s police escort. Sophie, the wife of Prince Edward, expressed… Continue Reading →

Mrs. Chana Taub ע”ה

Family getting up: Thursday (5/25/23)Afternoon

Mrs Goldy Lichter ע”ה

Family getting up: Thursday (5/25/23)Afternoon R’ Yankel Lichter (sofer)son R Aaron Lichterson Mrs. Esther Millerdaughter Mrs. Rochel Brydaughter Mrs. Raizy Leizerdaughter Mrs. Yides Rosenfelddaughter

What To Know About Ron Desantis, Florida’s Governor Set To Seek Presidency

MIAMI (AP) – After months of anticipation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to formally enter the Republican presidential primary contest on Wednesday. As of now, he is considered former President Donald Trump’s strongest GOP rival in the crowded 2024… Continue Reading →

Officers Describe Chaos, Fear On Jan. 6 As Judge Weighs Prison Time For Oath Keepers’ Rhodes

Police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and public servants who fled the mob’s attack told a judge on Wednesday that they are still haunted by what they endured, as the judge prepares to hand down… Continue Reading →

German Prosecutor Says Clues To McCann Child Disappearance Possible At Portuguese Dam Site

ARADE DAM, Portugal (AP) — Police searching for clues regarding the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the British child who went missing in 2007 in Portugal, were concentrating operations Wednesday in several areas around a dam, including one where media reports… Continue Reading →

German Prosecutor Says Clues To McCann Child Disappearance Possible At Portuguese Dam Site

ARADE DAM, Portugal (AP) — Police searching for clues regarding the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the British child who went missing in 2007 in Portugal, were concentrating operations Wednesday in several areas around a dam, including one where media reports… Continue Reading →

IT’S OFFICIAL: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as a cultural conservative stalwart and the GOP’s willingness to move on from former President… Continue Reading →

R’ Velvel Finkelstein ז”ל

Family getting up: Thursday (5/25/23)Afternoon Mrs Elky Finkelsteinwife R Nochum FinkelsteinBrother R’ Akiva Finkelsteinbrother Mrs Libby Magidsister Mrs Zlaty Friedmansister Mrs. Hindy Reichdaughter Miss Miriam Finkelsteindaughter

95-year-old Australian Woman Dies After Police Shoot Her With Stun Gun; Officer Faces Charges

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A 95-year-old Australian woman died Wednesday, a week after a police officer shot her with a stun gun in a nursing home as she moved toward him using a walker and carrying a steak knife, in… Continue Reading →

Kotel Connections: Making Connections for Unaffiliated Jews Visiting the Kotel, Providing Resources To Continue In Their Town

Kotel Connections is an organization that aims to connect Jews who visit the Western Wall (Kotel) in Jerusalem to their local Jewish community outside of Israel. The organization recognizes that many Jews who visit the Kotel are not actively involved… Continue Reading →

Hinda Leitner ע”ה

Family getting up: Thursday (5/25/23)Afternoon

R’ George Benjaminov ז”ל זוהר אברהם

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After AP Report, Iran’s Nuclear Chief Says Tehran To Cooperate With Inspectors On ‘New Activities’

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of Iran’s nuclear program insisted Wednesday that his government would cooperate with international inspectors on any “new activities.” His statement followed an exclusive Associated Press report about Tehran’s new underground tunnel system… Continue Reading →

US Aircraft Carrier Arrives In NATO Member Norway, To Take Part In Drills

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A U.S. aircraft carrier arrived Wednesday in Oslo with the Norwegian armed forces saying it gives them “a unique opportunity to further develop cooperation and work more closely with our most important ally, the United States.”… Continue Reading →

LAKEWOOD DRAMA: Was Toms River Mayor’s Campaign Flyer Antisemitic?

TOMS RIVER (VINnews) — Last week, residents of Toms River, New Jersey, received a campaign mailer from Mayor Mo Hill that some believe contained antisemitic messaging. After listing certain struggles of the past four years, including “COVID, the presidential election,… Continue Reading →

Photos: It’s the 140th Birthday of the Brooklyn Bridge

NEW YORK (AP) – The 140th anniversary of the day the Brooklyn Bridge opened to traffic is May 24, 2023. At the time of its completion, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, connecting the boroughs of Manhattan… Continue Reading →

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