Month April 2024
Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high. Officials ordered more than 11,000 people to leave the area. The volcano on the northern side of Sulawesi island had at least… Continue Reading →
(JNS) – Qatari Prime Minister Muhammad Al Thani announced on Wednesday that Doha is “reevaluating” its position as mediator between Israel and Hamas, citing “misuse of this mediation for narrow political interests.” “Our position is being misused by politicians for… Continue Reading →
In the midst of uncertainty, a melody reemerges. Yeedle, a voice for the hopeful, releases a captivating rendition, the first single off his upcoming album, just in time for Pesach, a time etched in the memory of escaping a crushing… Continue Reading →
The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted 16… Continue Reading →
Congresswoman Kathy Manning excoriated Columbia President Nemat Shafik for the rampant antisemitism at her university at a congressional hearing on Wednesday and chastised her for the fact that a professor who rationalizes the murder of Jews is still part of… Continue Reading →
Congresswoman Kathy Manning excoriated Columbia President Nemat Shafik for the rampant antisemitism at her university at a congressional hearing on Wednesday and chastised her for the fact that a professor who rationalizes the murder of Jews is still part of… Continue Reading →
A strong earthquake that struck southwestern Japan left nine people with minor injuries and caused damage such as burst water pipes and small landslides, authorities said Thursday. But there was no danger of a tsunami. The magnitude 6.6 temblor late… Continue Reading →
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (AP) — A man was sentenced Wednesday to 47 years to life in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl who went missing from a state park in upstate New York last year. Craig N…. Continue Reading →
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (AP) — A man was sentenced Wednesday to 47 years to life in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl who went missing from a state park in upstate New York last year. Craig N…. Continue Reading →
New Jersey state Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) announced that he is sponsoring a package of bills that would aim to create deterrents and upgrade consequences for certain crimes in an effort to improve public safety in New Jersey. “We’ve heard… Continue Reading →
When the first batch of potential jurors was brought in for Donald Trump’s criminal trial this week, all the lawyers had to go on to size them up – at first – were their names and the answers they gave… Continue Reading →
President Joe Biden on Wednesday misstated key details about his uncle’s death in World War II as he honored the man’s wartime service and said Donald Trump was unworthy of serving as commander in chief. While in Pittsburgh, Biden spoke… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (VINnews) —Israel will probably hold off on retaliating against Iran until Pesach has passed, ABC News reported on Wednesday. A senior U.S. official told the news outlet that Israel’s decision “could always change,” adding that Iran’s senior officials and… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — A clip of Gazans enjoying the summery weather and bathing and relaxing at the seaside was released by Israel’s Kan news outlet. The clip, taken at the Deir El-Balah seaside in the central Gaza strip, explicitly disproves… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — A clip of Gazans enjoying the summery weather and bathing and relaxing at the seaside was released by Israel’s Kan news outlet. The clip, taken at the Deir El-Balah seaside in the central Gaza strip, explicitly disproves… Continue Reading →
Emergency personnel are on scene of an accident involving a school bus at the intersection of Ridgeway and Rt. 70. Unknown if any injuries. Avoid the area.
A levaya will be held Thursday for the three sifrei torah that were tragically burnt in the fire that ravaged the “Chasidim at 110” Shul in Pomona Heights early Wednesday morning. The levaya and divrei chizzuk are scheduled to take… Continue Reading →
Israel’s Defense Ministry has released disturbing statistics revealing a significant increase in mental health issues among newly wounded military personnel since October 7. According to official numbers, 7,209 soldiers have entered the rehabilitation system, with a staggering 30% (2,111 individuals)… Continue Reading →
Despite the ongoing war and challenging circumstances, the Ukrainian Jewish community is determined to celebrate Pesach with dignity and joy, with the Federation of Jewish Communities in Ukraine (FJCU) working tirelessly to ensure that Jewish families across the country can… Continue Reading →