Month April 2024
The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as provide a wider choice of foods from different cultures. The final… Continue Reading →
FCF has become the address for community members facing a variety of financial struggles: Food. Essentials. Simchas. Tutoring. And so many financially stressful moments in between. And then there’s Pesach. It’s always a big deal.But this year, it feels different. So many… Continue Reading →
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Germany on Tuesday strongly rejected a case brought by Nicaragua at the United Nations’ top court accusing Berlin of facilitating breaches of the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law by providing arms and other support… Continue Reading →
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Germany on Tuesday strongly rejected a case brought by Nicaragua at the United Nations’ top court accusing Berlin of facilitating breaches of the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law by providing arms and other support… Continue Reading →
The IDF on Monday published a video of the interrogation of senior terrorist Tariq Silmi Ousa Abu Shlouf, the spokesperson for the political bureau of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group in Gaza. In his interrogation, Abu Shlouf, one of… Continue Reading →
As climate change leads to longer wildfire seasons, the NJDEP Forest Fire Service is providing more tools and resources than ever before to help the public understand and mitigate wildfire risk and have access to timely safety information on ongoing… Continue Reading →
New EPA Rule Says 200 Us Chemical Plants Must Reduce Toxic Emissions That Are Likely To Cause Cancer
More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule advances President Joe Biden’s commitment to environmental justice… Continue Reading →
(JNS) – A Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesperson captured by Israeli forces in Gaza admitted to interrogators that Islamic Jihad and Hamas use all of the hospitals in the enclave. The video was brought to light by IDF spokesperson Lt. Col…. Continue Reading →
NEW ORLEANS (VINnews) — An Israeli race-car driver performing in a leading American competition, finished in third place in his debut US Formula 4 Race. Then he displayed an act of courage, hope, and defiance. On Sunday, driver Ariel Elkin… Continue Reading →
A Lakewood School District employee has tragically died following an accident in Jackson this morning, TLS has learned. Carole Stevenson, 57, passed away following an accident that occurred around 7:00 AM in the area of Toms River Road and Lakehurst… Continue Reading →
EFRAT (SHARON ALTSHUL / JNS) — Some 700 people gathered in Efrat in Gush Etzion on Sunday to commemorate the lives of Lucy Dee and her daughters Maia and Rina, who were murdered by terrorists one year ago. On April… Continue Reading →
During a budget hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin dismissed claims of Israel committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, stating that there is no evidence to support such allegations. Austin asserted, “We don’t have any… Continue Reading →
Maryland Governor And Members Of Congress To Meet To Discuss Support For Rebuilding Collapsed Bridge
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Monday he plans to meet with members of Congress to discuss support for rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which has blocked the main shipping channel at Baltimore’s port for nearly two weeks. “I’m… Continue Reading →
(JNS) – Ankara on Tuesday announced Israeli export restrictions after Jerusalem denied a Turkish request to airdrop aid to Gaza. The government of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, which openly supports Hamas in its war against Israel, said that the trade measures… Continue Reading →
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. testified on Capitol Hill on Tuesday about the Pentagon’s $850 billion budget for 2025 as questions remained as to whether lawmakers will support current spending needs for Israel… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — British Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in Washington on Tuesday to press senior Republicans to unlock money for Ukraine, after meeting a skeptical Donald Trump in Florida. Cameron says victory for Ukraine is “vital for American and… Continue Reading →
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman THIRTY DAYS BEFORE Rav Chaim Kanievsky zatzal writes (SH 695:12) that before we start the Purim Seudah, we should learn the halachos of both Purim, and believe it or not – Pesach! Rav Menachem Mendel of… Continue Reading →
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman THIRTY DAYS BEFORE Rav Chaim Kanievsky zatzal writes (SH 695:12) that before we start the Purim Seudah, we should learn the halachos of both Purim, and believe it or not – Pesach! Rav Menachem Mendel of… Continue Reading →
The parents of a Michigan school shooter are asking a judge to keep them out of prison as they face sentencing for their role in an attack that killed four students in 2021. Jennifer and James Crumbley are scheduled to… Continue Reading →
(JNS) – An Israeli air strike on Monday night killed a top Hamas terrorist, who headed the organization’s “emergency committee” in the camps of central Gaza. Hatem Alramery “was a Hamas military-wing operative in the field of projectile launches within… Continue Reading →