De Blasio Says ‘No More Shutdowns’ As NYC Faces Virus Spike
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he's committed to keeping the city open as it grapples with yet another spike in coronavirus cases.
The Democratic mayor ...
In Surprising Comments, Arab Leader Mansour Abbas Affirms Israel’s Right to Exist as a Jewish State
TEL AVIV (VINnews) — Mansour Abbas, leader of the Arab Ra’am party, said Tuesday that Israel was born a Jewish state and will remain that way.
Abbas, who has been accused by som...
Israeli President’s Pick For Military Secretary Makes History
JERUSALEM (JNS) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog made history on Monday when he picked Col. N. to serve as his military secretary—making her the first woman ever appointed to the r...
Yossi Gestetner Sends Letter to Adams in Support of Yeshiva Curriculums
NEW YORK (VINnews) — Chassidishe activist Yossi Gestetner, Executive Director of the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council (OJPAC), has written a letter to incoming Mayor Eric Ada...
Biden To Pledge 500M Free COVID-19 Tests To Counter Omicron
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the omicron variant on the march, President Joe Biden plans to announce 500 million free rapid tests for Americans, increased support for hospitals under str...
Israeli Health Ministry Aims To Change Problematic Dietary Habits In Chareidi Community
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In an apparent attempt to garner support for a new tax on sweetened beverages which goes into effect January 1st, the Israeli health ministry published distur...
Rabbi Chaim Kanievski Rules: Children Should Be Vaccinated In Their Talmud Torahs
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Rabbi Chaim Kanievski issued a dramatic new ruling on Monday, calling on the heads of Talmud Torahs and schools to vaccinate children against coronavirus in ...
Scary Legislation Would Allow NY State Officials to Detain Sick People
ALBANY (VINnews) — Could New York State become the next Australia?
A bill has been proposed by the legislature that would enable the government to detain ordinary citizens who a...
Exclusive: Illinois Poised To Divest From Unilever Amid Continued Ben & Jerry’s Boycott Fallout
ILLINOIS (JNS) - The state of Illinois is expected to divest its pension funds of investments in Unilever this coming Wednesday, JNS has learned.
This looming decision in Illino...
Trump Reveals He Got COVID-19 Booster Shot; Crowd Boos Him
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump revealed he received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, drawing boos from a crowd in Dallas.
Trump made the disclosure Sunday ...
US Advises Against Travel To Ukraine, Citing Russia Threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department advised Americans on Monday to avoid travel to Ukraine because of “increased threats” from Russia amid its military buildup along the country...
Amid Warming Ties With Muslim World, Observers See Bangladesh As Potential Partner For Israel
JERUSALEM (JNS) - Since the signing of the Abraham Accords, there has been a remarkable shift in Israel’s relations with the Muslim world. New reports have emerged of the possibili...
Trump Sues NY Attorney General, Seeking To End Civil Probe
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump sued New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, seeking to end her civil investigation into his business practices.
In the ...
An Intersection On Manhattan’s Upper West Side To Be Named In Honor Of Shimon Peres
NEW YORK (JTA) - Shimon Peres may have never lived on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, but soon the late Israeli prime minister will have a New York City street corner named in his hon...
Vaccine Mandate on Yeshivas Begins Today…Anyone Notice?
NEW YORK (VINnews) — Today is the day. Mayor Bill deBlasio’s tyrannical vaccine mandate on yeshivas and other private schools officially began on Monday.
All Rebbeim, teachers, ...
NOT AGAIN: Rav Chaim’s Daughter Confronted and Threatened by Anti-Vaxxers
BNEI BRAK (VINnews) — Members of the Kanievsky family continue to face threats and assaults over Maran Harav Chaim’s support of Covid vaccines.
This past week, Rebbetzin Leah Ko...
Troops Find Religious Exemption For Vaccines Unattainable
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 12,000 military service members refusing the COVID-19 vaccine are seeking religious exemptions, and so far they are having zero success.
That total l...
Sen. Joe Manchin Says No To $2T Bill: ‘I Can’t Vote For It’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Sunday he cannot back a $2 trillion social safety net bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s signature l...
Widow of Yehuda Dimentman Speaks About Husband’s Tzidkus, Urges Bennett to Do More
WEST BANK (VINnews) — The widow of terror victim Yehuda Dimentman HY”D, who was murdered by terrorists last week on his way home from Yeshiva, has spoken out at her husband’s shiva...
Israeli PM Urges Citizens To Vaccinate As Omicron Spreads
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister warned citizens against the spread of the new, highly infectious variant of coronavirus on Sunday and urged them to vaccinate.
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