Cabinet Approves Gantz As Israel’s Justice Minister, After About-face By Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (JNS) - Israel’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved Blue and White head Benny Gantz’s appointment as Israel’s justice minister for the duration of the transitional government...
Haircuts in Halacha Video and Poster Rereleased in time for Lag Ba’omer Haircuts
Lag Ba’Omer means bonfires, music and, of course, haircuts. After many weeks away from the barbers’ chair, many are looking forward to finally trimming their overgrown ...
Why Was Kayin Rejoicing Even After Being Banished From Gan Eden?
Even his father, אדם, was baffled at his joy. But he explained: “I did תשובה, and my punishment was lightened.” &#...
GOP’s Sen. Scott Suggests Dems Use Race As Political Weapon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Tim Scott accused Democrats on Wednesday of dividing the country and suggested they're wielding race as “a political weapon," using the official Republican r...
Is There Yet Another “Missionary Jewish Leader” in Our Midst?
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman
Recent headlines about Michael Elkohen (originally Michael Elk) who is masquerading as a Rabbi, Mohel, Kohain, Mesader Kiddushin, and Sofer have been creat...
Text Of Sen. Tim Scott’s GOP Response To Biden Speech
Text of speech by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., the Republican response to President Joe Biden's address to Congress, as provided by the office of the Senate minority leader:
Good eveni...
A Letter From Flatbush Hatzalah
Dear Friend,We are a group most comfortable operating behind the scenes, doing what we do, not stepping out into the limelight or writing letters.But we are reaching out to you, ou...
R’ Yankel Klien ז”ל אברהם יעקב קליין
Family getting up: Mrs. Chaya ItzkowitzSisterMrs. Gittel AltmanSisterMrs. Raizy PollSister
Top NYC Mayoral Candidates Vie For Haredi Orthodox Endorsements
NEW YORK (JTA) - Two frontrunners in the race for New York City mayor are vying for endorsements from leaders of the city’s haredi Orthodox communities.
Andrew Yang, the businessm...
114-year-old Nebraska Woman Becomes Oldest Living American
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A 114-year-old Nebraska woman who has taken the title of America's oldest living person says what she wants most is to eat with her friend after a year of pandem...
Man Linked To Capitol Riot Convicted Of Threats To Lawmakers
NEW YORK (AP) — A social media agitator was convicted Wednesday on federal charges of threatening to kill members of Congress, a verdict that rejected his claims it was harmless rh...
Feds Raid Giuliani’s Home, Office, Escalating Criminal Probe
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents raided Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan home and office Wednesday, seizing computers and cellphones in a major escalation of the Justice Department’s invest...
Harris, Pelosi To Make History Seated Behind Biden At Speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are set to make history Wednesday as the first women — one of them Black and Indian American — to shar...
Judge Who Appointed Judge To Oversee Arizona Election Audit Hearing Has ‘Clear Conflict Of Interest’
NEW YORK (VINnews) — After the judge appointed to oversee the hearing regarding the Arizona election audit recused himself Sunday due to conflicts of interest, it has emerged that ...
Satellites Show World’s Glaciers Melting Faster Than Ever
CANADA (AP) - Glaciers are melting faster, losing 31% more snow and ice per year than they did 15 years earlier, according to three-dimensional satellite measurements of all the wo...
Israel And US Consult On Iran Nuclear Talks
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Top Israeli and U.S. officials dealing with the Iran file met in a signal of the Biden administration’s efforts to keep Israel in the loop as it moves forward in...
Texas Man Dies After Attack By Aggressive Swarm Of Bees
BRECKENRIDGE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man died after going into cardiac arrest when he was attacked by an aggressive swarm of bees outside his home, authorities said.
Thomas Hicks, 7...
Navy SEALs To Shift From Counterterrorism To Global Threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten years after they found and killed Osama bin Laden, U.S. Navy SEALs are undergoing a major transition to improve leadership and expand their commando capabilit...