NY Board of Rabbis: Violent Chasidic Protests ‘Shameful’

NY City Councilman Kalman Yeger tweeted: "I'm disgusted by the attack in the early morning hours on a member of our community."

Major Israeli Chasidic Posek: The Mitzvah Protects Us in Traditional Simchat Torah Gatherings

To Rabbi Klein's credit, he did not try to contradict the scientific truth that those who observe the commandments of prayer and study in public and in closed spaces risk their lives.
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De Blasio on Kornbluh Attack: ‘There Need to be Consequences for That’

"We’re having to tell many communities of people . . . in some communities we’re gonna have to turn back to where we were in the spring."

Lawsuit: Agudath Israel of America Petitions for Restraining Order Against Cuomo Synagogue Lockdown

"This lawsuit is a last resort. Unfortunately, the Governor’s new executive order makes it impossible for us to practice our religion."

Israel, Jordan Reach Agreement on Air Space

The deal also allows airlines from Jordan to fly through Israeli air space, as well as those from the UAE and Bahrain.

School Board Votes to Reinstate Florida Principal Fired for Holocaust Denial

A state administrative judge ruled in August that William Latson should be rehired, though reassigned. Donald Fennoy, superintendent of the School District of Palm Beach County, has recommended that Latson be reinstated and given $152,000 in back pay.

Pakistani Supreme Court Rules Daniel Pearl’s Murderer to Stay in Prison

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations lauded the decision, saying “this killer should be behind bars for the rest of his days; anything less would be a painful insult to the Pearl family.”

Pittsburgh Jews Warned to ‘Be Vigilant’ as Neo-Nazi Convict Released into Community

“I would hope he is getting mental health counseling and the appropriate rehabilitation but as a community, we need to be vigilant . . . We have no way of knowing for sure.”

Saudi Arabia is on a Delegitimization Campaign Against Abbas, the PA

Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan, a senior Saudi official, openly criticized the Palestinian Authority leadership for transferring their allegiance to Turkey and Iran.

Serological Survey Shows Israel Far from COVID-19 ‘Herd Immunity’

Coronavirus antibodies were found in 5.5 percent of the population—far short of the figure required for “herd immunity,” according to the ministry.

Head of Bnei Brak’s Main Hospital Resigns over Attack on Haredi Misconduct

"The rabbis, the ones who are there, the wise ones, are shouting 'Stop,' but their audience is not listening."

FIDF Delivers Emergency Packages To Quarantined IDF Soldiers

During the week of Sukkot, FIDF has been distributing tens of thousands of nourishing meals, personal hygiene kits, and other products.

With Her Party Reaping Extraordinary Poll Numbers, Ayelet Shaked Urges New Elections

"I think Bennett can lead the country and be an excellent prime minister, but we are not forming coalitions yet."

Haredi Reporters Kornbluh, Getz, Assaulted, Called ‘Moysers’ by Chasidim in Protest Led by Heshy...

Tischler is being described as a populist and a brute, but this relatively new voice of Borough Park is recognized by police as a leader in the community.

Ambulnz Steps Up To Provide Help to ‘Hot Zone’ Communities

As Governor Cuomo shuts down schools in Brooklyn, Orthodox Jews feel unfairly targeted.

EU Gives Palestinian Authority Ultimatum, Links Aid to Tax Monies Held by Israel

The EU questions why Mahmoud Abbas seeks a loan when $750 million in tax revenues are waiting in Israel for transfer to Ramallah.

Thanks to Coronavirus Lockdown, Woman Freed From Get-Refusing Husband

One night in jail after an arrest at a lockdown checkpoint, and a years-long divorce battle came to an end.

Ancient Technology: Israeli Research Finds Hominins Used Fire to Make Stone Tools

The Israeli team found that early humans may have had a good understanding of the effects of heating the stone before flaking it into blades, and they may have used different temperatures to create different types of tools.

Pirate Coronavirus Testing Ring Arrested in Israel

The suspects are accused of collecting sums estimated at tens of thousands of shekels carrying out the pirated tests, not always properly.

IDF Soldier Tie Up PA Policemen, Confiscate Their Guns

The PA police blocked the undercover IDF soldiers, instigating the response from the IDF.

Israeli NGO Challenges Tax Benefits for ‘Hostile’ Organizations

The Israel Tax Authority is refusing to release information about hundreds of millions of shekels in exemptions received by international groups, some of which actively work against the Jewish state.

US Court Orders Iran to Pay $1.4 Billion to Family of Former Jewish FBI...

“This judgment is the first step in the pursuit of justice for Robert Levinson, an American patriot, who was kidnapped and subjected to unimaginable suffering for more than 13 years,” said his family.

Rep. Joaquin Castro Seeks to Welcome ‘Palestinians’ before Foreign Affairs Committee

Castro also wants to condition U.S. military assistance to Israel on the Jewish state not applying sovereignty to the Judea and Samaria.

Tel Aviv Launches COVID-19 Epidemiological Center with 100 Investigators

With 2,108 active Corona patients, Tel Aviv-Yafo's rate of infection is 3.8 per 1,000 residents (compared with its neighbor to the east, Bnei Brak, where the rate is 26.58 per 1,000).

12% Haredim, 16% Arabs Among Corona Fatalities in Israel

Morbidity trends in children in recent days are on an increase, especially in adolescents ages 12 to 17 in all the sectors.
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After Acquiring Noble Energy, Chevron Shuts Off the Gas to Israel, Demands Higher Prices

Chevron's entrance is definitely a game changer, just not the one Netanyahu expected.

Brooklyn Haredim Defy Pandemic Rules in Dense, Unmasked Holiday Gatherings

Most of Borough Park is considered a hot zone, based on what the governor described as coronavirus diagnosis data.

Police Arrest 17 in Clashes with Haredim as Govt. Extends Ban on Demonstrations

The government is obligated to extend the special state of emergency every seven days if it wishes it to continue, and it must not extend it for more than 21 days.

New York Schools, Businesses To Close For Two Weeks In Heavily Jewish Areas

During a Tuesday news conference, the governor said he deeply respects and has close ties to the Orthodox Jewish community that go back more than 30 years. Cuomo said the crackdown results from love and respect for Orthodox Jews.

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