2019 was Most Anti-Semitic Year for US Jews in Last 40 Years, Report shows

The report documented 2,107 anti-Semitic incidents in the US in 2019, including 61 physical assault cases, 1,127 instances of harassment and 919 acts of vandalism.

Hispanic Couple Arrested for Ripping Off Face Masks of Williamsburg Jews

Of course, it was the Mayor who led the anti-Semitic charge back on April 29, when he attacked Williamsburg Jews who participated in a Police-approved funeral.

Democratic Senators Circulate New, Watered-Down Draft of Letter Opposing Annexation

The senators originally threatened to destroy bipartisan support for Israel.

Jerry Stiller Who Gave Us Frank Costanza, Arthur Spooner, Dead at 92

His wife Anne converted to Judaism six years after the wedding and insisted that she did not convert under pressure from her husband.

Israeli Cybersecurity Researchers Spot Iranian Attack on US Firm Working on COVID-19 Treatment

The web domains and hosting servers used in the hacking attempts were linked to Iran, said the Israeli cybersecurity researchers.

Interview with Amb. David Friedman: ‘For Israel to Give up Hebron and Beit El...

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman believes that applying Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria can take place in a matter of weeks. In a special interview, he dismisses the Left's criticism, saying, "We have doubled areas A' and B' and reassures the Right it will only have to contend with a Palestinian state "if the Palestinians become Canadian."

Warning: Ambassador Friedman’s Vision for Contiguous Palestinian State Will Become Joe Biden’s Policy

With Netanyahu's de facto recognition of a Palestinian State for the next four years, expect a Joe Biden White House to take this concept, adjust and amend it as they see fit, and recognize a Palestinian State.

Legal Group Probes de Blasio, NYPD Over Alleged Targeting of Jews in Brooklyn

It comes after New York Mayor Bill de Blasio upset many with a series of tweets about hundreds gathered in the Williamsburg neighborhood for the funeral of a respected rabbi.

Fauci to Orthodox Jews: Phase in Communal Prayer Incrementally as Virus Restrictions are Lifted

Dr. Anthony Fauci of the White House coronavirus task force, advised incremental steps in re-establishing in-person prayer.

3 New York Children Die, 73 Infected with COVID-19 Related Inflammatory Syndrome

Children have been hospitalized with the syndrome elsewhere in the United States and in Europe as well.

US Postal Service to Israel is Back

Mail delivery to Israel was suspend for nearly 2 weeks.

Confirmed: Pompeo to Meet This Week with Netanyahu, Gantz in Jerusalem

On the agenda: "US and Israeli efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as regional security issues related to Iran’s malign influence.”

Sen. Mike Lee places hold on ‘Never Again’ Education Act

U.S. House passed the legislation in January • Utah senator’s office declined to specify the issue.
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Lubavitch Fundraiser Celebrates Pesach Sheni after Recovering from Coronavirus

His wife showed up at his bedside after his recovery, her face covered with a mask, he asked her when was Pesach, and she said, Two weeks ago.

Congress Members Push for Suspending US Assistance to Lebanese Armed Forces

Signees of a letter state that Hezbollah and the LAF “are no longer two separate entities,” adding that “by continuing to provide this assistance we are contravening U.S. law by funding a terrorist organization.”

De Blasio Tries To Move On From Post-Funeral Tweet

His lack of leadership during the critical early days makes him indirectly responsible for having killed many New Yorkers.

Socialist Workers Party Condemns Mayor’s Anti-Semitic Tweet

Other folks, not just us, Orthodox Jews, think the mayor's attack on Haredi Jews was about as anti-Semitic as one can be in New York City in the post Father Coughlin era.

NJ COVID-19 Public Health & State of Emergency Extended 30 Days

“Remember, in the absence of a vaccine, or even proven therapeutics for COVID-19, our only cure is social distancing.”
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Pompeo on Trip to Israel: ‘No Travel to Confirm – Yet’

"The United States has "been very clear to the Assad regime all along, and to the Russians in Syria: the Iranians need to leave."

Mixed Reactions in Judea and Samaria ​to Amb. Friedman’s Sovereignty Promises

Much remains unclear as to how Israel will progress with the implementation of this plan.

Mayor de Blasio To Re-evaluate his Decision to keep up Tweet Regarding the ‘Jewish...

The Mayor committed to talk with his team to discuss whether or not taking down the tweet is the right thing to do.

Court Confirms Chabad Sole Rights to World HQ, Synagogue at 770 Eastern Parkway

Judge Harriet L. Thompson: "The Rebbe had foresight beyond his years.”

Bipartisan US House Majority Backs Extending UN Arms Embargo on Iran

The embargo expires on Oct. 18, along with U.N. travel restrictions on Iranians associated with arms proliferation—the latter of which the letter also calls to be extended.

Congress Members Push for Extradition of Wanted Terrorist Ahlam Tamimi from Jordan

The letter noted that “up until the Tamimi case and its Israeli victims, Jordan had extradited terrorists to the United States multiple times.”

WATCH: New Jersey Gov Says Schools Closed for Rest of Academic Year

“Social distancing, right now, is the only proven COVID19 prevention. There are no recognized treatments, and there is no cure. There is only social distancing."

Mayor De Blasio Addresses Social Distancing Treatment Of The Jewish Community, Again

In response to the criticism of his handling of social distancing guidelines as applied to Jews, de Blasio said that he had a number of conversations with Jewish community leaders.

Israel’s Bank Hapoalim Admits to Conspiring with US Citizens to Evade Taxes; Will Pay...

The resolution is the second-largest recovery by the Department of Justice in connection with its investigations since 2008 into the facilitation of offshore US tax evasion by foreign banks.

Michigan State Lawmaker Apologizes for Holocaust Comparison

The post I shared on Facebook was actually from a friend who is Jewish,” said Pamela Hornberger (R-Chesterfield). “Today, when I was made aware of the controversy, I immediately deleted the post.”

Illinois’ Jewish Governor Condemns Nazi Slogan at Anti Coronavirus-Shutdown Protest

The Nazi jab was clearly aimed at the governor's Jewish heritage, although the woman who carried the sign told reporters she had many Jewish friends.

Shabbat Kosher-Food Packages Distributed by Friendship Circle New Jersey

“Challah and Chicken Soup for the Quarantined Soul” includes rolls, grape juice, candles and homemade soup (matzah balls optional).

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