Yearly Archives: 2022
Tens of Thousands to Jam Times Square to Watch the Ball Drop
At the stroke o.f midnight, the crystal lights on the massive Ball will be turned off, and the numerals “2023" will glow above Times Square.
Reciprocity: Zelensky Demanded Weapons from Netanyahu for Pro-Israel UN Vote
Netanyahu agreed to nothing, and Ukraine skipped the anti-Israel UN vote completely.
Agudath Israel of America Condemns the New York Times for Latest Hit Piece on...
“Another week, another front-page attack on Orthodox Jews - this time targeting children with special needs and their families,” the statement reads.
Azerbaijan Appoints its First Ambassador to Israel
“Congratulations and good luck to the first Azerbaijani ambassador to Israel!” tweeted George Deek, Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan.
Israel Requires COVID Test for Visitors from China
Nearly 250 million people in China tested positive for the virus in the first 20 days of December.
Former Nazi Camp Secretary, 97, Challenges Her Conviction
An estimated 65,000 individuals died at the camp near Gdansk, including "Jewish captives, Polish partisans, and Soviet Russian prisoners of war," according to prosecutors.
There is no reality outside of G-d – Soul Talk [audio]
G-d is One. G-d is good. Accepting these facts, how does evil exist in the world? This is a question that has both philosophical and practical ramifications. Join Rabbi David Aaron and Leora Mandel to gain a new and true perspective on this fundamental challenge.
PA Celebrating UN Resolution Asking ICC to Investigate Israel’s ‘Occupation’
Ukraine has changed its vote from supporting the resolution to abstaining.
New York State Launches Tuition-Free College for Families Earning Up to $125K
Applications are accepted through February 9, 2023.
Barrage of Rockets on Kiev, Country-Wide Air Raid Alert
The British Defense Ministry warned on Thursday and Friday that the Russians were planning a massive strike on Ukraine on New Year’s Eve.
First Time: US Military Accepting Recruits with Behavioral Challenges
The Pentagon said it will assess the new program in six months to determine its effectiveness.
Jews Are Open Source
Esav believed he was supposed to be supreme in this world and in its material possessions. Yaakov could have the world to come. Why was he prospering here?
Walking the Red Carpet
The new ministers arrive at the President's house and walk the red carpet.
Stybel Publishing House
The issue Stybel encountered was crooked book dealers who were buying quantities in Poland at reduced rates and then selling them in the States at a reduced price relative to the price Stybel was attempting to sell it at.
Singularity Capital VC Fund to Increase Israel Investments
Singularity Capital announces it will invest up to $10 million in Israeli tech companies and startups.
Vile: Gantz Issues Military Closure on Ramat Migron on his Last Day in Office
On August 15, Regavim issued a warning statement about Gantz.
NY Governor Hochul Vetoes Bill Meant to Keep Hasidim Out of Town
The town of Chester has previously been accused of discriminating against the ultra-Orthodox community.
Q & A: The Tenth Of Tevet Among Other Fast Days
Question: Is there any significance to the fact that the fast of the Tenth of Tevet (Asara B’Tevet) almost immediately follows Chanukah and that it is the shortest of all the fast days? Does this allow us to be more lenient in its observance? I hope you will address this in your column, which I eagerly read every week.
M. Goldman
Miami Beach, Fla.
Russia, Ukraine Prefer Netanyahu over Lapid – But Can He Love Them Both Equally?
Zelensky declared: "I don't want them to balance between Ukraine and Russia. This is a bloody war."
Governor of Central Bank of Iran Resigns Due to Continued Fall of Local Currency
Four days ago, Salehabadi promised that Iran's currency would stabilize in the coming days.
Border Police to be Split from Israel Police, Put Under Ben-Gvir’s Command
The coalition deal between the Likud Party and incoming National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit Party calls for the move to be implemented within 90 days of the new government’s formation.
Israel’s Ambassador to France Resigns in Protest Against Netanyahu Government
Yael German was a political appointee of Yair Lapid.
Major Spike in Judea and Samaria Shooting Attacks, IDF Stats Reveal
Dozens of reported Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Syria in 2022.
Iran Sentences Author to Death following Israeli Media Interviews
Bahman was interviewed by News 13 in 2021 about his decision to have his book translated into Hebrew.
Peace in the Middle East Can Be Broadened – The Jay Shapiro Show [audio]
Peace in the Middle East can be broadened if the United States takes the initiative like it did in the Abraham Accords.
Preparing Our Spiritual Garments And Provisions
People will come to them and say, Here is food and water. Eat! Drink! But those outside will answer, No! No! We cannot use such food. What we need is the food of Torah and G-dly service (mitzvot).
Yankel and Leah – Chapter 3
It had never before occurred to him in such stark terms that his G-d and the G-d of his father were not the same. In fact, they were very different.
Hey Teves: The Victory Of The Seforim
On the first anniversary of the victorious verdict, the Rebbe said in a sichah, a public talk, that to know the appropriate way to celebrate this auspicious day we must consult the seforim themselves.