Electoral College Vote Confirms Donald J. Trump is US President-Elect
US President-elect Donald Trump and Vice-President-elect Mike Pence have re-won their posts in the Electoral College vote on December 19, 2016.
Albany Beat
After this most recent election, there are four fewer Jewish members of the Assembly.
Latest Poll: Gantz-Lapid Merger Will Tie Netanyahu
The movement headed by Tzipi Livni, Gesher, led by Orly Levi Abekasis, Moshe Feiglin's Zehut (Identity), Gal Hirsch's Magen (Protector), Baruch Marzel and Itamar Ben Gvir's Jewish Power, Eldad Yaniv's New Land do make the electoral threshold.
Rosh Yehudi Leads 2nd Hakafot on Dizengoff Despite Protests
As expected, the protesters were not ignited with faithful zeal at the site of holy Torah scrolls being carried on the shoulders of men covered with tallitot who looked more like the protesters’ grandfathers than they.
Orthodox Judge Set To Take New Seat On Queens Bench
While Kirschner’s caseload in Queens Criminal Court has prepared him for his role in state Supreme Court, he feels he’s had a special guiding hand from above.
Naftali Bennett Passed Lie Detector Test
In 2009, Naftali Bennett voluntarily took a lie detector test to prove his loyalty to PM Netanyahu, according to an Israel Channel 2 report.
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Founder of IfNotNow Rebukes Minnesota Congresswoman Who Objected to Riots
"According to Yonah, looting and destruction of property are progressive acts. Ok Yonah."
Bnei Brak Extremists Burn Down Corona Testing Station
"These extremists are preventing other people who wish to get tested from doing so."
New York Congressional Candidate Touts Endorsement from Anti-Israel Activists
Jamaal Bowman, a progressive Democrat running to unseat incumbent Rep. Eliot Engel
White House Wants Saudi-Israel Deal by Year’s End
It’s in Riyadh’s interest to forge an agreement while Biden is in office, U.S. officials said.
AG Confirms: Selective Enforcement Is How Police Legally Treat Different Protesters
Her elaborate statement is code for “if they’re on our side they don’t get their heads bashed in.”
PA 2017 Budget Allocates More to Terrorists than to the Needy
The PA's budget allots just under $170 a month to welfare families, while the maximum monthly payment to a security prisoner is about $3,340.
Would You Like Ukrainian Dressing on Your Salad? ‘Freedom Fries’ Go Eastern-European
There are many foods and consumer products associated with Russia which aren’t really Russian.
Germany’s Federation of Jews Wants to Educate Muslim Refugees about Anti-Semitism
Lehrer said German states should appoint anti-Semitism commissioners.
Tzohar’s Rabbi Cherlow: Ultimately, Decision on Abortion Is Up to the Parents
"Therefore, in principle, it can be said that if a legislation has been enacted that denies an abortion in any situation, at any stage of gestation, it is not the accepted halachic practice regarding abortion."
Knesset Falls Short of 90 Votes Needed to Expel Anti-Israel MK Ofer Cassif
The missing five votes would have come from Yesh Atid and Labor, many of whose members boycotted the vote. Now you know.
Watch Ambassador Danon’s History Lesson at the UNSC
Danon explains the eternal and historic connection between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel.
Yisrael Beiteinu MK Who Posted Antisemitic Video, Now Facing Copyright Breach Lawsuit
In Israel, image copyright violations can cost as much as NIS 100,000.
Dutch Prosecution Won’t Seek Jail for 7 Attackers of Israeli Soccer Fans
The chief prosecutor reasoned that the accused are not terrorists.
Palestinians Way Under The Radar During Romney’s Israel Visit
JERUSALEM – Mitt Romney’s policy speech in Israel covered plenty of bases: The presumptive Republican presidential candidate spoke about the status of Jerusalem, the threat of a nuclear Iran, the “tumult” of the Arab Spring and the “enduring shared values” that bedrock the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Supreme Court Approves Policy Against State, Local Government Employing Illegal Eritreans, Sudanese
Justice Rubinstein noted that the anti-migrant employment policy is consistent with the government's decision to increase employment opportunities for Israelis.
New Poll Keeps Rightwing Block in Lead
The parties keep trading seats back and forth, but the right-left blocks remain the same.
First Step Taken to Impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen
Resolution to impeach IRS Commissioner introduced, based on false statements and failure to comply with subpoena.
At Start of Travel Season, AP Runs Hatchet Job Against Pro-Settlements Duty Free Chain
Simon Falic also told the AP: “We are proud to support organizations that help promote Jewish life all over the Land of Israel.”
Albany Beat – May 1, 2020
Kicking off this week, Cuomo declared in his daily affirmation, “What we do today will determine what happens tomorrow.”
Most Conservative High Court Justice Alex Stein Orders Rabbi Eliyahu’s Disciplinary Hearing for Incitement
Frankly, this ruling revealed what an intellectual asset Justice Alex Stein has been to the Supreme Court, and how it takes a calm, conservative thinker to express liberal values the way they were intended by the 18th century's great thinkers.
High Court Rules Zoabi and Marzel Can Return to Election Race [election]
MK Hanin Zoabi of Balad and Baruch Marzel of Yachad are back in Israel's election race.
Trump Declares 2024 Run But Won’t Be Unopposed
Donald Trump could win the presidency again if he manages to restrain Donald Trump.
MK Yair Lapid: ‘Ha’aretz Has Become Tool of BDS’
Lapid further lamented what he described as “the venom, violence, and crude wickedness of Israeli discourse that have become a national plague.”
Knesset Passes Bills Punishing Prostitution Clients, Compelling Security Cameras in Old Age Homes
The bill's authors did not consider the option of permitting prostitutes to work in secure environments, where they are examined for venereal diseases and where their income is taxable.