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Jack Schlossberg, a grandson of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, announced earlier in the week that he is running in New York’s 12th District, the seat held by retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.).

The former Vogue political correspondent, 31, who has more than 1.8 million followers across his social media platforms, has mocked Melania Trump, the U.S. first lady, and has expressed his love for the wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, claiming she is “hotter” than former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, his grandmother.

“I’m not running because I have all the answers to our problems,” he stated. “I’m running because the people of New York 12 do. I want to listen to your struggles, hear your stories, amplify your voice, go to Washington and execute on your behalf.”

Schlossberg also appeared to perform a Nazi salute several times in an Instagram video, which has since been deleted, the Washington Free Beacon reported. He also posted a recipe—also now deleted—calling for “Jew blood” among the ingredients.

Raised Catholic, Schlossberg has a Jewish father, the designer Edwin Schlossberg, and his mother is Caroline Kennedy, a former diplomat who is the daughter of the former president.

In a “who is Jack Schlossberg anyway” part of his campaign site, the candidate writes that he is “the only grandson of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis” and that “his paternal grandfather, Alfred Schlossberg, was also elected president … of his synagogue uptown and spent decades working in the garment business with an office in the Empire State Building.”

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Inna Vernikov, a Jewish member of the New York City Council who represents parts of Brooklyn, stated that she invited Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu to visit New York City on Jan. 1—the inauguration of the mayoralty of Zohran Mamdani, who has said he would have the Israeli premier arrested should he come to the Big Apple.

In a letter dated Nov. 10, Vernikov wrote that it was a “great honor” to invite Netanyahu to the city to “meet with members of our community and to reaffirm the deep and enduring bond between the State of Israel and the people of New York City, home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel.”

She decried the “irresponsible and frankly absurd statements made by mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who has campaigned on the promise of ‘arresting’ you upon setting foot in our city.”

“Whether individuals agree or disagree with your policies, you are the duly elected prime minister of the State of Israel, a democratic nation that stands as a beacon of hope, freedom, western values, resilience and strength in a region surrounded by tyranny and terror,” the councilwoman wrote.”

Joseph Weiler, who holds several professorships at New York University School of Law, where he directs the Jean Monnet Center for International and Regional Economic Law and Justice, told JNS that heads of state and government have “absolute immunity” under international law, “even in the face of horrific crimes.”

Mamdani has said he would have Netanyahu arrested in response to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, a judicial body in The Hague, which is not part of the United Nations. The court operates under the Rome Statute, to which neither Israel nor the United States is a party.

States that are parties to the statute “are both under a duty and have the right to arrest even a head of state, since the general immunity is deemed to be waived, provided both parties—the arresting state and the head of state in question—are parties to the Rome Statute,” according to Weiler, a former president of European University Institute in Florence, Italy.

But since Washington isn’t a party, “the United States has neither the duty nor the right to arrest Netanyahu following an arrest warrant issued by the ICC,” Weiler said. “The only exception might be if the Security Council referred the case, but this is hypothetical because it has not, and will not in the face of an American veto.”

Marshall Wittmann, the AIPAC spokesman, told JNS that the International Criminal Court “has turned itself into a kangaroo court.”

“Its bogus arrest warrants against Israeli officials have no standing in the United States,” he said.

AIPAC supports legislation that Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) introduced in September that would bar “state and local law enforcement officers from arresting foreign nationals within the United States solely on the basis of an indictment, warrant, or request issued by the International Criminal Court,” Wittmann said.

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FLATBUSH: Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was at the Sephardic “Center” in Flatbush on Motzei Shabbos. When he was Primer Minister, he was only able to form a government because he partnered with the Arabs as well as the leftist parties in Israel; and is actively working to overthrow the Netanyahu government. PHOTOS VIA “FOUR SEVEN”.

President Trump says Seth Meyers is suffering from an incurable case of TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome)

Following heavy rain and flooding, Israel’s Highway 90 is reportedly closed in both directions from the Dead Sea Hotels Junction to the Ein Gedi Junction.

Massive anti-corruption protests erupted today at Mexico City’s National Palace following the cartel killing of Mayor Carlos Manzo, with demonstrators clashing with police and demanding President Claudia Sheinbaum’s resignation.

Sen. John Fetterman has made a reportedly made a full recovery and shared a photo of his injuries after a fall that required hospitalization. “20 stitches later and a full recovery, I’m back home…I’m overwhelmed + profoundly grateful for all the well-wishes. Truly.” “See you back in DC.”

Trump on the border: “I had a very safe border the first four years, but now I have a really safe border — but I didn’t have to go Congress to do it. You’re the President.”

President Trump says that despite the BBC’s apology, he plans to “sue them for anywhere between a billion and five billion dollars, probably sometime next week.”

Watch the moment a pig triggered a land mine ahead of two Russian soldiers, unintentionally protecting them.

RESCUE AT SEA: A Coast Guard helicopter crew saved a father and son clinging to their overturned boat for 2 hours near Chinook, Washington, after family reported them missing.  

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) led 20 fellow left-wing Democrats in a resolution to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” on Friday.

The non-binding resolution would “officially recognize that the State of Israel has committed the crime of genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza” and call for sanctions against the Jewish state.

“The Israeli government’s genocide in Gaza has not ended, and it will not end until we act,” stated Tlaib, an American of Palestinian descent. “Since the so-called ‘ceasefire’ was announced, Israeli forces haven’t stopped killing Palestinians.”

Co-sponsors of the resolution include some of Israel’s most vocal critics in the House and other prominent members of the progressive faction of the Democratic caucus, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.).

Perhaps the most surprising co-sponsor was Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-Ore.), whom AIPAC touted in May 2024 as the more pro-Israel candidate during her primary race in 2024 against the sister of Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), another co-sponsor of Friday’s resolution.

AIPAC’s super PAC put more than $2 million into helping Dexter during the race. (JNS sought comment from Dexter and AIPAC.)

More than 100 anti-Israel and left-wing advocacy groups, including anti-Israel Jewish groups, backed the resolution, among them American Muslims for Palestine, CodePink, Jewish Voice for Peace Action and Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. JNS

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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is calling on his massive online following to join a boycott of Starbucks, declaring solidarity with striking baristas across the United States. The move comes as the self-described socialist prepares to take office on a platform that includes free public buses, universal child care, and a citywide rent freeze.

“Starbucks workers across the country are on an Unfair Labor Practices strike, fighting for a fair contract,” Mamdani wrote Thursday night on X. “While workers are on strike, I won’t be buying any Starbucks, and I’m asking you to join us. Together, we can send a powerful message: No contract, no coffee.”

His transition spokesperson, Dora Pekec, underscored his pro-labor stance, saying, “New Yorkers can absolutely expect the Mayor-elect to stand unequivocally with labor.”

The call to action came as Starbucks employees in more than two dozen cities walked off the job during “Red Cup Day,” one of the company’s most profitable annual promotions when customers receive free holiday-themed cups. Despite the strike, Starbucks reported that roughly 99.9% of its stores continued operating.

Starbucks Workers United, representing roughly 9,000 employees out of the company’s more than 200,000 baristas, said the walkout was necessary to push for fair contract negotiations. The group accused the coffee giant of dragging its feet and warned that the work stoppages could grow if progress remains stalled.

Starbucks has rejected those claims, maintaining that the union’s proposals are unrealistic and insisting it already provides generous pay and benefits. The company said it offers “the best job in retail,” citing an average hourly wage of $19—equivalent to more than $30 when factoring in healthcare, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

This week’s strike marks the fourth national labor action organized by the union since 2023, and the third since CEO Brian Niccol assumed leadership in 2024. Although both sides appeared close to a deal earlier this year, negotiations collapsed soon after amid mutual accusations of bad faith.

Workers United says it has filed over 1,000 complaints with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing Starbucks of retaliatory behavior such as firing union activists and closing stores that vote to organize. The NLRB itself has charged the company with anti-union tactics—allegations Starbucks firmly denies.

The current disruption echoes last year’s Red Cup Day, when similar strikes temporarily shuttered around 60 locations nationwide. That campaign drew attention to long-standing friction between management and employees demanding more influence in workplace decisions.

Under Niccol’s leadership, the company has tried to boost morale through small initiatives, including a widely mocked plan to purchase 200,000 Sharpies so employees could write friendly messages on coffee cups. Baristas quickly criticized the idea, saying the practice was time-consuming and risked being misinterpreted as flirting.

Adding to the tension, Starbucks has shuttered hundreds of locations in recent months, including 59 unionized stores, some with only days of notice. The sudden closures have caused confusion and outrage in New York City, where workers, local officials, and landlords were left scrambling in the aftermath.

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FOX Business’ Lauren Simonetti joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to give an inside look at IBM’s ‘Nighthawk Quantum’ computer that will redefine AI, energy and the global tech race.

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Just a typical Monday morning at the Ezreinu office:

9:02 

“Hello, Ezreinu!”

 “Hi! You sent us a volunteer last Sunday for my daughter? Basically, my sister who lives out-of-town invited us for the simcha she’s making this week. We just got a call from the family hosting us that our daughter can’t come along… Can you find someone to take her for Shabbos?” 

9:18

 Hi, My care manager told me about your organization. Do you know of someone who can do a thorough evaluation for my 8-year-old daughter? She’s really struggling in school and at home. We suspect she might have ASD or another undiagnosed issue. Not sure if we can afford someone private… About how much would an eval cost? Thanks, Reuven

 9:39 

“Hello, Ezreinu!” “Hi… Um… So I got your number from my neighbor. Maybe you can help…? No one else could. My son has learning and behavioral challenges. He was in Yeshivas Torah for elementary. It was okay, but high school’s been a nightmare… He started in a small mainstream place, but they couldn’t accommodate his needs. They dumped him in their self-contained class for kids with all kinds of struggles. He calls other boys in class “weirdos”. He’s miserable. He used to be the class leader; he has great social skills and had so many friends. Now, he feels like a nebach… I can’t watch my son suffer like this.” 

10:05

 “Hello, Ezreinu!” “Hi. My son’s been getting ABA after school for years, but the agency just informed us that they aren’t accepting his insurance anymore… They’ll continue to service him if I switch to a different insurance, but I don’t know where to begin the process, or if there’s something I should know that the agency isn’t telling me. And what if this change will affect his other services? I’m so confused. Can you help me figure this out?” 

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Anticipation is building across the Torah world as the distinguished Staten Island Rosh Yeshiva, Harav Reuven Feinstein, will headline the upcoming National Business Halacha Summit with a keynote address titled “Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life.”

The Rosh Yeshiva, known for his profound clarity in Torah and practical insight into contemporary issues, will share timeless Torah perspectives on navigating the complexities of today’s business world.

The event will take place Monday and Tuesday, November 24–25, at The Westin in Lombard, Illinois. Following the keynote, participants will be treated to a special Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage directly with Harav Feinstein and hear guidance on real-world halachic and ethical dilemmas in commerce, finance, and everyday business dealings.

The H3 National Business Halacha Summit—known as the Hub of Halacha and the Hub of Business—brings together business professionals, rabbanim, and halacha experts for two days of immersive learning, networking, and inspiration. The Summit provides a unique forum where Torah values meet professional practice, ensuring that those engaged in business do so with yiras Shamayim and halachic precision.

Organized under the auspices of Agudath Israel of Illinois, the Summit has become a cornerstone event for Torah-observant businesspeople across North America. Attendees will explore topics ranging from partnership agreements and financial ethics to modern technology’s impact on halacha. Each session is crafted to offer practical application of halachic principles in the fast-paced world of commerce.

Registration is now open at H3Summit.org.

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President Donald Trump has publicly called it quits with one of his most stalwart MAGA-world supporters, calling Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene “’Wacky’ Marjorie” and saying he would endorse a challenger against her in next year’s midterms “if the right person runs.” The dismissal of Greene — once the epitome of “Make America Great Again,” […]

Iran announced today that its Revolutionary Guards had taken control of a tanker transporting petrochemical products through the Gulf, claiming the vessel violated maritime regulations. The incident marked the first reported seizure by Tehran since Israeli and U.S. strikes targeted Iran in June.

According to Iranian state media, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that “the tanker was in violation for carrying unauthorized cargo.” The statement offered no additional clarification about what rules were broken or what prompted the action.

Maritime security officials and a U.S. government source confirmed on Friday that Iranian forces had intercepted the oil products tanker and forced it into Iranian territorial waters. The seized vessel, the Talara, is registered under the Marshall Islands flag and was sailing near the United Arab Emirates when the incident occurred.

The Talara had been transporting high-sulfur gasoil from Sharjah in the UAE to Singapore, traveling through the Indian Ocean when it was stopped, according to shipping data and maritime reports.

Columbia Shipmanagement, which operates the vessel, said contact was lost early Friday about 20 nautical miles off Khor Fakkan’s coast. The company reported that it was working with the vessel’s owner and international maritime security authorities to reestablish communication.

Ownership records show the ship belongs to Cyprus-based Pasha Finance. The U.S. military acknowledged it was “aware of the incident and was actively monitoring the situation,” according to an official statement.

Over the past several years, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have occasionally detained commercial ships transiting the Gulf, often justifying the seizures by accusing vessels of smuggling or other technical violations.

A U.S. official, who requested anonymity, remarked that the move came unexpectedly since Iran had not conducted such actions for several months. The last known instance of a similar seizure occurred in April 2024, before Iran appeared to scale back its naval operations following the joint Israeli-American bombing campaign in June.

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An unusually strong storm system called an atmospheric river was dousing Southern California on Saturday, prompting flood warnings in areas of coastal Los Angeles County that recently were ravaged by wildfire. The National Weather Service in Los Angles and Oxnard reported heavy rainfall Saturday at rates as heavy as an inch (2.5 centimeters) per hour […]