In a move that was obviously coerced, Iran’s Jewish community has publicly praised the country’s recent attack on Israel. The message expressed gratitude towards Iran’s armed forces for their role in the aerial bombardment of Israel, but experts say this support comes under duress. Alireza Nader, an expert on Iran, told the Jerusalem Post that […]
In response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, several major airlines have suspended or rerouted flights to and from the region. Lufthansa has cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv, Erbil, and Amman until Monday, while flights to Beirut and Tehran will remain suspended until at least Thursday. KLM has cancelled all flights […]
After reporting dismal first-quarter sales, Tesla is planning to lay off about a tenth of its workforce as it tries to cut costs, multiple media outlets reported Monday. CEO Elon Musk detailed the plans in a memo sent to employees. The layoffs could affect about 14,000 of the 140,473 workers employed by the Austin, Texas, […]
A U.S. judge has tossed out a series of civil lawsuits against a Libyan military commander who used to live in Virginia and was accused of killing innocent civilians in that country’s civil war. At a court hearing Friday, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema said she had no jurisdiction to preside over a case alleging […]
Global smartphone shipments rose nearly 8% in the first quarter, according to preliminary data from International Data Corp. It’s the third straight quarter of shipment growth and marks the return of Samsung to No. 1. There were 289.4 million units shipped in the period, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Claiming the top […]
In a bid to prevent a repeat of the 2021 tragedy that killed 45 people, the Knesset has overwhelmingly (23-0) passed a bill regulating the Lag BaOmer visits to Meron. According to the bill, Jerusalem Affairs Minister Meir Porush will have the authority to determine the maximum number of attendees, and overnight stays at the […]
The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding for Samsung Electronics to develop a computer chip manufacturing and research cluster in Texas. The funding announced Monday by the Commerce Department is part of a total investment in the cluster that, with private money, is expected to exceed […]
El Al CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia on Monday released the following statement, addressing recent flight cancellations and other troubles encountered by flyers amid ongoing security concerns: Dear Customers, As the State of Israel navigates through a challenging and unprecedented period, I want to reassure you that EL AL is closely following developments and adhering […]
The incredible nissim that occurred overnight Motzei Shabbos are overwhelming – with the Wall Street Journal saying on Monday morning that the scope of the attack was among the largest seen in modern warfare. Ynet reported that the impact of the 60 tons of explosives the drones and missiles were carrying could have obliterated two […]
If you’re feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you’re not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll. But in the U.S., the ethos of grinding and pulling yourself […]
The IDF has announced that it is continuing a pinpoint operation against Hamas and other terror groups in the central Gaza Strip, with a focus on the outskirts of the Nuseirat camp. According to the IDF, troops from the Nachal Infantry Brigade, 401st Armored Brigade, and other forces under the 162nd Division have made significant […]
NCSY is taking over Six Flags Great Adventure for one day only on Chol Hamoed Pesach Thursday April 25th! With rides and attractions for the whole family, Six Flags Great Adventure is the perfect chol hamoed outing. New for this year – park your car next to the Safari […]
President Joe Biden is set to host Iraq’s leader this week for talks that come as tensions across the Middle East have soared over the war in Gaza and Iran’s unprecedented weekend attack on Israel in retaliation for an Israeli military strike against an Iranian facility in Syria. The sharp rise in security fears has […]
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid is urging National Unity ministers Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot to join forces with him to bring down the current government, promising them greater influence in a new coalition. “The way to influence is helping us overthrow this government,” Lapid said. “And we will form a government and in this government, […]
Twelve hundred people came out to Chai Lifeline Canada’s 18th anniversary Harmony & Hope celebration in Toronto on April 9 in support of kids with serious illnesses. Chaired by Israel “Yummy” Schachter, the event honored philanthropist Shelly Avital and included a special presentation of appreciation to real estate developers Silvio De Gasperis and Jack Eisenberger. Legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli […]
Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern: The presidential candidates have conflicting ideas about how much to reveal about their own finances and the best ways to boost the economy through tax policy. Biden, the sitting Democratic president, plans to release his income tax returns on Monday, […]
In just a few weeks, thousands of Lomdei Oraysa from around the globe will be celebrating the completion of Maseches Yoma with the Oraysa Amud V’Chazarah program that has revolutionized the Torah world. With its somewhat complex sugyos, many of which are connected to Kodashim, the completion of Maseches Yoma is truly a cause for […]
According to an unsourced report by Channel 12, Israel’s war cabinet has decided to retaliate “clearly and forcefully” against Iran for its missile and drone attack on Saturday night. The response aims to convey that Israel will not tolerate such attacks without a reaction. The report suggests that Israel seeks to prevent Iran from establishing […]
A fire broke out overnight Sunday in the parking lot of an apartment building in the Kiryat Herzog neighborhood of Bnei Brak. The fire began in the building’s parking lot, where several electric bikes were parked. As a result of the fire, the building quickly began filling up with thick heavy smoke, trapping the residents […]
An election this month in Pittsburgh and some of its suburbs is emerging as an early test of whether Israel’s war with Hamas poses political threats to progressive Democrats in Congress who have criticized how the conflict has been handled. U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, a first-term lawmaker who has aligned herself with the “Squad,” is […]
