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BREAKING: A small passenger plane has reportedly crashed at Bangor International Airport in Maine.

The IDF said Sunday night that troops have launched an ongoing operation in northern Gaza to locate the remains of Ran Gvili hy”d, the last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza. According to the military, a series of clandestine operations carried out over the weekend significantly narrowed the possible burial location, prompting commanders to authorize a […]

The storm has already given us one of our biggest snow event’s in years. Just before 8:30PM, Central Park recorded 10.6 inches, surpassing the 8.5 inches recorded five years ago. This storm is in league with the five biggest storms of the past several years La Guardia Airport: 10 inches JFK Airport: 9 inches Newark […]

The winter storm has triggered the highest number of US flight cancellations since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. As of 3:30 p.m. ET Sunday, airlines had canceled 8,906 of 23,735 scheduled US departures, making it the worst single day for cancellations since the early days of the pandemic in 2020, Cirium […]

A sweeping mobilization of U.S. naval and air forces is moving into position across the Middle East, raising the prospects of a direct military confrontation with Iran as officials and analysts note that multiple escalation “tripwires” are now in play. While the White House is publicly calling the buildup a “deterrent,” the scale, speed, and […]

MI K’AMCHA YISROEL: When Delta Flight 235 from Tel Aviv to JFK was unexpectedly diverted to Minneapolis with more than 300 Jewish passengers on board, Chabad leapt into action, transforming an unplanned stop into a powerful display of chesed—preparing fresh, hot meals and welcoming the stranded travelers with warmth, smiles, and a taste of home […]

A new mural unveiled in a central Tehran square on Sunday contains a direct warning by Iran to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country

In recent days, a new, dramatic, highly sensitive security affair has been under investigation within Israel’s defense system, one that is expected to cast a heavy shadow on top security officials and shake the system, Israeli media outlets reported on Motzei Shabbos. Most details remain under a strict gag order. However, based on the limited […]

Come together for a meaningful conversation and emotional support, as we discuss the conflict in Iran and our concerns for loved ones living there.Event DetailsMonday, January 26, 20268:30pmPanelistsRabbi Eliyahu HakakianRabbi Eliyahu Hakakian is a leading figure in the Baltimore Jewish community, serving as the Rav of Congregation Ahavat Shalom, a center for Sephardic and Iranian […]

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei personally ordered the country’s top security body to crush nationwide protests using “any means necessary,” including lethal force, according to a report published Sunday by The New York Times citing two officials familiar with the matter. The order, delivered to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Jan. 9, was […]

You missed the first dance.    Not the one with the lights flashing and the band playing. The one that happens earlier – with dignity and modesty – when a Kallah’s home is set up without the crushing bills.  That unseen first dance is where Tiferes Devorah L’Kallah steps in. Qualifying Lakewood Kallahs are invited to […]

TRUMP: That is why I am hereby calling on Governor Walz, Mayor Frey, and EVERY Democrat Governor and Mayor in the United States of America to formally cooperate with the Trump Administration to enforce our Nation’s Laws, rather than resist and stoke the flames of Division, Chaos, and Violence.

The New York State Nurses Association says Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital have agreed to maintain nurses’ current health plans, a key sticking point in the strike. The agreement applies to two hospitals, as the nurses’ strike in New York City enters its 14th day, though final tentative contract agreements have not yet been reached.

UPDATE: According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, a suspicious item was discovered in the South Terminal Area, prompting the closure of TSA checkpoints for concourses G, H, and J, as well as the curbside roadway.

Miami International Airport was temporarily evacuated a short while ago after a reported bomb threat.

Gov. Tim Walz: We have got children in Minnesota hiding in their houses, afraid to go outside. Many of us grew up reading that story of Anne Frank. Somebody’s going to write that children’s story about Minnesota.

MONSEY: A plow truck caught fire on Nissan Court. The Monsey Fire Department responded and quickly extinguished the flames. The Ramapo Police Department and Chaverim of Rockland were also on scene.

Harav Dov Landau shlit”a gives a bracha to the family of the last hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili hy”d: “Hashem should help that they find him quickly.”

A young vibrant Lubavitcher Rebbe Zt’L seen exiting his vehicle in a snow storm. Circa 1969. Also seen is the Rebbe’s personal secretary and driver, Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky ‘שיחי.

Here are some preliminary snowfall totals through 2pm: JFK – 6.0″ LaGuardia – 7.1″ Manhattan 7.2″ Sheepshead Bay 8.0″ Newark – 8.0″ Allentown, PA: 9.2″ AC Airport, NJ: 5.9″ Philadelphia, PA: 7.4″ Reading, PA: 8.4″ Trenton, NJ: 7.2″ Wilmington, DE: 5.5″ Data from FlightAware now shows more than 30,000 U.S. flights have been disrupted by […]