‘Home Couture’ concept solves the headache of buying an apartment from abroad Arriving at the T-Residence offices in Romema, I expected to hear about a standard luxury development. Covering the real estate scene in Yerushalayim for years, I wasn’t prepared to be surprised. But I discovered a fundamentally different approach to creating homes and a new concept they call ‘Home Couture.’ Over coffee with panoramic views of Jerusalem, the design team shared insights into what makes this project unlike anything else in the city. I’ve heard the term ‘Home Couture’ mentioned. It sounds fancy, but what does it actually mean for someone buying at T-Residence? [Chani, lead designer, leans forward enthusiastically] “Imagine moving into your dream home in Yerushalayim where everything — from the kitchen cabinetry to the lighting — is already designed, installed and ready for life. No running between suppliers, no coordinating contractors, no endless decision fatigue. That’s ‘Home Couture.'” So it’s like buying a fully furnished home? “It’s much more than that. This isn’t about picking furniture packages. We’ve created three complete design languages — Classic Chic, Sleekly Modern and Artful Elegance — where every element is integrated. The wood kitchen with custom cabinetry, the ornamental plaster designs, the advanced VRF air conditioning systems, the *netilas yadayim* corners, the custom lighting schemes — all thoughtfully designed for each apartment layout.” Wait, there’s a dedicated netilas yadayim station built in? “Absolutely. We understand our community’s needs. These aren’t just aesthetic choices; they’re about how people actually live. For our residents, having a beautifully designed netilas yadayim corner isn’t a luxury — it’s essential.” We’ve talked a lot about the interior but I’m really curious about the location. What’s all this talk in your ads about discovering peace? Romema is known for being busy and even commercial. “That’s exactly what makes this different! We call it ‘the Romema you never knew.’ Yes, everyone knows the bustling streets of Shamgar and Yirmiyahu with the stores and eateries. But just a few steps away, on Tuval Street, there’s this peaceful enclave tucked above all that activity. When you see our three buildings beside a sprawling 3,000-square-yard private park, you understand immediately. There are no retail spaces here — it’s purely residential. You have all the convenience of central Romema but on an island of serenity. You can walk to everything you need, but when you come home, you have genuine tranquility.” Wow! What about international buyers who can’t visit in person. How does this ‘Home Couture’ process work? “This is where technology transforms the entire process. We’ve created incredibly detailed 3D renderings of each design style applied to every apartment layout. International buyers can explore their future home online with tremendous precision. Everything is presented digitally in a clear, comprehensive way — no surprises. They make their selection and we handle everything else. When they arrive for the first time, their home looks exactly as they envisioned. Obviously this removes a ton of stress.” Are there any surprising, hidden details that residents might not immediately notice? [The whole team lights up and starts speaking at once] “So many things! The hidden lighting integrated into kitchen cabinetry, display cases, and bathroom niches. The precise plaster details at height transitions. The floating tile detail in bathrooms with concealed lighting. The Italian WINEX aluminum […]
FLATBUSH: Homeland Security agents were seen arresting a suspect this morning at the Avenue T and Coney Island Avenue. The suspect is reportedly an illegal immigrant accused of committing a crime.
The IDF arrested a Palestinian terrorist who was driving from the West Bank to Central Israel to carry out a massive terror attack. He was arrested on Highway 1.
FOX NEWS: “Rates are plummeting, oil prices are plummeting, deregulation is happening… Trump is not going to bend. He told me a number of times that he’s trying to build the economy and make it independent, as opposed to relying on China.”
WATCH: Large erupt of the Sakurajima volcano in Kyushu, Japan
BITTERSWEET: Yaakov Shwekey and Dovy Meisels singing moving Negunim at the Saada home on Sunday night, as they prepare to get up from Shiva on Monday.
A Hezbollah commander was killed in an Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon’s Taybeh earlier today, the military announces. Muhammad Adnan Mansour, according to the IDF, headed Hezbollah’s rocket unit in the Taybeh area.
TEHILLIM: The condition of HaGaon HaRav Yehudah Ades, the Rosh Yeshivah of Kol Yaakov and member of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah, has deteriorated. The Rosh Yeshivah, 87, was transferred to the ICU in critical condition. The Rosh Yeshivah was rushed last week to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital after falling ill with pneumonia. Please say Tehillim for Yehudah ben Chaya Esther
The S&P 500 is now experiencing the worst three-day performance since October 1987.
President Donald Trump remained unyielding in his stance on tariffs Monday morning, even as financial markets reacted sharply, with futures for major indexes taking a steep dive.
“Oil prices are down, interest rates are down (the slow moving Fed should cut rates!), food prices are down, there is NO INFLATION, and the long time abused USA is bringing in Billions of Dollars a week from the abusing countries on Tariffs that are already in place,” he posted on Truth Social shortly before 7 a.m.
The president also aimed his ire at China, issuing a pointed response to Beijing’s retaliatory move following his announcement of a sweeping new tariff policy dubbed “Liberation Day.”
“This is despite the fact that the biggest abuser of them all, China, whose markets are crashing, just raised its Tariffs by 34%, on top of its long term ridiculously high Tariffs (Plus!), not acknowledging my warning for abusing countries not to retaliate,” Trump said.
“They’ve made enough, for decades, taking advantage of the Good OL’ USA! Our past ‘leaders’ are to blame for allowing this, and so much else, to happen to our Country. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
The market responded with alarm. By Monday, futures tied to the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average had plunged over 20% from recent highs.
Since Trump unveiled his latest round of tariffs, the S&P 500 has seen a sharp decline of 10.5% over two trading sessions, wiping out nearly $5 trillion in market capitalization — its worst back-to-back daily drop since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
In remarks to reporters late Sunday, Trump made it clear that market turbulence was a price worth paying and said he would not reenter talks with China until the issue of America’s trade imbalance was resolved.
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A new poll suggests Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez holds a strong early lead over Sen. Chuck Schumer in a potential 2028 Democratic primary matchup in New York, with results showing her ahead by a wide margin.
The survey, commissioned by the progressive research group Data for Progress and shared exclusively with POLITICO, found that 55 percent of likely Democratic voters either support or are inclined to support Ocasio-Cortez, while 36 percent expressed support or leanings toward Schumer. Another 9 percent said they remain undecided.
The results come at a time when Schumer’s popularity within his party appears to have declined, particularly following his vote to move forward a Republican-backed funding bill last month—legislation that helped avoid a government shutdown. The release of the poll by Data for Progress signals that progressive advocacy groups are still pressing Schumer to adopt a more combative posture toward President Donald Trump.
“This poll really does show that Democrats are united in just wanting to stand up, wanting to fight, wanting to see someone taking a stand for them,” said Danielle Deiseroth, executive director of Data for Progress.
Deiseroth also pointed to her organization’s history of taking on entrenched Democratic leaders, saying the group “has a long tradition of wanting to challenge the status quo of Democratic Party leadership.” She noted that in 2021, her team published data revealing then-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s vulnerability to a primary opponent—a forecast that proved prescient when Sinema later switched her registration to independent and opted not to seek reelection.
Still, the implications of this latest poll for the 2028 primary remain uncertain, as early polling rarely translates directly into election outcomes. Ocasio-Cortez has yet to publicly commit to running for Senate, while Schumer has already taken the formal step of filing for reelection.
Schumer, defending his decision to back the Republican funding measure, has maintained that the alternative—a government shutdown—would have empowered Trump and his ally Elon Musk even further. Despite pressure from some liberal lawmakers and grassroots groups urging him to be more forceful in opposing Trump or to resign from Senate leadership, Schumer has held his caucus together and, for now, faces no internal challenge to his role as minority leader.
The Data for Progress poll surveyed 770 likely Democratic voters in late March using text messaging and web panels. The poll carries a margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points.
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Lottery players are going to have a shot at more billion-dollar jackpots and slightly better odds under new Mega Millions rules that go into effect with Tuesday’s drawing. But the improvements come at a cost — literally: Players will have to shell out $5 per ticket, more than double the previous price. On the other hand, the jackpots are expected to grow much bigger — and at a faster rate — and officials believe sales will rise as people are stopped in their tracks by massive prizes. “People really want big jackpots,” said Joshua Johnston, the Washington state lottery director who heads the Mega Millions game. “We expect to see a sales lift on this.” HOW IS MEGA MILLIONS CHANGING? The biggest change is the ticket price hike from $2 to $5. Lottery officials expect that jump to increase revenue from the twice-weekly game, enabling them to lower the odds of winning the jackpot from 1 in 303 million to 1 in 290 million. The higher ticket price also means the jackpot can start at $50 million, rather than the previous $20 million, and the grand prize is expected to grow more quickly. Each time there isn’t a big winner, the jackpot will jump to a larger mark. Officials expect it will more frequently top the $1 billion threshold that draws extra attention — and bigger sales. Under the new rules, prizes for tickets not matching all six numbers also will increase, with smaller winners now guaranteed at least $10. Each ticket also will include a randomly assigned multiplier that can increase the prize by up to 10 times, a previous add-on feature that cost an extra $1. The multiplier doesn’t apply to a jackpot. WILL THIS MAKE WINNING A JACKPOT EASIER? Yes, but it’s still incredibly unlikely: Odds of 1 in 290 million are still mind-bogglingly hard to beat. And that’s true if you buy one ticket or 100. “When we hear 1 in 290 million, we don’t have a sense of what that means. We have a greater sense of the fact that there will be a winning number,” said Tim Chartier, a mathematics and computer science professor at Davidson College. “And it’s true that it’s possible, but the issue is the extreme improbability of it.” How improbable? The chance of hitting a jackpot, even under the new rules, is akin to choosing one single second over a nine-year span, according to Chartier. He said he’s never been willing to risk even a couple bucks on those odds. WHY IS THE GAME CHANGING? The new rules have two main goals: to address what the industry calls “jackpot fatigue” and to differentiate Mega Millions from Powerball, the other lottery draw game played across the country. Jackpot fatigue is the phenomenon under which prizes must grow to enormous amounts before most players will take note and buy a few tickets. These days, a $300 million prize that once drew lines at mini-marts barely registers. With the new rules, officials expect those average winning jackpots to climb from about $450 million to $800 million, Johnston said. And they believe that even lottery fatigue is no match for the more frequent billion-dollar prize. “When you get to a billion people are like, ‘Whoa, that’s a whole lot of money,’” Johnston said. Lottery […]
Only hours before markets open in the United States, U.S. President Trump calls for the “slow moving Fed” to cut interest rates, while adding that “there is no inflation”
During a visit to Texas, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoted the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as the most reliable method to stop measles from spreading. He traveled there to offer comfort to the grieving family of an 8-year-old girl who died from the illness.
“I came to¬ Gaines County, Texas, today to comfort the Hildebrand family after the loss of their 8-year-old daughter Daisy,” Kennedy shared on X. “My intention was to come down here quietly to console the families and to be with the community in their moment of grief.”
Kennedy also noted that he had been in contact with Texas officials and assured them of federal support while encouraging the use of the MMR vaccine.
“The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine,” Kennedy wrote in his post. “I’ve spoken to Governor Abbott, and I’ve offered HHS’ continued support. At his request, we have redeployed CDC teams to Texas. We will continue to follow Texas’ lead and to offer similar resources to other affected jurisdictions.”
If confirmed, this would mark only the second measles-related death in the United States since 2015. According to The New York Times, the young girl passed away early Thursday morning from “measles pulmonary failure.” The hospital confirmed that she had not received the MMR vaccine and had no preexisting conditions.
The first fatality from the current outbreak happened in late February. At that time, Kennedy, despite his background of skepticism toward vaccines, made comments that appeared to minimize the scale of the situation.
“We are following the measles epidemic every day,” Kennedy said at the time. “Incidentally, there have been four measles outbreaks this year in this country. Last year, there were 16. So it’s not unusual, we have measles outbreaks every year.”
Since then, Kennedy has drawn criticism from some corners for what they see as a lack of strong messaging about the proven effectiveness and safety of the MMR vaccine.
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Hundreds of community members, elected officials, and faith leaders gathered outside 1304 President Street in Crown Heights to unveil a new street sign honoring the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The block where the Lubavitcher Rebbe and his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, lived for decades, will now also bear the name Lubavitcher Rebbe Way. The co-naming was spearheaded by Yaacov Behrman, a Crown Heights community leader and Director of the Jewish Future Alliance, who led a campaign to honor the Rebbe in a public way. The effort culminated in Sunday’s unveiling ceremony, hosted by City Council Member Crystal Hudson, who sponsored the renaming legislation. “This street was home to the Rebbe and Rebbetzin, but his teachings and influence traveled far beyond,” said Behrman. “Now, this sign will serve as a daily reminder of the Rebbe’s vision, leadership, and love for all people.” The event drew a broad and diverse coalition of New York City leadership, including Mayor Eric Adams, Attorney General Letitia James, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. State senators, assembly members, borough presidents, City Council members, and senior NYPD officials also attended. The unveiling also drew representatives from community organizations, including Rabbi Chanina Sperlin and Rabbi Eli Cohen of the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council, Mrs. Ruchama Clapman of MASK, Rabbi Shea Hecht of the NCFJE, and numerous liaisons from City Hall and state offices. “The Rebbe’s dedication to compassion and inclusion left an indelible mark not just on Brooklyn, but the entire world,” said Council Member Hudson. “In times of division and hardship, his legacy continues to be a source of light and unity.” Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez echoed that message. “The Rebbe’s teachings of kindness, faith, and respect for all people are needed now more than ever. Honoring him in this way reaffirms our city’s commitment to those values.” The program featured music and the traditional Lubavitcher recitation of the “12 Pesukim” led by Rabbi Shimon Hecht. Performances followed from Cantor Shloime Rabin, singer Boruch Shalom Blesofsky, and the Lubavitch Yeshiva Boys Choir, led by Rabbi Moishy Goldstein, with live accompaniment by musician Chony Milecki. An inspirational address was delivered by Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel, Chabad shliach to Port Washington, NY. Born in 1902, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson led the Chabad-Lubavitch movement from his base in Crown Heights, transforming it into a global Jewish outreach powerhouse. Under his leadership, thousands of shluchim were dispatched across the world to promote Jewish education, social service, and moral leadership. Even decades after his petirah in 1994, his teachings continue to inspire Jews and non-Jews alike. “The Rebbe’s leadership brought people together,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. “People from around the globe come to Crown Heights because of his legacy. Co-naming this street is a fitting tribute to that lasting influence.”
President Donald Trump remained defiant on Monday as global markets continued plunging and fears of a recession grew after his tariff announcement last week. He said other countries had been “taking advantage of the Good OL’ USA!” in a post on Truth Social, his social media platform. “Our past ‘leaders’ are to blame for allowing this, and so much else, to happen to our Country,” Trump wrote. “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump has insisted his tariffs are necessary to rebalance global trade and rebuild domestic manufacturing. He has singled out China as “the biggest abuser of them all” and criticized Beijing for increasing its own tariffs in retaliation. The Republican president also called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. On Friday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that the tariffs could increase inflation, and he said “there’s a lot of waiting and seeing going on, including by us,” before any decisions would be made. Trump spent the weekend in Florida, arriving on Thursday night to attend a Saudi-funded tournament at his Miami golf course. He stayed at Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach, and golfed at two of his properties nearby. On Sunday, he posted a video of himself hitting a drive, and he told reporters aboard Air Force One that evening that he won a club championship. “It’s good to win,” Trump said. “You heard I won, right?” He also said that he wouldn’t back down from his tariffs despite the turmoil in the global markets. “Sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,” Trump said. Goldman Sachs issued a new forecast saying a recession has become more likely even if Trump backtracks from his tariffs. The financial firm said economic growth would slow dramatically “following a sharp tightening in financial conditions, foreign consumer boycotts, and a continued spike in policy uncertainty that is likely to depress capital spending by more than we had previously assumed.” On Monday, the president is scheduled to welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House to celebrate their World Series victory. He’s also meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and they’re expected to hold a joint press conference in the afternoon. Trump has strived for a united front after the chaotic infighting of his first term. However, the economic turbulence has exposed some fractures within his disparate coalition of supporters. Bill Ackman, a hedge fund manager, lashed out at Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Sunday as “indifferent to the stock market and the economy crashing.” He said Cantor Fitzgerald, the financial firm led by Lutnick before he joined the Trump administration, stood to profit because of bond investments. On Monday, Ackman apologized for his criticism but reiterated his concerns about Trump’s tariffs. “I am just frustrated watching what I believe to be a major policy error occur after our country and the president have been making huge economic progress that is now at risk due to the tariffs,” he wrote on X. Top White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told Fox News Channel that Ackman should “ease off the rhetoric a little bit.” He insisted that other countries, not the United States, are “going to bear the brunt of the tariffs.” Billionaire Elon Musk, a top adviser to Trump on overhauling the federal government, expressed skepticism about […]
An unprecedented security failure has been exposed at the Tel Nof and Chatzerim air force bases, Kol Yehudi reported on Monday. Detailed maps of the bases, which included the locations of officers’ family residences, building entry codes, and sensitive operational areas, were transferred by an IDF project officer to an Arab worker via WhatsApp. According to the report, the worker, who did not hold any security clearance, entered the base together with another worker, who also lacked clearance, with the approval of the base commander. The two wandered freely around the base, including areas that are supposed to be off-limits to outsiders. During a surprise audit conducted by the General Staff in November 2024, the map was revealed, containing an accurate breakdown of the apartments in the family housing on the base. It included the names of the residents, apartment numbers, and identifying details of permanent personnel, pilots, and their families. A thorough investigation that followed revealed a chain of even more serious failures. Arab workers entered the base using forged documents, smuggled another worker inside a vehicle without inspection, and even documented classified equipment with telephone cameras. In some cases, a worker submitted one phone for inspection but brought in another phone, without a SIM card, to circumvent the control. Workers also affixed fake “inspected” stickers to cell phones, enabling them to move around freely on the bases with phones despite the ban. In addition, it was discovered that measures were taken to disrupt entry control systems at the base, and thefts of military equipment from containers took place. These are particularly sensitive bases, hosting fighter squadrons and operational facilities. The report added that in another, particularly disturbing incident, one of the workers, who had security clearance, approached a soldier serving at the base and offered him a sum of NIS 30,000 in exchange for selling his personal weapon. The soldier immediately refused and reported the incident. To understand the magnitude of the danger, it should be recalled that during the October 7 massacre, special forces soldiers found similar maps of IDF bases on the bodies of Nukhba terrorists, including sensitive information on family locations and internal codes. The IDF spokesperson responded to an inquiry about the report by stating: “The allegations that have been published are under thorough investigation. A response will be provided in accordance with the findings of the examination.” (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
The head of the Shin Bet’s Jewish Department announced on Sunday that he would be stepping aside temporarily while an internal probe is carried out into comments that were reportedly made by him and came to light over the weekend.
In a message sent to staff within his division, he expressed remorse, stating: “I am sorry from the depths of my heart for the style of the things that were said, which do not characterize how I deal with the many other bodies with whom we collaborate.”
He further wrote: “I totally discredit the attempt to create an appearance of work that violates the law or the values of restraint of power and statesmanship. I misspoke in a way that does not match the agency’s values and my own, and therefore, to allow for a thorough examination and through my dedication to leading by example, I suspend myself from my position as the head of the department until the completion of the thorough examination of the issue.”
Concurrently, the director of the Shin Bet has launched a formal review of the situation. He reached out to the chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and extended an invitation to the Subcommittee for Intelligence and Secret Services to visit the Jewish Department. The purpose of the visit would be to provide a detailed briefing on the unit’s work and oversight structures.
The Shin Bet issued a statement underscoring that “all operations in the various realms that the organization oversees are in line with the law.”
Audio clips released this past weekend captured comments made by A., the leader of the Jewish Department within the Shin Bet, referring to detainees from Judea and Samaria as “idiots” and admitting to holding them for several days without solid evidence. In the exchange, which was uncovered by Kan TV, the official is heard instructing the Judea and Samaria Police Central Unit’s commander, Avishi Moalem, to “Put them in detention cells, with mice.”
The official went on to say, “We always want to arrest them for interrogation, as much as possible. See how ISA conducts investigations with them. We arrest those idiots even without evidence for a few days.”
In response, Moalem cautioned: “They will tear us apart for this.” The official responded: “It is under the aegis of the head of the ISA and Defense Minister.”
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