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“Telling your wife your needs and wants” is a complete waste of time for married men who want happiness and I’ll tell you why. So many marriage experts claim they have the secret to a happy marriage and that it all comes down to communication, boundaries and bringing in more money. They tell you to help out more at home, talk about the past, go together to a marriage professional but never stop to take inventory of whether ANY of these methods are actually WORKING in creating happiness and joy! I am not saying those strategies don’t work at all, but they are the long… slow… painful way of having a happy home. And for the few that make it with these strategies, they’ve done it while he doesn’t get what he needs, and she doesn’t get what she needs.  Meanwhile, we’re helping our clients connect with their wives on the highest level, living lives full of happiness and excitement and it gets more and more joyful by the day where both husband and wife feel happiness and excitement… … all without needing their wife to meet them halfway! To check out how they do this, click below to watch my free presentation where I share all the details … you’re going to thank me for it! 5 Steps Married Men Use to Get Rid of Friction and Create Happiness and Excitement… Without Needing Their Wife to Meet Them Halfway!

Many in Bnei Brak are in shock after learning of the sudden passing of R’ Avraham Leibush Levi z”l, a well-known figure in the city and a prominent volunteer with Yedidim, Ichud, Zaka, Shomrim and many other Chesed organizations. He was 35. Sources tell YWN that he suddenly collapsed at home and was Niftar. In Bnei Brak, R’ Avraham was known as an extraordinary man of kindness, always eager to assist others. Anyone in need of help would call him, and he made himself available 24 hours a day to everyone. Many knew him where he worked at Kalman’s Deli in Bnei Brak, where he served customers with dedication and loyalty. R’ Avraham was also known for his frequent visits to the Kevarim of tzaddikim, particularly the resting place of the Bnei Yissaschar of Dinov, where he took responsibility for all aspects of hospitality during Yomim Tovim and yahrzeits. His passing has sent shockwaves through his wide circle of friends and acquaintances, who are devastated by this horrific tragedy. He leaves behind his parents, and his wife. Sadly, he did not leave behind any children. Boruch Dayan Ha’Emes… (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Chuck Schumer on tariffs: “Yesterday, the president made one of the dumbest decisions in history.”

The Supreme Court on Thursday released its official explanation for a ruling it handed down roughly six months ago concerning the legality of holding gender-separate prayer gatherings in public areas of Tel Aviv. The decision came in response to a petition filed by the Rosh Yehudi organization.

In that earlier decision, the court instructed the Tel Aviv Municipality to permit gender-segregated tefillos in Meir Park, after city officials denied a similar request for Dizengoff Square.

Justice Yechiel Kasher, outlining his reasoning, criticized the city’s approach: “The municipality’s clear position embodies a principled, sweeping and absolute preference for maintaining gender nonsegregation in public spaces over any other consideration, and whatever the circumstances may be… it seems that the clear harm that this entails for those who wish to hold chareidi Jewish prayers, and their right to equality, was not considered at all by the municipality.”

In an especially sharp rebuke, Justice Kasher added: “During the discussion before us, the answer was even given that the municipality has nothing against chareidi prayer as long as it is not held in a manner that separates women and men, an answer that seems immaterial to clarify why it cannot be heard.”

Kasher further took issue with the message being conveyed by the city’s stance, explaining that their policy effectively implies “prayer in the manner in which his ancestors and forefathers prayed has a flaw, and therefore it is forbidden to hold it in public.” He emphasized that this was said “even when the applicant refers to the holiest day of the year for the Jewish religion.”

Justice David Mintz echoed the concerns, pointing out that “the municipality did not give even the slightest weight to the rights to equality and freedom of worship of the religious groups that customarily hold prayers in a gender-separated manner, as well as to the serious violation of these rights that its policy embodies.”

Mintz dismissed the municipality’s argument that gender separation was inherently discriminatory, asserting that even if that were true, “violation of one type of equality (between men and women) does not serve as an inexhaustible justification for violating another type of equality (between those who practice one religious sect and another, or between one religion and another).”

The justices also delivered criticism aimed at what they referred to as the “privileged elders of the first Hebrew city,” saying these influential figures failed to recognize just how damaging and alienating their stance was to a significant portion of the population that wishes to preserve the prayer traditions passed down through generations.

Reacting to the release of the court’s rationale, Israel Zeira, who heads Rosh Yehudi, said: “We welcome the court’s decision, which ruled the obvious – Judaism also has rights in Tel Aviv. However, we believe that the key to a solution lies in dialogue and respectful discourse that will enable a life together, as befits the character of the first Hebrew city.”

Still, despite the legal victory, Rosh Yehudi ultimately chose to cancel the planned outdoor tefillos due to concerns over potential confrontations. Nevertheless, the ruling may lay the groundwork for continued efforts by chareidi groups to hold traditional tefillos in public spaces in Tel Aviv and beyond.

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SUFFERN: An MVA involving an overturned vehicle occurred on Cragmere Road near Yale Drive. Hatzoloh EMS, Ramapo Police, and both Tallman and Suffern Fire Departments are on scene. The vehicle reportedly lost control and struck the curb, causing it to overturn. Injuries have been reported.

POTUS: “The markets are going to boom. The stock is going to boom. The country is going to boom — and the rest of the world wants to see is there any way they can make a deal,”

ELIMINATED: The IDF and Shin Bet reported that a strike on a Hamas command center in northern Gaza’s Jabalia yesterday killed at least four operatives, including Shadi Diab Abd al-Hamid Falouji, a member of Hamas’s East Jabalia Battalion who participated in the October 7, onslaught.

US Department of Defense Inspector General has launched an investigation into Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal app to discuss information pertaining to military actions in Yemen.

General Motors just announced it will increase truck production at its assembly plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in light of President Trump’s tariffs. The company will also increase overtime and hire additional workers.

The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) carried out an airstrike targeting Hamas operatives at a command and coordination facility in Jabalyia, which also functioned as a primary gathering hub for members of the terror group in that region.

After conducting a detailed intelligence assessment, the IDF confirmed that Shadi Diab Abd Al-Hamid Falouji, a Hamas terrorist from the East Jabalyia Battalion who had crossed into Israel and took part in the October 7 massacre, was killed in the strike.

The operation also took out several other high-ranking Hamas figures: Mohammed Sharif, a member of the group’s General Security Apparatus who was involved in the manipulative public display during the release of hostage Agam Berger; Mohammed Hani Atiya Daour, the leader of Hamas’s Rocket and Mortar Unit; and Mohammed Issa Mahmoud Askari, a terrorist tied to both the Northern Brigade Rocket Unit and the General Security Apparatus.

The IDF emphasized that it had implemented a range of precautionary measures to reduce the risk to innocent civilians prior to carrying out the attack. These included aerial reconnaissance and additional intelligence efforts to ensure precision.

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The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee criticized Pentagon “mid-level” leadership for what he said Thursday was a misguided plan to reduce the number of U.S. troops based in Europe. The Defense Department, however, has not made public any proposal to cut force levels there. “There are some who believe now is the time to reduce drastically our military footprint in Europe,” Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said at a hearing with U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command military leadership. “I’m troubled at those deeply misguided and dangerous views held by some mid-level bureaucrats within the Defense Department,” Wicker said. “They’ve been working to pursue a U.S. retreat from Europe and they’ve often been doing so without coordinating with the secretary of defense.” It was not immediately clear what “mid-level bureaucrats” Wicker was talking about. The number of U.S. troops in Europe increased by about 20,000 under Democratic President Joe Biden in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. They helped with training, logistics of weapons shipments and, in general, reassured allies on NATO’s eastern flank that the United States would defend them. There have been roughly 100,000 troops there since, including the Navy’s 6th Fleet, as well as nuclear warheads. U.S. firepower ensures that NATO’s ability to deter Russia is credible. NATO allies have expressed concern about any reduction of American troops or support in the region. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Brussels this week seeking to reassure NATO allies about the American commitment to the alliance under Republican President Donald Trump. That military reassurance had been almost immediately put into question by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who used his first visit to NATO and the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in February to tell allies that the U.S. would be reassessing troop levels with an eye toward focusing more on China. Trump has tried to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine but so far that effort has faltered. (AP)

The IDF and Shin Bet announced Thursday that they successfully struck a key Hamas command and control center in Jabalia—eliminating multiple high-ranking terrorists, including individuals directly involved in the October 7 massacre. The strike, carried out on Wednesday, targeted a central hub used by Hamas both for strategic coordination and as a gathering place for senior operatives. Among those killed was Shadi Diab Abd Al-Hamid Falouji, a terrorist from Hamas’ East Jabalia Battalion who infiltrated Israeli territory and took part in the brutal attacks of October 7. The operation also took out several other high-value targets: Mohammed Sharif, a member of Hamas’ General Security Apparatus, who played a key role in the propagandistic hostage-release ceremony involving abducted Israeli Agam Berger. Mohammed Hani Atiya Daour, commander of Hamas’ Rocket and Mortar Squad, responsible for orchestrating rocket barrages on Israeli civilians. Mohammed Issa Mahmoud Askari, a dual-role terrorist in Hamas’ Northern Brigade Rocket Unit and its General Security Apparatus. Israeli security officials emphasized that extensive precautions were taken to minimize civilian harm. “Aerial surveillance and layered intelligence assessments were employed before the strike to prevent collateral damage,” the IDF said in a statement. The military stressed that Hamas continues to brazenly violate international law by embedding its operations in civilian infrastructure and using the population of Gaza as human shields. “This operation is part of our ongoing effort to dismantle Hamas’ military capabilities and protect the citizens of Israel,” the statement concluded. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

The IDF on Thursday released the results of its in-depth probe into how security forces responded during the massacre at the Supernova Music Festival, held near Re’im, on October 7, 2023.

The horrific attack, in which 378 people—including civilians, security personnel, and festival staff—were slaughtered and 44 others were kidnapped (11 of whom were later murdered in captivity), revealed widespread shortcomings within the military, particularly within the Gaza Division and its Northern Brigade.

The investigation commended Chief Superintendent Nivi Ohana, commander of the Ofakim Police Station, for making a swift call to shut down the festival as rocket fire began at 6:29 a.m. According to the findings, this prompt action likely saved thousands of lives and prevented an even greater catastrophe.

One of the more unexpected conclusions from the report was that the festival itself was not an original target for Hamas. The terrorists, who had intended to reach Netivot, mistakenly arrived at the Re’im area after taking a wrong turn at the Shokeda Junction—bringing them directly to the site of the large gathering.

Hamas’s invasion strategy began with a massive rocket barrage of around 5,000 missiles, intended to overwhelm defenses and enable 1,200 terrorists to breach Israeli territory, take control of key positions around the Gaza border, and then proceed to murder residents in nearby communities. Most of the Supernova victims lost their lives while attempting to escape and were ambushed in different locations along the way.

At the time of the onslaught, roughly 3,500 individuals were present at the festival site, including event staff, security teams, and police officers. The most lethal attack zones included the main festival grounds and its adjacent parking lots, a curve in the road near Mifalsim, the intersection and entrance to Kibbutz Re’im, Gama Junction, the Be’eri area, the surroundings of Alumim, and Route 232.

The review also addressed how the event received official authorization. Investigators noted that the organizers had properly followed procedures to obtain a permit. While IDF personnel were absent from police planning meetings, the army had initially approved the festival concept, and a Home Front Command officer even visited the site ahead of a second planned event. The Northern Brigade commander had initially rejected the permit due to concerns about troop deployment for security, but after deliberation with the Gaza Division, the permit was granted—aligned with the IDF’s policy of maintaining routine civilian life in the Gaza border region.

The report’s harshest criticism focused on how the Northern Brigade, led by Col. Cohen, and the Gaza Division handled the situation. “There was no security coordination between the festival and the military activity in the area,” the findings stated. Additional failures included not assigning a military liaison to the festival’s police control center, no on-site inspections by commanding officers, and a lack of military forces deployed to guard the event.

Alongside detailed descriptions of the massacre and systemic failings, the report also documented individual acts of bravery. Though the festival was quickly disbanded following the police commander’s alert, terrorists managed to access critical locations and fire on people trying to escape. At one point, a report from the Home Front Command to the Northern Brigade’s operations room incorrectly indicated that most terrorists had already withdrawn from the area, leading the military to divert its attention. The investigation also flagged a miscalculation by an IDF attack helicopter pilot who failed to engage a group of terrorists because their identity could not be confirmed.

A group of approximately 100 Hamas Nukhba fighters arrived at the festival around 8:10 a.m., having lost their way en route to Netivot. Armed with heavy weaponry, they continued the slaughter, killing an additional 171 people—including the wounded, event staff, and police. It wasn’t until 11:30 a.m. that a small team of Givati Brigade soldiers and Israel Prison Service officers, guided by a soldier on leave, arrived and succeeded in neutralizing 15 terrorists. The area wasn’t fully secured and cleared of attackers until 3:00 a.m. the next morning.

The investigation concluded that both the Northern Brigade and the Gaza Division lacked a real-time understanding of the unfolding tragedy at the festival. No communication was established with the police, and the military made no significant effort to gather accurate information. The General Staff’s Operations Division only received a first report of the incident at 10:00 a.m., several hours into the attack. A host of critical failures across the Northern Brigade, Gaza Division, and Southern Command were cited as factors that contributed to the inability to prevent or mitigate the bloodshed.

Key deficiencies highlighted included poor planning regarding the location and potential vulnerabilities of the event, the absence of a formal threat assessment ahead of the massive gathering, limited awareness among military personnel about the festival and its scale, a complete breakdown in coordination between the army and civilian authorities, the failure to designate the festival as a sensitive site requiring extra protection, and the lack of a proper alert system for incoming rocket fire.

{Matzav.com Israel}

Anat and Haggai Angrest, the parents of IDF soldier Matan Angrest, have now agreed to make public the details surrounding their son’s capture during the October 7 Hamas onslaught, including the brutal assault he endured at the hands of a violent crowd in Gaza after being taken from his tank.

“We decided to go to the end to get our son out of hell,” the parents said.

Matan Angrest had been stationed with his unit in Nahal Oz when he was abducted from his tank and subjected to a savage beating. His mother explained that at first, she couldn’t bring herself to view the footage of the incident. But once she did, she felt a powerful responsibility to share it with the nation, believing that revealing the shocking reality of what happened to her son would bolster the urgent calls for the return of all hostages.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) sent a sharply worded letter to Lebanon on Wednesday urging the  Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to accelerate the implementation of the US-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel or face a possible “reasssment” of US military aid. “We are at a critical moment in Lebanon. The Lebanese people have an opportunity to break Iran’s stranglehold on Beirut,” they wrote. The lawmakers expressed frustration over the LAF’s “too slow” implementation of the fulfillment of the ceasefire conditions. “The US should be prepared to expand assistance to the LAF to support expeditious fulfillment of the ceasefire obligations. However, any LAF hesitancy to meet the security challenges in the south would be deeply concerning and force the United States to re-evaluate its approach,” they threatened. The White House told Al Arabiya English that the US would judge the new Lebanese government based on whether it acts against “the finances and terrorist capabilities of Hezbollah, to ensure that Hezbollah can never again incite a destructive war with Israel or any of Lebanon’s other neighbors.” It should be noted that Hezbollah long ago infiltrated the highest echelons of the Lebanese Army, which has not only failed to implement the ceasefire but has even assisted the terror group. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

Canada’s PM Carney: “The U.S., absolutely, is our ally! Our ally in security and defense, our most important security ally!”

Canada will impose a matching 25% tariff on all vehicles brought in from the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed Thursday. He sharply criticized President Trump’s recently announced “Liberation Day” tariffs, calling them a major setback for international commerce.

Carney clarified that the new duties would impact all vehicles failing to meet the criteria outlined in the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreements, making it clear that Mexico would not be subject to these additional charges.

The prime minister expressed hope that this move would pressure the U.S. to reconsider its inward-looking economic stance, though he acknowledged that the current trade tensions may just be the beginning of a deeper conflict.

“Given the prospective damage to their own people, the American administration should eventually change course,” Carney told reporters. “But I don’t want to give false hope.”

President Trump sent ripples through global markets on Wednesday when he introduced extensive 10% tariffs on almost every imported product, including those from traditional allies such as the EU, Japan, and Israel.

He described the action as a bold “Declaration of Economic Independence,” asserting it would drive production back to American soil, while generating employment and growth at home.

Although Canada and Mexico avoided immediate inclusion in the new tariffs — including the headline-grabbing 25% tax on foreign-made vehicles — that exemption may be temporary.

Both countries are home to numerous facilities operated by American automakers, offering manufacturers lower production costs and a steady supply of vehicles for the U.S. market.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly $57 million in automobiles and components were imported from Canada. Additionally, the U.S. Commerce Department reported $87 billion in vehicle imports and $64 billion in auto parts from Mexico.

Even though the two neighbors were not hit by the broad tariff package, analysts from RBC Capital Markets warned that Canadian consumers could still feel the financial pinch from Trump’s trade moves.

“Tariffs on imports from Canada are still set to rise on Thursday. Auto tariffs announced last week will still push the average US tariff rate on imports from Canada to about 3.5% from 2.5% by our count,” RBC’s Nathan Janzen and Claire Fan said in a statement.

In response to Trump’s move, a small group of Republican senators broke from party lines and attempted to halt the implementation of tariffs against Canada, including the duties on steel and aluminum.

However, it is unclear whether the Republican-led House of Representatives will support or reject the proposed measures.

In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum struck a more conciliatory tone, applauding the fact that her country was excluded from the tariffs announced by the U.S.

“This has to do with the good relationship we have built between the Mexican and U.S. government, which is based on respect,” Sheinbaum told reporters.

She reaffirmed her commitment to securing a rollback or reduction of tariffs on vehicles, steel, and aluminum.

{Matzav.com}

After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States. In announcing what he has called reciprocal tariffs, Trump was fulfilling a key campaign promise by raising U.S. taxes on foreign goods to narrow the gap with the tariffs the White House says other countries unfairly impose on U.S. products. Trump’s higher rates would hit foreign entities that sell more goods to the United States than they buy. But economists don’t share Trump’s enthusiasm for tariffs since they’re a tax on importers that usually get passed on to consumers. It’s possible, however, that the reciprocal tariffs could bring other countries to the table and get them to lower their own import taxes. The Associated Press asked for your questions about reciprocal tariffs. Here are a few of them, along with our answers: Do US-collected tariffs go into the General Revenue Fund? Can Trump withdraw money from that fund without oversight? Tariffs are taxes on imports, collected when foreign goods cross the U.S. border by the Customs and Border Protection agency. The money — about $80 billion last year — goes to the U.S. Treasury to help pay the federal government’s expenses. Congress has authority to say how the money will be spent. Trump — largely supported by Republican lawmakers who control the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives — wants to use increased tariff revenue to finance tax cuts that analysts say would disproportionately benefit the wealthy. Specifically, they want to extend tax cuts passed in Trump’s first term and largely set to expire at the end of 2025. The Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, has found that extending Trump’s tax cuts would reduce federal revenue by $4.5 trillion from 2025 to 2034. Trump wants higher tariffs to help offset the lower tax collections. Another think tank, the Tax Policy Center, has said that extending the 2017 tax cuts would deliver continued tax relief to Americans at all income levels, “but higher-income households would receive a larger benefit.’’ How soon will prices rise as a result of the tariff policy? It depends on how businesses both in the United States and overseas respond, but consumers could see overall prices rising within a month or two of tariffs being imposed. For some products, such as produce from Mexico, prices could rise much more quickly after the tariffs take effect. Some U.S. retailers and other importers may eat part of the cost of the tariff, and overseas exporters may reduce their prices to offset the extra duties. But for many businesses, the tariffs Trump announced Wednesday — such as 20% on imports from Europe — will be too large to swallow on their own. Companies may also use the tariffs as an excuse to raise prices. When Trump slapped duties on washing machines in 2018, studies later showed that retailers raised prices on both washers and dryers, even though there were no new duties on dryers. A key question in the coming months is whether something similar will happen again. Economists worry that consumers, having just lived through the biggest inflationary spike in four decades, are more accustomed to rising prices […]

Lakewood, NJ Township officials announced that they have arranged the operation of nine locations across the Township on Friday, April 11th – from 7:00 am until 12:00 pm – with controlled fires for residents’ Chometz burning needs.

Township officials have worked in coordination with the Lakewood Department of Public Works, Lakewood Fire Department, Lakewood Police Department, Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office and other agencies to ensure that these locations are both convenient and safe for local residents:

1. Private Way and 7th Street
2. Clifton Avenue and 10th Street
3. Parking Lot at Jersey Shore BlueClaws Stadium

4. John F. Patrick Sports Complex (Vine Avenue)
5. Larry D’Zio Park (Locust Street)
6. Khal Zichron Yaakov – 175 Sunset Road
7. Frank Bartolf Park (Brook Road)
8. Pine Park (West County Line Road)
9. 185 Miller Road

In addition to the protocols and supervision on the part of government agencies, it is imperative that individuals and families utilizing these sites follow proper safety guidelines, in order to avoid potential injuries or other dangers. Some pertinent guidelines are as follows:

• Maintain a proper distance from the fire, per the directives of officials onsite.
• Children must be under constant adult supervision.
• The fires are for the burning of appropriate food items only. No cans, bottles, plastic, Lulav cases, or similar items can be thrown into the fire. Burning these items present a true danger to everyone nearby.
• All sites will have a separate dumpster onsite for the disposal of items that cannot be placed into the fire.

“I would like to thank the many government officials and community leaders who have worked together so effectively to make Chometz burning accessible and safe for Lakewood residents,” says Township Committeeman and Emergency Services Liaison Meir Lichtenstein. “We look forward to a safe and enjoyable holiday season, and wish everyone a Chag Kosher V’sameach.”

 {Matzav.com}