Outgoing Minister of Agriculture Uri Ariel, the former head of the Ichud Leumi faction, recently announced his decision to step down and retire from politics.

The Jerusalem District Court on Monday ordered a psychiatric evaluation for the terrorist who murdered 19-year-old Tekoa resident Ori Ansbacher HY”D last February. The evaluation is expected to take place in the coming weeks.
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The Jewish owner of the largest beer distributor in the Tri-State area sold his Chometz for the second year in a row, and now he is celebrating what he did
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The shadowy leader of the Islamic State group claimed to appear for the first time in five years in a video released by the extremist group’s propaganda arm on Monday, acknowledging defeat in the group’s last stronghold in Syria but vowing a “long battle” ahead.

Lori Kaye throwing herself in front of her synagogue’s rabbi to protect him from a gunman’s bullets epitomizes the life she led, her family and friends said Monday as they remembered a generous, vivacious and devout Jewish woman dedicated to spreading kindness and helping others no matter what.

Joe Biden accused President Donald Trump of abusing the powers of his office and ignoring everyone but his political base Monday in his first public rally as presidential candidate, arguing in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania that strengthening unions and promoting social and economic unity can restore Democrats to the White House.

Talks are underway with the various factions towards forming the next coalition government. One of the parties involved in the talks, hoping to be a member of the next coalition, is the United Right-Wing, composed of Bayit Yehudi and Ichud Leumi.

Preparations are well underway at the tziyun of the Rashbi, where hundreds of thousands if mispallalim will visit on Lag B’Omer.
United Hatzalah and Hachnasas Orchim are working in earnest to prepare for the annual event.

The Jerusalem District Court sentenced Daniel Nachmani to the maximum sentence for the offenses he committed: life imprisonment plus 16 years in prison and maximum monetary compensation for the family of the deceased.
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Quarantines in California. Fines in New York City. Orders for some people to avoid public places in Rockland County, New York.
As an outbreak of measles surges across the United States – with 704 cases this year and counting – some local health officials are trying to deal with contagion in unvaccinated communities by turning to extraordinary police powers from the past.