An unprecedented 15-judge panel on Tuesday began deliberating petitions against the reasonableness law passed by the Knesset in July. The debate marks the first time in Israel’s history that a full panel of Supreme Court judges are deliberating a case – that is another historic first – invalidating one of Israel’s Basic Laws. The vast majority of legal scholars believe that the Supreme Court does not have the authority to invalidate a Basic Law and doing so risks sending Israel into a constitutional crisis. The chairman of the Knesset’s Constitution Committee, MK Simcha Rothman, told the court that it has no right to interfere with a Basic Law: “The Knesset has the right to establish Basic Laws, in line with the will of the people,” he said.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams doubled down on his concerns on Sunday, warning of an imminent “financial tsunami” that he believes will be triggered by the ongoing migrant crisis in the city. In an interview with PIX 11’s “PIX on Politics,” Adams expressed his candid assessment of the looming financial crisis, asserting that New York City was not equipped to handle the influx of approximately 10,000 people each month indefinitely. He stressed that such a scenario would undermine the city’s overall stability. The mayor refused to backtrack on his previous controversial assertion that the ongoing crisis would “destroy” the city.

President Joe Biden commemorated the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks Monday at a military base in Anchorage, Alaska, during which he recalled “looking at the building” as he stood at Ground Zero the next day. The problem? He was in Washington, D.C. on 9/12/01, not New York City. “I join you on this solemn day to renew our sacred vow, ‘never forget,” Biden said. “I remember standing [at Ground Zero] the next day and looking at the building. I felt like I was looking through the gates of hell.” The Senate was in session on 9/12/01, and Joe Biden voted at 1:45 pm on a resolution condemning the attacks after speaking on the floor. He wasn’t in New York; just tack this statement on his growing mountain of lies.

A day before the fateful Supreme Court hearing on the petitions against the reasonableness law, which risks sending the country into an unprecedented constitutional crisis, anarchists carried out a protest outside the home of Justice Minister Yariv Levin in Modiin on Monday. With their customary lack of consideration for the neighbors, protesters from the Achim L’Neshek movement arrived at the residential area early in the morning, blocked the door of Levin’s home to prevent him from leaving, and then after Levin was whisked out of a side door by his security guards, tried to prevent his car from leaving the area.

The Boro Park community turned out in full force to celebrate the grand opening of the Chai Lifeline Family Center on Sunday, September 10. Hundreds gathered to watch the beautiful kevias [affixing] mezuzah ceremony led by the Stuchiner Rebbe, Reb Lazer Yudkovsky, and enjoyed balloons, games, and an ice cream truck, as they marked the momentous occasion. The Chai Lifeline Family Center located at 3908 16th Avenue, will serve as a home away from home for children and families impacted by illness and crisis, offering a warm and supportive environment for respite and relaxation. The venue will provide fun and educational programming for children—overseen by Chai Lifeline staff and trained volunteers—while their parents get a much-needed break.

When the terror attack occurred, Avremel was fifty-five; his friend Ed, a quadriplegic, was forty-two. Both worked at Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield as program analysts on the 27th floor of One World Trade Center. By Chavie Zelmanowitz (sister-in-law), as told to Bayla Sheva Brenner On the morning of 9/11, Avremel davened in the same shul with my husband, Yankel, which was unusual. Usually, whenever they said goodbye, they would shake hands. That morning, however, Avremel came toward Yankel and hugged him tightly before he left for work. While driving home after taking me to work, Yankel heard that something had happened at the World Trade Center. He tried to call Avremel. I also tried. We couldn’t get through. Then Avremel called Yankel. He said, “I’m here with Ed.

Former President George W. Bush outlines for the first time in a new documentary how events unfolded for him following the 9-11 attacks. In the National Geographic Channel special, “George W. Bush: The 9-11 Interview,” the former President talks about the chaotic moments after the attacks and the reasoning behind decisions he made that day. Bush reflects on being told about the attacks while visiting schoolchildren in Florida and the difficulty in getting accurate information in what he calls “the fog of war.”  He also talks about returning to the White House to address Americans in the hours after the terrorist attacks.

Vice President Kamala Harris found herself in a candid exchange with CBS anchor Margaret Brennan during an interview in Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of her visit to the ASEAN Summit. In a clip previewed on CBS Mornings, Brennan asked Harris about President Joe Biden’s age and if she was prepared to assume the role of commander in chief. Initially, the clip raised eyebrows as it appeared to be edited improperly, with a brief snippet missing from the context of Brennan’s question. However, CBS later released a more extended version of the exchange, acknowledging the earlier error in editing.

It is twenty two years since that moment in history changed the world for ever. Of course, when it happened, many of us knew we’d never forget that day. Yet time dulls even the most painful memories. Among the heroes of 9/11, which included the FDNY, NYPD, PAPD, EMS and other agencies, were the volunteers of Hatzolah. Chevra Hatzalah played a pivotal role in the World Trade Center rescue operations. The very first ambulance to arrive at the World Trade Center following the first plane crash on September 11, 2001 was a Hatzalah ambulance. By the time the second airplane crashed into the second tower, there were two-dozen Hatzalah ambulances, including Hatzalah’s Communications and Command Center trailer, and more than 100 Hatzalah EMTs, paramedics, and doctors on scene.

President Joe Biden made headlines during an international press conference in Hanoi, where he referred to climate change deniers as a diminishing group of “lying dog-faced pony soldiers.” The president’s remarks came as he wrapped up his visit to the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, and diplomatic meetings with General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng in Vietnam. During the press conference, President Biden fielded questions from a group of handpicked reporters who fed their questions to the president beforehand. When Aurelia End, AFP White House Correspondent, raised a question about climate change and the lack of consensus on phasing out fossil fuels at the G20 summit, the president provided an extensive response that concluded with his colorful expression.