Marc Thiessen, a conservative pundit for Fox News, blasted Republicans for their underwhelming performances in Tuesday’s midterm election contests. Anchor Bret Baier asked Thiessen if he thinks that the Pennsylvania Senate race would have resulted in a win by Republican Mehmet Oz rather than Democrat John Fetterman if the candidates’ debate had taken place in September rather than October 25th, when votes were already being cast. “I think it might have or maybe it wouldn’t have,” Thiessen replied. “There’s a broader issue, which is, think about this. We had the worst inflation in four decades, the worst collapse in real wages in 40 years, the worst crime wave since the 1990s, the worst border crisis in U.S.

(By: Sandy Eller) Once again, Kosherfest made its way to the Meadowlands, showcasing the best in kosher and ancillary products in what is always an exciting event. From exhibitors who have been part of the expo for years, to newcomers hoping to make their way into the rapidly-growing market, Kosherfest brings the Jewish world together in a trade show that speaks our universal language – food. More than just a networking event where you can also eat your way up and down the aisles while picking up swag, Kosherfest is all about the business of food. Still, it’s hard not to enjoy the expo and Yeshiva World News is proud to present its own Kosherfest Hall of Fame, highlighting some of the most intriguing components of this year’s show.

An insane and stunning quote from former President Donald Trump as votes were being counted on Tuesday night has shocked and angered Republicans across the country. Trump told News Nation that if Republicans wind up doing well in the elections, he should “get all the credit,” but if they lose, he “should not be blamed at all.” Trump made the comment as he lamented being blamed when bad things happen to Republicans. “Usually what would happen is when they do well I won’t be given any credit, and if they do badly they will blame everything on me,” the persistently aggrieved Trump said.

In November 2021, an armed terrorist murdered Eliyahu Kay, h’yd, in the Old City of Jerusalem and critically injured Aharon Imergreen, an avreich who was on the way to daven Shacharis at the Kosel. As the terrorist tried to finish off the job and shoot another volley of bullets at Aharon, a policewoman who heard his cries of help ran to the scene, opened fire and killed the terrorist, saving his life. An army medic quickly began administering emergency medical aid as Aharon lay there on the verge of death. The medic said later that she was sure Aharon wouldn’t make it due to the severity of his condition when she found him. However, b’chasdei Hashem, Aharon survived and is even thriving despite the fact that he is now paralyzed from the chest down.

At a Monday night rally for Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance, former president and soon-to-be candidate Donald Trump called for drug dealers to be given a trial of approximately “two hours” before shooting them and then sending their families the bullet used to execute them. Trump said he had a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping and asked him if China has a drug problem. Xi said they do not. “I said, ‘How do you do that?’ I really sort of knew but didn’t want to… how do you do that? And he probably thought I was somewhat naive,” Trump said. “He goes, ‘We have quick trial.’ I said, ‘What’s a quick trial?’ I think I knew what that was too.

Eliyahu Dahan, who was seriously injured in the Ramat Eshkol terror attack over two weeks ago had a moving reunion with the person who was the first to arrive at the scene and administer first aid, saving Dahan’s life. Channel 12 News arranged the meeting between, Shimon Levi, himself a survivor of the Beis Yisrael terror attack in 2002, and Dahan at Shaarei Tzedek Hospital. “I owe you my life,” a moved Dahan said to Levi. “B’ezrat Hashem, I should be zocheh to stand on my two feet to come thank you.” At the end of the visit, Levi, who composed the song “אין דבר רע יורד מן השמים כי הכל לטובה” and sang it together with famed singer, Yaakov Shwekey, sang the very apropos song together with Dahan. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

With Donald Trump preparing to announce a 2024 run for the presidency, the former president is already garnering mockery and disdain for his antics. In a Saturday rally, Trump derisively referred to star conservative Ron DeSantis as “De-Sanctimonious,” taking a dig at who will likely be his top opponent for the GOP nomination just days before DeSantis is up for reelection as governor of Florida. The move angered conservatives, including many who have been staunch allies of Trump. “DeSantis is an extremely effective conservative governor who has had real policy wins and real cultural wins. Trump isn’t going to be able to take this one down with a dumb nickname. He better have more than that up his sleeve,” said Daily Wire commentator Matt Walsh.

(By: Sandy Eller) Well over a thousand people flocked to Hatzalah & EMS Expo 22, a two day event for the emergency medical services industry featuring classes, vendors, demonstrations, awards and a variety of other opportunities. The Hatzalah EMS Expo debuted last year as the first EMS trade show in the New York City area, drawing over 500 Hatzalah volunteers as well as members of other agencies. The event was so successful that it was clear that this year’s expo needed to be moved to a larger venue to accommodate a massive global turnout that included Hatzalah branches, EMS agencies and first responders. Held on October 30th and 31st at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus and presented by Cross River, the expo was a microcosm of the Hatzalah universe.

In a Wednesday night address, President Joe Biden warned that Republicans are fascists and want to establish authoritarianism in the United States. Liberals ran with the message. On MSNBC, presidential historian Michael Beschloss went all-in on this deranged assertion. “Six nights from now, we could all be discussing violence all over this country. There’s signs that may happen, may God forbid, that losers will be declared winners by fraudulent election officers, or secretary of state candidates, or governors, or state legislatures,” Beschloss claimed.

Hagaon Harav Shaul Alter shlit”a, the venerated Rosh Yeshiva of Mosdos Pnei Menachem, will be returning to the United States next week to spread his inimitable love, chizzuk, and inspiration to the tens of thousands in the U.S. who are now his followers. The rosh yeshiva is scheduled to be in Boro Park for Parshas Chayei Sarah, where thousands are already expected to join the davening and his tish. Excitement is already building for his visit, with dozens of askanim already making preparations for the enormous crowds expected to flock to Boro Park for and on Shabbos to see and hear from the gadol. Rav Shaul shlit”a is also expected to visit various other cities on the East Coast, including Lakewood. Details of those visits have not yet been officially released.