A Private Spring

By Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz
 Nissan is here. The cold is gone, snow is history, and the harsh weather is a thing of the past. The ground has warmed. Trees and bushes are beginning to show signs of life as tiny green buds begin to unfurl. Branches bloom, grass turns green, and squirrels and birds dart across the lawn seeking life. The sun rises higher in the sky, shining brighter, filling hearts with promises of warmth and color.
Young and old soak in the pleasures of recreation, walking, biking, and playing ball, as they strengthen their bodies, enhance their well-being, and broaden their perspective.

38-year-old who played for English clubs Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal will become professional manager for Beitar Jerusalem; 'I am happy with my soccer journey,' he says

Washington – Former Obama administration White House counsel Greg Craig expects to be charged in a foreign lobbying investigation spun off from special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe, his lawyers said. “Mr. Craig is not guilty of any charge and the government’s stubborn insistence on prosecuting Mr. Craig is a misguided abuse of prosecutorial discretion,” [...]

 ‘I Don’t Trust Barr; I Trust Mueller’House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday questioned Attorney General William Barr’s independence from President Donald Trump, arguing Barr’s pursuit of Trump’s claims about “spying” during the 2016 campaign undermines his position as the nation’s top law enforcement officer.
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Special discounts for Times of Israel readers on two surtitled productions at Jerusalem's Khan Theatre

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At a packed event, author Matti Friedman relates that a well-conjugated Arabic verb was the difference between life and death for the Jews who founded Israel's intelligence agency

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As the Pesach preparations begin, take a short break, and turn back the clock with this awesome clip, the fourth in our ‘REIMAGINED’ series, as superstar Benny Friedman & The Yedidim Choir join the new look Aaron Teitelbaum Orchestra.
The clip features six of the hottest wedding songs of yesteryear, as we throw you back into the ’90s. The energetic and smooth vocals of Benny and the choir, with fresh musical arrangements, put a new spin on those classics, for a clip that you will for sure want to watch more than once.
Video Taken at the Berger & Kraus Wedding on December 19th, 2018 at The Rockleigh Country Club.
Songs:
Lecha Eten- Dedi
Sameach- Mendy Wald
Im Ein Ani-Shlomo simcha
Lefonov- Mordechai Ben David

London – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested on Thursday by British police and carried out of the Ecuadorean embassy, where he has been holed up for nearly seven years to avoid extradition to Sweden over a sexual assault investigation. A video posted online showed an agitated, frail-looking man with white hair and a white [...]

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The online shopping giant has more than 30 stores that don’t accept cash, including its book shops and Amazon Go convenience stores.
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National Union leader voices support for his former political allies, now rivals; says lawmakers seeking revenge against Bennett and Shaked are 'small and egotistical'

Ecuador says it approved raid on its London embassy, where Assange has been staying since 2012, citing international convention violations

 Kvitlach Being Removed From The Kosel Ahead Of Pesach(PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE)
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Harvard Law professor emeritus weighs in on Attorney General Bill Barr’s Capitol Hill testimony.
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As military due to deliver 'important statement' after days of mass protests, reports indicate coup underway to oust ruler after 30 years

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Union of Right-Wing Parties joins demand as Central Elections Committee releases final results but says it is reviewing the vote-count process

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