While American millennials have a liberal reputation, young Israeli Jews, who have never known a real peace process, identify as right-wing at much higher levels than their parents
Caracas, Venezuela – Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is lambasting U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s remarks at the U.N. Security Council as both “ridiculous” and “racist.” In a televised address early Wednesday evening, Maduro said Pence’s comments show U.S. leaders “think they are superior to Venezuelans.” He added that on Pence’s face he could see “the [...]
A bill banning abortions after a heartbeat is detected cleared the Ohio Legislature and is headed to Governor DeWine’s desk, who says he will sign it.
The Republican-controlled Ohio House has again passed a measure to ban abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected Wednesday with a 56-39 vote, sending the heartbeat bill back to the Senate, who agreed to its changes.
Ohio would join five other states that have passed such restrictive abortion measures. A fetal heartbeat can be detected as early as five or six weeks into pregnancy, before many women even find out they’re pregnant. Read more. {Matzav.com}
On Wednesday, the Mayor of Jerusalem, Mr. Moshe Leon, met with the US Ambassador to Israel, Mr. David Friedman, at the US Embassy in the capital.
The two discussed the work of the embassy in the city, the assistance required from the Jerusalem municipality, and joint issues of work in dialogue between the embassy and the municipality.
Pyongyang – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country needs to deliver a “serious blow” to those imposing sanctions through a self-reliant economy, North Korean state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Thursday. KCNA said Kim stated North Korea’s position on the second U.S.-North Korea summit that took place recently, saying, [...]
Shlomo Swinkin performing a cover of “Ribono” by Simcha Leiner. Song was Composed By Mordechai Brezel and First Recorded on Simchas Latest Album “Meraked”
Video: David Ross
Videographer: Luis Gomez
Piano: Yitzy Glicksman
Violin: Joe Deninzon
Audio, recording, mixing and mastering: Shir Soul Sound
Lyrics:
ריבונו של עולם אני מבקש ממך
בכל ליבי ובזה התפילה
שתנחה אותי בדרך ישרה
ותודיעני אורח התורה
שתדריכני באמיתך
וזכה לי ולבני ביתי
לעבוד אותך באהבה ויראה
אני מבקש ממך
English Translation:
Master of the world, I plead to You with all my heart in this prayer…
That You lead me to a righteous path and teach me the way of the Torah
The Trump administration defended on Wednesday cuts in direct aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras amid a surge of migrants crossing into the U.S. the southern border. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insisted that U.S. Read more on Yeshiva World News
Washington – In a White House where no secret is safe for long, one development has remained stubbornly confidential – the contents of a Middle East peace plan authored by President Donald Trump’s advisers Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt. With Trump having delighted Israelis and angered Palestinians by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in 2017 [...]
Earlier today, an Israeli civilian was injured by a hammer thrown at his vehicle near the village of Tekoa in Gush Etzion.
He was evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment. IDF soldiers are searching the area for suspects. {Matzav.com Israel News}
67 percent of Israelis eligible to vote in yesterday’s election did so. The Percentage is quite high for Israel, and for most western countries.
Both Chareidi parties increased the number of seats that they won from the previous Knesset to this one and tied at 8 seats a piece.
Trump celebrates the victory saying it provides 'a better chance' for peace, but many Democrats believe it sabotages chances for a two-state solution with Palestinians
Jerusalem – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s apparent election victory has deepened the divisions in an already-divided country. Bolstered by his base of religious and working-class voters, Netanyahu can be expected to press ahead with a hard-line agenda that will likely eliminate the last hopes of a two-state solution with the Palestinians. A looming indictment in [...]
Washington – The United States and China have largely agreed on a mechanism to police any trade agreement the reach, including establishing new “enforcement offices,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday. Mnuchin, speaking on CNBC television, said that progress continues to be made in the talks, including a “productive” call with China’s Vice [...]
Gun rights groups sued Tuesday to block Pittsburgh from enforcing firearms legislation passed after a mass shooting at a synagogue, accusing city officials of blatantly defying the state’s prohibition on municipal gun regulation. Read more on Yeshiva World News
If you are looking for an “out of town” community where מדות and לימוד התורה are the focal point, then Rochester may be the place for you. We are a warm, caring community located in a safe, beautiful neighborhood where you can purchase a 3 bedroom home for under $200,000 and a 4 bedroom for under $250,000.
William Barr testifies in what is meant to be a straightforward DOJ budget hearing in front of a Senate Appropriations subcommittee. Senate Democrats, however, are expected to be interested more about the 400-page Mueller report on Russian collusion within the 2016 campaign.
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As over the past few years more wine lovers have been adding wine as a regular companion to their weeknight dinner, the period known as the 9 days during the Hebrew month of Av have been dubbed “the wineless week” (and change). On Pesach however, there is no shortage of wine of course, but the whisky and bourbon aficionados are deprived of their favorite drink for the entire holiday.
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