Tens of thousands of Yidden attended a mass Birkas Kohanim this morning at the Kosel. The large Birkas Kohanim is held every Chol Hamoed and draws tremendous crowds.
The entire Old City of Yerushalayim was closed to vehicles as thousands streamed by foot and via bus to the Kosel. Some had davened Shacharis elsewhere, while others took part at minyanim at the Kosel.
All joined together for the central Birkas Kohanim,with the Kosel chazzan calling out the bracha over a microphone. Hundreds of kohanim gathered at the front of the minyan, right by the Kosel, to bentch their fellow Yidden.

Highlights of a “Kinnus Taharas Hakodesh” gathering by thousands of Satmar chassidim at Arthur Ashe Stadium to raise $12 million for Israeli institutions that refuse to take funds from the Israeli government. The event was arranged by the Satmar faction led by Rav Zalman Teitelbaum of Satmar in Williamsburg.
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Foreign Ministry warning comes as island nation blocks access to most social media, following deadly bombings that killed nearly 300 people

This event took place in Elad, Israel, with over 10,000 participants, accompanied by the Ruvi Banet orchestra and the Malchus Choir.

The mother of the Pupa Rebbe, Rebbetzin Miriam Greenwald, wife of the previous rebbe of Pupa, Rav Yosef Greenwald, author of the Vayechi Yosef, is in serious condition and in need of rachamei Shomayim.
The first day of Yom Tov, the news reached Williamsburg that the 100-year-old rebbetzin was rushed to the hospital.

Jerusalem – Is the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict dead? After Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu coasted to another victory in this month’s Israeli election, it sure seems that way. On the campaign trail, Netanyahu ruled out Palestinian statehood and for the first time, pledged to begin annexing Jewish settlements in the West Bank. His [...]

הקבלת פני רבו א' דחול המועד אצל הגרי"ג אדלשטייןהקבלת פני רבו א’ דחול המועד אצל הגרי”ג אדלשטייןצילום: באדיבות המצלם
הקבלת פני רבו א' דחול המועד אצל הגרי"ג אדלשטייןהקבלת פני רבו א’ דחול המועד אצל הגרי”ג אדלשטייןצילום: באדיבות המצלם

Removal of 4 photos from new display on persecution of Netherlands Jews gains media attention, prompts discussion on how and where to display graphic images of the WWII genocide

Columbia, SC – Democrat Elizabeth Warren is proposing the elimination of existing student loan debt for millions of Americans, part of a sweeping set of education funding proposals announced as she and other presidential candidates seek to differentiate themselves in a sprawling field. The Massachusetts senator says the proposal unveiled Monday would eliminate almost all [...]

Central Election Committee Chairman Calls For A Probe Into Election FraudChairman of the Central Election Committee Justice Chanan Meltzer has turned to Attorney General Dr. Avichai Mandelblit and Israel Police with a request to launch a probe into election fraud at polling stations.
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Agencies alerted country to threat several times, starting on April 4; political dysfunction blamed for keeping PM, ministers in dark

Trump Sues To Block Democrats’ ‘Harassment,’ Subpoena Of His Financial RecordsPresident Donald Trump and his business organization sued the Democratic chairman of the House oversight committee on Monday to block a subpoena that seeks years of the president’s financial records.
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PM praises Trump for 'increasing pressure' on Tehran after Washington warns 5 countries they'll face financial penalties if they continue trade with Islamic Republic

San Francisco – Google blocked the accounts of the Iranian Spanish-language news channel that earlier this month published reports that Israel uses Palestinian prisoners for new medical trials. The anti-Israel news website Hispan TV reported Saturday on its still-active news website that its YouTube channel and that of the Iranian Press TV had been blocked, [...]

Jerusalem – More than 250 El Al airlines crew members have been vaccinated against the measles after a flight attendant contracted the disease during a flight from New York. The flight attendant, 43, was hospitalized earlier this month with the measles. On Thursday, Israeli media reported that she was in a coma with suspected brain [...]

Winter Weather Continues In Northern Israel On Chol Hamoed Pesach [VIDEOS]Veteran residents of the Upper Golan Heights admit they do not remember the last time they saw significant snow during Chol Hamoed Pesach, and this year in particular, a leap year, with Pesach falling in “spring” according to the Gregorian calendar.

 Motzei First Day Pesach Vehicle Fire In The Beit Shemesh DistrictThree fire rescue vehicles from the Beit Shemesh district responded to a motzei Shabbos and first day of Pesach fire on the Burma Road, which parallel’s Highway 1. The vehicle was totally engulfed in flames and therefore, destroyed.

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu offered Kulanu Chairman Moshe Kahlon the Foreign Ministry, News 13 reported.
According to the report, Kahlon insisted on remaining in his position as Finance Minister, and he may be allowed to do so.
Netanyahu and Kahlon are scheduled to meet on Thursday for coalition negotiations. Meanwhile, the sides are believed to be discussing the option of integrating Kulanu into the larger Likud party.
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Motorcyclist Killed On Ayalon HighwayA 50-year-old Motorcyclist was killed on Sunday night on the Ayalon Highway near Holon near the Dov Hoz interchange. He was initially in serious condition following an accident that took place between his motorcycle and a private car.
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 Motzei Shabbos & 1st Day Pesach MVA In The Jordan Valley District(PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE)
There was an accident at Tel el-Bida Junction on motzei Shabbos. MDA ambulances from the Jordan Valley district responded to the scene, north of Mecholah, along with PA (Palestinian Authority) ambulances.

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