Sammy, a young Jewish man from Far Rockaway, saw a 3-month-pregnant lady waving him down for help while he was driving down the road. He immediately stopped and waited until EMTs transported the lady, who was suffering from pain, to the hospital.  Listen to the inspiring 911 call below.

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 Bein Hazmanim Turns To Mayhem At Royal Dead Sea HotelThere are various versions of why there was insufficient space in the dining room of the Royal Dead Sea Hotel over Shabbos and earlier this week, during bein hazmanim, depending on whom one speaks to.
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Troops operating on Golan Heights say they believed the aircraft had infiltrated Israeli airspace; IDF investigating the 'serious incident'

Statement From Councilmember Deutsch Regarding Ongoing Gas Service Moratorium Impacting New Yorkers And Residents Of Long IslandIn May of 2019, National Grid instituted a moratorium on new gas connections. According to the company, they are facing a gas shortage that will impact their ability to provide gas to new customers, whilst maintaining the gas flow for current customers.

Jerusalem – Amazon announced the launch of operations in Israel. The company set up a website in Hebrew, which talks about its local delivery services, in order to attract vendors. Amazon also is asking overseas businesses to warehouse their inventory in Israel and make arrangements with international shippers to deliver their products through local shippers. [...]

The Australian Daf Yomi organization and the local “Spot On Ripponlea” cafe joined together to come up with a novel idea on how to promote the upcoming Siyum Hashas.
On the occasion of the Siyum for Maseches Temura today, cupcakes with “135 Daf to go” emblazoned on the cream were distributed to the various Daf Yomi shuirim around Melbourne, Australia.
The momentum is beginning to build for the Siyum down under and the largest hall in the city has been secured for the occasion.
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Death Threats Follow Uncovering Alleged Corruption In EladThe Ometz on Tuesday turned to Acting Chief Cohen in an urgent request, calling upon him to order an investigation into death threats against Chazon, who has uncovered corruption in Elad City Hall.
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Conference Of Midwest Agudah Rabbonim Meet To Discuss Critical Issues Of The Day [PHOTOS]In our ever-changing and ever-challenging society, a Rav needs to be proactive to confront the issues of the times and to inspire and lead his Kehilla. This is the goal of the annual conference of the Midwest Agudas Yisroel Council of Synagogue Rabbonim.

We Learn The Name Of Shaked’s Close Associate Who Turned To PM NetanyahuAccording to a media report, the person close to former justice minister, Ayelet Shaked, who approached Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and offered him immunity in exchange for securing Shaked a slot in Likud is Elyashiv Amitzur.
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Copenhagen – President Donald Trump said Wednesday he scrapped his trip to Denmark because the prime minister made a “nasty” statement when she rejected his idea to buy Greenland as an absurdity. “You don’t talk to the United States that way, at least under me,” Trump told reporters in Washington. “I thought it was not [...]

No injuries or damage caused by attack, which comes a day before Qatari envoy is due to bring funds to the Palestinian enclave

President calls House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to smooth relationship after Trump says Jews who vote Democrat are 'disloyal'

After police action, Al-Qaws Foundation receives a wave of hate messages which activists say 'pose a serious threat' to the gay community

After much anticipation, Amazon officially announced Wednesday the launch of operations in Israel.
The online seller invited international and local sellers to tap into the Israeli marketplace following the introduction of a Hebrew language page.
The e-commerce giant that has some 300 million customers worldwide will likely make a serious dent in Israel’s retail economy, which relies heavily on malls throughout the country.
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US president reportedly says he hasn't heard anyone describe his comments as anti-Semitic; Rivlin speaks with Pelosi to reaffirm bipartisan ties

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish member of Congress, on Wednesday blasted President Trump’s remarks that Jewish people who vote for Democrats are “disloyal.”
“To my fellow American Jews, particularly those who support @realDonaldTrump: When he uses a trope that’s been used against the Jewish people for centuries with dire consequences, he is encouraging—wittingly or unwittingly—anti-Semites throughout the country and world. Enough,” Schumer tweeted.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), the only Jewish candidate seeking the Democratic nomination for president, also excoriated the statement, saying Tuesday at a Sioux City, Iowa, rally “I am a proud Jewish person, and I have no concerns about voting Democratic.”

President Trump on Wednesday ramped up his criticism of Rep. Rashida Tlaib a day after he was criticized for calling Jewish people who vote for Democrats disloyal.
Trump has repeatedly made Tlaib a target of his insults and last week urged Israel to not allow her and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) to travel to Israel and the West Bank, saying it would show great “weakness.”
“Rep Tlaib wants to cut off aid to Israel. This is the new face the of Democrat Party?” he tweeted on Wednesday. “Read the AOC PLUS 3 statements on their hatred of Jews and Israel,” Trump tweeted, in reference to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), another frequent target of his tweets.

Yonatan Heilo released last year after serving 8 years of 12-year sentence; lawyer accuses state of failing to assist in his rehabilitation

Soldier escapes unharmed after man tries to garrote him with cellphone charger cable; suspect arrested

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