San Francisco – When Arturo Balbino, a Texas construction worker, walked into his visa interview at the American consulate in the northern Mexican border town of Ciudad Juarez in March, he wasn’t nervous. He felt good. Balbino, a 33-year-old Mexican national who had entered the United States illegally 14 years ago, thought he had a [...]

Rav Chaim Kanievsky shlita requesting support of Poseach Es YadechaI Never Imagined I Would
Ever Need Kimcha Depischa
 
“99.9% it’s not malignant”
The radiologist assured me. When I received the biopsy results that had been
taken ‘just in case’, I fainted on the spot.
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Nathan Sales to arrive on Tuesday for annual meeting of the US-Israel Joint Counterterrorism group

Rav Asher Weiss Visits NYOne of Klal Yisrael’s foremost Poskim, HaRav HaGaon R’ Asher Weiss, the Av Beis Din and Rosh HaKollel from Eretz Yisrael, recently completed his week long tour in the U.S., delivering Shiurei Torah throughout the Tri-State area.
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The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire Monday and, as firefighters worked to contain the intensifying blaze, the structure’s iconic spire collapsed.
The fire started at 6:50 p.m. local time, according to the Paris fire department. A spokesperson for the cathedral described the damage to French media as “colossal.” First responders were trying to salvage the priceless art that was stored inside the cathedral, ABC News reported.
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The Annual I80 BBQ in conjunction with Bikur Cholim of Cleveland is kicking off its 6th year for those traveling for Yom Tov and will be held on Thursday April 18th right off Exit 173 on Interstate 80 in Lamar, PA at the FLYING J From 1-9 pm, No reservations are needed.
The BBQ is free of charge although donations are encouraged. All contributions will benefit Bikur Cholim of Cleveland helping hundreds of families.
In previous years the BBQ was attended by thousands of people whose pre Pesach travels were enhanced by countless minyanim for mincha and delicious food.
For any questions feel free to reach out to Chaim Ozer Dessler 216-644-4704.
 

Despite priceless damage to historic Paris church, 16 statues that had been on the roof removed last week for restoration

New York – A New York City Council member has proposed opening a dual-language Yiddish-English program in a city public school. Councilman Mark Levine, who represents parts of upper Manhattan and is the chair of the City Council’s Jewish Caucus, is working to open the program in a kindergarten classroom in the fall of 2020, [...]

New Right’s Chances Of Getting Into Knesset Remain Close To ZeroThe Central Election Committee informed Naftali Bennet that the probe of the election has not revealed votes for New Right that were disqualified as he and party co-leader, Minister Ayelet Shaked alleged.
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A mother and her young children were among 16 people injured, one seriously, in a massive fire that broke out in a Haifa apartment block on Monday.
After igniting in a second-floor apartment, the blaze ripped through the building on Ibn Gvirol Street, leaving one man in serious condition, one person in moderate condition and another 11 people with light injuries.
Five firefighter units battled the blaze, entered the burning building and saved the life of the seriously injured man. They evacuated the approximately 30-year-old woman, in addition to her 3-year-old and 6-year-old children.
The majority of the victims were evacuated to Haifa’s Rambam Hospital.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
(JNS)
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Secularist Yisrael Beytenu leader vows to hold the line against Orthodox parties over religious issues, even at price of coalition

Parisians and tourists -- some crying, others offering prayers -- stare helpless as flames engulf iconic Gothic edifice

Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his brother, Dr. Ido Netanyahu, on Monday received personal items belonging to their late brother Yoni, who was killed in the hostage rescue operation in Entebbe in 1976, which he heroically commanded. Yosef Shemesh served with the late Netanyahu in the 71st Batallion of the Armored Corps [...]

Firefighters battling blaze at French capital’s iconic medieval church; Macron: 'Our Lady of Paris in flames'

Fresh arson attacks come amid threats by terror groups in the Strip to renew border violence if Israel does not deliver on ceasefire agreement

Hartsdale, NY – A 100-year-old yoga instructor has no plans to stop practicing and teaching. On a spring day in Hartsdale, a northern suburb of New York City where she leads her classes, Tao Porchon-Lynch said she first encountered the ancient practice at age 7 in her native India. Strolling along a beach, she was [...]

Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said Monday that a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report is expected to be released on Thursday morning.
The report is expected to be around 400 pages, not including underlying evidence. Attorney General Bill Barr said he would color code redacted information that falls into 4 categories, and that each redaction will include explanatory notes.
Barr told a House Appropriations subcommittee that once the redacted version of the report is sent to Congress, he would be “glad to talk to [House Judiciary] Chairman Nadler and [Senate Judiciary] Chairman Graham as to whether they feel they need more information and see if there’s a way we could accommodate that.”

Alain Soral sentenced to a year behind bars; was last arrested in January for posting anti-Semitic comments online

Paris – U.S. President Donald Trump has tweeted about the fire engulfing Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Trump wrote on Twitter after the fire broke out Monday: “So horrible to watch the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris” and made suggestions for how first responders should tackle it. He said: “Perhaps flying water [...]

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