A Guide to the Korban PesachBy Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
To better understand the hagaddah this Pesach, it is worthwhile to get a better understanding of the procedures and protocols of the Korban Pesach.  
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New York – Electric scooters are overtaking station-based bicycles as the most popular form of shared transportation outside transit and cars in the U.S. Riders took 38.5 million trips on shared electric scooters in 2018, eclipsing the 36.5 million trips on shared, docked bicycles, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Association of [...]

Attorney General William Barr will hold a press conference Thursday morning on the release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday.
Both Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who previously oversaw the Mueller probe, will be at the press conference, scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
The release of Mueller’s report is highly anticipated, as it’s expected to include the special counsel’s findings during the course of his 22 month investigation into potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia.
Read more at The Hill.
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 Justice Minister Shaked Accepts The Decision Of VotersJustice Minister Ayelet Shaked on Wednesday attended a pre-Pesach toast, during which she officially announced her acceptance of the decision of voters. Shaked, who co-chairs the New Right party, is not going to enter the 21st Knesset as the party failed to meet the minimum election threshold.

From Benjamin Netanyahu, elected for a 5th term, to Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin, who started progressive activism group Indivisible

Cherry Hills Village, CO – A Colorado city has voted to drop the name “Swastika Acres” from a subdivision. KDVR-TV reports the Cherry Hills Village City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a name change to “Old Cherry Hills” to prevent future controversy. The neighborhood in the Denver suburb was named Swastika Acres decades before [...]

The Department of Justice (DOJ) reportedly intends to release special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Thursday with limited redactions, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.
People familiar with the matter reportedly told the Post that the report will show that Mueller could not reach a conclusion on whether President Trump obstructed justice because it was too difficult to determine the president’s intent. They added that some of Trump’s actions could be interpreted innocently, according to the Post.
However, the lightly redacted report will detail evidence collected during the probe, including an analysis of tweets and “private threats” and other reported episodes at the center of Mueller’s investigation, according to the paper.


New York-born, London raised, Israel dwelling hitmaker Sruly Lipschitz (Lomir Machen Kiddish, Eliyahu Hanavi, Tzeedrait) delivers again with this stunning performance Music, composed and performed: Sruly Lipschitz Vocal recording and graphics by Yanki Braun EQ Studios Mix: Ronen Hillel

 Investigation Underway After American Airlines Plane Nearly Crashes at JFK AirportFederal safety officials are investigating an American Airlines flight in which the plane tipped in a strong wind and a wingtip clipped a runway marker during takeoff last week from New York’s Kennedy Airport.

North Korea announced Thursday that it had test-fired a new tactical guided weapon, its first missile test since the breakdown of a summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un in February.
It was not immediately clear what type of weapon the North Koreans fired, but experts said the description appeared to rule out a ballistic missile, meaning the move would not violate North Korea’s self-declared moratorium on testing.
Nevertheless, experts said the action was a calibrated sign of defiance by Kim after a stalemate in the denuclearization talks and a reminder that his country was continuing to develop its conventional weapons program. But they said it does not close the door on diplomacy or negotiations about North Korea’s nuclear program.

Washington – When President Donald Trump insisted last year that America’s southern border was in crisis, his warnings landed with a thud. Making unverified claims about “unknown Middle Easterners” and prayer rugs found by ranchers, Trump drew eye rolls from Democrats and many others, who derided his tactics as little more than an election-year stunt [...]

In wide-ranging interview during visit to Africa, she expresses administration's commitment to the continent and says she has no current plans to run for office

New Palestinian PM Accuses US Of ‘Financial War’; Says Peace Plan Is ‘Born Dead’The new Palestinian prime minister on Tuesday accused the United States of declaring “financial war” on his people and said an American peace plan purported to be in the works will be “born dead.”

What if three terror attacks on Jewish institutions occurred simultaneously? Dozens of officials and attack survivors meet in Washington to strategize for a worst case scenario

New York – With its mountains and desert, beach resorts and Berber villages, Morocco is a feast for travelers of all kinds, including those who want to explore the kingdom’s deep Jewish roots. The presence of Jews in Morocco stretches back more than 2,000 years. Before the founding of Israel in 1948, estimates put their [...]

 Violence Against Medical Personnel in Israeli Hospital, This Time at Hadassah Ein KeremViolence against medical personnel in hospitals and medical clinics is on the rise in Israel as another attack occurred on Wednesday morning, this time in the emergency room of Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem.

All Those Travelling On I-80 For Yom Tov – Enjoy The 6th Annual BBQ Which Last Year Was Attended By ThousandsThe 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.

 Rabbi Shafier Of The Shmuz On Torah Life In Rochester
See what Rabbi Shafier from The Shmuz has to say about living “out of town” vs “in town” and about Rochester in particular.
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United Nations – Israel’s U.N. ambassador says he believes the government will take no action on annexing Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank until after the Trump administration releases its long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace plan. Danny Danon told reporters Wednesday he thinks the U.S. will present the plan between May and the summer. Israeli Prime [...]

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