Since the first residents moved into Ramat Givat Zeev 18 months ago, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. It’s been a year and a half since the first residents moved into RGZ and the excitement of living in Ramat Givat Zeev is genuine and constantly growing to all those who enjoy it as residents, guests and future owners. According to members of this brand-new upscale community, the reason is clear. Never before has an entire neighborhood been built to such a high standard with many of the founder’s proposed goals fulfilled in the initial stages of occupancy.

NEW YORK — A veteran NYPD detective was found dead inside his home in Middle Village, Queens on Monday. 53-year-old Detective Paul Federico was found hanging in the home, located on 79th Street, according to the NY Post. “His wife was in front screaming,” a neighbor told the Post. ‘Why did my husband do this?’” Before his apparent suicide, Federico had been placed on restricted duty and had his service weapons confiscated, the report said — although it was unclear why that move was made. Ten NYPD officers committed suicide in 2019. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in need. The number to call is 1-800-273-8255.

Another religious motorcycle driver, 43, was killed on Monday morning when he was hit by a car near Moshav Sitria on Highway 40 close to Rechovot. The victim was identified at Nir Yochai Shimon Z”L. Less than 24 hours earlier, on Sunday afternoon, Avi Weinberg, 24, a Bnei Brak resident, was killed when his motorcycle collided with a truck. “It was an accident between a private car and a motorcycle,” said Ichud Hatzalah paramedic Avraham Arnon about the tragic accident on Monday morning. “The motorcycle driver suffered multi-system trauma and unfortunately, his death was pronounced at the scene of the accident,” The accident resulted in the 9th fatality of motorcycle drivers in 2020, according to Israel’s National Road Safety Authority.

Former President Barack Obama appeared to take a rare political jab at his successor in a tweet Monday that cast aspersions on President Trump’s claims that he deserves credit for recent economic gains, a key reelection platform for the 45th president. “Eleven years ago today, near the bottom of the worst recession in generations, I signed the Recovery Act, paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history,” Obama said, including with the tweet a picture of his signature on the 2009 stimulus package. The tweet was a rare swipe at Trump by Obama, who has largely stayed out of the 2020 election cycle.

The condition IDF soldier who was seriously injured in the ramming attack in Jerusalem two weeks ago continues to make improvements. Shaare Tzedek Hospital in Jerusalem tells the media that he has been released from the ICU and transferred into a neurosurgery department at the hospital. As YWn reported, the soldier is Ori Hamond, a lone soldier from San Diego who made aliyah last year and joined the IDF in November. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

An Arab attempted to stab a Border Police officer at a security check post by Mearas Hamachpeila early Monday afternoon. During the inspection, the Arab put on his jacket which raised the suspicion of the officer on duty who prepared to carry out a more thorough inspection on him. Suddenly the Arab pulled a knife from his jacket and attacked the police officer with it. Fortunately, the border police officer’s protective vest resulted in the knife breaking during the assault. Border Police officers overcame the Arab without drawing fire and the incident ended without injuries. The 19-year-old Arab, a resident of the village of Ramadin, was arrested and transferred to security forces for interrogation.

The Eim B’yisroel. Who ensure the future of klal yisroel. The women who are tasked with running a healthy, happy, Torahdik home. The heroes who tackle a never ending list of to-dos. Carpools. Appointments. Supper. Errands. Work. Simchas. But then comes the precious moment of birth. Exciting. Delicate. Fragile. Euphoric. Exhausting. All in one. And the hero in our story needs a hand to hold. Someone to help with the daily chores that cannot be ignored. The kids still come home hungry from school. Supper. Homework. Tests. Baths. Bedtime. The grateful new mother opens the door of her home. And ushers in the new hero. Eim Leah. Lunch. Supper. Mother’s Helper. Layette. Cleaning help. Now she can rest. Care for her newborn. Regain her strength.

The coronavirus continues to wreak havoc as a third Israeli aboard the Diamond Princess, the cruise ship quarantined off Yokohama port in Japan, was confirmed to have contracted the virus on Sunday evening. Earlier on Sunday, Japan’s Health Ministry announced that two Israelis, a married couple, tested positive for the virus. All three Israelis have been transferred to local Japanese hospitals for medical treatment. Also, on Sunday, Israel’s Health Ministry announced that Israelis returning from trips to Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau will be required to self-quarantine at home for two weeks and according to a Channel 12 News report, anyone violating the quarantine period could receive a prison sentence of up to seven days.

The Palestinian prime minister lashed out Sunday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the Mideast conflict, saying it would be “buried very soon.” Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Mohammad Shtayyeh said the U.S. plan was “no more than a memo of understanding between (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu and Trump.” Shtayyeh criticized the fact that the proposal would leave a future Palestinian state fragmented and with “no sovereignty,” allowing Israel to annex large parts of the West Bank.

By Monet Binder, Esq. Often, when I work with children who have elderly parents, or the senior individuals themselves, I find them struggling with long term care planning concepts, including Medicare and Medicaid.  Defining the Concepts  Most people have a difficult time with long term care planning concepts, including Medicare and Medicaid, and don’t understand how it all works. Some people mistakenly believe that Medicare pays for long term care and others believe they could never qualify for Medicaid because of the amount of their belongings. Medicare is actually a federal program that provides health coverage if you are 65 or older, or if you are under 65 and have a disability, and it is not based on your income.