Why Jews (and others) Should Boycott the NY Times – An Editorial(By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com)
In 1951, an article in Life Magazine celebrated the 100th year anniversary of the New York Times and called her “the grey lady.”
But now, the grey lady has slipped and fallen and the whole world has seen her hidden swastika tattoos.

 Beluga Whale With Harness Suspected Of Being A Russian SpyA beluga whale found with a tight harness that appeared to be Russian made has raised the alarm of Norwegian officials and prompted speculation that the animal may have come from a Russian military facility.
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 US-Backed Guaido Urges Uprising Against Socialist MaduroArmored vehicles plowed into anti-government protesters as troops loyal to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro tried to restore order Tuesday after opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets in a risky attempt to lead a military uprising against the embattled socialist.

Islamic Jihad Blamed For Monday’s Rocket Fire From Gaza – Israel Reduces Authorized Gaza Fishing ZoneIDF Spokesman Brigadier-General Ronen Manelis announced on Tuesday morning that the rocket fired on Monday from Gaza was fired by the Islamic Jihad. Manelis said the rocket fell kilometers from the coast after the terrorists fired it to land in Israel.

Chabad Poway Shooting Suspect Visited Racist Websites, Planned Attack For WeeksThe man accused of opening fire inside a Southern California synagogue was a star scholar, athlete and musician whose embrace of white supremacy and anti-Semitism has dumbfounded his family and others who thought they knew him well.

World Class Olympic Pool Planned For YerushalayimAfter Teddy Stadium and the Jerusalem Arena – the municipality has finally begun to promote the construction of the first Olympic swimming pool in Jerusalem. Two main options are currently being examined: expansion of the main sports compound of Jerusalem in Malcha, or adjacent to the Givat Ram stadium.
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 If I Am Not Justice Minister, Bibi Will Not Have A CoalitionSpeaking to Arel Segal of 103fm Radio, MK Betzalel Smotrich on Tuesday morning stated that Netanyahu will not have a coalition if he does not become justice minister.
Reports have indicated Prime Minister Netanyahu does not plan to appoint Smotrich to replace Ayelet Shaked, but he and party leader Rabbi Rafi Peretz have been consistent, insisting they are unwilling to compromise on the appointment of Smotrich to the post.

 Yeshiva Funding & Conscription Of Bnei Torah Must Be Worked Out Prior To Entering A CoalitionHaGaon HaRav Shalom Cohen Shlita, head of the Shas Moetzas Gedolei Torah, has instructed Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri not to enter into any government coalition until the matters of yeshiva funding and conscription of bnei torah have been arranged.

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