Editor David Horovitz and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur delve into the annual Israeli Democracy Index and discuss ongoing reactions to the coalition's planned judicial overhaul

Jerusalem-raised Shalom Elbert started with schnitzel and kube before bread miso and Sprite-scented dehydrated lime at OCD, named for meticulous care put into nightly tasting menu

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As YWN has reported earlier on Wednesday, the Israeli government has announced that American Yeshivos and Seminaries will be allowed to open in Elul. Rabbi Nechemya Malinowitz, the head of the coalition of Yeshivas and Seminaries for B’nei Chu”l, has spent weeks working with Gedolim and government officials to pull this off. In this riveting interview, he shares the backstory that many people are unaware of. He discusses his fascinating conversations with HaRav Moshe Hillel Hirsch Shlita. He talks about the immense achdus and Kiddush Hashem that has come out of all this. He explains why he believes the government will keep this policy in place and not retract.

In this exclusive interview, Rav Yeruchim Silber, New York State Director of Government Affairs for Agudth Israel of America, discusses the lawsuit brought by frum camps against Governor Cuomo. In this interview Rabbi Silber discusses: Whether Jewish camps are protected by religious freedom Why there was no public campaign to pressure Cuomo Why the lawsuit was not filed earlier The difference between day camps and sleepaway (or lack thereof) And much more Listen and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, including iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Podbean.

The latest episode of the Yeshiva World Podcast is now available – and it is really timely and a great listen. Following his successful stunts of getting NYC parks reopened, Heshy the ParkBuster” Tischler is interviewed by Yaakov M. about what transpired the past few days, and what his plans are for the future. Watch this exciting interview below!
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In a surprising move, the Lakewood Poskim have retracted their earlier psak about “porch minyanim”. Yaakov M. of the YWN Podcast’s discussed the following issues with Dr. Daniel Roth: Why did the Rabbanim reverse their psak? What is the perspective of medical experts? Could porch minyanim lead to eivah? If yidden comply with gov’t guidelines, could that still lead to dangerous eviah? And much more. Listen and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, including iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Podbean. (YWN World Headquarters – YWN)

The latest episode of the Yeshiva World Podcast is now available – and it is a really timely and a must listen. Rabbi Dr. Glatt, an infectious disease expert, describes the dangers of the coronavirus. He discusses Shuls and Yeshivos closing, his discussion with Gedolim the past few days. Plus many more insights and pieces of wisdom regarding the health issues and proper hashkafa regarding coronavirus. Listen and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, including iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Podbean. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Super Tuesday was full of drama and excitement. Joe Biden had a huge win. Bernie Sanders did far worse than the pundits predicted. And Mike Bloomberg’s $500 million got abysmal results. Political Columnist and Blogger Moshe Hill (www.Ahillwithaview.com) breaks down the results and offers full analysis on the 2020 race. Listen and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app, including iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Podbean. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

In this riveting and electrifying interview, Councilman Yeger UNLOADS on local politicians who have stoked antisemitism. He blasts phony “soft” antisemites who claim they like Jews and only despise the frum way of life. He discusses the BDS movement, Ilhan Omar, and many other outspoken enemies of Jews in America. Yeger addresses the recent spike in antisemitism. He explains why he is skeptical of Mayor DeBlasio’s hate crimes task force. He blasts the new bail reform law, and reacts to the recent meeting in Boro Park with AG Barr and Jewish leaders. And Yeger gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into last year’s controversy, when he tweeted that Palestine does not exist, and was punished by fellow council members. Plus much more.