To the author of the opinion piece defending Yeshiva University: Your letter argues that everyone connects to Hashem in their own way and that criticizing YU’s acceptance of alternative lifestyles is divisive and unnecessary. But this argument misses a fundamental point: Judaism has non-negotiable foundations. When those foundations are altered, what remains is not an “approach” to Judaism—it’s a different religion entirely, still masquerading as Orthodox Judaism. You wouldn’t tolerate a student walking into YU proclaiming that “J” Yemach Shemom is the real savior of the Jews, that we must heed his teachings, and that this is simply another legitimate way of serving Hashem. Why? Because that belief directly contradicts your core principles.

The Social Security Administration is partially backtracking on a plan that would require all new and existing beneficiaries to travel to a Social Security field office to verify their identity. The Social Security Administration on Wednesday said that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency’s online portal, can complete their claim entirely over the phone instead of in person. Other SSA applicants will still be required to verify their identities at a field office. The changes will apply to all beneficiaries beginning April 14th, instead of the previously announced date of March 31st.

The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported widespread protests in Gaza, with demonstrators voicing opposition to Hamas’ rule. The protests are centered around calls for Hamas to cease its control over the future of Gaza’s inhabitants. The protesters emphasized that “the Palestinian people will not agree for their fate to be dictated by regional agendas that do not reflect the national identity and interests of the Palestinian people.”

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DENVER (AP) — As Americans struggle under backbreaking rental prices, builders are turning

The U.S. Education Department reopened online applications Wednesday for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers. The applications had been taken down in response to a February court ruling, which blocked the Biden administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education Plan and parts of other income-driven repayment plans. The materials’ removal had complicated the renewal process for borrowers already enrolled in repayment plans. The American Federation of Teachers had filed a lawsuit seeking to force the department to accept and process applications for repayment plans.

Argentina’s government has announced the full declassification of all state-held files on Nazi fugitives who sought refuge in the country following World War II. The decision, confirmed by Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos, comes under the direct orders of President Javier Milei, signaling a long-overdue reckoning with one of Argentina’s darkest chapters. “These are historical records that must be available to the public,” Francos declared, confirming that the archives will include classified government records, banking transactions, and Defense Ministry documents. The move will finally shed light on how some of history’s most notorious Nazi war criminals evaded justice and lived comfortably in Argentina for decades, protected by political alliances and secret networks.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains. “This will continue to spur growth,” Trump told reporters. “We’ll effectively be charging a 25% tariff.” The tariffs, which the White House expects to raise $100 billion in revenue annually, could be complicated as even U.S. automakers source their components from around the world.

On Tuesday evening at Castelli’s in Flatbush, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion joined community leaders—including Harry Adjmi and several prominent rabbis—to strengthen ties with the local Jewish community. Flatbush Shomrim provided security.