Factbox: Worldwide Coronavirus Cases Cross 286.63 Million, Death Toll at 5,782,999
More than 286.63 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 5,782,999​ have died, according to a Reuters tally. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019. The following table lists the top 50 countries by the […]
US Synagogues Ramp Up Security Amid Increasing Anti-Semitic Attacks
Attempted arson attacks, vandalism, the dissemination of anti-Semitic materials and packages containing potentially toxic materials are just some of the threats Jews in North American have recently had to face. In response, the community has decided to raise the issue of synagogue security to the forefront of the agenda. According to Rebecca Caspi, director-general at […]
Today: Israel's Kashrut Reform Takes Effect
The first part of the kashrut reform initiated by the Minister of Religious Affairs, Matan Kahana, will take effect Sunday morning. Israel Hayom reported that as part of the first stage of the reform, any religious council will be able to provide kashrut supervision services anywhere in Israel, as stipulated in the coalition agreement. In exactly […]
Listen to Rabbi Moshe Hauer: Bo – Hardening Pharaoh's Heart- 1st Aliyah (Audio)
In the first aliyah (section) of Parshas Bo, Hashem tells Moshe that He hardened Pharaoh’s heart. The Seforno explains that Hashem took away Pharaoh’s ability to succumb to the physical pressures of the makkos, but left him with the possibility of recognizing Hashem’s greatness and doing real teshuva (repentance). This significant feature is indicative of the way that we must relate to […]
New Testing Site in the Area Serves 1,000 – To Open Again Sunday, Jan. 2
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 31, 2021 – Upon launching a new testing site in the area, Baltimore City Councilman Yitzy Schleifer was happy to report that day one of the new testing location was a huge success. More than 1,000 people were tested. The feedback received was incredible and those being tested were grateful for […]
