New York Probe Finds 'Significant Evidence' of Trump Org. Fraud
Trump’s lawyer says the probe is ‘merely the latest in a long line of unfounded attacks against my client’ New York’s top justice official said her investigation into Donald Trump’s family business uncovered “significant evidence” of fraudulent or misleading practices, intensifying pressure on the former president as he tries to shut down the probe. In […]
UK: Johnson Calls To End Most Covid Restrictions Amid Political Crisis
Relaxing of coronavirus rules seen as concession to critics angry over ‘partygate’ scandal revelations UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said most restrictions deployed to fight the latest wave of the Covid pandemic in England would be lifted from next week. The announcement comes as Johnson is on the political hot seat, facing a […]
Dubai's Emirates Suspends Several Flights To US On 5G Concerns
The airline mainly uses the Boeing 777, a plane particularly affected by the new high-speed wireless service Dubai’s Emirates airline announced on Tuesday that it will suspend several flights to the United States as of January 19 until further notice, due to 5G mobile deployment. The move is “due to operational concerns associated with the […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion / Or's Answer: Keep On Living
It was one of the most deeply moving answers that I ever received to an interview question.Yesterday I met Or Elharar, the widow of Major Itamar Elharar who was killed from friendly fire last week along with Major Ofek Aharon. I heard from Or how she met her husband, how they got married at a […]
Register Now to ZOOM the New Lecture in Memory of Rebetzin Dr. Aviva Weisbord, A’H
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 19, 2022 – Just a few weeks ago, SHEMESH staff and board members gathered virtually to remember our beloved founder and executive director, Dr. Aviva Weisbord, A’H on the occasion of her first yahrzeit. It was both an uplifting and heart-rending meeting as we shared smiles and tears while recalling stories […]
Biden Administration To Give Away 400 Million N95 Masks Starting Next Week
The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to U.S. residents starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings. The White House announced Wednesday that the masks will come from the government’s Strategic National Stockpile, which has more than 750 million of […]
Is It Better To Wear An N95 Or Cloth Mask Right Now?
Is it better to wear an N95 or cloth mask right now? Health experts suggest stepping up protection against the highly contagious omicron variant with stronger masks such as N95s or KN95s. It’s especially important now with health care systems under strain, and with people in higher-risk situations such as crowded, indoor settings for extended […]
UK’s Johnson Defies Calls To Quit As Ouster Bid Gathers Pace
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defied calls to resign in a feisty performance Wednesday in Parliament — but it may be too little to prevent a push by his Conservative Party’s lawmakers to oust him over a series of lockdown-flouting government parties. Pressure on the prime minister grew as one Conservative lawmaker defected to the […]
Parshas Yisro – What Makes Our Laws “Jewish”?
Rules are everywhere. In every society, culture, family and group. What is the difference between baseball and football? Rules. From the ancient Laws of Hammurabi to English Common Law which, though not codified, has governed Britain since the twelfth century, laws have defined each society and culture on earth. Every people who ever existed has […]
Jewish Leaders Renew Antisemitism Fight After Hostage Case
Although the FBI initially said the man who held four people hostage at a Texas reform temple was focused on an issue “not specifically related to the Jewish community,” the captor voiced beliefs that Jews controlled the world and had the power to arrange the release of a prisoner, survivors said after their escape. The gunman’s […]
