Omicron Could Be Peaking In The US — But Experts Urge Caution
A downtick in COVID-19 cases is raising hopes that the omicron wave has peaked in the United States. To be sure, new case numbers remain high and hospitals are still overwhelmed in many areas. But, especially in the earliest hard-hit states like New York and Massachusetts, cases are clearly declining, and experts say cases appear […]
The Rabbi Yonah Sklare Podcast – Mishpatim: Freedom Can Be Lost in a Generation (Audio)
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 22, 2022 – The import of freedom is showcased through Yetzias Mitzrayim– the formative event in Klal Yisroel’s development. Freedom is precious but also precarious; it is so easy to abdicate one’s dignity as a Jew and ×—”ו assume a demeaned position. This tragedy is brought to life in the narrative of Eved Ivri […]
BDE: Rav Lipa Margulies, zt”l
It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of Rav Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Margulies, zt”l, founder and rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah Temimah in Brooklyn, NY. Rav Margulies was born in Europe and miraculously survived the war, experiencing a string of remarkable nissim. He came over to America with little to his name and began rebuilding his life. He went on […]
New Mexico Governor to Sub in as a Teacher Due to Omicron-Fueled Shortage
A new program in New Mexico is streamlining the process to allow state workers and National Guard members to work as substitute teachers and aides as staffing shortages caused by the Omicron variant continue — and that includes Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The governor said that the state has been “woefully short” on educators, so she and others are stepping […]
Human Chain From Knesset To The Kotel Planned
Right-wing activists plan to create a human chain stretching from the Knesset to the Western Wall, demonstrating in support of the demolished town of Homesh in northern Samaria. The event will take place on Thursday, January 27, at 4:00p.m. “Just like the Arabs know why they want to chase us out of there, we also […]
Snow Chance Late Sunday, Arctic Blast Approaches
Light snowfall was hit or miss this week, but another chance of snow is in the weekend forecast for part of Maryland, followed by more Arctic air next week. A string of cold weather may extend into next week, and bring another chance for a snowstorm to Maryland next weekend, according to the National Weather […]
Israel's Health Minister: Number Of Severe COVID-19 Cases Rises To 732
Friday saw 54,135 new coronavirus cases diagnosed, Israel’s Health Ministry said Saturday night, adding that the total number of active cases had reached 442,229. Meanwhile, nearly 2,000 (1,967) coronavirus patients are hospitalized throughout the country, with 732 of them in serious condition or worse. That number includes 208 whose condition is critical. A total of […]
Earthquake Felt In Northern Israel
Residents of northern Israel on Saturday night reported feeling an earthquake. According to reports, the earthquake was felt in Tiberias, Tzfat, Yavne’el, Haifa, and the Krayot. The quake, which measured at 4.1 magnitude, was felt in Jordan as well as in Israel. Its epicenter was reported to be south of the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). […]
‘Private Matter’: DeSantis Declines To Answer If He’s Received COVID-19 Booster Shot
In a move his former mentor has called “gutless,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis again refused to say Friday whether he received his COVID-19 booster shot. “That’s something that I think people should just make their own decisions on,” DeSantis said at a news conference. “I’m not gonna let that be a weapon for people to […]
Fixed…209@Pickwick's Broken Water Main Issue Resolved
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 22, 2022 – 7:37PM – Fortunately, 209@Pickwick worked very quickly to resolve the broken water main issue and have just sent this update:
