Trump: 'Deranged' Judge 'Railroaded This Fake Case'
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday continued to blast the New York judge who ruled against him a day before. Judge Arthur Engoron, in a civil lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruled Tuesday that Trump and his company deceived banks, insurers, and others by massively overvaluing his assets and exaggerating his […]
Preparations for Sukkot at the Kotel: Two Birkat Kohanim Events (Photos)
As the holiday of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) 5784 approaches: This year, two services of the traditional “Birkat Kohanim” (Priestly Blessing) will be held at the Western Wall, with the participation of tens of thousands of people. Preparations are underway for tens of thousands of visitors during the holiday, commemorating the pilgrimages. The Western Wall […]
Sen. Bob Menendez Makes First Court Appearance To Face Bribery Charges Filed Against Him
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, along with his wife, arrived at a federal courthouse in New York Wednesday morning. Menendez, and his wife who is also charged in the case, arrived for their arraignment hearing. Calls for Menendez to resign from office were heard as the couple walked into the courthouse. He had nothing to say […]
Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Binyamin Lowenstein on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 27, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Binyamin Lowenstein on the birth of a son. Mazel Tov grandparents Lee Jay & Debbie Lowenstein and Moshe Chaim & Ruth Goetz and great-grandparents Rabbi Dr. Moshe Lasson and Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Lowenstein×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, […]
Hyundai And Kia Recall Nearly 3.4 Million Vehicles Due To Fire Risk And Urge Owners To Park Outdoors
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV and Kia’s Sorrento SUV. Documents posted Wednesday by the U.S. National […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion / Total Devotion: An Extended Yom Kippur Fast In Auschwitz (Video)
Yom Kippur is over, but here is a Yom Kippur story that you will never forget:The story of sisters Hanna and Sara Tesler — uncompromising in total devotion to their faith — is the story of our people. It’s the story of two girls in Auschwitz who wanted to fast on Yom Kippur (even though […]
Israel to Enter Visa Waiver Program (VWF); Will Relief Come for Americans in Israel Too?
Jerusalem, Israel – Sept. 27, 2023 – After years of lobbying, the US announced on Wednesday that Israel has been admitted into the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Beginning around December, Israelis will only be required to fill out an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form several days before embarking on trips to the […]
True Simcha
Z’man Simchateinu Though there is a mitzvah of simcha on all Yamim Tovim, only Sukkot is described as “z’man simchateinu — the time of our joy.”[1] Of the four times the word “simcha” is used regarding the Yamim Tovim, three of them refer to Sukkos.[2] What is the source of this heightened level of simcha? […]
Saudi Envoy To PA: We're Working Towards Establishing A Palestinian State
The Saudi envoy to the Palestinian Authority (PA) on Tuesday visited Ramallah for the first time and presented his credentials to PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas. During the visit, the envoy, Nayef al-Sudairi, stated that Saudi Arabia “is working towards establishing a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital”. Al-Sudairi, who was appointed last month, is […]
Canadian House Of Commons Speaker Resigns After Inviting Man Who Fought For Nazis
Canadian House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota on Tuesday announced his resignation over having invited a man who fought for the Nazis to attend Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Parliament. “This House is above any of us. Therefore, I must step down as your Speaker,” Rota, who was first elected to the role in […]
