Month March 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. airport security procedures will become more gender-neutral, with changes to scanners used for screening and the use of an “X” for travelers going through Precheck who do not identify as male or female, the Biden administration… Continue Reading →
El-AL this morning announced that Kohanim will be able to fly on a coffin-free flight throughout the Summer. Flight LY0014, out of JFK, will be coffin-free throughout the “entire summer schedule and until further notice,” the airline said. Until now,… Continue Reading →
A malicious software command that immediately crippled tens of thousands of modems across Europe anchored the cyberattack on a satellite network used by Ukraine’s government and military just as Russia invaded, the satellite owner disclosed Wednesday. The owner, U.S.-based Viasat,… Continue Reading →
Representatives of more than a dozen Jewish communities gathered in Houston last week for the Midwest Agudah Lay Leaders (M.A.L.L.) Conference. The conference brought together community leaders from cities served by Agudah’s Midwest Council of Synagogue Rabbanim to network, discuss… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.4% in February compared with a year ago, with sharply higher prices for food, gasoline and other necessities squeezing Americans’ finances. The figure reported Thursday by the… Continue Reading →
U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by advisers about his military’s poor performance in Ukraine, according to the White House. The advisers are scared to tell him the truth, the intel says. The… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] Dekal is a delightfully easy product to use. It’s an excellent solution for your countertop coverage needs, at home or away. You can apply Dekal yourself, but it also makes a great family activity! Here’s How to Dekal in… Continue Reading →
Earlier this week, TLS reported about a Lakewood resident’s incident involving Uber and his missing $1,000 electric scooter. The resident, Shmuel (Smeeeeely Krischer), stated he tried multiple times getting through to Uber about the incident, but to no avail. But… Continue Reading →
As we all know, the pre-Pesach clothing shopping can be overwhelming. Once the clothes are chosen and bought, next comes the alterations. Many seamstresses are no longer taking work before Pesach since they are full already. Here at The Sew… Continue Reading →
A Connecticut judge said Wednesday Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones will be fined for each weekday that passes without him appearing for a deposition in a lawsuit brought by relatives of some victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Three Palestinian terrorists were killed in gun battles with Israeli troops who entered Jenin in order to conduct arrests Thursday morning. The troops were fired on by terrorists and returned fire, killing three and wounding another 11…. Continue Reading →
President Joe Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve, according to two people familiar with the decision, in a bid to control energy prices… Continue Reading →
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was awarded the Crown of Israel award from the Israel Heritage Foundation (IHF) at a ceremony in Manhattan on Sunday. An Arutz Sheva reporter spoke with Pompeo, asking him about the outrageous statements… Continue Reading →
Dekal is a delightfully easy product to use. It’s an excellent solution for your countertop coverage needs, at home or away. You can apply Dekal yourself, but it also makes a great family activity! Here’s How to Dekal in five… Continue Reading →
By Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz Rav Eliyohu Mann of Bnei Brak would speak with Rav Chaim Kanievsky daily, and people who had questions or sought brachos from Rav Chaim would often call him. One day, a rebbi contacted him. “I need… Continue Reading →
By Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz Rav Eliyohu Mann of Bnei Brak would speak with Rav Chaim Kanievsky daily, and people who had questions or sought brachos from Rav Chaim would often call him. One day, a rebbi contacted him. “I need… Continue Reading →
The city of Dania Beach, Florida, shut down a Jewish food distribution site which has been operating since June 2020. The organizer of the kosher food bank, Dovi Katz, says he serves 4,000 children and 1,500 families a week across… Continue Reading →
Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman (yaakovyosefreinman@gmail.com) is a well-known talmid chacham, historian and author. This week he discusses: ɚ why the birth of girls causes more tumah. ɚ why only those like Rabbi Shimon should be born. ɚ how we know… Continue Reading →
Two bochurim walking in the area of McDonald Avenue and Ave. M in Flatbush were attacked by a group of cowardly thugs passing them in a vehicle on Tuesday night. The bochurim said they were walking on McDonald when two… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — A post circulated on social media calling on Chareidim to attend the funeral of slain policeman Amir Ghory has gone viral, with thousands requesting to participate in Thursday’s funeral or to support the initiative. The post, written… Continue Reading →
Dear YWN, I am writing this letter on behalf of the thousands of you who have not yet done this. Recently, El Al was purchased by a member of the Frum community. Everyone was thrilled. But I have no idea… Continue Reading →