Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

Analysis: Another testy Supreme Court battle is the last thing America needs — but it’s probably what lies ahead

Analysis: Another testy Supreme Court battle is the last thing America needs — but it’s probably what lies ahead

  The last thing an internally estranged America needs is an alienating Supreme Court confirmation battle. But that’s almost certainly what lies ahead following Justice… Read More ›

US readies troops for possible NATO deployment as Russia invasion fears ramp up

US readies troops for possible NATO deployment as Russia invasion fears ramp up

Pentagon says 8,500 soldiers may be sent to Eastern Europe as Biden and West look to shore up alliance against possible plans by Moscow to… Read More ›

BREAKING: Meron Victims’ Families to Receive Half Million Shekel in Compensation

BREAKING: Meron Victims’ Families to Receive Half Million Shekel in Compensation

JERUSALEM — The Jerusalem Post is reporting that the Meron victims’ families will finally be awarded financial compensation from the government. According to initial reports,… Read More ›

US accuses Russia of recruiting officials in attempt to take over Ukrainian government

US accuses Russia of recruiting officials in attempt to take over Ukrainian government

The United States accused Russia of recruiting current and former Ukrainian government officials to attempt to take control of Ukraine’s government as it unveiled new… Read More ›

Texas rabbi: I threw a chair at the gunman, and we headed for the door

Texas rabbi: I threw a chair at the gunman, and we headed for the door

Recalling ‘terrifying’ final moments of standoff, Charlie Cytron-Walker says he checked to see the other hostages with him were ready before springing into action, fleeing… Read More ›

CDC Encourages More Americans To Consider N95 Masks

CDC Encourages More Americans To Consider N95 Masks

  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by health-care… Read More ›

Rafael Nadal tired of the ‘circus’ surrounding Djokovic’s visa cancellation

Rafael Nadal tired of the ‘circus’ surrounding Djokovic’s visa cancellation

  Melbourne, Australia – Tennis star Rafael Nadal has said decisions have “consequences,” and while he respects his close rival Novak Djokovic, those in the… Read More ›

Bennett’s handling of COVID proves he’s prime minister in title only

Bennett’s handling of COVID proves he’s prime minister in title only

Opinion: Although he’s not facing potential prison time like his predecessor, PM lacks political power over his coalition, to dictate tough policy needed to fight… Read More ›

COVID-19 school policies could change on Sunday – here’s everything you need to know

COVID-19 school policies could change on Sunday – here’s everything you need to know

The Health and Education Ministries proposed a new policy on Thursday night – here is how it could affect schools if approved.   The Health… Read More ›

IDF intel chief reportedly says restored Iran nuke deal better than talks failing

IDF intel chief reportedly says restored Iran nuke deal better than talks failing

Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva quoted telling ministers that an agreement would increase certainty about limits on Tehran’s nuclear work, better position Israel for a possible… Read More ›

Islamic Jihad threatens Israel as hunger-striking detainee reported in critical condition

Islamic Jihad threatens Israel as hunger-striking detainee reported in critical condition

The detainee, Hisham Abu Hawwash, has been on a hunger strike for 138 days in protest of his administrative detention.   The Palestinian Islamic Jihad… Read More ›

New York jury finds Israeli drugmaker Teva guilty of helping fuel opioid crisis

New York jury finds Israeli drugmaker Teva guilty of helping fuel opioid crisis

Pharma giant says it plans to appeal after court says firm was ‘deceptive’ in marketing two cancer drugs containing fentanyl for other types of pain… Read More ›

One-Sixth of NYPD Out Sick as Covid-Surge Continues

One-Sixth of NYPD Out Sick as Covid-Surge Continues

NEW YORK — As COVID surges through New York City, a large chunk of the NYPD has called out sick, many with flu-like symptoms. According… Read More ›

Do you have a cold, the flu or Covid-19? Experts explain how to tell the difference

Do you have a cold, the flu or Covid-19? Experts explain how to tell the difference

Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu — or… Read More ›

Israel’s emotionless count of COVID deaths

Israel’s emotionless count of COVID deaths

Opinion: Many of this year’s coronavirus victims perished due to political pettiness and power games, all while sparking little, if any, public interest; it is… Read More ›

Israel’s ministers need to get on the same coronavirus page

Israel’s ministers need to get on the same coronavirus page

Opinion: On the one hand, lawmakers claim they don’t allow personal and political considerations to affect their decisions on health curbs, but on the other,… Read More ›

Israel scrambles to avoid paralyzing economy ahead of Omicron ‘tsunami’

Israel scrambles to avoid paralyzing economy ahead of Omicron ‘tsunami’

Officials looking to fix rules amid fears hundreds of thousands will be sent to quarantine; Liberman: Hysteria worse than virus   Top Israeli officials said… Read More ›

Yossi Gestetner Sends Letter to Adams in Support of Yeshiva Curriculums

Yossi Gestetner Sends Letter to Adams in Support of Yeshiva Curriculums

NEW YORK  — Chassidishe activist Yossi Gestetner, Executive Director of the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council (OJPAC), has written a letter to incoming Mayor Eric… Read More ›

Brad Lander, NYC’s Next Comptroller, Says He Will Push Orthodox Yeshivas To Teach Secular Subject

Brad Lander, NYC’s Next Comptroller, Says He Will Push Orthodox Yeshivas To Teach Secular Subject

  NEW YORK (New York Jewish Week via JTA) — Brad Lander, the incoming New York City comptroller, vowed to do everything in his power… Read More ›

Biden admin eyes a potentially stark shift in messaging around ending the pandemic

Biden admin eyes a potentially stark shift in messaging around ending the pandemic

  President Joe Biden’s top health officials came to an afternoon briefing at the White House Thursday with a warning — and a request. Sitting… Read More ›