Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

Can Israel fulfill its promises on climate change?

Can Israel fulfill its promises on climate change?

Analysis: Despite Israel’s participation at COP26 in Glasgow and PM’s promises of how the country is going to lead the world in battle against climate… Read More ›

‘Uncharted territory:’ UN says last seven years on track to be hottest on record

‘Uncharted territory:’ UN says last seven years on track to be hottest on record

World Meteorological Organization warns global warming from greenhouse gas emissions threatens ‘far-reaching repercussions for current and future generations’   GLASGOW, United Kingdom (AFP) — The… Read More ›

Vaccinating young children against coronavirus is a civic duty

Vaccinating young children against coronavirus is a civic duty

Opinion: At every phase of this pandemic, the experts have always been proven right, and as we find ourselves with a new tool in the… Read More ›

The Predator and the Frum Child Protection Lawyer: a Halachic Analysis

The Predator and the Frum Child Protection Lawyer: a Halachic Analysis

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com I had heard this woman’s story earlier today – before my flight back to New York from Ben Gurion… Read More ›

‘It’s absolutely getting worse’: Secretaries of state targeted by Trump election lies live in fear for their safety and are desperate for protection

‘It’s absolutely getting worse’: Secretaries of state targeted by Trump election lies live in fear for their safety and are desperate for protection

“I am a hunter — and I think you should be hunted,” a woman can be heard saying in a voicemail left for Arizona Secretary… Read More ›

Israel disputes US claim it wasn’t told of plan to outlaw rights groups

Israel disputes US claim it wasn’t told of plan to outlaw rights groups

Defense official says US was given intel showing ties between PFLP terror group and Palestinian NGOs, doubles down on the allegation — but refuses to… Read More ›

In first, US intel agencies warn climate change driving security threats

In first, US intel agencies warn climate change driving security threats

White House says Defense Department and other agencies will integrate consequences of global warming into national security planning   US intelligence services said Thursday for… Read More ›

South African Regulator Rejects Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine

South African Regulator Rejects Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine

  JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The South African drug regulator has rejected the Russian-made coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, citing some safety concerns the manufacturer wasn’t able… Read More ›

Don’t base Israeli-German ties only on the Holocaust – opinion

Don’t base Israeli-German ties only on the Holocaust – opinion

Successive Israeli governments have been quite successful in winning some time over the Palestinian issue, while improving or preserving economic achievements and cooperation with the… Read More ›

Hamas member’s son helped write UK Labour motion against Israel – report

Hamas member’s son helped write UK Labour motion against Israel – report

General secretary of the Arab Labour Group Omar Mofeed — Allegedly the son of Hamas official Dr. Mufid Al-Mokhalalati — was a lead drafter of… Read More ›

Israel is able to fund Iron Dome from its own reserves

Israel is able to fund Iron Dome from its own reserves

Opinion: Israel needs White House to be able to make critical decisions on Mideast and rely on bipartisan support in both houses of Congress; Biden… Read More ›

Israel Boycott: Sally Rooney won’t let novel be published in Hebrew

Israel Boycott: Sally Rooney won’t let novel be published in Hebrew

Sally Rooney, a bestselling Irish author, won’t allow her recently published novel to be published in Hebrew because she supports a cultural boycott of Israel.… Read More ›

Facebook’s services start coming back online after outage

Facebook’s services start coming back online after outage

New York – Around six hours after Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram went down, service started coming back online, though coverage was still spotty. Facebook (FB),… Read More ›

Leaked Records Open A ‘Pandora’ Box Of Financial Secrets

Leaked Records Open A ‘Pandora’ Box Of Financial Secrets

  UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Hundreds of world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires, celebrities, religious leaders and drug dealers have been hiding their investments in mansions,… Read More ›

An oil spill off the California coast destroyed a wildlife habitat and caused dead birds and fish to wash up on Huntington Beach, officials say

An oil spill off the California coast destroyed a wildlife habitat and caused dead birds and fish to wash up on Huntington Beach, officials say

A swath of the Southern California coast is covered with oil after 3,000 barrels’ worth gushed into the Pacific Ocean — devastating some of the… Read More ›

‘Downton Abbey’ actress ‘maid’ for film on Holocaust survivor trauma in 1960s UK

‘Downton Abbey’ actress ‘maid’ for film on Holocaust survivor trauma in 1960s UK

In ‘Ganef,’ streaming via the Manhattan Short Film Festival through Oct. 3, Sophie McShera plays a London housekeeper challenged by her employer, who survived Auschwitz… Read More ›

4 Accused Of Plotting School Attack On Columbine Anniversary

4 Accused Of Plotting School Attack On Columbine Anniversary

  DUNMORE, Pa. (AP) — Four teenagers have been charged with a plot to attack a Pennsylvania high school in 2024, on the 25th anniversary… Read More ›

Two Canadians imprisoned by China have been released, Prime Minister Trudeau says

Two Canadians imprisoned by China have been released, Prime Minister Trudeau says

  Ottawa, Canada – Two Canadians detained by China for nearly three years have been released, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday night. Trudeau… Read More ›

Visiting Your Rebbe Over Sukkos

Visiting Your Rebbe Over Sukkos

(By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com) It is a little known fact, but Rav Aharon Kotler zt”l did not just learn under the Alter zt”l… Read More ›

A General Overview of Sukkos

A General Overview of Sukkos

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com SUKKOS – A TIME OF ALIYAH L’REGEL One of the aspects of the Yom Tov of Sukkos is the… Read More ›