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The Mitzvah to Eat Today

The Mitzvah to Eat Today

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com THE MITZVAH The Shulchan Aruch (OC 604:1) rules that there is a Torah Mitzvah on Erev Yom Kippur to… Read More ›

The most shocking revelations from The New York Times report about Trump’s tax returns

The most shocking revelations from The New York Times report about Trump’s tax returns

  An investigation released by The New York Times on Sunday gave Americans a look into President Trump’s finances. Trump reportedly paid just $750 in federal income… Read More ›

Elizabeth Warren, AOC blast Wells Fargo CEO for blaming ‘very limited pool of Black talent’ for the bank’s trouble hitting its diversity-hiring goals

Elizabeth Warren, AOC blast Wells Fargo CEO for blaming ‘very limited pool of Black talent’ for the bank’s trouble hitting its diversity-hiring goals

  In a June memo, Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf wrote that efforts to recruit minority talent were stymied by a “very limited pool of… Read More ›

Israeli society, heal thyself

Israeli society, heal thyself

Opinion: Despite the lack of trust in the government, the people of this country must work together to reinvigorate a sense of mutual responsibility and… Read More ›

NYC authorities raise alarm as new virus outbreaks spotted in Orthodox areas

NYC authorities raise alarm as new virus outbreaks spotted in Orthodox areas

Health officials finger 6 neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens with spiking numbers for contributing one-fifth of all new cases in city, sparking fears of repeat… Read More ›

The ‘Netanyahu lockdown’ is dangerous sham

The ‘Netanyahu lockdown’ is dangerous sham

Opinion: Imprisoning the Israeli public, who have lost all trust in the prime minister, brings with it all the health and psychological risks that surfaced… Read More ›

New lockdown is test of public faith in government

New lockdown is test of public faith in government

Opinion: After showing discipline and adhering to health directives during the first nationwide closure, Israelis have become critical of the politicians and their motives in… Read More ›

White House peace confab to aim for social distancing, but masks won’t be forced

White House peace confab to aim for social distancing, but masks won’t be forced

Senior US official says documents to be signed at ceremony won’t mention Temple Mount access for Muslims, assures F-35s won’t be sold to UAE unless… Read More ›

NYC Teachers Union Will Block School Reopening

NYC Teachers Union Will Block School Reopening

  NEW YORK — The New York City teachers union warns it won’t let the nation’s largest school district reopen for in-person classes this month… Read More ›

Coronavirus doctor: I am ashamed of Israeli society

Coronavirus doctor: I am ashamed of Israeli society

In emotional Facebook post, Dr. Gadi Segal, who headed first country’s COVID-19 ward, urges Israelis to take pandemic seriously, warns patients will die due to… Read More ›

1.3 million Israelis locked down as curfew kicks off in 40 virus hotspots

1.3 million Israelis locked down as curfew kicks off in 40 virus hotspots

Residents of ‘red’ towns and neighborhoods must stay close to home from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.; schools and most businesses shuttered in affected areas… Read More ›

Saudi king indicates to Trump Israeli-Palestinian peace a prerequisite for ties

Saudi king indicates to Trump Israeli-Palestinian peace a prerequisite for ties

In phone call, US president talks up peaceful overtures between Israel, Gulf; Salman says Riyadh appreciates US efforts but indicates Palestinians remain main focus for… Read More ›

Arabic media: Israeli airstrikes on strategic T-4 airbase in Syria

Arabic media: Israeli airstrikes on strategic T-4 airbase in Syria

Syrian air defense were said to be active against the airstrikes that targeted the base, used by Iran   Arabic media reported on Wednesday night… Read More ›

Coronavirus cabinet rules: Schools in red cities to remain closed

Coronavirus cabinet rules: Schools in red cities to remain closed

Coronavirus czar clashed with education minister late into the night * 2.4 million students return to class * 14 people died on Monday   The… Read More ›

Uman fiasco highlights ultra-Orthodox MKs’ political opportunism

Uman fiasco highlights ultra-Orthodox MKs’ political opportunism

Opinion: The pilgrimage is just another parable for Haredi political art of taking a questionable narrative and turning it into their raison d’etre in such… Read More ›

Historic first Israel-UAE commercial flight likely to cross Saudi airspace

Historic first Israel-UAE commercial flight likely to cross Saudi airspace

El Al fight 971 to depart Monday morning carrying high-level Israeli and US delegations to Abu Dhabi for two-days of talks on civil and economic… Read More ›

Analysis: RNC night 2 was a surreal event featuring fringe right-wing figures, a naturalization ceremony, and a presidential pardon

Analysis: RNC night 2 was a surreal event featuring fringe right-wing figures, a naturalization ceremony, and a presidential pardon

  The second night of the 2020 Republican National Convention was a made-for-TV affair featuring a naturalization ceremony and a pardoning. President Donald Trump used… Read More ›

Biden Says He’d Shut Down Economy If Scientists Recommended

Biden Says He’d Shut Down Economy If Scientists Recommended

  ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he would follow public health advisers’ advice if they called for a national shutdown should… Read More ›

FDA okays unproven plasma treatment for COVID-19 after political pressure from the White House

FDA okays unproven plasma treatment for COVID-19 after political pressure from the White House

  The FDA on Sunday announced an emergency authorization for the use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19. The unproven treatment involves injecting plasma from… Read More ›

Elul and Embarrassing a Child

Elul and Embarrassing a Child

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com It is now the month of Elul – the time when we ask mechila for what we may have… Read More ›