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One in every 11 coronavirus test found positive as 1,967 new cases confirmed

One in every 11 coronavirus test found positive as 1,967 new cases confirmed

There are 25,628 people battling COVID-19, while 8,280 of them confirmed ill this past week; of the 24,284 tests conducted Thursday, 8.1% show positive results,… Read More ›

Some 2,000 rally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem; rival protests dispersed

Some 2,000 rally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem; rival protests dispersed

Sixteen arrested, reportedly almost all from far-right group, after police deploy in force to prevent extremist Netanyahu backers from attacking anti-government demonstrators   Some 2,000… Read More ›

Two Eruv Committees in Monsey Pursue Shalom!

Two Eruv Committees in Monsey Pursue Shalom!

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com And it happened before Tisha B’Av! As many residents of Monsey, New York are aware, there are two Eruv… Read More ›

The Big 4 tech companies — Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google, worth $5 trillion combined — just crushed their earnings reports

The Big 4 tech companies — Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google, worth $5 trillion combined — just crushed their earnings reports

  Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Facebook all reported their second-quarter earnings on Thursday. These four, along with Microsoft, are the five most-valuable publicly traded companies… Read More ›

Netanyahu tells world leaders Israel aiming to mass test for coronavirus

Netanyahu tells world leaders Israel aiming to mass test for coronavirus

Netanyahu shared that Israel is testing as many as 30,000 people a day for SARS-CoV-2 and that “we will still be able to increase the… Read More ›

Israel’s new coronavirus czar is a light at the end of the tunnel

Israel’s new coronavirus czar is a light at the end of the tunnel

Opinion: Prof. Gamzu’s manner in his presentation of a national plan to combat the virus is not only a refreshing change of oversight for the… Read More ›

After Twitter ban, Wiley only sorry for ‘generalizing’ during anti-Semitic rant

After Twitter ban, Wiley only sorry for ‘generalizing’ during anti-Semitic rant

In interview, rapper stands by posts that got him booted from social media, continues to rail against ‘Jewish lawyers,’ blaming them for ‘systematic racism’ in… Read More ›

No, Mr. Rogen, Israel Does Make Sense

No, Mr. Rogen, Israel Does Make Sense

  By Rabbi Yair Hoffman Recently, JTA published the contents of a podcast in which Seth Rogen, an up and coming actor, essentially trashes his… Read More ›

A report says China is suspected of hacking the Vatican. Here’s why

A report says China is suspected of hacking the Vatican. Here’s why

When you think about cyber espionage, the Vatican doesn’t come to mind as an obvious target. It’s a tiny country whose leader has more moral… Read More ›

‘Safety Net’ program approved in Knesset with 67 MKs in favor

‘Safety Net’ program approved in Knesset with 67 MKs in favor

The plan will offer state-aid to Israelis hurt by COVID-19’s economical impact.   The Knesset approved on Tuesday evening “Safety Net” plan championed by Prime… Read More ›

Israel and Hezbollah’s miracles on the Lebanon border

Israel and Hezbollah’s miracles on the Lebanon border

Opinion: Since 2015, all cross-border incidents between the IDF and Hezbollah have ‘miraculously’ ended without any casualties or even wounded; it’s almost as if the… Read More ›

Knesset panel debates cops’ use of water cannons at anti-Netanyahu protests

Knesset panel debates cops’ use of water cannons at anti-Netanyahu protests

Committee chair rebukes police for not sending a representative involved in the practice; demonstrators to picket police minister’s home Tuesday evening   A Knesset committee… Read More ›

34 states, Puerto Rico, DC Must Now Quarantine In NY, NJ, CT

34 states, Puerto Rico, DC Must Now Quarantine In NY, NJ, CT

  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Travelers from 34 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, must now quarantine for 14 days… Read More ›

The leaders of the world’s most powerful tech companies — Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google — will be speaking in front of Congress this week. Here’s what we’re expecting, and why it’s a huge deal.

The leaders of the world’s most powerful tech companies — Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google — will be speaking in front of Congress this week. Here’s what we’re expecting, and why it’s a huge deal.

  Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Apple CEO Tim Cook will all face questioning from… Read More ›

Over the red line: Hospitals report over 100% capacity

Over the red line: Hospitals report over 100% capacity

Number of coronavirus patients continues to rise, almost 9% screened in last day test positive   Hospitals are straining under the weight of the novel… Read More ›

Hezbollah took a hit but may still be a threat

Hezbollah took a hit but may still be a threat

Analysis: Israel is not interested in further escalation of tensions along the Lebanon border and has proven its deterrence by foiling the latest infiltration attempt… Read More ›

With vaccine push, Trump seeks political shot in the arm

With vaccine push, Trump seeks political shot in the arm

President and Pence visit laboratories, marking beginning of largest vaccine research trial yet; White House officials hoping vaccine could provide ‘October surprise’   WASHINGTON (AP)… Read More ›

How Did Europe’s Jews Cope With A 17th-century Plague? This 350-year-old Memoir Offers A Glimpse.

How Did Europe’s Jews Cope With A 17th-century Plague? This 350-year-old Memoir Offers A Glimpse.

  BOSTON (JTA) – More than 350 years ago, a plague took a deadly toll on Hamburg, Germany. As the High Holidays approached, fear and… Read More ›

Analysis: A North Korean coronavirus outbreak might be the biggest threat Kim Jong Un has ever faced

Analysis: A North Korean coronavirus outbreak might be the biggest threat Kim Jong Un has ever faced

Hong Kong – The ruling Kim dynasty of North Korea has for decades predicated their regime on the notion that only they can protect the… Read More ›

Will a coronavirus vaccine be a ‘cure’ for the pandemic?

Will a coronavirus vaccine be a ‘cure’ for the pandemic?

The answer to this is more complicated than one thinks and centers on the question of the strength and longevity of the immune response.  … Read More ›