What to Know About Sukkah Decorations
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com There are some fascinating halachos about the Sukkah and its decorations of which some people may be unaware. FORBIDDEN… Read More ›
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Here’s how Yom Kippur is the holiest ‘meeting’ of the year
In 2021, living a Jewish life means more than ritual observance, it means deciding to stand with Israel, her courageous citizens and Jewish destiny. … Read More ›
Soul searching on the eve of Yom Kippur
We must all look inside our souls and discard our sins, remove them from our thoughts and accept that with God’s help, we will have… Read More ›
Israel shuts down for Yom Kippur, but forces on high alert
Public transport halts, airwaves go quiet and roads empty out for 25- hour Day of Atonement; 2,000 police deployed in Jerusalem, search for fugitives to… Read More ›
Israel Comes To Halt For Solemn Day Of Yom Kippur
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli life came to a standstill on Wednesday as Jews marked the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and… Read More ›
The fascists who justify terrorism
Opinion: Whether on the right or on the left, those who sympathize and justify bloodshed and terror, be it Jewish or Palestinian, are no better… Read More ›
‘We’ve only just begun’: Abraham Accords partners mark one year since signing
At anniversary event hosted by Israeli UN mission, countries tout growing ties; UAE, Morocco and Bahrain hail treatment of local Jews, US says it hasn’t… Read More ›
Dozens of infected pilgrims caught returning from Uman with faked negative tests
Concerns hundreds carrying coronavirus may be traveling back from Ukraine with falsified paperwork; PM vows full criminal charges against those found breaking rules Dozens… Read More ›
A.D.H.D. Pills on Yom Kippur
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt Question: “Rabbi, I have ADHD, and there is absolutely no waay that I can stay in shul on Yom… Read More ›
VIDEO: Afghanistan’s Last Jew Leaves After Taliban Takeover
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The last member of Afghanistan’s Jewish community has left the country. Zebulon Simentov, who lived in a dilapidated synagogue in… Read More ›
The last Jew in Afghanistan is en route to the United States – report
Zabulon Simantov has left Afghanistan and is en route to the United States, sources report. The last Jew in Afghanistan, Zabulon Simantov, is leaving… Read More ›
On this Rosh Hashanah, let’s try to be more thankful
Opinion: We, as Israelis, always have something to complain about; this year, as we sit around the holiday table, instead of arguing let’s celebrate our… Read More ›
Israelis to celebrate Rosh Hashanah without new restrictions
Hebrew U: Serious cases to drop under 500 within next week or two Israelis will be able to celebrate Rosh Hashanah this year without… Read More ›
Orthodox Jewish Good Samaritan Says Highway Tire Change Just the Right Thing to Do
NEW YORK – A Flatbush resident whose good deed became the talk of social media is downplaying the incident, saying that it was a kindness… Read More ›
Iran sports minister joins ‘antisemitic’ attack against Israeli athletes
The Iranian sports minister urged Iranian athletes to refuse to compete against Israeli athletes calling Israel a “child killing and occupying regime.” The newly… Read More ›
Relics From Ancient Roman Town Discovered Under Historic London Synagogue
LONDON (VINnews) — A restoration project at the historic Bevis Marks synagogue in London, the oldest synagogue in the UK, has led to the discovery… Read More ›
A call to action in face of anti-Israel pandemic
Opinion: In his exclusive piece for Ynet, President of the World Jewish Congress Ron Lauder says progressive American Jews and young Democrats’ erroneous view of… Read More ›
Hackers Threaten Online Shiva For Brazilian Jewish Educator: ‘I’ll Enter Synagogues And Kill Everyone’
RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA) – Hackers posting death threats, including “I’ll enter synagogues and kill everyone,” broke into the online mourning ceremony for a former… Read More ›
Will Polish Anti-restitution Law Permanently Harm Ties With Israel, Jewish Community?
NEW YORK (JNS/DMITRIY SHAPIRO) – Despite international pressure to veto the bill, Polish President Andrzej Duda signed a bill passed by the Polish legislature on… Read More ›
Identifying the Shanghai Bais Yaakov Teachers and Students
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Boruch Hashem, there are now Beis Yaakov’s across the country and across the world. It was a movement that… Read More ›
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