Zach Banner Tries Challah And (Spoiler) He Loves It
PITTSBURGH (JTA) – Zach Banner of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers now knows what challah tastes like — and he can say the word properly.… Read More ›
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John Lewis and the Jews: 6 moments that showcase an enduring alliance
From helping found the Atlanta Black-Jewish Coalition to protesting for the release of Soviet Jews, the US civil rights icon was a powerful friend of… Read More ›
Police suspend officer filmed shoving unsuspecting Haredi man at protest
Investigation opened into case of apparent excessive force comes days after another incident caught on tape in which officer whacked protester who told him to… Read More ›
Want To Pray With A Synagogue Minyan? Sign This Covid-19 Waiver First.
POTOMAC, MD (JTA) – If you want to pray with a minyan at Beth Sholom Congregation in Potomac, Maryland, the synagogue has a page… Read More ›
Jewish NFL players: Educate, don’t cancel DeSean Jackson for anti-Semitic posts
Former and current football players say much of the anti-Semitism in NFL comes from ignorance from players who are unfamiliar with Jews and Jewish culture… Read More ›
Aaron Keyak will lead Biden campaign’s Jewish outreach
According to the Biden campaign’s job listing, the position is aimed to “build and manage a national outreach program to support the political objectives of… Read More ›
2 arrested as ultra-Orthodox protest neighborhood lockdowns for second night
Demonstrators knock down barriers, set dumpsters on fire and pelt police with eggs to protest against alleged discrimination in coronavirus closures At least two… Read More ›
Opinion: We’re Hasidic Women With Our Own EMT Corps. Here’s Why We’re Fighting For Our Own Ambulance.
NEW YORK (JTA) – Editor’s note: On Nov. 19, 2019, the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of New York City voted not to grant the all-female Orthodox EMT… Read More ›
Ultra-Orthodox city declared ‘restricted zone’ as virus cases spike
Beitar Illit closed for 7 days starting Wednesday afternoon after infections skyrocket 224% in past week; mayor decries late night government announcement as a ‘disgrace’… Read More ›
Health minister warns of lockdown next week as nearly 1,000 virus cases found
Edelstein says new dramatic restrictions needed to flatten the curve; 962 infections confirmed in 24 hours, bringing total to 30,749; 2 deaths announced The… Read More ›
8 Thoughts and Sayings of Rav Shmuel Brudny zt”l
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Rav Shmuel Brudny zt”l (1915-1981) was one of the leading Talmidim of the Mir Yeshiva in Poland, and was… Read More ›
Israel is not the property of the ultra-Orthodox
Opinion: With a wave of western aliyah expected, the state must recognize conversions conducted by non-Orthodox rabbinical courts and marriages officiated by non-Orthodox rabbis, and… Read More ›
With No Tourists In Amsterdam, Locals Are Discovering The Anne Frank House
AMSTERDAM (JTA) — Under normal circumstances, the queue to enter the Anne Frank House stretches far along this capital city’s Prinsengracht canal. Tourists who… Read More ›
UK Shadow Minister calls for settlement goods ban if Israel annexes West Bank lands
Lisa Nandy called on the British government for ‘concrete action’ in response to Israel’s annexation drive, calling the situation ‘urgent’ saying the move would require… Read More ›
9 Thoughts and Sayings from Rav Yisroel Salanter
A person who cannot stop smoking is in violation of a Torah prohibition for every cigarette – “Do not return to Mitzrayim.” The purpose… Read More ›
Allen Fagin, Head Of The Orthodox Union, Reflects On How The Pandemic Has Changed Orthodox Life
NEW YORK (JTA) – Even before the coronavirus pandemic hit the New York region in March, the Orthodox community was on edge. A surge… Read More ›
Virus cases surge with 532 new infections in past day
Jump marks highest daily total in 2 months as experts warn Israel on cusp of ‘losing control’; positive test rate climbs to 2.6%; army opens… Read More ›
Sure, Dump the Mask – Just Remember, the New Interns Start in 1 Week & Their Last Semester Was Online
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com Yes, it is true. The new interns are starting on July 1st, and they really did do their last… Read More ›
Persian Jews in US come out of the closet, breaking long-held community taboos
Recent years have seen rapid change as more LGBTQ community members speak up, leading to wider education, acceptance, and more events and resources for themselves… Read More ›
Air Force cadets, including 3 women, to get their wings Thursday
Ceremony to be held on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Jewish Defense Organizations Forty Air Force cadets, including three women, from… Read More ›
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