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Bennett’s UN speech shows Israel has no real strategy against Iran

Bennett’s UN speech shows Israel has no real strategy against Iran

Opinion: While the premier is not interested in confrontation with U.S. and European allies like his predecessor, address to General Assembly serves as thinly veiled… 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 ›

Ukraine Marks 80th Anniversary Of The Babi Yar Massacre

Ukraine Marks 80th Anniversary Of The Babi Yar Massacre

  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Babi Yar massacre, one of the most infamous mass slaughters of… Read More ›

The workers who keep global supply chains moving are warning of a ‘system collapse’

The workers who keep global supply chains moving are warning of a ‘system collapse’

London – Seafarers, truck drivers and airline workers have endured quarantines, travel restrictions and complex Covid-19 vaccination and testing requirements to keep stretched supply chains… Read More ›

The Middle East has a terrorist club – opinion

The Middle East has a terrorist club – opinion

Welcoming “the defeat of the American occupation on all Afghan land,” Hamas praised the Taliban’s “courageous leadership on this victory.”   Hamas was one of… Read More ›

Israel better start preparing for 5th COVID wave

Israel better start preparing for 5th COVID wave

Opinion: Seemingly never-ending increase in serious virus cases despite mass booster shot campaign proves government policy has failed; it’s time now for country’s leaders to… Read More ›

Ancient text said to solve mystery of why Dead Sea Scrolls were placed in Qumran

Ancient text said to solve mystery of why Dead Sea Scrolls were placed in Qumran

Israeli researchers believe 1,000-year-old document from Cairo Geniza shows site hosted an annual event where Essene sect gathered, bringing religious scriptures they left behind  … Read More ›

Chassidim versus Litvaks: Shmini Atzeres

Chassidim versus Litvaks: Shmini Atzeres

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com One of the general differences between Litvaks (Misnagdim) and Chassidim lies in what they do on the holiday of… Read More ›

Milley defends Trump-era calls to Chinese counterpart in congressional Afghanistan hearing

Milley defends Trump-era calls to Chinese counterpart in congressional Afghanistan hearing

Top US General Mark Milley offered a full-throated defense of his behavior during the last days of the Trump administration, including a phone conversation with… Read More ›

‘Progressive influence taught Israel it needs more independence’

‘Progressive influence taught Israel it needs more independence’

Erdan: “Squad” behavior in Iron Dome vote verges on antisemitism.   NEW YORK – The lesson Prime Minister Naftali Bennett learned from the attempt by… Read More ›

Israel’s relations with Germany to remain strong after Merkel

Israel’s relations with Germany to remain strong after Merkel

Although the two largest parties in the Bundestag maintain an amicable bond with the Jewish state, Jerusalem may have to work harder on ties if… Read More ›

ANALYSIS: Neglecting Palestinians at UN, Bennett hopes that those who matter don’t mind

ANALYSIS: Neglecting Palestinians at UN, Bennett hopes that those who matter don’t mind

PM believes Biden, friendly Arab leaders understand peace negotiations are currently not feasible and won’t press him on it, while left-wing of his coalition lacks… Read More ›

16 Absolute Must Knows About Sumchas Torah

16 Absolute Must Knows About Sumchas Torah

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com There are at least 16 things that are a must know about Simchas Torah. EARLIEST SOURCE IS ZOHAR AND… Read More ›

R. Kelly convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking by a federal jury in New York

R. Kelly convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking by a federal jury in New York

New York – Jurors have found R&B singer R. Kelly guilty of racketeering, including acts of bribery and sexual exploitation of a child, along with… Read More ›

Time for Bennett to go to shul in America – analysis

Time for Bennett to go to shul in America – analysis

Some American Jewish groups felt disenfranchised from Israel during Netanyahu’s term due to his haredi parties alliance — Bennett could change that.   For Prime… Read More ›

IDF veteran wakes up five months after setting himself on fire

IDF veteran wakes up five months after setting himself on fire

Itzik Saidyan said to be communicating with family as doctors began weaning him off anesthesia; 26-year-old attempted suicide in April after years-long battle with authorities… Read More ›

Bennett to UAE, Bahrain ministers: Jordan and Egypt ‘delighted’ with ties

Bennett to UAE, Bahrain ministers: Jordan and Egypt ‘delighted’ with ties

Meeting with senior Gulf officials in New York ahead of UN speech, prime minister promises stability and continuity in relations; UAE expects trade to top… Read More ›

Chinese Man Dies After Guzzling 1.5 Liters Of Coca Cola In 10 Minutes

Chinese Man Dies After Guzzling 1.5 Liters Of Coca Cola In 10 Minutes

NEW YORK — After reading this story people may have second thoughts about their Coca-Cola habits. A Chinese man allegedly died of a fatal gas… Read More ›

Freed from Canada, Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou hailed as hero upon return to China

Freed from Canada, Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou hailed as hero upon return to China

  ong Kong (CNN)Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, who spent nearly three years in house arrest in Canada, returned home late Saturday, ending a prolonged extradition… Read More ›

Lapid secretly met with Jordan’s King Abdullah – report

Lapid secretly met with Jordan’s King Abdullah – report

PM Naftali Bennett and President Isaac Herzog have also met with King Abdullah, in what is seen as a series of overtures to repair Israel’s… Read More ›