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There is no religious reason not to operate Tel Aviv Light Rail on Shabbat

There is no religious reason not to operate Tel Aviv Light Rail on Shabbat

Opinion: There is a way for Israel to operate light rail on day of rest that would be acceptable to everyone – stop making it… Read More ›

Trump brands Biden ‘enemy of the state,’ says FBI raid was an ‘abuse of power’

Trump brands Biden ‘enemy of the state,’ says FBI raid was an ‘abuse of power’

At Pennsylvania rally in his 1st public speech since search of his home, ex-US president blames administration for probe, says it’ll produce backlash like ‘nobody… Read More ›

A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Join us.  Join us for a tale of two cities.  The first is a group of dedicated individuals who… Read More ›

China warns of ‘couter-measures’ as US approves $1.1bn arms sales to Taiwan

China warns of ‘couter-measures’ as US approves $1.1bn arms sales to Taiwan

  China has warned the United States it will take “counter-measures” after the Biden administration approved more than $1.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan. Chinese embassy… Read More ›

Taiwan shooting down drone near China was ‘appropriate’ – premier

Taiwan shooting down drone near China was ‘appropriate’ – premier

“They repeatedly ignored our warnings to leave and we had no choice but to exercise self-defense and shoot,” said Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang.   Taiwan’s… Read More ›

Murder of a Jew by a Muslim near Paris reignites fears of antisemitism in France

Murder of a Jew by a Muslim near Paris reignites fears of antisemitism in France

Killing of Tunisian-born Jewish man Eyal Haddad by Mohamed Dridi – who filmed himself burning an Israeli flag – has many convinced it is yet… Read More ›

US says Iranian response to nuclear deal proposal ‘not constructive’

US says Iranian response to nuclear deal proposal ‘not constructive’

Washington confirms draft pact to revive JCPOA sent via EU mediators, will study it and respond, after Tehran says its reply was ‘constructive’   WASHINGTON… Read More ›

Biden Sounds Newly Strong Alarm: Trumpism Menaces Democracy

Biden Sounds Newly Strong Alarm: Trumpism Menaces Democracy

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden charged in a prime-time address Thursday that the “extreme ideology” of Donald Trump and his adherents “threatens the… Read More ›

McCarthy calls on Biden to apologize after ‘semi-fascism’ remark

McCarthy calls on Biden to apologize after ‘semi-fascism’ remark

  House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday called on President Joe Biden to apologize for invoking fascism to describe the ideology of former President… Read More ›

US: Hezbollah’s amassing of weapons on Israel’s northern border must stop

US: Hezbollah’s amassing of weapons on Israel’s northern border must stop

The US warned that UNIFIL peacekeepers are being increasingly blocked from fulfilling their mission.   Hezbollah must stop stockpiling weapons on Israel’s northern border, deputy… Read More ›

With an agreement or without, Israel may be left alone to face nuclear Iran

With an agreement or without, Israel may be left alone to face nuclear Iran

Opinion: Jewish State can’t leave decision of a potential military action in Iran, in case it fails to comply with nuclear deal terms, in hands… Read More ›

2.5 million kids to go back to school Thursday after deal reached with high schools

2.5 million kids to go back to school Thursday after deal reached with high schools

Last-minute agreement between Treasury and Secondary School Teachers’ Association will shorten school week to 5 days, revamp humanities exams   All 2.5 million Israeli schoolchildren… Read More ›

Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed and Being B’Simcha

Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed and Being B’Simcha

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com You woke up on what is called, “the wrong side of the bed.”  Is it forbidden to remain in… Read More ›

Outgoing UN rights chief releases controversial Xinjiang report on her final day

Outgoing UN rights chief releases controversial Xinjiang report on her final day

  Against China’s wishes, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday released a much-anticipated report on China’s treatment of Uyghur and… Read More ›

Benjamin Netanyahu’s election campaign boosted by Meron warning letter – analysis

Benjamin Netanyahu’s election campaign boosted by Meron warning letter – analysis

In the topsy-turvy world of Israeli politics, the warning letter sent by the Meron commission is likely to bolster Netanyahu’s bid to return to the… Read More ›

Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War, dies aged 92

Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War, dies aged 92

The last Soviet president, forged arms reduction deals with the United States and partnerships with Western powers to remove the Iron Curtain Mikhail Gorbachev, who… Read More ›

Russian Jewish politician jailed for comparing Stalin to Hitler

Russian Jewish politician jailed for comparing Stalin to Hitler

Court sends Leonid Gozman, who holds Israeli citizenship, to 15 days in prison for 2020 Facebook post   A Moscow court on Tuesday handed a… Read More ›

Judge: Congregation At Oldest US Synagogue Can Stay, For Now

Judge: Congregation At Oldest US Synagogue Can Stay, For Now

  ROHDE ISLAND (AP) – The Rhode Island congregants who worship at the nation’s oldest synagogue won’t be evicted, as a judge ruled in their… Read More ›

DNA analysis solves mystery of bodies found at bottom of medieval well

DNA analysis solves mystery of bodies found at bottom of medieval well

  Construction workers breaking ground in 2004 on a shopping mall in Norwich, England, found 17 bodies at the bottom of a 800-year-old well. The… Read More ›

Violent ‘armed struggle’ returns to West Bank, warning of Intifada’s return – analysis

Violent ‘armed struggle’ returns to West Bank, warning of Intifada’s return – analysis

These past few months show that the West Bank is headed back to the days when wanted gunmen used to roam the streets of Palestinian… Read More ›