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For first time in months, Israel sees nearly 4,000 new COVID cases

For first time in months, Israel sees nearly 4,000 new COVID cases

Health Ministry says infection rate continues to climb, standing at nearly 3%; hospitalizations rise slightly, but still remain relatively low; 94 patients in serious condition,… Read More ›

In sign no Gaza escalation expected after shooting, IDF lets farmers work by border

In sign no Gaza escalation expected after shooting, IDF lets farmers work by border

Military had earlier said agricultural workers needed to stay clear after Israeli was shot by sniper from enclave, with 3 Palestinians said wounded in retaliatory… Read More ›

Struggling With the Tragedy of Chaim Walder: 7 Thoughts

Struggling With the Tragedy of Chaim Walder: 7 Thoughts

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com In recent weeks, our youth have had much to struggle with, r”l.  Chaim Walder, a famous author in the… Read More ›

Jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of sex trafficking a minor for Jeffrey Epstein and four other charges

Jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of sex trafficking a minor for Jeffrey Epstein and four other charges

New York – A jury in a New York federal court has found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts related to her role… Read More ›

Gantz holds second Abbas meeting to talk security and economics

Gantz holds second Abbas meeting to talk security and economics

Palestinian minister said the meeting dealt with the importance of creating a ‘political horizon that leads to a political solution’ to conflict.   Defense Minister… Read More ›

As Omicron wave looms, Israeli hospitals already overburdened

As Omicron wave looms, Israeli hospitals already overburdened

While new COVID variant has not led to a rise in hospitalizations, medical centers across country are inundated with patients suffering from seasonal ailments; ‘We… Read More ›

Orthodox New Jersey teen is Israel’s newest Olympic skating hope

Orthodox New Jersey teen is Israel’s newest Olympic skating hope

Hailey Kops will team up with veteran Israeli Olympian Evgeni Krasnopolski on the ice at the 2022 Winter Games   When the 2022 Winter Olympics… Read More ›

One-Sixth of NYPD Out Sick as Covid-Surge Continues

One-Sixth of NYPD Out Sick as Covid-Surge Continues

NEW YORK — As COVID surges through New York City, a large chunk of the NYPD has called out sick, many with flu-like symptoms. According… Read More ›

Do you have a cold, the flu or Covid-19? Experts explain how to tell the difference

Do you have a cold, the flu or Covid-19? Experts explain how to tell the difference

Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu — or… Read More ›

Chaim Walder dead in suspected suicide following rape allegations

Chaim Walder dead in suspected suicide following rape allegations

“If this [affair] is publicized I will shoot myself,” Walder had said, in a recording given to the rabbinical court of Safed.   Haredi author… Read More ›

Israeli gov’t deliberates its response to Omicron, with the economy hanging in the balance

Israeli gov’t deliberates its response to Omicron, with the economy hanging in the balance

Analysis: Much uncertainty remains about the likely effects of the new variant, with or without a lockdown; Israel is preparing to administer a fourth COVID-19… Read More ›

Israeli heart surgeon is world’s 1st healthy person to get 4th COVID shot, in trial

Israeli heart surgeon is world’s 1st healthy person to get 4th COVID shot, in trial

‘I did this with a full, full heart,’ says Prof. Jacob Lavee of Sheba hospital, which is conducting a landmark study to establish necessity of… Read More ›

Pair Of Men In Brooklyn Verbally, Physically Abused For Being Jewish

Pair Of Men In Brooklyn Verbally, Physically Abused For Being Jewish

BROOKLYN – Two young Jewish men were brutally attacked Sunday in Brooklyn, and they say it’s because they where Jewish. Blake Zavadsky and Ilan Kaganovich,… Read More ›

CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time

CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time

  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when they’ve tested positive for Covid-19… Read More ›

Israel turns to UN over Lebanese tender for drilling in its maritime waters

Israel turns to UN over Lebanese tender for drilling in its maritime waters

Israel’s ambassador the UN wrote a letter of protest on Sunday decrying Lebanon’s issuance of an offshore drilling tender in disputed maritime waters.   Israel… Read More ›

Israel’s emotionless count of COVID deaths

Israel’s emotionless count of COVID deaths

Opinion: Many of this year’s coronavirus victims perished due to political pettiness and power games, all while sparking little, if any, public interest; it is… Read More ›

Yaakov Litzman Says He Will Not Run for Knesset Reelection

Yaakov Litzman Says He Will Not Run for Knesset Reelection

  JERUSALEM — Senior Charedi political leader Yaakov Litzman will not run for Knesset reelection. Mr. Litzman made the announcement during an interview on Israeli… Read More ›

Flying home after the holidays? Getting vaccinated or boosted is the first step toward safe travel, expert says

Flying home after the holidays? Getting vaccinated or boosted is the first step toward safe travel, expert says

For Americans traveling after Christmas and New Year’s, getting their Covid-19 vaccinations or booster doses as soon as possible is critical to safely avoid serious… Read More ›

Iran’s regime threatens nuclear explosion in Israel’s Dimona facility

Iran’s regime threatens nuclear explosion in Israel’s Dimona facility

The IRGC threatened to attack the Dimona nuclear facility, as well as Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa, in tweets.   A Twitter account ostensibly run… Read More ›

Israel faces vaccination dilemma while trying to stop Omicron spread

Israel faces vaccination dilemma while trying to stop Omicron spread

Analysis: Government wanted to tighten restrictions and restrict access of unvaccinated to shopping malls, but move drew widespread criticism, serving as further proof that curbs… Read More ›