Iranian-Backed Terror Attack On Azerbaijan Jewish Leader Foiled
On Tuesday, security forces foiled an Iranian plot to murder a senior official of Azerbaijani’s Jewish community by two terrorists, Azerbaijani media reported.
On Tuesday, security forces foiled an Iranian plot to murder a senior official of Azerbaijani’s Jewish community by two terrorists, Azerbaijani media reported.
Israeli airline Arkia announced the sale of tickets on its new route between Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport and New York’s JFK Airport, beginning on February 8, 2025.
Anti-Semitic fueled hate crimes hit an 8-year high in 2023, a new report published by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) shows. The report analyzed numbers from local police departments and college campuses, highlighting a 70% increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes from 2022 to 2023 alone.
Just after midnight, Sunday, toll cameras went on as New York’s “congestion pricing” went into full effect in Lower and Midtown Manhattan, after a judge declined to stop it.
At a news conference in Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his intention to step down as prime minister and Liberal leader once his party has chosen a new leader in March.
Silver Airways, a Florida-based regional airline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Monday, December 30. The company expects to continue operations throughout the procedure.
Just after midnight, Sunday, toll cameras went on as New York’s “congestion pricing” went into full effect in Lower and Midtown Manhattan, after a judge declined to stop it.
Exactly 50 years ago, Rabbi Abraham Shemtov kindled the first-ever public menorah at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Five years later, in the winter of 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter made history by participating in a public menorah-lighting outside of the White House, inaugurating the National Menorah in Washington, D.C.
On September 8th, 2024, during a special operation by the Israeli Air Force, troops from the Shaldag Unit raided and destroyed an underground compound for manufacturing precision missiles in the Masyaf area, deep in Syrian territory.
On Sunday afternoon, the FDNY, in conjunction with the NYPD 66th Precinct, hosted the Boro Park community for a Chanukah Menorah lighting event, at the FDNY Engine 282/Ladder 148 at 12th Ave.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas that If it will not release the 100 hostages it has been holding for 454 days, since October 7th, and halts its rocket attacks, Israel will deal Hamas “blows with a force [it has] not seen in Gaza for a long time”.
The controversial congestion pricing scheme will go into effect on Sunday, the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) said. During peak times, drivers will be required to pay a base toll of $9 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
Over 15 thousand additional Yeshiva students in New York City will now be eligible for city funded security guards at their schools following a new bill passed by the New York City Council today.
On Monday, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s de facto leader and head of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham hosted Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Damascus.
On December 9th, the ballroom and lobby of Green Road Synagogue buzzed with energy as over 300 community members gathered for the Frum Finance Event and Financial Services Expo, organized by Agudah Ohio.
On Sunday, the FDNY, in conjunction with the NYPD 66th Precinct will host the Boro park community for a Chanukah menorah lighting event, at the FDNY Engine 282/Ladder 148 at 4210 12th Ave, on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 pm.
While conducting operational activities to remove terrorists threats in southern Lebanon IDF forces dismantled a 100-meter-long (328 feet) Hezbollah underground tunnel route that led to a Radwan Forces terrorist hideout.
Starting January 1, all non-Israeli travelers to Israel will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization, known as the ETA IL, before commencing their journey.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) accused the U.S. State Department of stifling U.S.-based airlines from resuming flights to Israel. He accused the outgoing Biden administration of entangling into the decision process and that the airlines and unions of boycotting Israel, which would be illegal.
On Thursday, NYPD’s 90th Precinct hosted the the Williamsburg Jewish community for an exciting menorah lighting ceremony. For the first time, the event was held in conjunction with the FDNY.
HaRav Shmuel Fuerst (Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois) joined the Let’s Talk Kashrus podcast with Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger and discussed the topic of keeping a kosher kitchen with 1 sink vs. 2 sinks and ensuring a kosher kitchen.
The minimum wage in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, three of the states with the largest Jewish population, is set to rise.
On Thursday, IDF forces struck back at Houthi terrorists, after Houthi terrorists near-nightly attacks against Israel over the past week.
Several Islamic Jihad terrorists who posed as journalists, were eliminated in a strike by the Israeli air force, on a Islamic Jihad terrorist cell inside of a vehicle in the area of Nuseirat.
Authorities are investigating after Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 crashed over Russia, which killed 38 people and injured 29 others. Early indications allege that the Russian anti-aircraft system shot down the jet.