New York – There are singers and there are singers. Lipa Schmeltzer is not just another singer. Case in point: Lipa’s newest release, which contains no audio whatsoever. Entitled Lipa’s Hagada, this full color, laminted, hard covered Hagada, has stunning photos of Lipa Schmeltzer as he takes you through the Pesach Seder, [...]

Houston, TX – For hundreds of Texas residents whose special needs preclude the possibility of independent living, state-supported residential facilities provide the care and support unavailable at home. And while they’re a distinct minority, Jewish residents – whose spiritual needs were, just a generation ago, frequently neglected by government agencies – can take part in [...]

Upon consultation with its rabbinic leadership, Agudath Israel of America issued the following statement today: The leadership of the Rabbinical Council of America and Rabbi Avi Weiss have apparently reached agreement that Rabbi Weiss would no longer confer the title of “Rabba” upon graduates of his women’s seminary, but rather the title “Maharat.” This superficial move does [...]

As a result of the Lev Malka blood drive in the Geula area of Yerushalayim, over 800 units of blood were donated. Organization director Aaron Aberman was extremely pleased, explaining it is a commendable quantity considering the entire drive lasted a number of hours. Over 800 people responded to the blood drive, waiting patiently to fulfill [...]

New York – The leadership of the Rabbinical Council of America and Rabbi Avi Weiss have apparently reached agreement that Rabbi Weiss would no longer confer the title of “Rabba” upon graduates of his women’s seminary, but rather the title “Maharat.” This superficial move does not in any way change the position of the Moetzes Gedolei [...]

Biden tells Netanyahu he is certain Israel will take bold steps for peace.

Civil administration inspectors destroyed a foundation to a structure in Yishuv Salit, explaining the work is a violation of the 10-month building freeze. **A 42-y/o male, a resident of a village in the Galil, was taken into custody at the Jalame Ckpt after he was found to be concealing three weapons. He was coming from a [...]

PA negotiator says Interior Ministry move "destroys" trust required for peace talks.

Barcelona – A Spanish court has sentenced a bookshop owner to two years and nine months in prison for spreading racist propaganda, justice officials said Monday. Pedro Varela spread ideas favourable to genocide that denigrated Jews, blacks and other groups, the court said. He apparently did this through the books he sold at his Barcelona bookshop, [...]

Barcelona – A Spanish court has sentenced a bookshop owner to two years and nine months in prison for spreading racist propaganda, justice officials said Monday. Pedro Varela spread ideas favourable to genocide that denigrated Jews, blacks and other groups, the court said. He apparently did this through the books he sold at his Barcelona bookshop, [...]