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[California Eyes Shuttered Malls, Stores For New Housing]( SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California state lawmakers are grappling with a particularly 21st-century problem: What to do with the growing number of shopping malls and big box retail stores left empty by consumers shifting their purchases to the web. A possible answer in crowded California cities is to build housing on these sites, which already […] [Read More »]( [Amuka Yahrzeit Events Cancelled Due To ‘Dangerous, Illegal Structure’ And ‘Narrow, Dangerous Access Roads’]( JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In the wake of the Meron tragedy, it was reported on Kikar Hashabat that the regional council of Mevo’ot Chermon has cancelled the yahrzeit ceremonies for Rabbi Yonatan Ben Uziel which normally take place at his tomb in Amuka on 26 Sivan each year. The entire site of Amuka will be shut […] [Read More »]( [US Sen Cruz: Biden Showed ‘Weakness,’ Emboldened Hamas]( JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Monday accused President Joe Biden of being soft on Israel’s foes and inviting further violence during a deadly 11-day war that left Israelis rattled and turned parts of the Gaza Strip to rubble. One of four prominent Republicans in Israel in the conflict’s aftermath, Cruz told The […] [Read More »]( [Israel Set To Begin Vaccinating Teens Aged 12 To 15 Next Week]( JERUSALEM (Israel Hayom) — Pending final Health Ministry approval, Israel is set to begin vaccinating children aged 12 to 15 against the Covid-19 virus on June 6, the ministry announced on Sunday. There are around 600,000 children in this age group in Israel. In a meeting on Sunday, Health Ministry representatives informed healthcare providers that […] [Read More »]( [Police Chief In Michigan Apologizes For Liking Pro-Israel Facebook Post]( DETROIT (JTA) – The chief of police in Dearborn, a Detroit suburb with a substantial Arab American minority, apologized for liking a pro-Israel social media post after drawing criticism for it from some in his community. “A couple days ago, I liked a profile photo of a colleague and professional friend that I have now […] [Read More »]( [Mrs. Ris Thanzman ע”ה]( Family getting up: R’ Micheal FischerBrother 917-287-0891 R’ Micheal FischerBrother 917-287-0891 [Read More »]( [Opinion: The Rise And Fall Of The Never Netanyahu Coalition]( JERUSALEM (JNS/DANIEL GREENFIELD) – Whenever I get asked about Israeli politics on the radio, the first thing I do is point out that Israeli politics isn’t America, it’s European. Israel was controlled by the British. More of its founders were European than American. That means the same messy coalition parliamentary politics without even the benefit […] [Read More »]( [Bill Maher Defends Israel On His HBO Show: ‘You Can’t Learn History From Instagram’]( NEW YORK (JTA) – Bill Maher spent nearly 10 minutes of his HBO talk show Friday night defending Israel, bringing up ancient Jewish history and showing comparative maps of the state from its early days to today. The liberal comedian and political commentator reserved a large portion of his comments for those who have criticized […] [Read More »]( [New Knesset Bill Would Make Persuading Minors To Do Teshuva A Felony]( JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The Bennett-Lapid “change government” has yet to get underway but there are already many worrying signs that it is set to significantly harm the interests of the religious public despite Bennett’s claiming otherwise. Meretz leader Tamar Zandberg, who is tipped for being the next Environment Minister, is attempting to promote a bill […] [Read More »]( [China Easing Birth Limits Further To Cope With Aging Society]( BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party said Monday it will ease birth limits to allow all couples to have three children instead of two in hopes of slowing the rapid aging of its population, which is adding to strains on the economy and society. The ruling party has enforced birth limits since 1980 to […] [Read More »]( [Chinese Climber Becomes 1st Blind Asian To Scale Everest]( KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Chinese climber who became the first blind Asian to scale Mount Everest says he aims to climb the highest peaks on all seven continents and then travel to the North and South Poles. Zhang Hong, 44, is also the third blind climber internationally to reach the world’s highest peak. Following […] [Read More »]( [Israeli Supreme Court President Blasts Critics For ‘Undermining’ Rule Of Law]( JERUSALEM (JNS) Israeli Supreme Court President Esther Hayut blasted critics of the court at the annual Israel Bar Association conference in Eilat on Monday. “The undermining of the legitimacy of the courts and their judgements in effect undermines the principle of the rule of law, and from here to anarchy and chaos the distance is […] [Read More »]( [Hamas Says Gaza Calm Depends On Israeli Actions In Jerusalem]( GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A senior Hamas official said Monday that Israel must halt its “aggression” in both Gaza and Jerusalem if it wants calm following an 11-day war earlier this month. Khalil al-Haya spoke after meeting with Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel, who visited Gaza after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […] [Read More »]( [North Accuses US Of Hostility For S. Korean Missile Decision]( SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday the U.S. allowing South Korea to build more powerful missiles was an example of the U.S.’s hostile policy against the North, warning that it could lead to an “acute and instable situation” on the Korean Peninsula. It’s North Korea’s first response to the May 21 summit […] [Read More »]( [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( Copyright © 2021 Vos Is Neias, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Vos Is Neias 7939 West Ridgewood Rd.New York, NY 10028 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.