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[Former Head of RCA Passes Away: Rabbi Max Schreier ob”m – an Appreciation]( [Former Head of RCA Passes Away: Rabbi Max Schreier ob”m – an Appreciation]( Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Once, about 70 years ago or so, Orthodox Jewry was nearly written off. “The future is with Reform and Conservative!” – was the cry. What saved the day were the unsung heroes of Yiddishkeit. They were the orthodox Rabbis who persevered and continued to teach Torah and Judaism. They […] [Read More »]( [Sound Enhanced! Listen to the Birchas HaTorah of Moreinu Rav Gershon Edelstein shlita on Rosh Chodesh]( [Sound Enhanced! Listen to the Birchas HaTorah of Moreinu Rav Gershon Edelstein shlita on Rosh Chodesh]( [Read More »]( [Civil Rights Groups Warn Tourists About Florida In Wake Of ‘Hostile’ Laws]( [Civil Rights Groups Warn Tourists About Florida In Wake Of ‘Hostile’ Laws]( Fla. (AP) — The NAACP over the weekend issued a travel advisory for Florida, joining two other civil rights groups in warning potential tourists that recent laws and policies championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are “openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.” The NAACP, long an advocate […] [Read More »]( [Shootout At Baja California Car Rally Leaves 10 Dead, 10 Wounded]( [Shootout At Baja California Car Rally Leaves 10 Dead, 10 Wounded]( CITY (AP) — Authorities say they are investigating an apparent gunfight at an off-road vehicle rally in Mexico’s Baja California state that left 10 people dead and another 10 wounded. Videos posted on social media showed heavy shooting at the rally in an area of Ensenada and at least three bodies lying on the […] [Read More »]( [R’ Avraham Sokol ז”ל אברהם בן ×™×•× ×”]( [R’ Avraham Sokol ז”ל אברהם בן ×™×•× ×”]( getting up: Wednesday (5/24/23)Morning Mrs. Raizy Barnettdaughter R’ Moshe Sokolson R’ Meir Sokolson [Read More »]( [New York City Has A Right To Shelter, But Will It Establish A Right To Sleep Outside?]( [New York City Has A Right To Shelter, But Will It Establish A Right To Sleep Outside?]( YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Eric Adams has hailed his city’s right to shelter as a hallmark of compassion for its most destitute. Now he must decide if he will extend that compassion by bestowing homeless people with the right to sleep outside. The City Council unanimously approved a “Homeless Bill of Rights” […] [Read More »]( [Dr. Jeffrey Buckman ז”ל]( [Dr. Jeffrey Buckman ז”ל]( getting up: Ari Buckmanson Ari Buckmanson [Read More »]( [LISTEN: R’ Ephraim Wachsman says — Stop making ‘loathed’ Vorts you cannot afford]( [LISTEN: R’ Ephraim Wachsman says — Stop making ‘loathed’ Vorts you cannot afford]( YORK (VIN Podcast) — Are frum Jews living a lifestyle that is too extravagant? Are we spending too much on simchas, cars, travel, and other luxuries? Why are we so enamored with material wealth? Rav Ephraim Wachsman shlit’a gave a stirring speech, urging people to live within their means and not overspend. In this […] [Read More »]( [Chinese Investigators Blame Building Collapse That Killed 54 On Shoddy, Illegal Construction]( [Chinese Investigators Blame Building Collapse That Killed 54 On Shoddy, Illegal Construction]( (AP) — The collapse of a nine-story building in central China that killed 54 people last year was caused by shoddy, illegal construction and local officials’ failure to enforce standards, according to an official report released Sunday. At least nine people including the building owner were reported arrested following the April 2022 disaster in […] [Read More »]( [Pidyon HaBen: How Common?]( [Pidyon HaBen: How Common?]( Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com This article is written in honor of the Pidyon HaBen of Amita Yaakov, the author’s great-nephew. A Pidyon HaBen is a ceremony that is somewhat rare, and only occurs in 1 out of X births. It is difficult to estimate how common they are, but let’s give it a […] [Read More »]( [Hezbollah Stages Wargames For Media, Asserts Readiness To Confront Israel]( [Hezbollah Stages Wargames For Media, Asserts Readiness To Confront Israel]( Lebanon (AP) — The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah put on a show of force Sunday, extending a rare media invitation to one of its training sites in southern Lebanon, where its forces staged a simulated military exercise. Masked fighters jumped through flaming hoops, fired from the backs of motorcycles, and blew up Israeli flags […] [Read More »]( [At Least 9 Dead In Stampede At Soccer Stadium In El Salvador]( [At Least 9 Dead In Stampede At Soccer Stadium In El Salvador]( SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured when stampeding soccer fans pushed through one of the access gates at a quarterfinal match in the Salvadoran league Saturday. The National Civil Police said in a preliminary report via Twitter that nine dead were confirmed at the match […] [Read More »]( [DeSantis Super Pac Tackles Tricky Task Of Organizing Support For Him In Iowa Without The Candidate]( [DeSantis Super Pac Tackles Tricky Task Of Organizing Support For Him In Iowa Without The Candidate]( CENTER, Iowa (AP) — LaTomah Hauff stopped at the red-draped table on her way into Dean’s Classic Car Museum to jot her contact information on a sign-up sheet to hear more about Ron DeSantis. The 75-year-old retired speech pathologist had driven an hour to hear the Florida governor speak in northwest Iowa last Saturday. […] [Read More »]( [Ben-Gvir Visits Temple Mount: ‘We Are The Owners Of Jerusalem And Israel]( [Ben-Gvir Visits Temple Mount: ‘We Are The Owners Of Jerusalem And Israel]( (JNS/AP) – During a visit to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Sunday, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said that despite Hamas threats, Israel remains sovereign of the holy site. “I’m happy to go up to the Temple Mount, the most important place for the people of Israel,” the Otzma Yehudit Party head […] [Read More »]( [2024 Republican Hopefuls Rush To Defend Marine Who Put NYC Subway Rider In Fatal Chokehold]( [2024 Republican Hopefuls Rush To Defend Marine Who Put NYC Subway Rider In Fatal Chokehold]( (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged the nation to show Daniel Penny that “America’s got his back.” Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley called for New York’s governor to pardon Penny, and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy donated $10,000 to his legal defense fund. Republican presidential hopefuls have lined up to support Penny, a 24-year-old […] [Read More »]( [Women Of The Wall Attempt To Smuggle Sefer Torah Into Women’s Section, Security Guards Confiscate It]( [Women Of The Wall Attempt To Smuggle Sefer Torah Into Women’s Section, Security Guards Confiscate It]( (VINnews) — The feminist Women of the Wall group attempted Sunday morning to enter the Western Wall plaza with a Torah scroll and were stopped by the site’s security guards. The Western Wall Heritage Foundation stated, “A small group of Women of the Wall came to the Western Wall and caused provocations and […] [Read More »]( [IDF Central Command Head Signs Order Allowing Jews To Stay In Chomesh]( [IDF Central Command Head Signs Order Allowing Jews To Stay In Chomesh]( (VINnews) — Yehuda Fuchs, Commander of the IDF’s Central Command, signed an order allowing Israelis to stay in the site of the destroyed town of Homesh in northern Samaria. The new directive is based on a law passed in the Knesset two months ago cancelling the Disengagement Law on Northern Samaria. The directive will […] [Read More »]( [Former Head Of Shin Bet: ‘Chareidi Politicians Are Jewish Jihad, Existential Threat To State Of Israel’]( [Former Head Of Shin Bet: ‘Chareidi Politicians Are Jewish Jihad, Existential Threat To State Of Israel’]( (VINnews) — The spate of anti-chareidi statements and invective from prominent personalities in Israel continues unabated as the government seeks to pass a budget which would see significant allocations to chareidi institutions. Two former public figures, one a former Labor party MK and the other a former head of the Shin Bet lashed out […] [Read More »]( [Mrs. Chana Taub ע”ה ×—× ×” בת מרדכי יואל]( [Mrs. Chana Taub ע”ה ×—× ×” בת מרדכי יואל]( getting up: Shacharis: 9:00 amMincha: 8:00 pmMaariv: 8:10 pm Mr. Ari (Aharon Yoel) TaubSon Shiva in NY begins Friday 5/19/23 at 1466 East 28 St Brooklyn NY (Flatbush). Shacharis Sun 9 AM, Mon, Tues, Thurs 8 AM. Mincha/Mariv 8 PM all days. Wednesday (only) shiva at 1860 52nd Street (Apt 1H) Brooklyn NY (Boro […] [Read More »]( [WATCH: Frum Owner of Pizza Store Tells Fox News He Recited Tehillim While Being Robbed]( [WATCH: Frum Owner of Pizza Store Tells Fox News He Recited Tehillim While Being Robbed]( YORK (VINnews) — Several weeks ago, the owner of Railroad Pizza in Crown Heights was held up in the basement of his store. The terrifying robbery was caught on surveillance footage which has been shared widely on social media. Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Levi Aronow appeared on Fox News to discuss the […] [Read More »]( [Biden Aims To Reassure World On US Debt Standoff As He Consults With Indo-pacific Leaders]( [Biden Aims To Reassure World On US Debt Standoff As He Consults With Indo-pacific Leaders]( Japan (AP) — President Joe Biden tried to reassure world leaders on Saturday that the United States would not default as he consulted with the heads of Australia, Japan and India in a meeting of the so-called Quad partnership that had been hastily rescheduled because of the debt limit standoff back in Washington. Hoping […] [Read More »]( [Sen. Tim Scott Makes It Official: He’s A Republican Candidate For President]( [Sen. Tim Scott Makes It Official: He’s A Republican Candidate For President]( S.C. (AP) — Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina made it official Friday: He’s running for president. Scott, the Senate’s only Black Republican, filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission declaring his intention to seek his party’s nomination in 2024. His candidacy will test whether a more optimistic vision of America’s future can resonate […] [Read More »]( [Adidas To Start Selling Stockpile Of Yeezy Sneakers Later This Month]( [Adidas To Start Selling Stockpile Of Yeezy Sneakers Later This Month]( YORK (AP) — Adidas said Friday that it will begin selling its more than $1 billion worth of leftover Yeezy sneakers later this month, with the proceeds to be donated to various anti-racism groups. The German sportswear brand said recipients will include the Anti-Defamation League, which fights antisemitism and other forms of discrimination, and […] [Read More »]( [WATCH: Musk Promotes Campaign Ad Saying People Should Work and Criminals Should be Jailed]( [WATCH: Musk Promotes Campaign Ad Saying People Should Work and Criminals Should be Jailed]( M / VINnews) — Elon Musk tweeted a statement in support of GOP Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina. In the campaign video, Scott is speaking to a group of supporters about teaching kids the concept of personal responsibility. Scott, an African American who has announced he is running for president, said things that […] [Read More »]( [Lawyer Who Quit Trump Legal Team Cites Disagreements With Trump Adviser As Basis For Departure]( [Lawyer Who Quit Trump Legal Team Cites Disagreements With Trump Adviser As Basis For Departure]( (AP) — A lawyer who quit Donald Trump’s legal team this past week attributed his decision Saturday to strategy disagreements with a close adviser to the former president. Timothy Parlatore, who had been a key lawyer for Trump in a Justice Department special counsel investigation into the potential mishandling of classified documents at his […] [Read More »]( [Breitbart News Features Dov Hikind Staunchly Defending Musk]( [Breitbart News Features Dov Hikind Staunchly Defending Musk]( YORK (VINnews) — This past week, popular conservative news outlet “Breitbart” featured comments made by orthodox Jewish activist Dov Hikind in defense of Elon Musk. After Musk was hit with heavy backlash following his criticism of Jewish billionaire George Soros, and was accused of inspiring antisemitism, many Jews and conservatives came to his defense, […] [Read More »]( [American Airlines And JetBlue Must Abandon Their Partnership In The Northeast, Federal Judge Rules]( [American Airlines And JetBlue Must Abandon Their Partnership In The Northeast, Federal Judge Rules]( Airlines and JetBlue Airways must abandon their partnership in the northeast United States, a federal judge in Boston ruled Friday, saying that the government proved the deal reduces competition in the airline industry. The ruling is a blow for the airlines, which have said that their deal helps consumers by creating a stronger competitor […] [Read More »]( [Group Accused Of Making Up Story About Homeless Vets Being Evicted To Make Room For Migrants]( [Group Accused Of Making Up Story About Homeless Vets Being Evicted To Make Room For Migrants]( YORK (AP) — The founder of a nonprofit group has been accused of fabricating a story about homeless military veterans being evicted from a New York hotel to make room for migrants, a tale that stoked days of outrage on cable news networks. One Republican lawmaker in New York who helped spread the story […] [Read More »]( [Rallying For 20th Week: Israelis Protest Government’s Plans To Weaken Supreme Court Amid Talks For Compromise]( [Rallying For 20th Week: Israelis Protest Government’s Plans To Weaken Supreme Court Amid Talks For Compromise]( AVIV (AP) — Thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday against contentious plans by their hard-line government to overhaul the judiciary, as the protest campaign showed no signs of abating nearly five months on. The main protest took place in Tel Aviv, Israel’s economic hub on the Mediterranean, with smaller other rallies across the country. […] [Read More »]( [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( Copyright © 2023 Vos Is Neias, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. 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