Signs in South Beach, Florida Defaced with Swastikas
Police are searching for the person or people responsible for scrawling swastikas on two signs in front of a hotel in the heart of Miami’s South Beach Art Deco district.
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Jewish Man in Critical Condition After Getting Pinned While Changing His Tire on A Highway
A Jewish man was severely injured Friday morning, after his car fell on him while he was changing a tire on the highway. The man was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center, with Critical Injuries.
Stunning Finds from Met’s Exhibit on Medieval Jewish Treasure
There are few remnants of the once flourishing Jewish community of the town of Colmar, in France. These items, which were discovered in 1863, all belonged to an unknown family. Some are now on view at the Met Cloisters museum, part of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
2 Israelis Murdered In Broad Daylight In Mexico Cafe Shooting
Four people were shot in a restaurant in Mexico City on Wednesday, two of whom were Israeli citizens. Two other people were injured and rushed to the hospital. The murderer, a 33-year-old woman, was arrested by Mexican police.
State Police Issue Statement on Child Death in Kiryas Joel
The State Police issued a statement Wednesday, in regards to the death of a young girl at a school in Kiryas Joel. The State Police had been investigating the incident.
Jews Most Targeted Minority Group in Canada
For the third straight year, Canadian Jews in 2018 remained the most targeted minority group for police-reported hate-crimes throughout the country. The data was released on Monday by Statistics Canada.
Anne Neuberger, a Bais Yaakov Graduate, Appointed As NSA Cybersecurity Directorate
The National Security Agency announced Tuesday it is creating a new Cybersecurity Directorate, which will “unify NSA’s foreign intelligence and cyberdefense missions and is charged with preventing and eradicating threats to National Security Systems and the Defense Industrial Base.” The new directorate — which will become operational on October 1 — is to be headed up by Anne Neuberger, who has been leading the NSA’s Russia Small Group.
Tragedy in Monroe, Girl Dies After Closet Falls on Her
A 7 year old girl has passed away in Monroe, after a school closet fell on her. She was rushed to the hospital by Hatzalah, but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
(Vehicle in which the child was found. Credit: United Hatzalah)
Tragedy in Modiin Illit: Baby Dies After Being Forgotten in Car
A six-month-old baby boy died Monday afternoon, after he was forgotten in a car in the city of Modiin Illit in central Israel. The infant had apparently been forgotten in the car and discovered by family members sometime later.
Story of “Hasidic Jew” Suing McDonalds Over Employee Beard Requirement, #FakeNews
A story that was published in multiple nationwide and local news outlets turns out to be fake News. The man suing McDonalds is reported by the media to be a “Hasidic Jew,” but after a quick look, he is actually a missionary.
Buried Treasure Poses Holocaust Puzzle for Hungary Museum
A vast and “unique” trove of antique and Roman-era coins, unearthed in what was one of Hungary’s wartime Jewish ghettos, is proving a conundrum for historians.
Yeshiva “Equivalency” Regulations Q&A And Action Alert
You may have heard that the New York State Education Department recently published proposed Regulations about “substantial equivalency of instruction” required for students attending nonpublic schools. This is a Q&A on how it might effect Yeshivos.
Two Sentenced to 10 years in Killing of MMA Fighter Aaron Rajman
Two people took responsibility Monday for the killing of mixed martial arts fighter Aaron Rajman, and received 10-year prison sentences. The prosecution continues against a third person alleged as the shooter in the case.
Portugal Okays 10,000 Requests for Citizenship by Sephardic Jews
Portugal has approved about a third of approximately 33,000 applications for citizenship under its 2015 law for descendants of Sephardic Jews, according to official data.
Previously Unknown Manuscript to be Auctioned Off in Jerusalem
A previously unknown manuscript written by one of the illustrious hasidic leaders, Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sassov, was revealed several weeks ago in Jerusalem and will be put up for auction on Thursday.
Over $2 Million Fundraised in Just 4 Days to Save a Child
Eliana Cohen, daughter of Shani Levi Cohen and Ariel Cohen, lives in Miami Florida, and is about to turn 2 years old. Diagnosed with SMA type 2, a very rare genetic disease, a $2 Million Dollar crowdfunding campaign was needed to secure her a future, and it succeeded.
Yarmulke Wearing Orthodox Jew Wins On CBS’s Million Dollar Mile
This past Motzei Shabbos Michael Neuman, 26, a psychotherapist living on Miami Beach, became the first and only Orthodox Jew to defeat a pro athlete on CBS’ Million Dollar Mile produced by Lebron James. He wore his yarmulke proudly as he always does when competing and winning at obstacle course racing competitions.
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