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May 30, 2016 at 12:19 pm
18-month-old toddler, Eliyahu Weingott z”l, had been left in a car for several hours in the blistering heat.
Rescue forces were called to the scene of a toddler forgotten in a car in Ashdod. The infant, aged about one and a half years old, showed no signs of life and MDA paramedics confirmed him dead on the scene.
The toddler was discovered in a vehicle parked on Millman Street, Ashdod, at noon on Monday. The child had reportedly been left in the car for several hours.
MDA paramedics were called to the scene and tried to perform CPR on a toddler, but were finally forced to confirm his death.
Police stated that they have begun an investigation into the incident.
MDA Lachish Regional Director Ami Ivgi said, "When we got there we saw a baby about a year and three m...
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May 30, 2016 at 12:13 pm
Tokyo - Japan put its military on alert on Monday for a possible North Korean ballistic missile firing, while South Korea also said it had detected evidence of launch preparations, officials from Japan and South Korea said.
Tension in the region has been high since North Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test in January and followed that with a satellite launch and test launches of various missiles.
Japan ordered naval destroyers and anti-ballistic missile Patriot batteries to be ready to shoot down any projectile heading for Japan, Japan’s NHK state broadcaster said.
A Japanese official, who declined to be identified as he is not authorized to speak to the media, confirmed the order. A spokesmen for Japan’s defense ministry declined to comment.
A Patriot missile ...
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May 30, 2016 at 12:13 pm
New York - Officials say normal operations are expected at John F. Kennedy Airport’s Terminal 7, one day after a computer outage caused massive check-in delays.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey spokesman Neal Buccino says Monday that all computers are up and running.
On Sunday, a server providing Internet service had problems at about 4 p.m. and the outage required manual check-in.
Buccino says Terminal 7 is operated by British Airways, which leases space to other carriers. He says at one point Sunday night, more than 1,000 passengers were waiting in line to get checked in. He says the number dropped to about 80 by midnight.
Buccino said the crowds were orderly and that British Airways had been making regular announcements.
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May 30, 2016 at 12:12 pm
Istanbul - Turkey’s foreign minister suggested his country could carry out joint military operations with the United States to oust the Islamic State group from Syria.
Speaking in Antalya late Sunday, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that operation could “easily advance to Raqqa,” the main IS bastion in Syria.
American special operations forces and a coalition known as the Syria Democratic Forces have begun clearing areas north of Raqqa in preparation for an eventual assault on the city. A major player in the coalition is the Kurdish People’s Protection Units, or YPG, which Turkey — unlike the United States — views as a terrorist organization.
Turkey is part of the U.S.-led coalition against IS and a Turkish air base is being used to lau...
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May 30, 2016 at 12:12 pm
Jerusalem chareidi city councilmen are angered over the fact City Hall has employed a Jewish Shabbos enforcement inspector, who this past Shabbos joined the other inspectors, goyim, in issuing summonses to stores operating illegally on Shabbos.
Shas party officials explain that “it is absurd and tantamount to city-sponsored chilul Shabbos” by employing a Jewish inspector who must be mechalel Shabbos to enforce Shabbos closure laws. They are calling on officials to immediately stop employing the Jewish inspector on Shabbos. Councilman (Shas) Michael Michaeli sent an urgent letter to Jerusalem City Manager Amnon Merchav expressing opposition to the stores operating in downtown Jerusalem on Shabbos and the deployment of a Jewish Shabbos inspector.
According to the MyNet report, ...
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May 30, 2016 at 12:10 pm
With great sadness and pain we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Rivky Berman, a'h, daughter of Connecticut Shluchim Rabbi Yisroel and Vivi Deren. She was 29 years old.
Rivky was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut, where her parents serve as Chabad emissaries.
Despite her lifelong medical challenges, she was always in a positive spirit and working to help others, including her many hours dedicated to children with special needs through the local chapter of the Friendship Circle.
Her personal blog was a source of inspiration to many who like her suffered from personal challenges, but preferred to live in the positive.
About four years ago, she married Shmuly Berman in a joyous celebration in her hometown of Stamford. The young couple then moved on Shlichus to Ra...
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May 30, 2016 at 9:15 am
Marco Rubio may run for office again “one day.” The Florida senator sat down for a lengthy interview with Jake Tapper for CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday to discuss the missteps of his failed presidential campaign.
“I’ll learn from this,” Rubio said. “And whether I run for president again one day or run for something else or do this in the business world, there are lessons I will take from this that will make me stronger and better as a result.”
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May 30, 2016 at 9:10 am
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Mrs. Leah Levi, a”h. She was 59.
The wife of Reb Shmuel Tzvi Levi, Mrs. Levi, an ishah chashuvah with sterling qualities, worked as the assistant to Mrs. Ruth Lichtenstein, publisher of Hamodia and Binah, and director of Project Witness.
She is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Brocha Sheindel Landau; her siblings, Reb Shaul, Reb Leibish and Mrs. Beilu Zisholtz; her children, Reb Leibel, Reb Mordechai, Reb Nosson, Reb Dov, Mrs. Yehudis Rivka Friedman, Mrs. Chana Malka Friedman and Mrs. Pessi Piller; and her grandchildren.
Yehi zichroh boruch.
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May 30, 2016 at 9:02 am
Stabbing attack in Jerusalem earlier this month left two women in their 80s seriously injured; terrorists planned second attack.
Three Arab terrorists who stabbed a group of elderly women in Jerusalem earlier this month have been arrested, it was cleared for publication Monday morning.
The horrific attack in Armon Hanatziv on March 10, left two women in their 80s moderately wounded.
It began when a group of five elderly women on a morning walk noticed two Arab teens sitting on a bench. As the group passed the terrorists pounced on them, viciously stabbing the defenseless pensioners repeatedly, before leaving two victims for dead and fleeing the scene.
Security forces initiated a massive manhunt and detained two suspects shortly afterwards, but released them later t...
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May 30, 2016 at 9:01 am
Coinciding with national emergency week, as the IDF determines the level of national preparedness, the National Emergency Authority (NEA) conducted a study to determine just how ready the homefront is today. According to the findings, most Israelis know what to do in the event of massive missile attack or earthquake.
However, when it comes to measuring the sense of security, the results are less encouraging with one a quarter of those asked saying they feel safe in the event of a massive missile attack on the homefront — one of the major scenarios included in the week-long nationwide training event.
If one wishes to analyze the data by geographical area, the communities along the Gaza border are most prepared and have the greatest feeling of security as a result of years of rocket ...
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May 30, 2016 at 8:59 am
In advance of Agudath Israel's 94th Anniversary Dinner at the Hilton New York to take place in less than one week - iyH on June 5, 2016, we present a series of short, compelling videos for your viewing pleasure.
When parents of a severely disabled young boy face a major impediment in getting their son into a much sought after special needs program, they turn to Agudath Israel's Project LEARN who, with their connections, their knowledge, and their experience in the field of helping thousands of similar children, step in to make their dream a reality..
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May 30, 2016 at 7:44 am
Baltimore, MD - May 29, 2016 - Lag B’Omer is a day of Jewish unity and celebration so what better way to celebrate than with a multigenerational parade. In what has become an annual event, the students at the Gan at Cheder Chabad paraded down Park Heights Avenue to our neighbors at Weinberg Park Assisted Living.
Dressed for the occasion in paper hats and sashes the children rode bikes, trikes, scooters or rode along in a stroller or wagon. Watching over 100 children ages 2-6 parade down the sidewalk was a sight to see and it elicited a warm response from passersby and from the residents at Weinberg Park. Trying to move so many children in close proximity to the street was a safety concern. Cheder Chabad thanks Betsy Gardner and Officer Ken Dickstein for assisting them by blocking of...
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May 30, 2016 at 6:40 am
Baltimore, MD - May 29, 2016 - The Cheder Chabad of Baltimore elementary boys division had a chance to meet their neighbors during a Lag Bomer tour of the Baltimore City Public Safety Training Academy. They were welcomed by Academy Director Major Mark Partee. They were given a tour of the K9 unit and were showed how the dogs are trained. The children joined an ongoing Police training class and asked the trainees questions about their typical day at the Academy. The students then thanked the trainees for their service to the community.
On the way out they got a glimpse inside of the Police Mobile command center that was setup in the parking lot.
The Cheder would like to thank Baltimore City Public Safety Training Academy director...
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May 29, 2016 at 11:06 pm
UPDATE - Baltimore, MD - May 29, 2016 - 11:03 PM - Shabsi's has just reported that the power in the shopping center is back on and that the great sale will resume as scheduled Monday morning at 10 AM.
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Baltimore, MD - Sun, May 29 - 4:41 PM - Power Outage at the Shopping Center forced Shabsi's Judaica to Close Early today in the middle of the humongous Shomrei Emunah's Annual Seforim Sale.
Proprietor Shabsi Schneider apologized for the inconvenience and thanks everyone for their patience. He looks forward to greeting one and all tomorrow morning at 10 AM as the sale continues.
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May 29, 2016 at 8:48 pm
Cincinnati - The killing of a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo after a 4-year-old boy tumbled into the ape’s enclosure triggered outrage and questions about safety, but zoo officials called the decision to use lethal force a tough but necessary choice.
More than 2,000 people signed a petition on Change.org that sharply criticized the Cincinnati Police Department and the zoo for putting down the animal and called for the child’s parents to be “held accountable for their actions of not supervising their child.”
Cincinnati police on Sunday said the parents had not been charged, but that charges could eventually be sought by the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney. A spokeswoman for the prosecutor did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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May 29, 2016 at 8:48 pm
New York - Billionaires’ Row.
That’s what New York real estate experts have dubbed a lineup of a half-dozen new superluxury skyscrapers overlooking Central Park that are home to some of the world’s most expensive apartments.
One penthouse on the 89th and 90th floors of a skyscraper near Carnegie Hall that went for more than $100 million seems almost a bargain compared to what will appear next year in a high-rise being built on Central Park South: a 23,000-square-foot, four-story apartment offered at a $250 million.
That jaw-dropping price was contained in documents the developer filed with the state attorney general’s office. Floor plans show 16 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, five balconies and a massive terrace.
The multi-million dollar question is: Who can af...
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May 29, 2016 at 8:47 pm
Tampa, FL - Donald Trump calls his presidential campaign a mass movement, but he must show he can coax enough support from voters who twice delivered the White House to Barack Obama.
The billionaire businessman depended almost exclusively on conservative and GOP-leaning whites — a majority of them men — to secure the Republican nomination. Now he must look ahead to a wider, more diverse voting population in his likely general election matchup with Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton.
His ability to seize on marginal shifts in the electorate may determine whether he can pull off a victory once unthinkable. Trump’s task is critical to flipping back into the GOP column some of the most contested states that Obama won twice.
This challenge is perhaps bes...
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May 29, 2016 at 8:43 pm
Fort Lauderdale, FL - The Libertarian Party again nominated former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson as its presidential candidate Sunday, believing he can challenge presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton because of their poor showing in popularity polls.
Johnson, 63, won the nomination on the second ballot at the party’s convention in Orlando, Florida, defeating Austin Petersen, the founder of The Libertarian Republic magazine; and anti-computer virus company founder John McAfee.
Johnson told the delegates during his acceptance speech that his job will be to get the Libertarian platform before the voters at a level the party has not seen.
“I am fiscally conservative in spades and I am socially liberal in spades,” J...
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May 29, 2016 at 5:53 pm
Jerusalem - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday for signing a presidential decree ordering the return to Israel of an IDF tank that was captured during the First Lebanon War.
“I thank the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, that he responded to my request to return the tank from the Battle of Sultan Yacoub to Israel,” Netanyahu said.
The tank, used by the IDF during the battle of Sultan Yacoub during the First Lebanon War on June 12, 1982, was captured by the Syrian army and eventually transported to the Soviet Union, then a Cold-War ally with Syria. The tank has since remained in Moscow, stored in a museum of armored tanks.
Deputy Defense Minister Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan was an officer in the artille...
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May 29, 2016 at 5:50 pm
Westbury, NY - Police say a Long Island man broke into a grocery store, stole an ATM and loaded it onto a stolen school minibus.
Nassau County police say 61-year-old David Hughes broke the glass door of a Bravo supermarket in Westbury early Friday. Police say Hughes grabbed the store’s cash machine and loaded it onto a yellow school bus that he had stolen earlier.
Supermarket manager Victor Perez says Hughes was caught on surveillance video sliding the stolen machine into the bus. He says there was about $3,000 in the ATM.
Hughes was arrested later Friday in Queens after someone called police to report a suspicious person in a school bus. He was awaiting arraignment Saturday on burglary and grand larceny charges.
It wasn’t clear if Hughes had an attorney who could speak...
