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ISRAEL AT WAR: What English Speakers Need to Know

Following the devastating Hamas attacks on Israel on Simchas Torah morning, Israel has launched Operation Iron Swords. It is important to note that this is not a regular ‘operation’ in Gaza; Israel is now at war, and the hostilities may go on for an extended period of time. Below is some important information for English speakers […]

United Hatzalah Reports

From Shabbos: Since the early hours of the morning, hundreds of paramedics, doctors, and EMTs from United Hatzalah have been providing lifesaving medical care on various battlefields in the southern region and have unfortunately had to pronounce many of the injured dead.At the behest of the security forces on the field, a logistics division truck […]

Magen David Reports

From Shabbos: The National Medical and Rescue Organization in Israel; Magen David Adom spokespersonFollowing up on the earlier report of a rocket fall in Yavne: Magen David Adom EMTs and paramedics are currently conducting medical assessments on a 20-year-old male in moderate condition. He is fully conscious and has sustained injuries from shrapnel. Further updates […]

Parshas Vzos Habracha – Earth's Core

As I was walking around with my lulav and esrog in hand during the hakafos of Hoshana Rabbah, I couldn’t help but notice the holy Sifrei Torah stationed smack in the middle, at the core. In fact, the Halacha is that if there are no Sifrei Torah present, we would not walk around and perform […]

Maryland Confirms First Death from Powassan Virus Spread by Tick Bite

Baltimore, MD – Oct. 6, 2023  – The Maryland Department of Health announced the first-ever death in the state from the Powassan virus, a rare condition spread by ticks, according to Patch. The individual, confirmed to have contracted the virus on Sept. 22, was exposed while traveling in Canada before returning to Maryland. Dr. Nilesh […]

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