Dr. Anthony Fauci raised the possibility of renewed mask recommendations this fall and winter in response to a potential spike in COVID-19 cases in the United States. Fauci shared his concerns during an appearance on ABC’s “This Week,” where he discussed the recent increase in COVID cases and the precautions that may be necessary as colder months approach. “I can see that if we get a significant uptick in cases, you may see the recommendation for mask usage under specific circumstances in indoor crowded settings,” Fauci said. However, he clarified that he does not anticipate any federal mandates related to masks. “I would be extremely surprised if we would see that,” he added.

YWN regrets to inform you of the petirah of Dedi (Oded Dovid ben Yeshayahu Yechiel Meir) Graucher z”l, one of the most popular Jewish singers in the 1990s who performed at dozens of sold-out concerts. He was 62. Dedi Z”L was brought to Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer two weeks ago, where he was being treated in the cardiac intensive care unit. The singer, who inspired tens of thousands over the course of his lifetime, was seriously ill about five years ago but ended up having a miraculous recovery. However, his medical condition has been complex since then and he was periodically hospitalized. Dedi lost his father as a young man and his mother when he just 16, when she was killed in a driving accident. As a teen, Dedi learned at a yeshiva in Givat Shmuel, where he sang in a choir.

The Leyada High School (Hebrew University secondary school) in Jerusalem made a decision on Sunday to hold 12th-grade classes on Zoom on Monday after dozens of students were diagnosed with COVID, Walla News reported on Sunday. At this point, the Education Ministry is not aware of similar outbreaks in other schools. The report comes after Israel became the first country in the world to report on the new BA.2.86 COVID variant, which has been dubbed “Pirola.” The variant, which contains numerous previously unseen mutations, was discovered by the Health Ministry’s lab in Sheba Medical Center.

It is twenty two years since that moment in history changed the world for ever. Of course, when it happened, many of us knew we’d never forget that day. Yet time dulls even the most painful memories. Among the heroes of 9/11, which included the FDNY, NYPD, PAPD, EMS and other agencies, were the volunteers of Hatzolah. Chevra Hatzalah played a pivotal role in the World Trade Center rescue operations. The very first ambulance to arrive at the World Trade Center following the first plane crash on September 11, 2001 was a Hatzalah ambulance. By the time the second airplane crashed into the second tower, there were two-dozen Hatzalah ambulances, including Hatzalah’s Communications and Command Center trailer, and more than 100 Hatzalah EMTs, paramedics, and doctors on scene.

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu came under fire from chareidim after making a stunning statement, claiming that “Hakadosh Baruch Hu has not always protected us.” Netanyahu made the comment while issuing a warning to Jews planning to go to Uman for Rosh Hashana. “Israeli citizens who are traveling to Ukraine need to act responsibly regarding their trips at this time,” Netanyahu said. “Hakadosh Baruch Hu has not always protected us, not in Europe nor Ukraine,” he added. “It must be understood that in the State of Israel, when missiles fall on us, citizens enter shelters and there is protection. There, there are no shelters and no protection.” The Shas party issued a statement condemning Netanyahu’s remark.

It seems like there really are no limits to the left-wing incitement against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and the right-wing government. A left-wing protester on Motzei Shabbos conveyed his wishes for the deaths of Netanyahu and his wife, and the crowd actually cheered in approval. A video of the protest, which took place outside the studio of Channel 14 News, was posted by one of the channel’s reporters.

Mayor Eric Adams has called for budget reductions of up to 15% across all New York City agencies to help conserve funds that can be directed to dealing with the growing migrant crisis. But experts warn that these cuts could undermine crucial municipal services, including trash collection, after-school programs, and law enforcement. All city departments have received instructions to trim 5% from their budgets by November, translating into a financial reduction from the city-funded segment of Adams’ $107 billion spending proposal. However, if the city fails to secure adequate financial support from the Biden administration or Albany early next year, Adams has cautioned that additional 5% reductions may be mandated in both January and April.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu issued a message on Sunday in which he called on Israelis to avoid traveling to Uman. As part of a discussion held at the weekly Cabinet meeting regarding Jerusalem Minister Meir Porush’s Uman plan, Netanyahu said that during his discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday, Zelensy emphasized that there aren’t even enough shelters in Uman for local residents, all the more so for foreign tourists.

B’Chasdei Hashem, all 56 Israelis who were unaccounted for on Motzei Shabbos after the devastating earthquake in Morocco were in contact overnight with their relatives and are safe. There were 468 Israelis in Morocco when the earthquake stuck on Shabbos. Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said on Sunday morning: “I’m pleased to inform you that during the night, ministry officials located the last of the Israeli citizens who were unaccounted for in the Marrakech region of Morocco.” Kobi Ifrach, who runs the Kulna organization in Morocco that fosters ties between Israel and Arab countries, told Yisrael Hayom about the moments of horror, saying, “While singing Shabbat songs, the house started swaying from side to side with a strong tremor.

Israel is sending a rescue delegation to Morrocco on Sunday to assist in bringing Israelis home in the wake of a devastating earthquake that hit Marrakech and the surrounding areas on Friday night, leaving over 1,300 people dead and injuring hundreds of thousands. Israel’s Foreign Ministry stated on Motzei Shabbos that there are 468 Israelis in Morocco, of whom 56 are unaccounted for. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke to his Moroccan counterpart on Motzei Shabbos and offered to send a humanitarian delegation to the stricken country.