Yeshiva World News

Lakewood Chaveirim To Help Coordinate Sundays Massive Atzeres

The massive Atzeres in lower Manhattan which organizers are expecting a huge turnout of over 50,000 people, has orginizers working tiresly around the clock, orginizers of the event reached out to the coordinaters of Lakewood Chaveirim who have experience with coordinating large scale events. More than 20 Lakewood Chaveirim members members will be making the trip to Manhattan early ...    Full Story »

NYC: Officials Announce Expedited Missing Persons’ Identification Act

Assemblyman Joseph R. Lentol (D-North Brooklyn) was joined today by the bill’s Senate sponsor, Senator Daniel Squadron, fellow elected officials and Rabbi David Niederman, Executive Director of The United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn (UJO) to announce the introduction of the Expedited Missing Persons’ Identification Act (A.09006). The Expedited Missing ...    Full Story »

WJC Expresses Concern Over Call to Ban Shechita In Britain (1 opinions)

The World Jewish Congress today said it views with concern the remarks of Britain’s top veterinarian, who this week called for a ban on kosher and halal slaughter in a newspaper interview. “As our affiliate the Board of Deputies of British Jews clearly stated, the practice of ritual slaughter is central to the freedom of religion of both Jews and Muslims in the United Kingdom and ...    Full Story »

Tens of Thousands Expected At Atzeres Tefillah in Lower Manhattan from Tri-State Area and Beyond

A broad spectrum of American Kehillos are participating in the Atzeres Tefillah which will take place on the streets of Lower Manhattan this Sunday. The gathering will echo last week’s huge atzeres tefilla in Yerushalyim, which brought out hundreds of thousands of Jews in response to the Israeli government's ongoing attempt at social engineering of the charedi community, ...    Full Story »

Kestenbaum & Company Hosting Auction of Fine Judaica Featuring Rare Books & Manuscripts

Kestenbaum & Company will conduct an auction of Fine Judaica on Wednesday, March 12th at 3:00 pm. The sale will be held at the company’s gallery located in New York City. The auction of more than 470 will feature Part II of Rare Books & Manuscripts selected from the Library of the late Hayim Lieberman, personal secretary and librarian of the last two Lubavitch Rebbes. Also ...    Full Story »

Traumatologist Prof. Avi Rivkind Makes Good on his Promise (1 opinions)

Thirteen years after the horrific suicide bombing attack at the Sbarro Restaurant in Yerushalayim, Hadassah Hospital’s Professor Avi Rivkind made good on his promise, to dance at the wedding of one of the victims, Adi Huja. Thirteen years ago when she was between life and death, the nation’s leading traumatologist was working to save as many lives as he could among the many ...    Full Story »

New York Atzeres Tefillah Updated Information (1 opinions)

BASIC EVENT INFORMATION This Sunday, March 9 / 7 Adar Sheni. Lower Manhattan - Water Street between Broad Street and Peck Slip (near the Brooklyn Bridge). Separate Areas for Men and Women: o   Men: Water Street between Broad Street and Fulton Street. o   Women: Water Street between Fulton Street and Peck Slip. Atzeres begins at 2:00 p.m., estimated ...    Full Story »

Videos: Megillas Lester Brings The House Down (1 opinions)

Last night’s premiere screening event for Kolrom and EMES Productions of the Jewish animated film, “Megillas Lester” was a huge hit - and a new milestone for quality frum media. Families braved the freezing temperatures to turn out in droves at the elegant Bruno Walter Auditorium in Lincoln Center ...    Full Story »

Letter From Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva to Attend Sunday's Atzeres Tefillah (1 opinions)

BOAT: The boat organizers said 2 boats have been sold out, and a third boat has been secured. Tickets for the third boat will be going on sale Friday at 10 AM at the Zichron Binyomin Shul, 7th Street and Princeton Avenue (downstairs). The price is $50 round trip. All info you need for the boat trip will be provided at Zichron Binyomin. BUSING: Buses will be lined up on Forest ...    Full Story »

Who Will Chareidim Support in the Presidency Race?

At present, there are only a few candidates viewed as serious contenders in the upcoming presidential race. One of the big issues for candidates is who will be the chareidi candidate. While aides to President Shimon Peres say “it is not so,” the chareidim by and large are very disappointed with Mr. Peres, who they feel did not look out for the tzibur’s interests as ...    Full Story »

Abbas Will Not Recognize Israel (2 opinions)

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) announced on Friday, erev Shabbos Parshas Vayikrah 5774 that “There is no chance” he will recognize the State of Israel as the Jewish state and he will agree to accept only a portion of the eastern capital as the capital of the State of Palestine. The PA leader was quoted by the PA WAFA news agency. He added that he successfully stood firm ...    Full Story »

Greenfield Asks Residents: Where are the Worst Potholes?

With one of the most challenging winters in recent memory finally coming to a close, Councilman David G. Greenfield is focusing on the condition of streets throughout his district and will work with the Department of Transportation to repair potholes and road surfaces that were damaged by this year’s harsh weather. To help facilitate this process, Councilman Greenfield is inviting the ...    Full Story »

Rav Levanon Shlita: I Searched for the Voice of Toras Emmes (6 opinions)

HaGaon HaRav Elyakim Levanon Shlita, Rosh Yeshivas Elon Moreh and Chief Rabbi of the Shomron communities spoke with Kol Berama Radio following the Million Man Atzeres. Prior to the event Rav Levanon announced he planned to do his utmost to attend. He spoke of the desire to take part in     Full Story »

Poll: Only 39 Percent Approve Of NYC Mayor de Blasio's Job Performance (2 opinions)

Only thirty-nine percent of registered New York City voters believe Mayor Bill de Blasio’s has done a “good” or “excellent” job during his first two months in City Hall, according to a poll released Thursday. More than half of the voters polled rated his performance “fair” or “poor,” according to the Marist College/The Wall Street Journal/WNBC poll. Just ten percent ...    Full Story »

Gedoleim of America to Address English Speaking Community of RBS Regarding Upcoming Election (3 opinions)

This Motzei Shabbos, the English Speaking community of Ramat Beit Shemesh will have the rare honor of being addressed by the Gedolei Torah of America, who because of the non-stop incitement against the chareidi tzibur in Eretz Yisrael have decided that they must do whatever they can to arouse the hearts of the community to unite in bringing about a tremendous Kiddush Hashem. HaGaon ...    Full Story »

IAF Fighter Jets Scrambled to Golan Border Friday AM

Israel Air Force fighter planes were scrambled to the Golan Heights border after a Syrian aircraft was approaching the border area. It appears the Syrian planes were only a few hundred meters from the border. Channel 2 News reported that the Syrian planes attacked rebel targets but the IAF decided to play it safe and aircraft were ordered to the area. (YWN – Israel Desk, ...    Full Story »

Rav Shteinman Shlita Speaks Out Harshly Against Those Seeking to Harm Torah (10 opinions)

Maran HaGaon HaRav Aaron Yehuda Leib Shteinman Shlita made a surprise visit to his yeshiva, Orchos Torah, on Thursday morning, 4 Adar II. The rosh yeshiva gave a chizuk schmooze and had very harsh words for those seeking to harm the Torah world. The gadol hador stated the gezeiros facing the lomdei Torah are very harsh, more than we saw at the hand of the Greeks, expressing his pain ...    Full Story »

Estate Planning: Creating Trusts to Protect the Assets of Our Elderly Parents

Estate planning is one of the most important steps a person can take to make sure that their final property and health care wishes are honored, and that loved ones are provided for in their absence. Though often overlooked or put off in favor of more immediate concerns, a comprehensive estate plan can resolve a number of legal questions that arise whenever anyone ...    Full Story »

MK Stern is Determined to Wipe Out the Hesder Yeshivot

MK (The Movement) Elazar Stern remains tenacious in his efforts to deliver a fatal blow against the nation’s hesder yeshivot. Readers are reminded that in his previous career, as IDF Chief of Personnel Branch, Stern worked hard to make life difficult for hesder, albeit with limited success. His calls to “shut hesder down” were audible during his service as a senior IDF officer, ...    Full Story »

Senators: Quicker Action Needed On Safety Rules

Government regulators are taking too long to write new rail safety regulations in light of recent fiery oil train accidents and a deadly commuter train derailment, senators complained Thursday. Railroads are also taking too long to implement safety improvements Congress ordered under legislation passed seven years ago, lawmakers said at a hearing before the Senate's surface ...    Full Story »

Yogev: Yesh Atid is Enlisting Chareidim to Protest, Not into the IDF

MK (Bayit Yehudi) Moti Yogev during a meeting of the Shaked Committee warned the inclusion of criminal sanctions at the insistence of Yesh Atid will enlist the chareidim to protest, not into the IDF as hoped. While Yesh Atid members are celebrating their success after the bill     Full Story »

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Vie For Clout With Base

Republicans vying for the GOP presidential nomination in 2016 auditioned Thursday before some of the nation's most ardent conservative leaders, calling for the party to unite behind a clear agenda and draw contrasts with Democrats. The contestants ranged from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a tea party champion, to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a favorite of the GOP establishment. "If you ...    Full Story »

Minister Accepts Committee Recommendation to Dismantle IBA (1 opinions)

Communications Minister Gilad Erdan announced he plans to accept the recommendations of the Landvis Committee favoring the dismantling of the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA) and Educational Television. The committee was appointed by Erdan to examine the IBA and recommend a plan for rehabilitating the ailing agency. For most Israelis the IBA is far from an essential commodity since ...    Full Story »

Four Arrests Made in Akko Gas Explosion Investigation

Investigators probing the fatal gas explosion in Akko on 17 Adar I have made arrests in the case. Five people were killed in the powerful blast, which investigators report was the result of intentional sabotage. Four Akko ...    Full Story »

Student & Her Seeing Eye Dog [in Training] Banned from Ariel University Campus

Meital Fischman is a student in Ariel University in Shomron. She is also a volunteer in the nationwide program in which volunteers raise puppies that are trained to serve as Seeing Eye dogs. She has now learned that her dog-in-training is banned from the university campus. The program involves individuals that are not blind training the young dogs for a one year period. Persons ...    Full Story »

House Passes Bill To Block Obama Climate Plan

Aiming at the heart of President Barack Obama's strategy for fighting climate change, the Republican-controlled House voted Thursday to block the administration's plan to limit carbon pollution from new power plants. The bill targets Obama's proposal for the Environmental Protection Agency to set the first national limits on heat-trapping carbon pollution from future power plants. ...    Full Story »

Israel, California Sign Pact To Work On Cybersecurity, Energy, Water Conservation (1 opinions)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a swing through the Silicon Valley to meet with high-tech leaders and sign a pro-business agreement with Gov. Jerry Brown. During a meeting at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, the two emphasized their joint interests in cybersecurity, energy sources and water conservation, and suggested Israel — an arid country with a ...    Full Story »

Bill Would Let Paul Run For 2 Offices At Same Time

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul faces a potential quandary as he weighs whether to run for president in 2016 or focus solely on re-election to his Senate seat. Legislation introduced Thursday in his home state would allow him to run for both. The measure would clarify that current Kentucky law, which prevents someone running for multiple offices, does not apply to federal elections, said Senate ...    Full Story »

Minister Ariel on Har Habayis & Arab MKs

[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Housing Minister Uri Ariel used the Knesset podium to address the issue of Jews visiting Har Habayis. Ariel explained that he visits Har Habayis in line with instructions from his rabbonim, but he does not enter al-Aqsa because of “the Arabs and their chutzpah”. He makes reference to the recent sentence handed down against Sheikh Raid Salah, who was just sentenced to an 8-month prison term for his anti-Israel activities. Salah, who heads the northern branch of the Israel Islamic Association, has been imprisoned by Israel on a number of occasions for his actions to benefit terror organizations. Ariel comments he would have sentenced Salah to ...    Full Story »

American Tells of Meeting Bin Laden Before 9/11

An American who trained at an al-Qaida camp in Afghanistan in the spring of 2001 before losing his nerve testified Thursday how he encountered Osama bin Laden and bin Laden's son-in-law at a safe house — and that bin Laden hinted that a suicide attack on U.S. soil was in the works. "Just know you have brothers willing to carry their souls in their hands," bin Laden told the ...    Full Story »

The Israel Navy was Prepared for the Worse (3 opinions)

B’chasdei Hashem, the naval commando operation that led to the apprehension of an Iranian shipment of missiles to Gaza was accomplished without fatalities or injuries. The ship with Panamanian registry was ...    Full Story »