[VIDEO & PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Thousands of people flock to the departure lounge of Ben Gurion International Airport as they make their way to Uman for Rosh Hashanah this
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President Shimon Peres received the Israeli Democracy Index 2011 from Dr. Arye Carmon , President of the Israeli Democracy Institute. The Democracy Index is published annually by the Guttman Center
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Acting on mounting credible terror alerts ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Israel has banned entry to citizens into the Taba hotel district of Egypt. While the local hotel once served as
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The NYPD’s air strike capability couldn’t have averted the terror attacks on 9/11, Mayor Bloomberg said today. “It certainly does not mean 9/11 wouldn’t have occurred,” the mayor said following
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A tradition of leaving the stove on during holidays in the Orthodox community is causing concern for some North Jersey fire officials who are trying to reach observant Jewish residents
New York State Thruway drivers are being warned. “If you use a hand-held cell phone or you’re texting while driving, you should fully expect to receive a ticket,” said Thruway
On Sunday night (27 Elul), a celebration was held marking the 101st birthday of HaGaon HaRav Chaim Pinchas Sheinberg Shlita. A number of the rav’s prominent talmidim arrived at his
As a result of a stop work order issued by the Israel Antiquities Authority, restoration work in Har HaZeisim has been halted, the daily HaMevaser reports. This major project is
Zaka founder and leader Yehuda Meshi-Zahav gave an interview to Kikar Shabbat ahead of Rosh Hashanah, addressing a number of topics relevant to the chareidi tzibur. Following are excerpts of
Turkish media reports that a Turkish vessel accompanied by a Norwegian seismic ship will be engaging in gas exploration, setting a 200-mile stake in response to Greek Cypriot seeking to
Several hundred local Ukrainians reported affiliated with the Liberty Party took part in a protest against the arrival of tens of thousands of Yidden in Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
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