Rav Yehuda Yavrov, who is close to Maran Rav Elyashiv Shlita, has been appointed to head the Vaad L’maan Shabbos. The rav is also known as the ruchani auditor of
One can never really know how the prime minister will react in September, when his self-imposed 10-month construction freeze comes to an end, but in a Likud faction meeting on
This is most likely not the final word in the controversial Civil Marriage Bill. Earlier reports indicating Rishon L’Tzion HaGaon HaRav Shlomo Amar Shlita supports the current version of the
Leaders of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America – Stephen Savitsky (President) and Rabbi Steve Weil (Exec. Vice President) issued the following statement today: The Obama Administration’s recent
A borough has suspended an assistant director responsible for housing after a Sunday paper claimed he leads a ‘secret life’ as a Nazi. Hammersmith and Fulham has suspended its assistant
According to IDF reserves Colonel Dr. Reuven Erlich, who heads the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center, the publishers of the infamous Goldstone Report, the United Nations fact-finding mission on Operation
Torrential rains, raving fires, downed electricity and emergency landing – it’s mind-boggling to think how many times Misaskim answered calls for help within twenty-four-hours. It started minutes after Shabbos when
Brooklyn – New York City Council candidate and education advocate, David G. Greenfield described the state’s plan to erase its budget deficit by borrowing more money, a scam. Instead, he
9:35PM IL: Three Arabs disguised as frum Jews tried entering the capital, riding on a number 143 bus. The driver was suspicious of the three “religious Jews”, prompting him to
In the presence of family members and a small number of close friends and associates, Maran HaGaon HaRav Yosef Sholom Elyashiv on Monday night is marking his 100th birthday in
Jerusalem is about to embark on a one-of-a-kind project in Israel, a pilot program that involves treating mikve water as City Hall continues efforts to increase conservation and recycling efforts.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday issued a call for sanctions against Iran, explaining the move is required to halt that nation’s nuclear weapons program. Following a meeting with Lebanese
It appears that Kfar Saba is joining other cities as a venue for anti-chilul shabbos protests, with one scheduled for today, Monday night. The organizers have targeted the chilul shabbos
According to a report by the AP, the proposed “soda tax” does not look like it has enough fizz to pass the NYS Senate. Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Paterson and the
In his usual diplomatic fashion, President Shimon Peres on Monday released a statement confirming the legitimate claims to Har Habayis by the three religions, Jews, Christians and Muslims. The president,
The former chief executive of The Park Avenue Bank in New York, which was closed by regulators on Friday, was arrested Monday, according to media reports. Charles Antonucci Sr., who
The NYPD brought in additional 911 operators Saturday to handle the surge in emergency calls, YWN has learned. City officials reported 65,000 911 calls over the weekend, which was the
[by Bentzion Elisha] Crown Heights, Brooklyn – Random items appeared to be missing from our apartment. Could it be our sweet hardworking cleaning lady who came highly recommended by neighbors
Excerpts from an article in the Sacramento Bee: It was every businessperson’s nightmare. Arriving at Harv’s Metro Car Wash in midtown Wednesday afternoon were two dark-suited IRS agents demanding payment
Minister of Housing (Shas) Ariel Atias spoke with Israel Radio’s Reshet Bet on Monday afternoon, confirming that following shachris in Maran R’ Ovadia Yosef’s home, the Rav reminded [party leader
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