The following is from Fox News: A massive release from WikiLeaks of the entire unredacted database of U.S. diplomatic cables has brought renewed vigor to those calling for the government to take decisive cyber-action against what some have described as a terrorist organization. �The latest release of stolen American secrets by the organization WikiLeaks once […]
Rabbi Chaim Druckman Shlita is calling on principals of his mosdot to participate in the sixth annual fast day commemorating the eviction of Jews from Gush Katif and northern Shomron. Rabbi Druckman, who stands at the helm of Israel�s Bnei Akiva Yeshivot network, has called on all mosdot to take part in the day of […]
A fresh set of studies published in a special edition of the British medical journal The Lancet may once again remove any doubt that 9/11 has had a serious impact
Last Shabbos in 770, World Lubavitch Headquarters, no less than 30 chasanim from Eretz Yisrael were on hand to receive an aliyah, as they were married this week in Eretz
The formation of a special Ministry of Education committee, in addition to efforts by Deputy Education Minister Eliezer Moses, and threats of serious sanctions if last year�s Emanuel Beis Yaakov affair is repeated do not seem to have achieved the intended objective. Despite last year�s unprecedented protest; division in the Ashkenazi and Sephardi communities; and […]
While not at all surprising, it did not take long for Israel�s chief medical examiner, Professor Yehuda Hiss, to release an official statement following the ceremony launching Israel�s newest MRI, which will permit virtual autopsies. Hiss was interviewed by Israel Radio on Tuesday, stating that some autopsies will be required despite the advanced MRI and […]
In Israel today, state officials report there are 669 people registered as being over 110-years-old, but many are skeptical as to the accuracy of this number, some pointing out that
A United Nations review has found that Israel�s naval blockade of Gaza is legal and appropriate but that the way its forces boarded a Turkish-based flotilla trying to break that blockade 15 months ago, killing nine passengers, was excessive and unreasonable. The report, expected to be released� on Friday, also found that when Israeli commandos […]
There can be no argument that 5 Agorot is an insignificant sum, with the coin long being taken out of circulation. Nevertheless, today�s most recent increase in the price of gasoline has motorists outraged. Once again, after a few short weeks during which the price was lowered a bit, gas prices have been increased, this […]
Brooklyn pols were apoplectic yesterday when FEMA�s list of counties eligible for disaster aid included every New York City borough but theirs. Borough President Marty Markowitz pronounced himself �dumbfounded.� City Council Finance Chairman Domenic Recchia asked, �Are they kidding?� Waterfront sections of the borough were flooded from end to end, part of the seawall facing […]
Before the end of the shloshim following the petira of HaGaon HaRav Michel Yehuda�Lefkowitz ZATZAL, it has been learned that the famed esrog tree in the yard of his Bnei Brak home began drying out, the Merkaz Ha�inyanim newspaper reported. It is known that the late rav planted seeds for the tree, seeds that he […]
Career politician David Weprin (D-WFP), who tap-danced at a news conference a month ago to distance himself from President Barack Obama (D), is now suddenly backing away from his support of President Obama’s signature issue, Obamacare, the campaign of businessman and congressional candidate Bob Turner (R) today said. � At a forum last night held […]
As is the custom in Israel, the president this year visited a first grade today, the first day of the new public school year, opting to visit a yeshiva affiliated
One can count on Turkey to push the envelope, unwilling to permit the diplomatic process to unfold. Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in a media interview today (Sept. 1st) announced that the deadline for an Israeli apology for the Marmara incident of 2010 is tomorrow, Friday. To date, Israel has not apologized� for the Israel […]
Tragedy struck Yerushalayim�s Ramat Shlomo community Thursday morning with the petira of a local resident, Rav Ephraim Gross, only hours ahead of the chasnah of his son. R� Gross z�l was niftar in Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital following a difficult illness. He was in his 60s. Gedolei Yisrael instructed the family to postpone the chasnah […]
A bris was held in Bnei Brak on Thursday that brought simcha to many generations. The bris was performed on the son of a great grandchild of Maran HaGaon HaRav
Thursday marked the beginning of the new school year for Israel�s public school system, and this included the controversial Orot Girl�s School in Beit Shemesh. Sadly, fearing attacks from members of the chareidi community, the school�s opening necessitated a sizable police presence, headed by Beit Shemesh Deputy Police Commander Kobi Cohen, who explained police are […]
HaGaon HaRav Mordechai Ashkenazi Shlita, Av Beis Din of Kfar Chabad is unwilling to tolerate and breach in tznius in the community, and towards maintaining acceptable standards, he met with heads of the girl�s schools in the community earlier in the week. The rav explained that it is evident that some of the women in […]
The trustees of Peninsula Hospital are negotiating the final details of a purchase agreement with a group of investors. Although they have not yet signed a deal, the board is
Tensions are running high in southern Israel on Thursday (Sept. 1) as the threat of rocket attacks looms over the area, coinciding with the opening of the nation�s public schools. Air force units could be seen operating in the city on Wednesday as efforts were underway to deploy an Iron Dome missile defense system a […]
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