Power companies and regional grid operators in the U.S. Northeast said they have enough electricity to keep air conditioners humming on the second day of a brutal heat wave. So
Polands Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he had no plans to reintroduce legislation to lift a ban on the production of kosher meat, despite mounting criticism from Israel and Jewish groups that it is harmful to Jews in Poland. Polish lawmakers last week rejected a government-backed draft law that would have allowed slaughterhouses to produce […]
The Kiddush Hashem that was highlighted today cannot be described in words. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn had to call Police Commissioner Ray Kelly today, although his role in such
[MULTIPLE VIDEOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Every year, hundreds of people gather at Ohel Wosk on Moshav Matityahu to hear HaRav Zev Leff, Rosh HaYeshiva Gedolah Matisyahu and Morah D’Asra of
For most it is not shocking but nonetheless disturbing as the PA (Palestinian Authority) has appointed Taysir Abu Sneina to oversee the Muslim areas of the Maaras HaMachpelah. Abu Sneina is a terrorist who played a role in an attack at Beit Hadassah in May 1980. Six talmidim of Kiryat Arbas Nir Yeshiva were murdered […]
21:39 IL: An avreich appears to be in moderate condition following a stabbing attack at Jerusalems Damascus Gate. Magen David Adom paramedics transported the victim to Shaare Zedek Medical Center. It appears the attacker was not apprehended. All signs point to a terror attack. UPDATE 21:42: The victim is reportedly a 30-year-old man. He was […]
Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein on erev Tisha BAv 5773 told Tzfas Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu that he is not a suitable candidate to become the next Rishon LTzion and that his candidacy may present legal issues. Weinstein basis his decision on statements and piskei Halacha released by the rav in which he takes an anti-Arab […]
National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden on Tuesday submitted a request for temporary asylum in Russia, his lawyer said, claiming he faces persecution from the U.S. government and could face
When President Barack Obama first addressed the death of Trayvon Martin last year, he did so passionately, declaring that if he had a son, he would look like the slain
There’s a bit of a domino effect undercutting President Barack Obama’s health care law. Enforcement of the overhaul’s central mandate that individual Americans must have coverage could be weakened by the Obama administration’s recent delay of a requirement that larger employers provide medical insurance. That’s because the delayed rule also required companies to […]
The Knesset Education Committee on erev Tisha BAv 5773 voted to eliminate the Nahari Law, a law that compelled government funding for chareidi mosdos. The law compelled funding to recognized mosdos that are not officially part of the state education system. The bill will be eliminated in the Arrangements Law. Committee Chairman MK (The Movement) […]
While Eliot Spitzer has managed to shock his opponent by delivering 27,000 collected signatures to the Board of Elections, Thursday night, Mr. Spitzer’s level of joy might drop over the next few weeks. O’Brien Murray, best known as Bob Turner and Simcha Felder’s campaign manager, has filed an official challenge to Eliot Spitzers petitions in […]
A load of meat originating in a PA (Palestinian Authority) area, hindquarters weighing 350kg (770LBS) was apprehended by Agriculture Ministry inspectors. The meat was being transported in the trunk of
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Many Jews have been visiting Har Habayis during the Nine Days. On Monday, 8 Menachem Av 5773, erev Tisha BAv, hundreds of Jews visited the site. Among the visitors was Manhigut Yehudit faction member Michael Fua, who succeeded in videoing the Arab violence, the standard Muslim opposition to the presence of […]
The White House says President Barack Obama won’t involve himself in decisions by the Justice Department on whether to pursue civil rights charges against George Zimmerman in the shooting death
Three mortar shells fired in Syria on Sunday night 7 Menachem Av 5773 landed in the northern Golan Heights near Druse communities. Security officials stated it was not an attack,
On Sunday, 7 Menachem Av 5773 it was reported that Maran HaGaon HaRav Ovadia Yosef Shlita decided to tap Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef as his candidate for the Rishon LTzion post. Rav Ovadia made the official announcement on motzei Shabbos. It was also reported that as a result of the Gadol Hadors decision, Rishon LTzion Rabbi […]
It’s official. Anthony Weiner, less than 8 weeks in the race, has managed to establish himself as the frontrunner in the race for mayor of New York City. Mr. Weiner
President Barack Obama is using his presidential pulpit to press the Republican-controlled House to embrace a path to citizenship for all 11 million people living illegally in the U.S., while
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