In the chaotic days after Superstorm Sandy, an army of aid workers streamed onto the flood-ravaged Rockaway Peninsula looking for anyone who needed help. Health workers and National Guard troops
Rabbi Dr. Ratzon Arussi, a contender in the race to become the next Rishon L’Tzion, announced that if elected, he would address discrimination against women in the chareidi sector. Rabbi Arussi, who currently serves as Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Ono, also holds a doctorate in law from Tel Aviv University. Rabbi Arussi said “The problem […]
While MKs from the coalition have submitted a bill seeking to redefine Israel as a state for Jews, addressing the religious aspect of identity instead of the nationalistic, Arab MKs are busy trying to rewrite the nation’s national anthem, the Hatikvah. The special Knesset session was attended by many Arab representatives from Galil area communities, […]
According to the British Jane’s Defense Weekly, the State of Israel is perceived to be the world’s sixth nuclear power. The London-based International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) estimates Israel has up to 200 warheads which can be delivered to targets via Jericho 1 land based short range missiles or the medium range Jericho 2 […]
Israel Health Ministry officials announced that the nation’s six largest state-run hospitals have been ordered to accommodate Muslim worshippers. As such, these hospitals will have to dedicate a room for Muslim prayers. This must be done within18 months. The ministry was responding to a petition to the High Court of Justice by a Muslim man […]
[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Housing Minister (Bayit Yehudi) Uri Ariel was in Uman for the Fast of 17 Tammuz 5773, visiting the tziyun of Rav Nachman of Breslov ZY”A. escorting Ariel was Rav Daniel Dayan Shlita (a prominent Breslov rav) and Rav Shimon Buskila (Breslov World Center). Ariel davened at the tziyun and took part […]
Jordan’s King Abdullah II is at it again, making headlines at Israel’s expense. The Jordanian monarch warned Jerusalem that as a result of failed attempts to restart negotiations between Israel and the PA (Palestinian Authority), a regional conflict may erupt. In an Arab media interview, the Jordanian leader spoke of growing concerns regarding the ongoing […]
Deputy Minister of Religious Services Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan has reached agreement with coalition head MK leader MK Yariv Levin to amend the prolonged daylight savings time bill that passed its
New York City lawmakers are set to vote on the most expansive plans in years to impose new oversight on police. The City Council is meeting Wednesday night. It’s expected
In the shadow of a Supreme Court ruling compelling Tel Aviv City Hall to enforce the law and close stores operating on Shabbos, MKs Ayelet Shaked(Bayit Yehudi), Yariv Levin (Likud),
Jerusalem District Court Justice Moshe HaKohen on Tuesday, 17 Tammuz 5773 convicted eastern Jerusalem resident Assam Mashara in a plea bargain agreement accepted by the court. He was charged with
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Marking seven years since the Kerem Shalom terror attack in which Gilad Shalit was abducted, Hamas released a new video. Shalit was ultimately released, in 2011,
The High Court of Justice ruling from Tuesday, 17 Tammuz 5773 compelling Tel Aviv City Hall to enforce the law concerning stores opening on Shabbos has stirred the kettle. While
U.S. intelligence agencies are scrambling to salvage their surveillance of al-Qaida and other terrorists who are working frantically to change how they communicate after a National Security Agency contractor leaked
Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon on Wednesday sent a clear message to IDF combat soldiers, telling them they may soon be activated for a major operation. The senior cabinet minister was accompanying Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to observe a major IDF training event in the Golan Heights. The prime minister told reporters that for the IDF, […]
Soldiers of the IDF’s Oketz K9 unit were a bit panicked when a four-legged team member collapsed during a training exercise on Tuesday, 17 Tammuz 5773, apparently from the oppressive heat. When MDA paramedic Tzuri Navot was instructed earlier in the week to prepare to take part in a training exercise along with IDF soldiers, […]
Today, the leadership of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America issued the following statement: “In response to the decisions announced today by the United States Supreme Court with reference to the federal Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8, we reiterate the historical position of the Jewish faith, enunciated unequivocally in our […]
Galil Druse resident Eddie Nabuani has come up with a unique startup idea, launching his computerized Shabbos Goy enterprise. Eddie has a degree in computer science and being in Israel, he sees the need for his service – hence the new company. He explains that when he was employed by Microsoft a manager who was […]
President Bill Clinton released a statement, together with his wife Hillary Clinton, hailing the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act, a bill he signed into law
An 18-year-old Long Island man tried to travel to Yemen and join al-Qaida operatives in waging “violent jihad,” federal authorities said Wednesday. Justin Kaliebe, of Babylon, pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists in a secret hearing on Feb. 8. He is expected to appear in federal court in Central Islip Wednesday, authorities said. […]
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