Israel’s Foreign Ministry is establishing new criteria regarding eligibility for a diplomatic passport. The passport is more than a status symbol, for in many countries one does not have to wait on lines upon arrival, in some countries it entitles the bearer to a less stringent security inspection and in some countries, it offers VIP […]
It’s a glaring aspect of the most talked about issue in Albany’s burgeoning public corruption investigation that few are willing to raise publicly: Is the federal corruption sting rocking New York politics singling out black and Latino politicians? Experts and many lawmakers acknowledge it may appear that way but it’s not the case. So far, […]
Mrs. Ariella of Bnei Brak appears to be the stereotype of the perfect Israeli Bais Yaakov graduate. She successfully juggles her work as a teacher of 35 first graders with
British Prime Minister David Cameron will visit Boston on Monday to learn more about the bombings there after a meeting with President Barack Obama aimed at helping broker a Syrian
In a letter sent to Rabbanei Tzohar rabbis and kallah teachers on Friday, Rosh Chodesh Sivan 5773, Rabbi David Stav thanks them for their support during recent weeks. The rav
A top Republican on Sunday said he expected more witnesses to step forward with information about last year’s deadly attack on a U.S. mission in Benghazi and how President Barack
The following article was written in Hebrew by Dr. Mordechai Kedar for the May 10, 2013 issue of the Makor Rishon newspaper, and translated to English by Sally Zahav. An
Rishon L’Tzion HaGaon HaRav Moshe Shlomo Amar has released a kol korei focusing on children coming to shul on Shavuos to hear the Aseres HaDibros. The rav explains the significance of children coming to shul, explaining that when HKBH wanted a guarantee at Matan Torah, we said ????? ????? ?????”” and this compels us not […]
Republican lawmakers called on Sunday for a broad investigation of the U.S. tax agency’s acknowledgement that its agents had singled out conservative political groups for more scrutiny, and demanded that
HaGaon HaRav Shmuel Halevy Wosner Shlita has joined the kol korei supporting this coming Thursday’s rally against the government’s planned draft of bnei Torah. The giant protest is set for Thursday, isru chag Shavuos in Eretz Yisrael, at 19:00 on Rashi Street, outside the IDF Jerusalem Induction Center. Rav Wosner is calling on the tzibur […]
The Arab League is set to convene on Sunday, 3 Sivan 5773 in Egypt to discuss the visit to Har Habayis by Jews on Jerusalem Day as well as the
Smoking will be banned in more places within New York state parks this summer. The governor’s office announced Friday that the state is expanding the number of smoke-free areas at state parks, pools and historic sites, including many of New York’s popular beaches. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says residents should be able to enjoy the outdoors […]
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is scheduled to fly to Russia next week to discuss a reported deal by which Russia will be selling the S-300 air defense system to Syria.
A domestic natural gas boom already has lowered U.S. energy prices while stoking fears of environmental disaster. Now U.S. producers are poised to ship vast quantities of gas overseas as
According to a Kikar Shabbat report, Maran HaGaon HaRav Ovadia Yosef Shlita is not interested in advancing any deal with Bayit Yehudi, and as such, the Gadol Hador has cancelled a planned meeting with Rishon L’Tzion Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar Shlita and Ramat Gan Chief Rabbi Yaakov Ariel Shlita. The two were reportedly going to […]
The Seattle police department, under court-sanctioned scrutiny over the use of excessive force, is set to equip at least a dozen officers with a wearable camera for a year-long trial,
It appears that Bayit Yehudi leader Minister of Industry & Trade Naftali Bennett is uninterested in the deal with Shas by which he would support the reelection of Rishon L’Tzion Rabbi Moshe Shlomo Amar Shlita in exchange for Shas supporting the election of Rabbi Yaakov Ariel Shlita as the Ashkenazi chief rabbi. Bennett seems to […]
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will not fall for a “dirty scenario” and be dragged into the conflict with Syria. Erdogan was speaking Sunday, a day after
If Finance Minister Yair Lapid has his way, not only will Israelis have to pay arnona property tax on their homes while alive, they will have to pay on the
“What’s he worth?” “What’s he worth?” How many times has this question passed your mind when speaking to someone? Have you ever asked this question to someone point blank? Well, there are certainly people out there who are interested in knowing about your worth. For example, the government is interested when trying to determine your […]
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