HaGaon HaRav Mordechai Stern, the secretary of the newly organized Moetzas Gedolei Yisrael of Agudas Yisrael on Wednesday evening the eve of 27 Shevat 5773 was sent on a shlichus by the Vishnitzer Rebbe Shlita. Rav Stern was sent to the Rebbe’s younger brother, the Admor, to invite him to take part in Thursday’s kenos […]
An appeal filed with a Belgium court by the Belz chassidus against Moshe Aryeh Friedman was successful and the Neturei Karta-affiliated chossid may not send his boys to a Belz girl’s school as was ruled by a lower court. Friedman’s activities often are ammunition for the media, and this case against Belz was covered by […]
By Rabbi Daniel Schneierson Question: Why is it that many younger guys and girls think that there should be “chemistry” by the second or third date in order to continue? Answer: The word “Chemistry” strikes a mixed cord in my heart. When I took Chemistry in 10th Grade, our teacher was trying to teach us […]
Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid posted a message on his Facebook page pertaining to chareidi fears that he wishes to destroy yeshivos. “The chareidi parties are spreading rumors that I am plotting to harm the Torah community. This is utter nonsense. I have been calling to study Tanach my entire life. In my eyes, the […]
A powerful coastal storm is threatening to bury the tri-state with snow Friday into Saturday. The timing, intensity and track of the storm could still change, but right now New
Two Russian fighter jets briefly entered Japan’s air space near disputed islands and the northern island of Hokkaido on Thursday, prompting Japan to scramble combat fighters and lodge a protest,
[VIDEO & PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] A serious vehicular accident took place early Thursday afternoon 27 Shevat 5773 when a female chareidi driver apparently lost control of her car at
Iran released what it said was the decoded footage taken by a US reconnaissance drone plane that it captured more than a year ago, Iranian media reported. The grainy footage
Could plastic foam containers get 86’d from the menu of takeout food options in the nation’s biggest city? A sanitation official said Wednesday the idea is under discussion but it’s too soon to say what will get recommended in an upcoming report on increasing recycling rates. Polystyrene foam, sometimes sold under the brand name Styrofoam, […]
Iran’s supreme leader Thursday strongly rejected proposals for direct talks with United States, apparently quashing suggestions for a breakthrough dialogue on the nuclear standoff and potentially other issues. The statement
Fighter jets from the U.S. and two key allies roared into western Pacific skies Thursday in the combat phase of annual exercises that have gained importance as the region responds to the rise of China and other potential threats. The Cope North drills — which could soon swell in participants — are aimed at preparing […]
A Bangladeshi man is expected to plead guilty Thursday to attempting to blow up the New York Federal Reserve Bank with what he believed to be a van packed with
The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing on Feb. 13 to consider the nomination of Jacob “Jack” Lew for Treasury secretary, the committee said on Wednesday. Committee chairman Max
After a long and chilly four years, Barack Obama hopes to reset his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he makes his first trip to Israel as president
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie responded angrily on Wednesday to a former White House physician’s comment that he could die in office if he does not lose weight, calling the
President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency, John Brennan, is expected to face tough questioning about U.S. spy activities from waterboarding to the use of drones when
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta delayed deployment of an aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East due to budget uncertainty on Wednesday, hours after warning that financial concerns were a
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a leading proponent of overhauling the immigration system who has gained attention in GOP circles, will deliver the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of
Software makers Microsoft Corp and Symantec Corp said they disrupted a global cyber crime operation by shutting down servers that controlled hundreds of thousands of PCs without the knowledge of
A research center that Syria said was hit by an Israeli strike last week remained unscathed in the attack, an Israeli television channel said satellite images it broadcast on Wednesday showed. Diplomats, Syrian rebels and security sources said Israeli jets bombed a convoy near the Lebanese border last week, apparently hitting weapons destined for the Lebanese militant […]
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