As a result of tenacious efforts by Yahadut Hatorah councilmen in Yerushalayim, a significant increase in the city budget for 2013 for chareidi mosdos and projects has been approved, the
Just a few days after President Shimon Peres came under fire for his remarks, which many viewed as blatant presidential involvement in the upcoming elections, Mr. Peres is at it again. Once again Mr. Peres released statement that supporters of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu feel undermine the outgoing administration’s position. “The world’s Jews want an […]
A nationwide flu outbreak that has already caused the deaths of at least 18 children and clogged emergency rooms in many states is provoking great alarm across the country. The
What was dubbed as an “emergency Asifa” was held in the main Vishnitz Beis Medrash in Bnei Brak on Wednesday night, the eve of 28 Teves 5773. The goal of the gathering was to stir the hearts of chassidim to bring them to an awareness regarding the importance of voting in the upcoming general elections […]
[COMMUNICATED CONTENT] Just released by Oorah is a hilarious portrayal of what Jews around the world would do with a million dollars. Click Here to watch video. “What would you do with a million dollars?” is the question prompting the responses, which are as diverse as the respondents themselves. The cross-section of people spontaneously stopped and interviewed includes […]
Police say a man accused with his girlfriend of keeping bomb-making materials in their Greenwich Village apartment had told acquaintances he planned to blow up the Washington Square Park arch.
The following story is being circulated by askanim affiliated with Yahadut Hatorah. YWN-ISRAEL hesitated reporting it, but since it is now widespread, we will report it too, but with the note that it appears no one has confirmed its validity. A woman entered a Degel Hatorah branch in Yerushalayim with a strange request. “I need […]
Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America — the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization — applauded the nomination by President Obama of Mr. Jacob (“Jack”) Lew to be Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Lew is the first individual affiliated with the Orthodox Jewish community to hold this position of great responsibility. Mr. […]
A key New Jersey highway to the Holland Tunnel will be closed for two years beginning in 2014, creating what will likely be a nightmare for commuters going to Lower
The Vatican on Monday (January 7, 2013) dismissed anti-Semitic comments by the head of a rebel Catholic traditionalist group, saying the Roman church did not see Jews as enemies. Bishop
Inviting in the opposition, Vice President Joe Biden will meet Thursday with the National Rifle Association, the powerful pro-gun organization that could obstruct White House efforts to pass stricter arms
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] If you are asking just how bad things can get in Yerushalayim between Jews and Arabs, this might be an indicator. A snowball fight got a
The composition of President Barack Obama’s second term Cabinet became clearer Wednesday, with Labor Secretary Hilda Solis resigning and three other members of the president’s team deciding to stay on
[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] 13:07 IL: A mass casualty response is underway following the report of an explosion with injuries in Tel Aviv, at Shaul HaMelech and Kaplan Streets near
In the Jerusalem District, which includes Yehuda, Shomron, Beit Shemesh, Abu Gosh and the Jerusalem corridor, thousands of residents experienced power outages during the night as a result of the
[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] 08:15 IL: The weatherman was correct and the snowfall in Yerushalayim continues to accumulate, shutting the city down. At this hour many city services are down,
Speaking at the third annual Ichud (United) Hatzalah Conference taking place in Jerusalem’s Ramada Hotel, Health Minister Director-General Prof. Roni Gamzu addressed moving ministerial responsibility for the nation’s EMS services. Gamzu addressed the conference on Wednesday 27 Teves 5773, expressing opposition to the idea of moving ministerial responsibility for the nation’s emergency medical services (EMS) […]
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] A Shas election infomercial against assimilations has been labeled “racist” and Labor candidate Nino Absadza has turned to the Central Election Committee to disqualify it. The infomercial warns that a strong Yisrael Beitenu without chareidi representation in Knesset may lead to a fast track for state conversions and the new giyur […]
Despite Operation Pillar of Defense which resulted in an average 11% decrease in the numbers of incoming tourists in November and December 2012 (compared to the same period in 2011),
The co-leaders of Shas; Eli Yishai, Aryeh Deri and Ariel Atias on Tuesday 26 Teves 5773 called upon Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to sign a statement committing to maintain the
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