Speaking with Israel Radio’s Reshet Bet on Sunday 10 Teves 5773, Rabbi Chaim Amsellem of the Am Shalem Party explains a number of matters of importance. Rabbi Amsellem rejects the current lifestyle that is supported by Shas, saying “this is not the way and not the way of our fathers. Since when did you see […]
Republican Mitt Romney’s family had to convince him to make a second bid for the presidency because he was reluctant to run again after failing to secure his party’s nomination in 2008, Romney’s son told the Boston Globe on Sunday. In an article that examined what went wrong with Romney’s losing 2012 presidential campaign, Tagg […]
If the wireless Internet connection during your holiday flight seems more reliable than it used to, you could have the humble potato to thank. While major airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi
The brave new world for U.S. retailers can be found in small cities like Martinsburg, West Virginia. That’s where department store chain Macy’s Inc recently opened a facility the size
According to Water Authority official Dr. Amir Givati, the heavy rain during the last three days has brought over 18 centimeters (7.06 inches) of water to the Kinneret, the nation’s main source of potable water. With meteorologists predicting rain this week, water officials are hopeful that an additional 7 centimeters (2.75 inches) will be added […]
The Cabinet on Sunday 10 Teves 5773 unanimously approved a 9.5 million NIS plan to boost assistance to residents of the south in the wake of Operation Pillar of Defense. The plan includes – inter alia – solutions for the needs of special populations, the elderly and immigrants. This is in addition to current social […]
Israel Police launched a six-month program designed to increase awareness among officers regarding weight and remaining in good physical condition. The department hopes to lose almost 1,000kg collectively. Experts were
Speaking with Srugim, MK Dr. Michael Ben-Ari addressed recent statements made by Bayit HaYehudi leader Naftali Bennett, in which Bennett issued a clarification, citing he opposes insubordination in the IDF
In his motzei shabbos drasha Maran HaGaon HaRav Ovadia Yosef Shlita made a reference to the statement by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who plans to take the housing portfolio from
[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] People walking by Jaffo Gate were in for a surprise as they passed a truck near the gate distributing holiday trees. People gathered to receive their
There are now three suspects in custody as police continue probing last week’s assault against Nati Grossman, an editor of the HaPeles Newspaper affiliated to the split off faction of Degel, now siding with the Netzach party. One suspect, who was taken into custody today, 10 Teves 5773 at about 02:00, apprehended in a Ponevezh […]
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] It appears that something as innocent as a chareidi job fair sparks controversy in the community today, and that was the case in Beit Shemesh, when
With the passage of a divisive constitution, Egypt’s Islamist leadership has secured its tightest grip on power since Hosni Mubarak’s ouster nearly two years ago and laid the foundation for legislation to create a more religious state. The opposition’s response — a vow to keep fighting the charter and the program of Islamist President Mohammed […]
An unwavering National Rifle Association said Sunday that not a single new gun regulation would make children safer, that “a media machine” relishes blaming the gun industry for each new
Former President George H.W. Bush, who has been hospitalized for a month undergoing treatment for bronchitis, may not be released from a Houston hospital in time to celebrate Christmas at
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States fell more than 10 cents over the past two weeks to the lowest level in more than
An IDF soldier was attacked by two masked males on Friday, 8 Teves 5773 at the A-Ram Checkpoint in the northern capital. The soldier was assaulted and hit with pepper
Following havdalah the Sadigura Rebbe Shlita spoke of the importance of the upcoming general elections, scheduled to take place on 11 Shevat 5773. According to a report appearing in the
Speaking to Israel Radio’s Reshet Bet on Sunday afternoon 10 Teves 5773, a confident Rabbi Amnon Yitzchak stated his Koach L’Hashpiah Party will earn “double digits” in the next Knesset. Listening to the bleak political analysts eulogizing his efforts prior to getting on the air, Yitzchak said, “Even though today is a fast day you […]
Over 20% of the lists competing in the general elections are viewed as chareidi in nature. In past years, two parties represented the chareidi tzibur, Yahadut Hatorah and Shas. In the upcoming elections for the 19th Knesset, the picture is somewhat different. Of the 34 part’s competing eight are chareidi or led by chareidim and […]
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