Not offering any real explanation, Shas Moetzas Gedolei Yisrael Secretary Rabbi Raphael Pinchasi insists that an audio tape of him speaking against Aryeh Deri is not authentic, insisting the words heard in his voice questioning Deri’s authority and policies were not uttered by him. The tape, played on Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) has Pinchasi saying […]
Republican lawmakers on Tuesday opened the door to a national debate about gun control following the Connecticut school massacre, a small sign of easing in Washington’s reluctance to seriously consider
The National Rifle Association said on Tuesday it wanted to contribute meaningfully to prevent another massacre like the Connecticut shooting, suggesting a sharp change in tone for the largest U.S.
According to a Haaretz report, many voters are in a dilemma as they seek to decide if they will go with Shas again or direct their loyalty elsewhere. Yoram Ettinger reports that as many as 5-6 Shas seats hang in the balance, quoting Shas’ internal campaign officials. These voters are now trying to decide if […]
Until this weekend I had never heard of Noah Pozner, or of his family. But Noah’s father, Lenny, has a friend, and the friend had heard of us and called. “They need you. You can speak to them, you can relate to them. Come, please come.” There isn’t much to say to a request like […]
When the Justice Department announced its record $1.9 billion settlement against British bank HSBC last week, prosecutors called it a powerful blow to a dysfunctional institution accused of laundering money
The White House spelled out some gun control measures on Tuesday that President Barack Obama would support in the aftermath of the Connecticut school massacre, including moves by a Democratic
Rabbi Chaim Amsellem’s Am Shalem Party is banking heavily on attracting votes by pushing the IDF share the burden agenda, the need for chareidim to serve in the military. To date, despite his optimism, his party fails to earn the minimum number of votes to gain entry to Knesset. In a political rally this week […]
The words uttered earlier this week by PA (Palestinian Authority) Prime Minister Salem Fayed seem to play out in a PA election poll, questioning who PA residents would vote for
After much investigation and research, STAR-K Kosher Certification announces that it will certify quinoa which needs no further checking, for the very first time, for Pesach 5773/2012. The grain-like crop
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) applauded the release on bail of his constituent, Jacob Ostreicher, from Bolivian prison. Nadler, who has written to U.S. and Bolivian authorities to push for justice, called for a speedy trial and full due process rights for Mr. Ostreicher. He issued the following statement: “I am thrilled to hear that, […]
Costs for Medicaid, education and employee retirement benefits are threatening to overwhelm state and local government budgets in New York, a report by a national task force issued on Tuesday
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Tuesday issued the following statement on the passing of US Senator (D-Hawaii) Daniel K. Inouye: “On behalf of the people of Israel, I wish to express my deepest condolences on the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye. “I was proud to call Senator Inouye a friend. He was a humble man […]
Police investigators that recovered stolen property are now trying to ascertain who the former IDF commando is who lost his Entebbe medal. Among the recovered stolen goods was an IDF
President Barack Obama supports U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein’s effort to craft legislation to reinstate an assault-weapons ban and would also back any law to close a loophole in gun-show sales,
A sporting goods chain says it’s suspending sales of modern rifles nationwide because of the school shooting in Connecticut. Dick’s Sporting Goods also says it’s removing all guns from display at its store closest to Newtown, where the massacre took place. Authorities say a gunman killed 26 people, mostly children, with a military-style rifle at […]
According to a Walla poll, the resignation by Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman to face a criminal indictment has not impacted the political map as the latest poll shows the right-wing bloc in Knesset maintains its sizable lead over the political left-wing, pointing out that lead continues to grow despite Lieberman’s resignation. Following are the results […]
Sources tell YWN that after 30 court hearings, Jacob Ostreicher has been released on bail, and to house arrest. The bail amount is around $15,000 U.S. Dollars. Ostreicher arrived at the Bolivia courthouse on Tuesday wearing a bullet-proof flak jacket & helmet, after death threats were made against him, stating that he would never walk out […]
Perhaps signaling that he is a most optimistic individual, or at least one with a large ego, Rabbi Amsellem explains he is more popular among Israelis than Maran HaGaon HaRav
House Speaker John Boehner’s backup plan that would simply extend low income tax rates for households with incomes below $1 million a year “cannot pass both houses of Congress,” Senate
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