Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein has called on Defense Minister Ehud Barak to explain himself regarding the appointment of Major-General Gadi Eisenkott as the next IDF deputy chief of staff. Weinstein reminds the defense minister that the Defense Ministry’s legal advisor, Erez Ben-Ari issued a directive not to appoint a new deputy chief of staff until […]
The military’s small, top-secret version of the space shuttle rocketed into orbit Tuesday for a repeat mystery mission, two years after making the first flight of its kind. The Air
The Pentagon has notified the US Congress of a potential $647 million sale involving a broad array of bombs to Israel, ranging in size from 250 – 2,000 pounds. Following the US elections, it appears Jerusalem is moving ahead with the munitions request towards restocking following Operation Pillar of Defense and possibly in anticipation of […]
Shomrim, the Orthodox Jewish neighborhood watch group, is well-known for its work in its Northwest Baltimore community. Last night, they say they helped someone in San Francisco. In an e-mail
IDF Chief of Personnel Major-General Orna Barvibai was set to visit Bnei Brak on Tuesday, 27 Kislev, to get her fist look at the torah city. The senior officer was
Over recent months the Belz Chassidic Court has been making genuine efforts to mend fences, to make shalom. The efforts of the Rebbe Shlita have been most successful. Baruch Hashem
House Speaker John Boehner accused President Barack Obama on Tuesday of slow-walking negotiations to avoid the “fiscal cliff,” and urged him to name specific cuts in government spending he would
Delta Air Lines will buy Singapore Airlines’ 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic for $360 million and has agreed to a transatlantic joint venture with the British carrier, expanding Delta’s
[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin was the guest of honor on Tuesday night, the eve of 28 Kislev 5773, lighting the large Chabad menorah in Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda marketplace, known more affectionately as “The Shuk”. Rivlin, who is shomer shabbos, is always willing to participate in ceremonies involving a mitzvah when his […]
The Justice Department says the British bank HSBC violated the Bank Secrecy Act in connection with the laundering of money from narcotics drug traffickers in Mexico. In court papers filed
Speaking to Channel 2 News on Monday night, the eve of 27 Kislev 5773, Shas’ Aryeh Deri was asked to comment on the lawsuit filed by Yesh Atid with the Supreme Court challenging the cabinet decision to permit 1,300 chareidim to serve in civilian service in place of entering the IDF. Deri explained that “we […]
The following is meant as a convenient review of Halachos pertaining to Chanuka. The Piskei Din for the most part are based purely on the Sugyos, Shulchan Aruch and Ramah, Nosei Keilim, and the Mishna Berura, unless stated otherwise. They are based on my understanding of the aforementioned texts through the teachings of my Rebeim. As […]
IDF soldiers during the predawn hours on Tuesday, 27 Kislev 5773 reportedly raided the offices of three PA (Palestinian Authority) NGOs, PA (Palestinian Authority) sources are reporting. The reports state
United States intelligence agencies have detected no new moves by the Syrian government in recent days that would indicate it was preparing to use chemical weapons against rebel forces, U.S.
YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of the Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Somayach, HaGaon HaRav Mendel Weinbach ZATZAL. The Levayah will take place at 2:00PM, from the Yeshiva
Iran and North Korea are not cooperating on missile and nuclear development, Tehran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday. Japan’s Kyodo News agency this month reported, citing a Western diplomatic
Shas election campaign is clearly based on its ability to safeguard the Torah community, promising to “fight poverty” and “prevent assimilation”. In the bus posters, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is seen wearing a large black yarmulke under the banner “Only Shas can fight assimilation”. Another bus poster revealed in the campaign says “A Strong Shas […]
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) is threatening to take his case to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, insisting Israel’s decision to withhold 450 million NIS in tax revenue funds is a violation of international law. The Israeli decision was in response to the unilateral PA move, taking its request for non-member […]
After the recycling of plastic bottles has been evaluated as a successful project, environmental officials are now moving to introduce glass recycling receptacles around the country. 600 glass recycling drop
After the cabinet on Sunday approved a civilian service alternative to IDF service for 1,300 chareidim, the protests and ‘share the burden’ voices are audible once again, accusing the government of “selling out” to chareidim instead of complying with the High Court of Justice ruling compelling them to serve in the IDF. One response was […]
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