A number of mispallalim heading to the tziyun of the Bal Shem Tov were involved in an accident on erev Yom Kippur. The driver, a resident of Netanya, 26, sustained

Today, 11 Tishrei is Maran HaGaon HaRav Ovadia Yosef’s Shlita birthday. The gadol hador is 92. A modest family event will be held during the course of the day to permit the rav’s mishpacha to wish him well and share the moment with him. In truth, there is a question as to his age, for […]

MDA officials report treating 2,334 patients on Yom Kippur as compared to 2,168 last year. 108 people fainted due to the fast, and there were 9 CPR calls. 145 children

Seeking to distance himself from reports that he may have acted as a go-between to arrange a meeting with US President Barak Obama and Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is quoted in the Chicago Sun Times saying “I am not a conduit between Israel and the White House”. The former Obama administration […]

Israel Radio reports that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu arrived in New York City where he is attending the United Nations General Assembly. The prime minister arrived on Thursday 11 Tishrei

For years, the New York City Transportation Department has held a trump card in the roiling debate over its many roadway interventions: When officials said the measures, like pedestrian plazas and bike lanes, had made streets safer, the numbers appeared to back them up. But the release last week of the Mayor’s Management Report, a […]

JFK Airport security workers charge they’re often rushed to complete searches of planes for items left behind by passengers. The allegations are contained in a formal complaint set to be

New Jersey’s Republican State Committee is picking up the tab for Gov. Chris Christie to fly to a fundraiser in a State Police helicopter. Christie was flown to Saddle River

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is expected to unveil plans Thursday to build the world’s tallest Ferris wheel on Staten Island, providing an iconic destination to the city’s so-called

Speaking to Israel Radio from New York City, where he is attending the United Nations General Assembly, Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon stated on Thursday that he sees Israel and the United States are working to set ‘red lines’ in place regarding Iran’s nuclear program, explaining these defined limits are not being publicized to the […]

In an effort to prevent people from damaging forests around the country, many trees are pruned ahead of Sukkos to provide a quantity of free legal schach for those who

While not specifically mentioning the Camp David peace treaty with Israel by name, in his address before the United Nations last week Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi reiterated his government’s commitment to all agreements signed by previous governments. Morsi added that he is the first democratically elected president of his country. The Islamic Brotherhood-affiliated leader did […]

Yeshivas Beis Halevy, the yeshiva gedola that opened its doors in Elul in Rosh Ha’ayin quickly became a location for top avreichim. According to the daily HaMevaser, rabbonim shlita are more than pleased as the yeshiva appears to have exceeded all expectations. The chanukas habayis is scheduled to take place on Thursday night, the eve […]

Dozens of tombstones were vandalized and destroyed in a Jewish cemetery south of Prague. Police made the announcement on Yom Kippur, adding it does not appear the attack itself occurred

Yizkor services were held around the country for the 2,569 soldiers HY”D killed in the 1973 Yom Kippur War. 7,500 soldiers were injured in the war and 301 soldiers were taken prisoner by the enemy, later returned to Israel. In an official state ceremony, Defense Minister Ehud Barak called that war a “turning point” for […]

Over 350 esrogim from Calabria, Italy were detected and confiscated by Israeli customs agents. It is an annual event, with merchants devising new-and-improved methods to smuggle the valuable esrogim into

To our loyal readers, supporters, and dear friends around the world: With the world in its most uncertain and unstable times, we would like to wish all of you a Gmar Chasima Tova, and may we all be inscribed & sealed in the books of life, peace, health, and prosperity. May year 5773 be the year that Hashem […]

Addressing donor nations attending the New York City conference, Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon called upon those nations contributing funds to the PA (Palestinian Authority) to refrain giving without following

In recent years, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon expelled Jews from their homes in Gaza and N. Shomron, followed by decisions by the High Court of Justice which led to the expulsion of the residents of Beit El’s Ulpana neighborhood and Migron in the current administration of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Now, Defense Minister Ehud Barak […]

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday Israel has no roots in the Middle East and would be “eliminated,” ignoring a U.N. warning to avoid incendiary rhetoric ahead of the