On this Erev Rosh Hashanah morning of 5772/73, we would like to thank our tens of thousands of devoted readers across the globe for visiting YWN each day, patronizing our
In breaking with what has become standard operating procedure, Defense Minister Ehud Barak has decided that he will not be placing a closure on PA (Palestinian Authority) autonomous areas over
The IDF is doing its utmost to ensure that all soldiers and officers on bases and outposts received yomtov meals and more on Rosh Hashanah. Towards that end, 40 trucks left the IDF’s main food base in Tirat HaCarmel carrying yomtov items for bases around the country. This includes six tons of fish, 450 packages […]
[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] The rain that hit the Uman area on shabbos came as a surprise to many of the thousands who spend the last shabbos of the year at the tziyun of Rav Nachman ahead of Rosh Hashanah. The heavy rain began during the afternoon hours on shabbos. Officials report the area’s drainage […]
[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] A fire broke out during the night (Motzei Shabbos to Sunday erev Rosh Hashanah) in an apartment building on David Raziel Street in Ramle. A woman
Rishon L’Tzion HaRav Shlomo Amar Shlita released a statement during an interview ahead of Rosh Hashanah with Makor Rishon. The rav spoke of the threat posed to Yiddishkheit by the Reform Movement, stressing the need to combat this trend. Rav Amar added that the Reform is more of a threat than secular Jews. The rav […]
Tens of thousands of mispallalim in Uman will take part in the annual erev Rosh Hashanah “Tikun Klali”, which is broadcast around the world. The event began airing in Eretz
For those still uninitiated, those naïve enough to believe the hate for Israel by Hamas and other extremists is the result of Israel’s actions, the recent rioting and unrests from Muslims around the world should be an eye-opener. While Muslims attack US Embassies in defense of Islam, they also use the opportunity to focus their hate […]
Jerusalem police on shabbos arrested three Arabs males, aged 16, residents of the Arab area of Maale Zeitim for allegedly setting Sifrei Tehillim ablaze in Har HaZeisim. According to police,
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] As we approach Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur I want to wish everyone in the Jewish community a happy and healthy new year. The High Holy
For the first time since Israel and Egypt signed a peace agreement over thirty years ago, El Al has announced it is halting service to and from Cairo, citing a
It’s that time of the year again – the holiday season. Perhaps nothing is more challenging than getting through from Rosh Hashanah to Simchas Torah with your health and weight intact. As daunting and challenging as this may seem, a few little tricks and bit of self-discipline can get you through virtually unscathed. There are […]
Yana Gorelik, the Canadian woman who visited Israel for a family simcha and arrested for being AWOL from the IDF was released. Officials on Sunday, erev Rosh Hashanah 5773 announced
As Islamic protestors in Arab countries attack American diplomatic facilities over the recent release of a film found objectionable by the international Islamic community, the mayor of the Israeli Arab
The good news spread quickly in the main Belz Beis Medrash in Yerushalayim on shabbos, the birth of a grandson to the rebbe’s only son, Rav Aaron Mordechai. Many of the chassidim who are in Yerushalayim to be with the rebbe shlita on Rosh Hashanah have already indicated they plan to remain for the bris. […]
Battleships, aircraft carriers, minesweepers and submarines from 25 nations are converging on the strategically important Strait of Hormuz in an unprecedented show of force as Israel and Iran move towards
A couple was R”L killed and another person seriously injured when they were struck by a car in central New Jersey. East Brunswick police say the driver of the car
The following is meant as a convenient review of Halachos pertaining to Rosh Hashana. The Piskei Din for the most part are based purely on the Sugyos, Shulchan Aruch and
Several protests stemming at least in part from an anti-Islam film produced in the United States are unfolding outside U.S. embassies around the world. Friday’s protests follow ones Tuesday at
In the September 13th primary, Councilman James Sanders handily defeated embattled incumbent Senator Shirley Huntley opening the door for a special election that will likely feature an orthodox Jewish candidate.
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