The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows Mitt Romney attracting support from 48% of voters nationwide, while President Obama earns 45% of the vote. Two percent (2%)
The University of Texas is evacuating all of its buildings due to threats on campus after a caller claiming to be with al-Qaida said he placed bombs all over campus
Mitt Romney will begin receiving intelligence briefings next week, his campaign said on Thursday. Romney and vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan had not begun receiving intelligence briefings similar to those the president and vice president receives —a courtesy usually extended the opposing party’s nominees once they are formally nominated. A spokesperson for Romney said on […]
The often reported price hikes in the Israeli marketplace have been occupying a prominent place in the news over recent weeks. With Rosh Hashanah approaching, many of these increases are
With Rosh Hashanah rapidly approaching, rabbonim in Yerushalayim are preparing for kaporos. This week, a meeting was held with the Rav/Posek of the Jerusalem Rabbinate, Rabbi Eliyahu Schlesinger Shlita, along
Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov stated “Against the background of the geopolitical challenges and the global economic crisis, the achievements are even greater. We will continue to work in the coming year to make a vacation in Israel more accessible, cheaper, and more attractive for Israelis and tourists alike.” * 3.5 million visitors arrived in Israel […]
Due to the dire shortage of classrooms in the chareidi mosdos, Jerusalem City Hall has approved an additional 100 classrooms in the city, in Sorotzkin, Givat Shaul, N’vei Yaakov and Geula. The approval is credited to Deputy Mayor R’ Yitzchak Pindrus, who holds the education portfolio on the city council. While politicians seem to routinely […]
A new mikva is scheduled to open in Betar Illit in the Tamar area of the city. The new mikva was built by Mosdos ‘????? ??? under the leadership of
YWN can report that frum askan Shlomo Mostofsky won his hotly contested race for Civil Court judge. Mostofsky came in with 45% of the vote, Theresa Ciccotto won 38% of
Polls are now closed in primary elections that took place across the city Thursday. New Yorkers headed to the polls to vote in primaries for state legislative candidates and with
It was the question that Mitt Romney presidential campaign and Republican Party officials kept asking earlier this month: “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” After some
Yair Lapid is confident that his platform will enjoy the support of a growing number of voters in the next election, predicting his?? ???? (There is a Future) party will earn 22 seats or more in the next Knesset. Speaking at a party function in Sderot, Lapid told supporters “This will be our year. We […]
Councilman David G. Greenfield is outraged at today’s New York City Board of Health vote to restrict the traditional Orthodox Jewish practice of metzitzah b’peh during bris milahs. In response to today’s Board of Health vote, Greenfield released the following statement: “Today’s vote is a shocking case of this administration overstepping its authority and violating […]
Jordan’s King Abdullah II is blaming Israel for sabotaging his country’s nuclear aspirations. The king was interviewed by AFP, explaining that Israel was tenacious in is opposition to Jordan developing nuclear technology even though the program is for peaceful purposes. Israel turned to a number of allied nations and succeeded in persuading them to oppose […]
In an interview with Kol Chai Radio’s Noam Zeigman, Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Yechiel Yonah Metzger explained that Iran is trying to take the same road as Haman, ?????? ????? ????? ?? ?? ??????? and therefore, he has composed a tefillah to be recited when the Aaron Kodesh is opened. The rav hopes the tefillah will […]
President Barack Obama didn’t intend to signal any change in the U.S.-Egypt relationship last night when he said Egypt is not an “ally,” the White House told The Cable today.
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] As we look forward to the beginning of the Jewish High Holidays Sunday night, I want to extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating the
66% of employees in Israel are unaware of the minimum wage. 36% of employers claim they too are unaware of the minimum wage. 50% of the nation’s workers report they have never received a piece of paper detailing the terms of their employment, their salary and benefits. These alarming figures were released in the recent […]
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Councilman David G. Greenfield hosted his first annual Boro Park Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Sunday to show his gratitude for the countless residents who dedicate their
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Thursday, 26 Elul 5772 reiterated that PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) is “on borrowed time” and his administration is “plagued with corruption”. He added the PA leader simply lacks the ability to manage and he must go if there is to be any hope of progress in the region. […]
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