After the Rabbanut Election Committee of Yerushalayim met this week and resolved outstanding issues, there is a likelihood that a date will be announced next week for elections to select chief rabbonim for the capital, after the positions have been vacant for over a decade. According to the Shas-affiliated Yom L’Yom newspaper, the date is […]
A prominent Brooklyn rabbi is searching for a valuable menorah stolen from his home Tuesday, and hopes the crystal-clear home security footage he has of the thief may help him
Soldiers in the Kfir Brigade, which is also home to Nachal Chareidi soldiers on Tuesday 3 Elul 5772 sent a letter of complaint to IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny
On Tuesday night, the eve of 4 Elul, two right-wing activists, residents of the Ramat Migron outpost received administrative detention orders banning them from the area of Yehuda and Shomron,
Less than a week before the Republican convention begins, the race for the White House is a virtual tie. According to a Fox News poll of likely voters, the Mitt
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] The Obama campaign is using former President Clinton to help sell its message that President Obama’s policies will continue to build a “strong” middle class. Clinton
It appears as the change in management takes place at Yated Ne’eman in Eretz Yisrael, there is now a new domain, Yated.net, registered as recently as August 2, 2012. Ladaat.net discovered that if one checks for the ownership of yated.net, one learns it was recently registered to American Friends of Kupat Hair, on August 2, […]
Israeli commandos stormed the Entebbe Airport on July 4, 1976 seeking to free the hostages of the hijacked Air France flight taken captive by PFLP terrorists, transported to Entebbe. Of the 248 passengers on board the flight over 100 Jewish and Israelis were taken hostage along with the non-Jewish pilot, Captain Bacos. B’chasdei Hashem, 102 […]
With June 2012 unemployment surpassing the 16,000 mark, some experts in Israel insist this is a sign that we are heading in a downward spiral, rejecting statements from Finance Minister
Under the banner of ‘??? ?????? ??????’, thousands of women gathered in Bnei Brak for the women’s Siyum HaShas in the presence of the Gerrer Rebitzen, Belzer Rebitzen, Vishnitzer Rebitzen, Rebitzen Ben-Shimon, Rebitzen Lefkowitz, Rebitzen Koldotzki, and Rebitzen Karelitz. The event took place on Tuesday night, the eve of 4 Elul 5772 in Seminar Ohr […]
Israel Foreign Ministry officials have summoned the ambassador from South Africa to explain the South African government’s decision to require special labeling for goods manufactured in Israel’s “occupied areas”. The process to pass this new labeling law has been ongoing since May 2012 and it was passed into law this week. In line with the […]
The school system in Betar Illit opened this week as it did in other chareidi communities. In Betar, 100 new classrooms have been added to the education system to serve
Speaking to Israel Radio’s Reshet Bet on Thursday 5 Elul 5772, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman defended his position, calling for the ousting of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen). Lieberman stressed he has a right to express his personal opinion, and doing so does not represent opposing any cabinet policy or decision. He explained that […]
The following is a Fox News report: The author of a recently announced insider account of the raid that killed Usama bin Laden has been identified to Fox News as
The US State Department has released an updated travel advisory for citizens visiting Jerusalem. “US citizens should remain vigilant while traveling throughout Jerusalem, including in commercial and downtown areas of
Shas leader Deputy Prime Minister Eli Yishai explains his meeting today, Thursday 5 Elul 5772 in Bnei Brak with Maran HaGaon HaRav Aaron Leib Shteinman Shlita. Yishai played down the
Former US Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk was interviewed by Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) on Thursday morning 5 Elul 5772. Indyk, who serves as Vice President and Director for Foreign
A 2-year-old chareidi infant fell from dad’s hands in a Jerusalem hotel as he was picking up the child towards a sink. The child is reported in very serious condition. The incident occurred close to 20:00 on Wednesday night, the eve of 5 Elul 5772 in the Ramada Hotel. The father explained to MDA medics […]
3:00PM THURSDAY: Following weather reports of the potential for severe storms to directly or indirectly impact South Florida, Miami Hatzalah Coordinators from Aventura, North Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Communities, held an emergency meeting at the new Hatzalah Dispatch Center in North Miami Beach, to discuss Hurricane “Isaac”. Hatzalah of Miami -Dade is prepared […]
As Hungary prepares to mark Independence Day, Hungarian President Janos Ader has bestowed the ‘Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary’ on Chabad Shaliach HaRav Baruch Oberlander, the daily HaMevaser reports. Rabbi Oberlander serves as Gavaad of the Chabad kehila in that country. The award is that nation’s highest, recognizing Rabbi Oberlander’s significant service […]
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