Today, Councilman David G. Greenfield announced his endorsement of Shlomo Mostofsky in his campaign for Civil Court Judge in Brooklyn’s 5th District. “I’m proud to endorse Shlomo Mostofsky for Civil Court Judge. Shlomo is a brilliant attorney and a distinguished public servant who has dedicated his life to serving our community,” said Councilman Greenfield. “We […]
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has called upon world leaders to support a move to oust PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen). A spokesman for Abu Mazen calls Lieberman’s letter to world leaders “incitement”. The move was also condemned by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, whose aides were quick to point out Lieberman’s views are not reflective […]
The Jerusalem Rabbinical Election Committee on Tuesday, rejected the petitions that stood between calling for elections for chief rabbis of Yerushalayim after 13 years of the positions remaining vacant. Four
European Jewish Congress President Dr. Moshe Kantor has expressed outrage after Rabbi David Goldberg, the chief rabbi of Hof in Bavaria and a mohel – person trained in the Jewish
It is not rare for the secular media to quote Maran HaGaon HaRav Ovadia Yosef Shlita, especially choice phrases from his weekly motzei shabbos shiur. This week, the rav’s words are being reported by many agencies, secular and chareidi alike as the gadol hador lashed out against secular judges and teachers. Rav Ovadia told the […]
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, 3 Elul 5772 signed a document to encourage the absorption and integration of Ethiopian Jews in Israeli society and economy, and to prevent discrimination
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] One can see just how far Israel must bend over backwards for the sake of a soccer competition. When the Israeli team arrived in Budapest last Wednesday, 27 Menachem Av 5772, fans met them with anti-Semitic slurs including “Filthy Jews”. The crowd continued their anti-Jewish diatribe while the Hatikvah was played. […]
Relying on the ruling of a Cologne court against bris milah is the basis for a lawsuit filed against Rabbi Dovid Goldberg, for performing the religious ceremony on a child.
According to the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey, Israel and the United States have the same intelligence information regarding Iran’s nuclear program but they respond to that information differently. Arriving in Afghanistan for a brief visit, Dempsey explained that it is not that the countries have conflicting or different […]
Klal Yisrael is being urged to be mispallel for the Shomrei Emunim Rebbe Shlita, whose condition is serious. The rebbe has been hospitalized for months after being revived from cardiac arrest in Sivan 5772. Tefilos are recited in all mosdos affiliated with the chassidus as well as at the Kosel. Please daven for Rav Avrohom […]
A Siyum HaShas will be held on Wednesday night, the eve of 5 Elul 5772 in the Khal Chassidim Shteibelach in Ashdod’s Rova 7 neighborhood, beginning at 20:00. Over 100 people are expected to participate in the seudas mitzvah. Community rabbonim and admorim are expected to take part in the event. The event will be […]
While the Western world continues discussing the merit of economic sanctions against Iran and the fears surrounding a possible Israeli assault against Tehran’s nuclear program, Iran continues developing weapons to improve its arsenal. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reports that it has upgraded its short range surface-to-surface Fatah 110 missile, also known by the name […]
Fatah held a football tournament for youth named after three terrorists who murdered Rabbi Meir Chai, a 45 year-old father of 7. The terrorists killed the Rabbi in a drive
Many are already saying “I told you so”, explaining they did not place their faith in the state prosecutor or attorney general, as the two are expected to recommend to the High Court of Justice to order the eviction of Jewish residents from their homes in Ramat Migron as planned. Some hoped that after documenting […]
HaGaon HaRav Chaim Kanievsky Shlita was shown the construction that is ongoing in Bnei Brak’s Mayanei HaYeshua Hospital during a recent visit to the hospital. The gadol hador was shown the new mental health center, a six story structure in the advanced stage of construction, the daily HaMevaser reports, in addition to showing the start […]
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Minister of Homefront Affairs Avi Dichter, who was appointed to replace Matan Vilnai, Israel’s new ambassador to China, speaks of the Iranian threat faced by Israel today, a threat that he views as “existential”. By all accounts Dichter is qualified for the post after over four decades of service since entering […]
According to a BDI report, if Israel launches an assault against Iran, a war that would follow would carry a price tag of 167 billion NIS including direct and indirect
For the first time since the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Egypt is planning to send fighter planes and tanks into Sinai, changing the demilitarize status of the area, Egyptian military
Barack Obama may be the president, but the guy who wants his job has more money in the bank. Mitt Romney’s campaign operation boasts nearly $186 million in reserve through July, according to campaign estimates and federal filings released Monday. That’s more than $62 million more than the $124 million Obama’s full operation — his […]
Shushan Barabi, 35, is in police custody following a three-day manhunt. He is alleged to have been driving the vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Netanya on Friday night,
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