Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of Maran HaGaon Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv ZATZAL. Following is the prime minister’s statement. “In his rulings, Rabbi Elyashiv made a deep impression on the ultra-Orthodox world and on the entire Jewish People. In his teachings, he outlined a path for many, […]
Foreign Ministry officials are working to get an accurate picture of the situation in Burgas Bulgaria following the terrorist attack against an Israeli group that arrived at about 17:00 local
[ALL UPDATES IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] According to media reports from Bulgaria, an explosion or gunfire was heard against a tour bus or commercial vehicles transporting Israeli tourists in Burgas, Bulgaria.
Ichud Hatzalah members are involved in an ongoing search for a missing avreich in Tzfas. Ichud’s Nachi Klein is commanding the search effort for the avreich who “simply disappeared”. Dozens of Breslov chassidim are working with Ichud teams, with the latter using four wheel drive vehicles, scooters and other means of transport as the search […]
The levaya for Maran Posek HaDor HaGaon HaRav Yosef Sholom Elyashiv ZTV”KL will take place tonight, Wednesday, the eve of 29 Tammuz 5772. The levaya will begin at the home of the niftar, Chanan Street, Malchei Yisrael, Sarei Yisrael and then to Givat Shaul to Har Menuchos. Police report that changes are likely due to […]
With the news literally spreading around the globe in a matter of seconds, there are many members of the press waiting outside the room where the posek hador was admitted for over six months. Most of the rabbonim and family members who were at the rav’s bedside are still inside the room. HaGaon HaRav Shmuel […]
[UPDATES IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] It is being reported that over the last hour or so that the condition of Maran Posek HaDor HaGaon HaRav Yosef Sholom Elyashiv Shlita has taken
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] In case there was any doubt, George W. Bush made it abundantly clear in a recent interview that although it was “awesome” being president for eight years, he doesn’t miss life in political office. “Eight years was awesome and I was famous and I was powerful,” Bush told the Hoover Institute’s […]
Syria’s defense minister and deputy defense minister, with the latter being President Bashar al-Assad’s brother-in-law were among the dead in today’s bombing attack in Damascus. According to Syrian state TV, the attack occurred in a security headquarters in the capital. Daoud Rajiha and Assef Shawkat were attending a meeting of senior officials at the time. […]
A police investigation of vandalism to tombstones in an Ashdod beis hachaim has led to the arrest of a 27-year-old male, who according to police has admitted to being connected
The Knesset today, voted down two motions to dissolve the coalition and call for general elections. The bills presented by Labor MK Yitzchak Herzog were defeated in a 53-27 vote.
[By Alan Veingrad] The start of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London will undoubtedly be a magnificent pageantry of thousands of entertainers, heads of state, national flags, and marching athletes
Dozens of people, including 33 firefighters, were injured in a six-alarm blaze that erupted in the Bronx overnight, sending scores of families into the streets. The fire at the six-story
According to Israel Radio reports quoting foreign news agencies including Syrian-based media, “senior government officials” were among the 20 estimated dead in a Wednesday morning 28 Tammuz 5772 suicide bombing attack in Damascus. A suicide bomber blew himself up in a national security building according to reports. Syrian media reports are confirming that country’s defense […]
Investigators for an Arizona sheriff’s volunteer posse have declared that President Barack Obama’s birth certificate is definitely fraudulent. Members of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s posse said in March that there was probable cause that Obama’s long-form birth certificate released by the White House in April 2011 was a computer-generated forgery. Now, Arpaio says investigators […]
The Food and Drug Administration is approving a weight loss drug from Vivus Inc. that many doctors consider the most effective therapy among a new generation of anti-obesity pills. The
Of the $51 billion the U.S. sent to Iraq to rebuild the country after years of war, between $6 billion and $8 billion was lost to waste, fraud and abuse,
Consolidated Edison workers rallied again in Union Square Tuesday, this time with the support of several local politicians. The local politicians called on Con Edison to end the lockout of 8,500 workers, which began when their contract expired at the end of June. More than 1,000 workers marched from Con Edison headquarters on Irving Place to […]
Speaking on shabbos parshas Pinchos, the Sanzer Rebbe Shlita during seudas ????? ??????? addressed the current situation in Eretz Yisroel and the need to increase limudei torah. The rebbe called
Haifa’s torah community is not permitting the completion of the 12th cycle of siyum hashas to pass without taking part and a siyum is planned in the city’s sports stadium. Haifa Councilmen (Yahadut HaTorah) Rav Aryeh Blitenthal and Rav Michael Alper are spearheading the siyum efforts and organization. They promise prominent rabbonim and maggidei shiurim […]
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