The man who has called himself the mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks is seeking to wear military-style clothing at his upcoming war crimes trial in Guantanamo, one of his
The White House statement that its position on Jonathan Pollard has not changed, is not new and it is not news. Obviously, the White House position will remain the same
As Prepared for Delivery – “The United States is fortunate to have many allies and partners around the world. Of course, one of our strongest allies, and one of our closest friends, is the State of Israel. And no individual has done so much over so many years to build our alliance and bring our […]
Moscow forcefully rejected on Wednesday Hillary Clinton’s accusation that Russia was supplying Syria with helicopter gunships that could be used against civilians, as Syria announced it had “cleansed” the rebel town of Haffa of armed fighters. Speaking in Tehran, Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, said Moscow was instead “completing contracts that were signed and paid […]
The father of our country left behind a copy of the Constitution with a few birthmarks. George Washington’s signed, personal copy of the Acts of Congress — holding both the Constitution and a draft of the Bill of Rights — goes on the auction block this month with an estimated value of $3 million. The […]
The White House said Wednesday that their position on releasing convicted spy Jonathan Pollard has not changed, despite pressure from both U.S. lawmakers and top Israeli officials. “Our position has
Former Newt Gingrich backer and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson has followed through on his promise to support Mitt Romney after the Massachusetts governor secured the Republican nomination — and in a big way. Adelson has given $10 million to Restore Our Future, the super-PAC supporting Romney’s presidential election effort, according to a report in The […]
Chris Bragg of City & State reports: Pinny Ringel, a well-known figure in Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish community who worked as an aide to Democratic ex-Councilman Simcha Felder, is joining the opposing team. A well-connected Orthodox Jewish source told me this morning that Ringel has been hired as newly minted Republican Sen. David Storobin’s community liaison. […]
A blown transformer knocked out power to part of the Hilton New York Hotel on Sixth Avenue Wednesday afternoon, trapping some people in elevators and causing smoky conditions, officials said.
The board hand-picked by Mayor Michael Bloomberg that must approve his ban of selling large sugar-filled drinks at restaurants might be looking at other targets. The New York City Board
New York City Council members are calling for oversight of the New York Police Department. Council members Jumaane Williams and Brad Lander plan to introduce legislation Wednesday calling for the creation of an inspector general to oversee the department. The move comes amid concerns over the department’s stop-and-frisk policy. The council members claim the practice […]
Ten passengers are suing JetBlue over a flight last March when a pilot had to be physically restrained after screaming about religion and terrorism. They claim the airline was “grossly
This upcoming Elul, Monsey will find itself with one more top notch yeshiva for boys graduating mesivta going into first year beis medrash. Rav Yoni Friedberg will be opening Yeshivas
While the Plesner Committee convenes to decide on the character of the new Tal Law to draft chareidim, insisting the IDF can and does accommodate torah observant Jews, the IDF has announced it is proud to also be home to those embracing Toeiva, offically recognizing to’eva in the military. A photo of the backs of […]
There is a buzz in the air! YEDIDIM’s international “Are You GAME?!” night 2012 is around the corner! Sounds exciting…but what’s YEDIDIM, you may be asking? You may not be familiar (yet) with the organization known as YEDIDIM, but no doubt someone you know, be it a yeshiva bachur, Cheder boy or a Bais Yaakov […]
Former Shas leader Rabbi Aryeh Deri was interviewed by Mordechai Lavi of Kol Berama Radio, permitting him to comment on the recent vandalism attack at Yad Vashem and more. Deri acknowledged that there have been attacks of this nature in the past, but when vandals decided to strike at Yad Vashem and all that it symbolizes, […]
While he is not the only one mentioned in a negative light in the state comptroller’s 153-page report released on the Mavi Marmara operation, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is cited as being inadequately prepared. The report states that the decision to go ahead with the naval commando operation against the Gaza flotilla vessel was hurried […]
Science Minister Rabbi Dr. Daniel Hershkowitz says that radical changes must be made in Israel’s workforce, beginning with ousting the infiltrators and bringing in the chareidim. The minister explains the ‘infiltrators’, the illegal aliens living in Israel must be deported in an acceptable fashion, sending back to their countries of origin. The minister was addressing […]
The following is from the NY Times: New York City health officials proposed on Tuesday that Orthodox Jewish parents be required to sign a consent waiver before they can take
The Taxi and Limousine Commission settled Tuesday on the fare hike proposal that will go up for a vote. If approved, cab fares will jump from 40 cents to 50
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