The Boro Park Jewish Community Council (BPJCC) had the privilege of hosting US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) this past week at the home of board member Yidel Perlstein. In a
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Some feel that media reports of police warnings that settlers will begin rioting around the country following the defeat of the Beit El bill in Knesset is nothing more than
HaRav Eliezer Berland Shlita is planning a major gathering in Winter Stadium in Ramat Gan, a facility that hold 8,000 seats. He is optimistic that he will fill the stadium
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The last bachur imprisoned in Japan, Yakov Yosef ben Reisel has just signed a document for Japanese authorities that should clear the way for his transport from Japan to Israel.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has quietly approved extending a contract to former Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff’s consulting firm. The Chertoff Group will receive more
In response to years of annual budget cuts to childcare vouchers and other programs vital to yeshivas and local families, Councilman David G. Greenfield and yeshiva leaders are kicking off
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush firmly put his foot down on the idea of being Mitt Romney’s running mate, saying “under no circumstances” would he accept the gig. “I’m not
One of the new companies that recently entered the cellular market in Israel, Golan Telecom is doing a brisk business despite problems. The company reports having signed up 50,000 clients
[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] The third annual Pre-Summer Community Leader’s Conference, arranged by the New Jersey State Police, was held on Tuesday at FBI headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. Over
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A tragedy struck Bnei Brak today, Thursday, with the sudden petira of a 28-year-old avreich in his home. The avreich, the father of three, simple collapsed at home and he
Maran HaGaon HaRav Ovadia Yosef Shlita has been giving his weekly shiur in Beit Knesset Tifferet Yerushalayim (HaYazdim) for decades. During that time period, the rav used the same chair,
State Sen. Eric Adams charged Republicans were catering to voters in the newly created “Super-Jewish” Senate district when they allocated $1 million for 150 cameras for Borough Park last month
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley today issued a statement strongly urging that direct oral-genital suction not be performed during Jewish ritual circumcision, and announced that several hospitals,
Sushi Moto’s arrival on the restaurant scene with its grand opening in January 2012 is bringing kosher sushi to a whole new level. It’s not your average hustle and bustle sushi place. Sushi Moto is a fine dining experience that will satisfy all your senses – from the exquisite food presentation and upscale d�cor to […]
Congressman Bob Turner (NY-09) gave a harsh critique in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights calling on the U.S. Department of State
A federal judge in Manhattan joined a growing chorus of judges across the country Wednesday by striking down a key component of a federal law denying benefits to partners in
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