Bnei Brak is preparing for the levaya of Rebitzen Batsheva Kanievsky OBM, 79, who was nifteres on Shabbos afternoon, collapsing while reciting Tehillim at 13:30. She was found in cardiac arrest. Efforts to resuscitate here were unsuccessful. The rebitzen was the wife of Maran HaGaon HaRav Chaim Kanievsky Shlita and a daughter of Posek HaDor […]
Tens of thousands of Occupy Wall Street protesters, emboldened after plans to clean their encampment at Zuccotti Park were scrapped, crammed into the Crossroads of the World after marching on
A weakened Posek HaDor, Maran Rav Elyashiv Shlita made a visit to the Kosel on chol hamoed, arriving in an ambulance. He was escorted to the Aish HaTorah complex. The visit only lasted a few brief minutes, but it permitted the Rav to be Oleh LRegel on Yomtov, after which the Rav returned to his […]
As is usually the case, the families of victims of terrorism and the survivors of the heinous attacks have filed a petition with the nations Supreme Court in the hope of preventing the government from moving ahead with the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal. If the deal moves ahead, Gilad Shalit will be set free […]
The news spread quickly on motzei Shabbos, the petirasa of Rebitzen Batsheva Kanievsky OBM, 79, rebitzen of Maran HaGaon Rav Chaim Kanievsky Shlita. The rebitzen was reciting Tehillim in her home on Shabbos afternoon. She complained she was not feeling well earlier, and collapsed at about 13:30. Despite advanced life support resuscitation for about one […]
Not all victims of Arab terror oppose the release of 1,027 terrorists to bring Gilad Shalit home. In fact, bereaved families from the 1989 terror attack against a number 405 bus traveling on the Jerusalem Tel Aviv Highway admit their pain upon hearing the terrorist responsible is being released, but some have announced their […]
Seeking to deflect the growing harsh criticism resulting from the cabinet approval of the Gilad Shalit prisoner release deal, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has released statements explaining how the release
The parents of IDF soldiers Nachshon Wachsman HYD have been outspoken supporters of efforts to free Gilad Shalit, giving Aviva and Noam Shalit much support during the difficult years. They were among the first to congratulate the parents upon hearing of the prisoner exchange deal, but now, they have learned than among those getting a […]
Police have arrested a youth on suspicion of having targeted a Tel Aviv Rabin memorial with Price Tag graffiti. An eyewitness to the attack reports that the suspects parents were murdered by Arab terrorists in an attack. The graffiti at that location included Price Tag and Free Yigal Amir. Others who witnessed the apprehension of […]
Former IDF chief rabbi, Rabbi Avichai Ronsky, head of the Itamar Hesder Yeshiva, has spoken out against the governments decision to release 1,027 terrorists to bring Gilad Shalit home. Ronsky explained that the IDF should have ordered a military operation to free Shalit, but it appears this was not possible. The prisoner exchange he state […]
Almagor officials are not celebrating along with supporters of the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal, but rather they have been doing some research, seeking to learn just what happened with
The Maaman Allah Cemetery in Yerushalayim, near Independence Park, was targeted by vandals. At least 15 tombstones were damaged as a large tree was set ablaze in the area of the graves. A number of persons who report being affiliated with the al-Aqsa organization, with affiliations to the Islamic Association, discovered the damage during a […]
Two Muslims, 16, are in police custody, suspected of vandalizing four Tzfat shuls on erev Yomtov, painting death to Jews on the houses of worship . Israel police report the two have admitted to their actions during questioning. They explained this was their response to the attack against a mosque in Tuba el-Zangaria . A […]
Interior Minister (Shas) Eli Yishai is now moving to have 12 Jews who murdered Arabs released as part of the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal, which will result in letting 1,027 terrorists walk out of prison, including Israeli Arab citizens. While some commend Yishais act, others point out he is not genuine for if he […]
Hizbullah leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah praised Hamas leaders for their victory over the Zionist entity in bringing Israel to its knees, agreeing to release 1,027 terrorists for the return of Gilad Shalit. The same message was echoed by leaders of Jordans Muslim Brotherhood, with Hamman Said calling it a major victory for all Arab nations […]
While Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman was present during the briefing to cabinet ministers from senior security and defense officials, including IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz and Shin Bet
Whether you will be traveling, at home, with family or with friends; YWN would like to wish all of our devoted readers and advertisers,a wonderful Yom Tov of Sukkos. NOTE:(NYC) Alternate Side Parking regulations will be suspended on Thursday, October 13 and Friday, October 14 for Sukkos. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in […]
The so-called “underwear bomber” entered a guilty plea Wednesday, saying he was trying to retaliate for the killing of Muslims around the world. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab appeared in a Detroit
FlatbushScoop.com is reporting that the ‘Pic N Pay’ store located on Avenue M between East 19th Street and Ocean Avenue may be involved in some sort of Kashrus scandal. According to an alert by the OU (Orthodox Union),Pic N Pay repacked and sold chickens, placing the OU on the repackaged product. The Orthodox Union did […]
Controversial signs in Yiddish, warning women to step aside when a man is walking down the sidewalk in South Williamsburg, were yanked by city officials today. A Parks Department spokesperson
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