Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu a few moments ago delivered an expected statement to the press, reminding us how he has remained committed to the release of Gilad Shalit, seeking to
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has phoned Noam and Aviva Shalit, the parents of captive IDF soldier Gilad, explaining “since taking office I have waited to make this call. A deal has been reached to bring Gilad home. I have a majority in the cabinet. Gilad is coming home!” It must be stated however that despite […]
Authorities foiled an alleged plot that was directed by factions of the Iranian government to bomb the Israeli and Saudi Arabian embassies in Washington and a plot to assassinate the
Abu Ubaida, a spokesman for the Izzadin el-Kassam military faction of Hamas has released a message confirming a deal has been reached with Israeli by a German negotiator for the
Shas leader Eli Yishai is meeting at this time, Tuesday night, October 11, 2011, 20:06 IL, with HaGaon HaRav Ovadia Yosef Shlita ahead of responding to the cabinet meeting to
[UPDATES IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] 19:26 IL: Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu appears to be working to convene his high-level ministerial forum of eight cabinet ministers on Tuesday night to approve a deal that has been reached for the release of Gilad Shalit. While there are no official messages being released, reliable sources are signaling the […]
On Tuesday, 4 Cheshvan (November 1), the old style ‘cartisiya’ bus tickets that were punched by bus drivers become obsolete. The same holds true for the monthly passes that have been used in past years, known as ‘chodshi chofshi’. All forms of payment for buses and trains in the capital will move to the new […]
Speaking to Kol Chai Radio host Mordechai Lavi, Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger Shlita on Tuesday, 13, Tishrei, warned residents working in Israel’s government hospitals that they should not strike, warning of the dangers of such a move. The rav explains that our Torah directs us as to how we must live our lives, and safeguarding […]
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, just one week after definitively announcing he will not run for president in the 2012 race, plans to endorse Mitt Romney for the job Tuesday
Sadly, some major Israeli companies view Yom Kippur as a day to promote commerce, to entice Israelis to violate the holy day in the name of a good business deal. That was the case with Mei Eden, the nation’s largest bottled water company, which sent emails to subscribers on Yom Kippur offering them to visit […]
In all likelihood, more visitors pass through Meah Shearim during Sukkos than any time of the year, compelling community rabbonim to take steps towards enabling them to maintain the level
The shoe is about to fall (yet again) on US taxpayers with Swiss accounts. As reported earlier this week by the Swiss paper Tages-Anzeiger, the Swiss agency regulating financial matters recently held an undisclosed meeting with 11 Swiss banks that are under investigation by U.S. tax authorities’ with respect to long-standing offshore tax evasion investigation. According […]
Protesters from the Occupy Wall Street movement plan to leave their downtown Manhattan headquarters Tuesday and head uptown as part of a “Millionaires March” visiting the homes of some of
Are you looking for the perfect Yom Tov gift? A book is always appreciated! Or do you need some great reading for yourself for the long three-day Yomim Tovim up
The New York Stock Exchange withstood an attack Monday by hacker group Anonymous, with its website appearing to have been only briefly affected. NYSE.com appeared to slow down and perhaps
The Shomrei Emunim Rebbe Shlita granted an interview with the Morasha Magazine for Sukkos. In the interview, he warns of the outbreak of World War III, and spares no words in a scathing verbal attack against President Shimon Peres, who he labels a “rosha”, blaming him for much of the tzoros that has befallen Am […]
For Jerusalemites, the news of the late Monday night rock-throwing attacks against the Jerusalem light rail did not come as a surprise, with many or most aware the actual train route was changed from its early inception based on recommendations of the ISA (Israel Security Agency – Shin Bet), with the latter refusing to approve […]
First reports from Yechezkel Street indicated the raid of a lottery store in the frum neighborhood on Monday night, October 10th, was a mystery. It has been learned that police
[VIDEO & PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] “Lulavim! Etrogim!” are the cries of the vendors selling their wares as virtually every store near the main arba minim markets are selling Lulavim & Esrogim ahead of Yom Tov. Veteran Yerushalmi residents are seen walking and shopping side by side with tourists as the multitudes of Yerushalayim take to […]
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Monday the Occupy Wall Street protesters can camp out in Zuccotti Park in downtown Manhattan for as long as they want. Zuccotti Park, the movement’s unofficial headquarters located just blocks from Wall Street, is a privately owned, publicly accessible park where protesters have gathered for 24 days. […]
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