As thousands of residents continued to cope without power and the effects of flooding and other storm damage, some criticized the power company for its response. Orange and Rockland Utilities

US Senator (REP/UTAH) Mike Lee was a guest in Jerusalem, meeting with prominent officials including Bnei Brak Mayor Rabbi Yaakov Asher. During their meeting the senator spoke of his genuine

With the opening of the 5772 school year on the horizon, there are still 40 girls who have not been registered in any school. Despite the decision to form an

Republican candidate Bob Turner, who actually evacuated his Broad Channel home in the flood zone, agreed to participate. A campaign spokesman called Weprins last minute cancellation “rude.” Angry debate sponsors unleashed a storm of criticism at Weprin dismissing his Irene excuse as all wet. This is a kick in the head. Its a slap […]

Police were compelled to respond to a dispute which erupted in Beit Shemesh today (August 29th) as members of the chareidi and dati leumi community were at odds regarding a local school, if boys or girls will occupy the building in the upcoming 5772 school year. The dispute surrounds the Orot Bnot girls school in […]

While the political echelon is playing down concerns surrounding a unilateral PA (Palestinian Authority) declaration of statehood in September, the IDF is dealing with reality, preparing yishuvim throughout Yehuda and

A search for the fatherof 50-year-old David Reichenberg Z”L, who was electrocuted while trying to save a child, has ended in the positive. Harry Reichenberg, had left his home in Seattle Washington to attend the Levaya of his son in Monsey, after hearing of his tragic death during Hurricane Irene. He flew to Chicago, where […]

A bill has been submitted to Knesset by MK (Kadima) Ronit Tirosh, seeking to compel a change in the driving training in Israel that includes students learning on a driving

[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] The town of Fleischmanns in Delaware County, has been hit very hard by the flooding caused by Hurricane Irene. The flooding caused the tragic death of

The following is an article by WCBSTV: A good Samaritan lost his life this weekend trying to save a father and his son amid the winds and rain of Hurricane Irene on Sunday. Many, including his heartbroken son, are calling 50-year-old David Reichenberg a hero after his efforts. He saved peoples lives without thinking, Akiva […]

[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Hurricane Irene has caused historic flooding in Vermont, and has stranded 18 Frum families at the Killington Ski Resort. The group of close to 100 people

[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Most people in the Tannersville area are still without power, following the horrific floods which swept through the town, located in Greene County, just near Hunter

Firsthand Report from R Aron Nezri and R’ Meilech Bindinger: Dear Yidden around the world; ???? ?’: Bechasdei Shomayim, we and the defence attorneys are glad to report that the Chiba District Court ruled in favour of the defense, and handed down a full acquittal ?”? for Yoel Zev ?”?. Immediately upon hearing this good […]

The campers at Camp Achim ended today and went home, but due to the heavy storms and flooding upstate New York, there is no phone service in the area of

Defense Minister Ehud Barak is signaling that he approves reactivating the permit towards expanding the Shavei Chevron Yeshiva, located in the Beit Romano area of the city, on King David

Three border policemen wounded in the southern Tel Aviv terror attack during the night are listed in serious/stable condition, Ichilov Hospital officials report at 9:45am. According to the chief of the trauma unit, Dr. Dror Sofer, the three were admitted with multisystem trauma. They are all stable at present and I remain optimistic he added. […]

The family of Leiby Kletzky wants his admitted butcher to fork over $100 million for kidnapping, killing and dismembering the 8-year-old Brooklyn boy. Leiby’s father, Nathan Kletzky, is seeking the

The folllowing is a Daily News Op-Ed: Note to pols: Too much is better than not enough. Or as mom always said, better safe than sorry. Those words of wisdom

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz has ordered an increase in troops along Israels borders to Gaza and Egypt in response to credible intelligence community reports of planned attacks in those areas. It appears an Islamic Jihad cell may be traveling to Sinai, hoping to enter Israel from via the Egyptian border to perpetrate […]

As preparations for receiving tens of thousands of mispallalim from around the world continue, it appears this years turnout in Uman for Rosh Hashanah will be a record-breaker, as many as 40,000-50,000 people. This is a direct result of the new arrangement which permits Israelis to fly without obtaining a visa in advance. The notion […]

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