Video: Circus At The Whitehouse Press Conference
VIDEO LINK BELOW: White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs wasn�t dancing today. He was moonwalking. While struggling to explain the administration�s rationale for changing its mind on the release of photos depicting the abuse of detainees, he received a gift from above: a cell phone went off. The phone which emitted a snappy salsa type […]
Jail Time for Israeli Arabs Guilty of Yeshiva Arson Attack
Two Israeli Arab residents of Akko were sentence to prison for an arson attack against a yeshiva located in the city, an attack that was judged as a hate crime. A third defendant was sentenced to community service. The defendants sentenced to prison were also ordered to each make payment to the Ruach Tzfonit Yeshiva […]
Productivity Takes a Hit From Obesity, Diabetes
Obese workers with diabetes are less productive than their normal-weight co-workers, says a U.S. study.Researchers surveyed 7,338 working adults about missed work time, reduced work effectiveness and impairment of daily activities. The results showed that people who were obese and had type 2 diabetes lost 11 percent to 15 percent of work time (about 5.9 […]
U.S., Europe Stocks Drop on Retail Sales Decrease
US�and European stocks fell as American retail sales unexpectedly decreased in April, the Bank of England said the U.K. economy faces a slow recovery and companies from ING Groep NV to Applied Materials Inc. posted losses. Treasuries rose, while copper tumbled for a fifth day. Walt Disney Co., Fortune Brands Inc. and Best Buy Co. […]
Lakewood Schoolbus MVA
4:47PM EST: Lakewood Hatzolah is currently on the scene of an MVA involving a schoolbus at the Oak Street Public School in Lakewood, NJ. Hatzolah was requested to assist Lakewood EMS and Lakewood First Aid Squad with treating and transporting the public school children. A total of 25 patients are being transported to Kimbal Medical […]
Wednesday Afternoon News Briefs
Border police in Chevron stopped an Arab male �who appeared suspicious� to find he was concealing a large knife. He was taken into custody. � **Doctors in Ziff and Assaf HaRofeh Hospitals report that two men admitted to isolation wards have tested negative for swine flu. � **An Israeli motorist was attacked by Arabs hurling […]
Petira Of Hagon Rav Meir Bransdorfer ZATZAL (PHOTOS)
4:10PM EST: [PHOTOS BELOW] YWN regrets to inform you of the sudden Petira of Hagon Rav Meir Bransdorfer ZATZAL,�a member of the Badatz�Eidah Chareidis for many years, & the Dayan in Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok. Sources tell YWN that his family called Hatzolah after he collapsed, and emergency personnel worked on him for close to one […]
Air Force Chief: We Are Not Doing Enough
Addressing a defense conference at the Fisher Brothers Institute for Air & Space Strategic Studies, Israel Air Force commander Major-General Ido Nehushtan stated not enough is being done to provide citizens with adequate protection against Kassam and Katyusha rockets. (Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)
N. American Passengers Added to Swine Flu List
Health Ministry officials have added passengers arriving from North America to the list of those undergoing inspection in the airport medical clinic, fearing they may be running a fever or showing signs of swine flu. Previously, only passengers arriving from Mexico or states with confirmed infected victims were compelled to undergo a health inspection. The […]
Israel Health New Ministry Guidelines for Infants
Israel�s Health Ministry has released new guidelines addressing feeding for infants. Public Health Director Dr. Itamar Gruto released new advisory guidelines calling to supplement nursing with solid foods after 4 months. Babies should receive supplemental solid foods in small quantities, 1-2 small spoons once or twice daily. The list includes meat, poultry, turkey, fish, eggs, […]
Paterson’s Approval Rating Still Tumbles
NYS Governor David Paterson’s historically high disapproval rating is getting even worse. According to the latest Quinnipiac poll, the governor’s disapproval rating is 61 percent. That is one point worse than a month ago and the lowest rating ever recorded for a New York governor. Only 28 percent of responders approved of the governor’s performance. […]
Obama, House Leaders Promise Health Bill By August
President Obama and key congressional leaders announced on Wednesday that the House of Representatives will vote on a comprehensive health care reform package before August. “Our legislation will be on the floor by the end of July, I am quite certain,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said outside the White House. Mr. Obama and Vice President […]
Government Approves State Budget on Wednesday
After marathon meetings lasting through the night, the government on Wednesday morning passed the 2009-2010 state budget in a 26-4 vote, with four Shas ministers opposing. � The move was facilitated by a deal reached with Histadrut National Labor Federation Chief Ofir Eini. The budget calls for a 5% cut in funding for government agencies, […]
Israeli Arabs to Mark �The Nakba�
Israeli Arabs in Akko plan to observe �The Nakba� (Tragedy) marking the establishment of the State of Israel. � The event, supported by Hadash Party MKs, is scheduled on Friday at 8:00pm, a parade in the racially mixed city. Participants plan to carry black flags and torches to express their mourning over the creation of […]
YWN Editorial: Same Gender Marriage – A Threat to Our Lifestyle
By Rabbi Yehuda Levin for YWN: Governor Paterson, legislative leaders, politicians and activists have put same gender marriage on the fast track with the goal of presenting it as a fait accompli before the “shame” celebrations in late June. Thus, it is imperative that the Orthodox Torah community understand the impact such legislation would potentially […]
NYT Report: Billions Withdrawn Before Madoff Arrest
Billions of dollars were pulled out of Bernard Madoff’s accounts in the months leading up to his arrest, according to an analysis of his business records by The New York Times. About $12 billion was withdrawn from the accounts of his firm in 2008, and another $6 billion was taken out just three months before […]
Skverer Rebbe Shlita Leaves for Kivrei Tzaddikim in Ukraine
The Skverer Rebbe Shlita will on Wednesday afternoon be leaving his home in New York for a five-day visit to Kivrei Tzaddikim in Ukraine timed to coincide with the yahrzeit of Rav Mordechai of Chernoble ZY�A, Thursday, the 35th day of the Omer, the daily HaMevaser reports. � The Rebbe Shlita and his entourage will […]
YWN LAG BAOMER 5769 PHOTO ALBUM
YWN has created a large photo album with photos of Lag BaOmer from locations around the globe. Special thanks to all the people who sent us their photos [- you can still send pictures to [email protected]]. Please note that YWN did not exclude any locations – but posted every location which sent to us. Click […]
Union of Local Authorities Warning Strike
Seeking to flex its muscle prior to the state budget becoming a harsh reality, the Union of Local Authorities (ULA) on Wednesday launched a nationwide strike. The strike will close schools from kindergarten through high schools, from Metula to Eilat, with the exception of 15 major cities. It will also result in an interruption in […]
Australia Court Sentences Holocaust Denier To 3 Months
A Holocaust denier living in Adelaide has been sentenced to three months in jail after being found guilty of 24 charges of contempt. It has been seven years since Fredrick Toben was ordered not to publish material vilifying Jewish people on his website. In 2007 he apologized for breaching the orders and said he would […]
NYPD Defends Latest Stop-And-Frisk Report
NY1 Reports: The NYPD defended a report Tuesday that shows a record number of New Yorkers being questioned and frisked this year. The New York Civil Liberties Union released the report of police data, which shows more than 170,000 people were stopped in the first three months of the year. The police department is required […]
Foreclosures: ‘April Was A Shocker’
Foreclosures in April exceeded even March’s blistering pace with a record 342,000 homes receiving notices of default, auction notices or undergoing bank repossessions, according to a regular industry report. One of every 374 U.S. homes received a filing during the month, the highest monthly rate that RealtyTrac, an online marketer of foreclosed properties, has recorded […]
Intelligence Chief Warns of Iranian Nuclear Progress
Chief of Military Intelligence Major-General Amos Yadlin in a Tuesday briefing to the Knesset Foreign Affairs & Defense Committee warned of Iran�s continued progress towards achieving nuclear independence, working to avoid the obstacles in its path. He warned that Iran is dangerously close to achieving its goal � the ability to build a nuclear weapon. […]
Hillary Had Lots of Love for Convicted Swindler
A gushing voicemail message from Hillary Clinton to admitted swindler Norman Hsu was played for jurors Tuesday at his campaign finance violations trial. “What am I going to do with you, Norman,” the then-senator said in the undated message, apparently left in the early days of her failed presidential bid. “You are working so hard […]
CBS2 HD: Schumer Calls For Probe Of ‘Car Warranty’ Scam
The voice is automated and the pitch is simple: Your car warranty is about to expire and you need to sign up for a new service plan. But as CBS 2 HD has a word of warning for you. Hang up on this calling scheme before it costs you big bucks. The message on the […]
Nazi Demjanjuk To Remain In Jail
Munich, Germany – Suspected Nazi war criminal John Demjanjuk is fit enough to be held in jail until such time as he goes on trial, German prison doctors say. Mr Demjanjuk, 89, was flown to Germany on Tuesday from the United States, where he waged a long battle against deportation, partly on health grounds. But […]
Pope Benedict Calls for Palestinian State
Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday morning expressed his support for the establishment of a Palestinian state. In a Wednesday morning visit to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) office in Bet Lechem, the pontiff expressed his support for the establishment of such a state, permitting �Palestinians to a national homeland�. The message released stated “The […]
Police Rigidity Lacked Respect for Gedolei Torah in Meron
According to a HaMevaser report, the actions of police in Meron on Lag B�Omer resulting in undue hardships for Gedolei Torah, who in many cases were not permitted to pass checkpoints in private vehicles, and even compelled to wait for hours to make their way to Meron. In some cases, the Gedolim were compelled to […]
Wednesday Morning News Briefs from Eretz Yisrael
The couple listed in critical condition earlier in the week after ingesting a blowfish has regained consciousness. They are no longer in life-threatening danger and explain they did not know the fish is poisonous, adding they are not angry at their neighbor who gave them the fish. � **Israel Electric Company director Motty Friedman states […]
White House Meeting Viewed as Critical Relationship Builder
Sources in Jerusalem are indicating the upcoming meeting in the White House between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Barak Obama is one of significant importance, one that is likely to determine the relationship between Washington and Jerusalem during this administration. Officials add that anyone believing Mr. Netanyahu is arriving in Washington with a printed […]
Soldier Killed in Birzeit Last Week Hit by Mistaken Fire
The investigation into last�s week death of IDF soldier Noam Adin Richter Levy, 20, from Mitzpei Netufa�has determined the soldier was not killed by enemy fire, but by a bullet fired by the deputy company commander. � The officer responsible was discharged by Central Commander Major-General Gadi Shamni, and another officer was cited as bearing […]
IDF Chief & PM Go Head to Head
While Defense Minister Ehud Barak succeeded in preventing budget cuts in defense spending, the treasury is still planning cuts in salaries and conditions for career military personnel. The planned move does not sit well with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-General Gabi Ashkenazi to say the least, leading to a confrontation between the two when Ashkenazi […]
Lag B�Omer in Chomesh
Close to 2,000 people attended the northern Shomron Lag B�Omer celebration hosted on the ruins of Chomesh, which was authorized by the IDF. Chomesh and the neighboring community of SaNur were destroyed in the 2005 implementation of the Disengagement Plan, which also resulting in the expulsion and destruction of Gaza�s Jewish communities. � The event […]
Shas Remains Opposed to Budget
Shas officials are signaling they will oppose the state budget in Wednesday�s vote, unwilling to accept the cuts which they feel harshly impact lower income families. � While Finance Minister Dr. Yuval Shteinitz has indicated he will abolish the planned cuts in monthly child allowance payments, Shas demands an increase in the payments as was […]
Abdullah�s Untenable Offer
In an interview appearing in The Times of London, Jordan�s King Abdullah II speaks of his ultimatum to Israel, the possibility of peace now, or war in the coming year. � The Jordanian monarch insists that he is playing a vital role in American efforts for prolonged regional peace in the Mideast, a peace that […]