Despite the fact that it is no longer Adar, Rosh Chodesh Nissan might as well have been Rosh Chodesh Adar Sheini for the passengers of a Continental flight from Tel Aviv to New York. Not only was Yarme Ruv, master badchan Reb Yankel Miller, on board the flight, but he was joined by Lakewood badchan [...]
It would appear that Shas is not willing to be as apologetic as government leaders regarding the Ramat Shlomo construction affair with the United States. Party leader Deputy Prime Minister R' Eli Yishai has taken a significant amount of criticism during the past week, from Washington and Jerusalem alike, as the announced construction in Ramat [...]
Following the Thursday morning meeting with Maran HaGaon HaRav Yosef Sholom Elyashiv Shlita, Deputy Minister of Health R' Yaakov Litzman was instructed to remain firm in his position, not to move the bones at the site of the proposed fortified wing of Ashkelon's Barzilai Hospital.
At this Sunday's cabinet meeting, the deputy minister is expected to [...]
IDF soldiers taking part in counter-terrorism operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron apprehended three suspects on Thursday night.
**The IAF targeted six terrorist objectives in Gaza in retaliation for renewed Kassam rocket attacks.
**Arabs in the Abu Tor area of the capital threw rocks at a police car late Thursday night.
**A 5-y/o boy sustained serious injuries in a [...]
The IDF was sadly humiliated in Chevron during evening hours on Wednesday, not to mention the fact that the soldiers were fortunate to escape, most without injuries. Three soldiers were transported to a hospital for treatment however and as of Friday morning, one remains hospitalized.
A group of soldiers taking part in a running exercise, wearing [...]
While the conflict between the Ministry of Defense and the Har Bracha Hesder Yeshiva has dropped from the media, the issue is not forgotten and military officials have informed soldiers affiliated with the yeshiva to make a decision in ten days, either to change to another hesder yeshiva or leave the hesder framework and comply [...]
Click on the following link for video taken this week on Yom Kippur Katan at the Kosel:
http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/video_viewer.php?clip=YKmNW9hc-FM&player=y
(Yitzchok Russek / Kuvien Images)
[VIDEO & PHOTO LINK BELOW] This past Monday evening over a thousand people partook in the Hachnosas Sefer Torah that marked the dedication of the newly reconstructed Churva Shul in the Rova, Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. After about four years of work, the shul will be dedicated for a third time, signaling the ongoing [...]
Last shabbos, residents of the Kerem Avraham area of the capital was awakened by an explosion, a blast that was caused by a generator situated near the Har Tzvi Shul. Acrid smoke began bellowing from the generator immediately following the powerful blast. It appears that a short circuit in the generator resulted in an explosion, [...]
The Knesset on Wednesday passed the 2011-2012 biennial state budget in its first reading, a major accomplishment for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. The vote passed in a 53-36 vote.
The prime minister did not rely on miracles, but sent coalition leader MK Ze'ev Elkin to meet with MKs from Yahadut HaTorah seeking to ensure a majority [...]
5:45PM: A motorist was lightly injured in rock-throwing attacks on the Gush Etzion-Chevron Hwy.
**A young man was stabbed during an argument in Akko's Old City. He made his way to the local MDA station where his condition was reported as light. MDA and police have stepped up alert status fearing the incident may spark violence.
**4:45PM: [...]
Salah Aruri, a senior Hamas leader in Yehuda and Shomron, a founding member of the al-Aqsa Brigade, was released from an Israeli prison on Wednesday afternoon serving 18 years in administrative detention. The release of the master terrorist was reported on Channel 2 News, confirmed by sources in Ramallah.
Aruri, in his 40s, was arrested in [...]
The Jerusalem Chareidi Education Unit has succeeded in obtaining a NIS 14 million budget towards construction of 32 classrooms in Jerusalem's N'vei Yaakov neighborhood. The situation in the northern neighborhood of the capital mimics that of chareidi areas elsewhere, severe overcrowding.
A new building is planned for talmid torah Toras Ha'emek and a second building will [...]
As we have seen in history, bitter enemies will agree to put their differences aside towards a common goal, in this case, attacking Israel, and in the 21st century Middle East, modern-day Islam has not changed.
Mohammed Dahlan, who played a major role in PA (Palestinian Authority) goings-on during the Arafat era, another so-called moderate according [...]
Kadima leader Tzipi Livni and party officials are visiting Kfar Chabad to bake matzah and to assist with Kimcha D'Pischa fund.
**Imams in mosques have called on worshippers Thursday to head to Har Habayis on Friday for renewed violence, as well as in Yehuda and Shomron.
**A bus traveling near Halhoul north of Chevron was targeted with [...]
According to the results of a survey conducted in 2008 by the Central Bureau of Statistics, 79% of chareidim are satisfied with their living conditions despite most being short on space.
The study reveals that 84% of people 20-years-old and up are satisfied with their apartment. This is the case with Jews (86%) more than Arabs [...]
The following is a NY Post article:
A computer database glitch has sent police to the home of an elderly Brooklyn couple more than 50 times since 2002, sheepish cops admitted today.
Walter and Rose Martin endured the most recent raid on Tuesday, when four cops showed up looking for a suspect. Two officers broke a window [...]
The Toyota Prius involved in a Harrison, New York, crash attributed to unintended acceleration showed no sign that the brakes were applied, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
The vehicle's onboard computer system also showed the car's accelerator was engaged, NHTSA said today in an e-mailed statement.
“Information retrieved from the vehicle's onboard computer systems indicated [...]
[YWN PHOTO LINK BELOW] Brooklyn – New York City Comptroller John C. Liu along with Joe Lazar visited the Charedim Matzoh Bakery in Boro Park on Thursday morning. Besides the two, a group of Lazar’s supporters were on hand as well.
The Comptroller was given a tour of the bakery, and explained how hand matzoh is made. [...]
Gavaad Bnei Brak HaGaon HaRav Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau Shlita will be traveling to the Palmachim water facility along with shluchim from Gedolei Yisrael Shlita, including Maran Rav Wosner, Maran Rav Shteinman, and Maran Rav Kanievsky, following reports there may be problems regarding water in Bnei Brak.
The Gavaad wishes to get a first-hand look of [...]
According to a report appearing on Wednesday in the Hizbullah-affiliated al-Akhbar newspaper, a man by the name Maher was taken into custody accused of spying for Israel's Mossad Intelligence Agency in southern Lebanon.
The report states the suspect admitted cooperating with the Mossad since 2007 in addition to the fact that his wife fled to Israel [...]
President Shimon Peres met on Thursday morning with Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy of the European Union (EU). The president stated that for the past forty years, Israeli governments have continued building in the capital, in Jewish areas, and this policy must continue in the future as well.
The president, among [...]
According to local media reports from Hungary, two IAF spy planes were detected over Hungary's international airport. It appears the planes were laden with state-of-the-art surveillance equipment, and the mission was connected to the assassination of a Syrian citizen in Hungary on Wednesday.
A state official told the media the planes were involved in a “diplomatic [...]
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced during a press conference on Thursday that the timing of the release of the Ramat Shlomo construction was indeed poor, resulting in the diplomatic row with the United States. The senior minister explained that government leaders realized the error, and therefore apologized and acted appropriately.
He quickly added that what is [...]
[UPDATES BELOW] Rioting is taking place at this time in the Batei Warsaw in Yerushalayim. The violence began early Thursday afternoon. The loudspeakers called on people to come and take part and within a short time, several hundred people were on hand, some taking part in the violence and other observing. The scene is literally [...]
Deputy Minister (Yahadut HaTorah) R' Meir Porush sent a harshly worded letter to Foreign Minister (Yisrael Beitenu) Avigdor Lieberman regarding the chilul shabbos last week by Israeli Ambassador to Washington, Dr. Michael Oren.
Ambassador Oren gave a press briefing on shabbos due to the tensions surrounding the Ramat Shlomo conflict, speaking to the media in an [...]
Some feel that every cloud has a silver lining, explaining the fact that the diplomatic row is still going on between Jerusalem and Washington resulted in little media coverage over the passage this week of the Civil Marriage Law, which in essence changed the status quo regarding the Rabbanut's total control over marriage in Israel.
If [...]
12:38PM EST: The FDNY is on the scene of a fire at 1262 50th Street between 12th & 13th Avenue’s.
The residence is a 3-story private dwelling, with fire reported on the second floor.
Hatzolah has been dispatched, is is standing by at the scene in case their services are needed.
As of this time, there are no [...]
New York City Comptroller John C. Liu today launched “My Money NYC”, a website that will be updated daily to give New Yorkers unparalleled access to the City's finances, encourage community-government collaboration on fiscal matters and provide user-friendly performance measures.
“Everyday New Yorkers want to see — and track — how their tax dollars are spent,” [...]
Step Three – Understand What You Think of Yourself:
Once you follow through with step two you must reconsider whether or not you're a good person. All of your previous opinions should be discarded and you must start over. To do this right, you'll need a working definition of what is a good person. Before I [...]
US special Mideast envoy George Mitchell may be arriving in Israel on Sunday, informed sources are reporting.
Mitchell was intending to return to Israel to jumpstart mediated talks between Israel and the PA (Palestinian Authority) but canceled the visit following the crisis that erupted pertaining to construction in Ramat Shlomo. The PA quickly withdrew from the [...]
Dear Friend,
I've written so many drafts of this letter and then scrapped them, because each of them fails to convey the heartache that Yad Eliezer sees each day.
First I tried with statistics. Nearly 1 in 3 children in Eretz Yisrael are living below the poverty line. This is an unbelievably high number but it doesn't [...]
Registration for yeshivos gedolos is well underway and a number of roshei yeshiva have conferred with HaGaon HaRav Chaim Kanievsky Shlita regarding acceptance of talmidim for the coming year.
Rav Chaim Shlita used the opportunity to discuss the trend with young chasanim requesting an apartment before wedding arrangements are even finalized, the weekly BaKehilla reports. The [...]
By now many are questioning just why the White House and Department of State have pushed the Ramat Shlomo incident to its current escalated reality, aware that while the political faux pas resulted in an embarrassment to the American vice president, the incident was a far cry from a major event justifying the diplomatic fallout [...]
US President Barak Obama has commented on the diplomatic row with Israel surrounding the construction in Ramat Shlomo, pointing a finger of blame at Shas leader Interior Minister Eli Yishai. The president stressed that there is no “crisis” between Washington and Jerusalem, acknowledging that at times, even strong allies will disagree.
Speaking to Fox News, the [...]
Deputy Minister of Defense Matan Vilnai will join a number of senior IDF commanders in Shoham on Thursday, accompanied by local governmental leaders in a simulated missile training event.
Vilnai, who oversees the homefront situation, is testing the abilities and inter-agency coordination of local government and the training event on Thursday is a precursor to a [...]
As discussed in the last installment, there are several avenues a career seeker might explore to obtain information about a specific field or industry. One of the most effective is the informational interview.
The premise behind the informational interview is that most people love to discuss their work — particularly with individuals who are considering careers [...]
A border policeman was lightly injured in rock-throwing attacks at Kalandia on Wednesday night.
**Bituach Leumi is moving up payment to citizens to the 25th of the month so funds are received before Pesach.
**Unseasonably cold temperatures around the country on Thursday with occasional showers in the north and center. Friday's weather calls for continued cold and [...]
[AUDIO LINK BELOW] Please click on the link below to listen to a second heartrending message from Shmuel Borger, father of Motty Borger Z”L, the Chosson who tragically was Niftar just 2 days after his wedding.
In the message Shmuel Borger slams those who believed false articles written by news outlets – including the NY Post, [...]
As Palestinians continue almost daily rioting in Jerusalem and other cities, claiming Israel is damaging places holy to Islam, the Palestinian Authority has chosen to rekindle another libel whose goal seems to be to increase the unrest and rioting.
This renewed libel is based on a rewriting of history by the Palestinian Authority, accusing Israel of [...]
Graco Children’s Products announced Thursday that it’s recalling 1.2 million Harmony highchairs because of stability issues.
The company said that its Harmony highchairs can be “unstable” and “tip over unexpectedly.”
Graco said that 24 injuries had been reported for the highchair model, which was produced from 2003 to 2009 and retailed for $70 to $120.
The company, in [...]
New York City – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has decided to postpone a vote on whether to eliminate free and discounted MetroCards for city students.
MTA Chairman Jay Walder made the announcement Wednesday night while meeting with dozens of students at the agency’s headquarters in Midtown.
Many students who attended the meeting say they cannot afford to [...]
Ney York, NY – Two former computer programmers for convicted money manager Bernard Madoff were indicted by a federal grand jury in Manhattan.
Jerome O'Hara, 47, and George Perez, 44, previously had been charged in the case. They are accused of developing and maintaining the computer programs used in Madoff's fraudulent investment-advisory business. Madoff is serving [...]
11:43AM IL: A Kassam rocket has slammed down in the community of Netiv HaAsarah. According to preliminary reports, one person is seriously injured. Additional information will be reported as the situation unfolds.
11:48AM IL: It appears that a worker in a community hothouse was hit with a rocket and is listed in serious or critical condition [...]
[PHOTO LINK BELOW] On Sunday, March 14, 2010, New York State Senator Eric Adams joined other elected officials and leaders of the Boro Park Hasidic community at a dinner organized to support the re-election of Senator Adams. New York State Senator John Sampson and New York City Councilman Dr. Mathieu Eugene joined Senator Adams at the [...]
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission has equipped more than 5,000 cabs with a new system to alert riders if they are being charged an out of town rate.
The move comes after the TLC announced thousands of drivers bilked passengers out of more than $8 million over the last two years.
They say some [...]
American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is calling for jihad against America, claiming “America is evil” in a new audio message obtained by CNN.
“With the American invasion of Iraq and continued U.S. aggression against Muslims, I could not reconcile between living in the U.S and being a Muslim, and I eventually came to the conclusion that [...]
Reporting that J Street is siding with anti-Israel elements is not exactly news, but the radical left-wing organization feels the need to make a statement on its homepage, backing the United States against Israel in the diplomatic affair surrounding the vice presidential visit to Jerusalem.
J Street continues to wave it anti-Israel flag, referring the Ramat [...]
King Abdullah of Jordan is not passing the opportunity to get involved in the Israel-bashing that has reached unprecedented heights since last week, with the American administration opting to focus all its attention at Israel the stumbling block to peace in the Mideast.
During a meeting on Wednesday with Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs [...]
Jerusalem Magistrate's Court Judge Irit Cohen ordered three members of Israel Police to make compensatory payment in the amount of NIS 50,000 to Yitzhar residents after the court ruled they did lie and slander the plaintiffs.
The details refer to reports submitted by Yaakov Golan, a high-ranking intelligence officer in the Shai District, and Detective Gil [...]
Washington, DC – Lawyers for Sholom Rubashkin asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review his conviction in the District Court of Northern Iowa, in hopes that the highest court in the country will find reason to revisit the case.
The lawyers filed a petition for a writ of certiorari, in which the Supreme Court agrees to [...]
The Governor of the Bank of Israel, Dr. Stanley Fischer, has announced he will continue on for another term of five years, responding to a request from Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Dr. Yuval Shteinitz. The move must be approved by the cabinet, but this is just a formality since the governor enjoys [...]
Labor Party employee Mor Chazon went into active labor in Knesset on Tuesday, prompting officials to summon MK Dr. Ahmed Tibi to assist.
Interestingly, MK (Yisrael Beitenu) Alex Miller summoned the Arab MK. Miller is the author of the Nakba Bill which passed its first reading in Knesset on Tuesday despite sharp objections from Arab legislators.
Miller [...]
At least one vehicle's windshield was smashed in rock-throwing attacks near Beit Omer.
**Firebomb attack against a vehicle near Maale Shomron.
**Rocks hurled at a bus near Chawarah.
**Funds were transferred to chareidi dormitories today after long delays. Close to NIS 28 million was transferred today as a result of efforts by Finance Committee Chairman MK Moshe Gafne.
**A [...]
Six policemen and two residents in the Bedouin community of Chura in the Negev were injured on Wednesday afternoon when police arrived to search for weapons suspected of being held in homes in the community.
MDA EMS personnel treated the injured on the scene. A number of arrests were made.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Wednesday met with Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy of the European Union (EU). The two met in Jerusalem for 75 minutes, following her meeting with PA (Palestinian Authority) officials in Ramallah.
At a joint press conference following the meeting she called for “serious negotiations” which she [...]
Police neutralized an explosive device found attached to the vehicle of a Maale Adumim resident. Family members explain the car's owner is currently out of the country, further telling police he is not involved in any disputes with any party to the best of their knowledge.
Police are investigating.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
Chicago – Five months after he was arrested on his way to Pakistan, allegedly to meet with leaders of a terrorist group, David Coleman Headley is scheduled to plead guilty Thursday in federal court in Chicago in connection with the 2008 deadly terror assault in Mumbai, India, court records show.
Headley has been cooperating with the [...]
Police in Calgary have issued a Canada-wide warrant for an 18-year-old man over anti-Semitic messages spray-painted on mailboxes, signs at Jewish synagogues and a war memorial for Holocaust survivors.
The racist graffiti discovered in mid-November included swastikas and the words kill Jews” and six million more.”
Police launched an extensive investigation and a warrant was issued after [...]
Beginning this coming Sunday, Israel Police will begin testing a new system, one that will detect if a private vehicle travels in a public transport lane. The cameras will be testing in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa, monitoring bus/taxi lanes, seeking to apprehend motorists who use the lanes to ‘make time'.
During the past months, a [...]
Brooklyn – Mayor Michael Bloomberg will campaign with New York City Council candidate and education advocate David G. Greenfield tomorrow, Thursday, March 18. The Mayor and Greenfield are set to visit Congregation Anshe Sfard at 7PM. The Mayor, was recently elected with 75% of the vote in this Council district, will be meeting voters and [...]
Confrontations between Arabs and terrorists took place near Beit el-Fuka (S. of Shechem) on Wednesday morning. Over 100 people threw rocks at security forces. Security forces responded with riot-control adjuncts.
**Rock-throwing attacks on the Azzoun Bypass Road near Karnei Shomron.
**Rock and firebomb attacks against security forces near Beit Romano in Chevron.
**About 20 Arabs pelted soldiers with [...]
Sets up telephone hotline to report potholes – will deliver list to City Hall himself!
Brooklyn – New York City Council candidate David G. Greenfield set up a pothole hotline where residents in his Brooklyn district can report dangerous potholes. While he is usually known as a leading education advocate, Greenfield isn't afraid to roll up [...]
The Knesset on Wednesday voted a bill into law that permits levying additional taxes on treif meat. The bill was authored by MK (Yahadut HaTorah) MK R' Moshe Gafne, who is obviously aware the law banned importing treif but the added fines he hopes will bring about changes, since in reality, non-kosher meats are imported.
The [...]
8:48PM IL: A Kassam rocket fired from Hamas controlled Gaza landed in Kibbutz Nir Am a short time ago. The sounding of the Red Alert siren appears to have lead to hysteria among some southern residents. Preliminary reports indicate four people are being treated for hysteria in Sderot.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
The entire Moscow Kehilla is buzzing with excitement over the upcoming visit of the Rosh Hayeshiva Harav Shmuel Kamenetsky shlit”a and the Rebbetzin Shetichye who will be spending Shabbos Vayikra as guests of Yeshiva Ohaley Yaakov and the Moscow Community Kollel.
The Rosh Hayeshiva is leading a delegation to be mechazek the mosdos in Moscow which [...]
Dr. Chaggai Ben-Artzi, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's brother-in-law is known for his candid statements, not one who hides behind political etiquette. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, in a number of radio interviews, Ben-Artzi labeled US President Barak Obama “an anti-Semite”, of course leading to the prime minister quickly issuing a statement distancing himself from [...]
There can be no doubt that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is a real friend of the PA (Palestinian Authority) administration, sharing the aspirations of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) for statehood.
Visiting Ramallah on Wednesday, Silva called upon Israel to dismantle the partition barrier, explaining the “world cannot accept fences of any [...]
United Nations Secretary-General Bank ki-Moon accuses Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman of revealing portions of a private phone conversation, content that demands discretion.
Moon stated that accepted diplomatic protocol demands mutual agreement before revealing content of private talks to the media.
Lieberman told the UN chief that it appears all the steps taken by Israel in the past [...]
According to NBCNewYork, another top-level aide in Gov. David Paterson's office is expected to step down today later this afternoon.
Shoerenstein's decision to leave the Paterson's camp comes on the heels of two other high level resignations in his cabinet. His Director of Communications, Peter Kauffmann, turned in his walking papers, saying in a statement: “I [...]
11:55AM EST: A Jewish woman was R”L killed after she was pinned under a bus in the East Tremont section of The Bronx, YWN has learned.
The accident occurred at approximately 8:00AM Wednesday morning, at the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and Crotona Avenue.
She was pronounced dead on the scene, and NYPD investigators soon found out [...]
One of the greatest tools at the disposal of officials wishing to address problems, including Islamic violence and attacks is denial, a refusal to ‘call it what it is', something that Israeli officials excel in. This has been the case since the so-called “First Intifada” back in 1987 [a prior to that as well].
Rather than [...]
Elizabeth Benjamin of the NY Daily News Blog reports: Gov. David Paterson this morning blasted his hand-picked US senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, for throwing him “under the bus” during his recent scandals.
During an appearance on Don Imus’ radio program, Paterson took a swipe at Gillibrand, who earlier this month said the governor should resign if it [...]
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) spoke on the floor of the United States Senate regarding the state of U.S. –Israeli relations.
Senator Specter's comments follow, in full:
Madam President, I have sought recognition to comment on the current controversy between the United States and Israel on the settlement issue.
Before the current controversy between [...]
Turnersville, NJ – Two black South Jersey women are boycotting Wal-Mart as authorities investigate a public announcement targeting black shoppers at the Turnersville store over the weekend.
Wal-Mart officials said they’re reviewing security tapes to find out who asked “all black people” to leave the store in a message over the public-address system shortly before 7 [...]
Brooklyn, NY – Close to 100 city funeral homes received violations Tuesday after a two-month investigation found that many of them were scamming customers.
The Department of Consumer Affairs says it inspected 579 funeral homes and found that 87 of them failed to provide customers with complete pricing information, as required by law.
In total, 275 violations [...]
Infections are more common when orthopedic surgeons use metal staples instead of old-fashioned nylon sutures to close wounds, British researchers report.
Infections after surgery can lead to longer hospital stays or readmission after procedures such as knee and hip replacement. Infected wounds can also cause serious complications.
Staples are thought to be faster and easier to use, [...]
Israel Police are calling on the public to assist in locating Bat Yam resident Limor Luzon, who has been missing since Tuesday afternoon at 4:00pm.
Police are not releasing any information as to theories behind the disappearance of the 38-year-old female, asking anyone with information to contact a local police station.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
New York – Families will now be allowed to make medical decisions for their incapacitated loved ones.
Gov. David Paterson will sign a bill today giving families, guardians and partners that right even if the patient hasn’t signed paperwork detailing their wishes, which could include being taken off life support.
Now decisions will be based on the [...]
The Chief Rabbinate of Israel has issued an alert ahead of Pesach, warning consumers that while people are diligent in removing chametz and seeing to other yomtov needs, many are unaware that the so-called insect-free greens may by a far cry from claims made by the growing number of companies.
Testing was conducted before yomtov, under [...]
The parade begins at 11 a.m. and is expected to run until 4:30 or 5 p.m.
Street closings will occur along the length of the parade, on Fifth Avenue between 44th and 86th streets, as well as between 44th and 46th streets from Vanderbilt to Sixth avenues, and between 47th and 48th streets from Park to [...]
Joining the growing number of American notables criticizing America's reaction to Israel's construction announcement is Sarah Palin, who commented that America's “unilateral” demands of Israel undermine the essence of the relationship with Washington's strongest Mideast ally.
Speaking out on her Facebook page, Palin accuses President Barak Obama and his administration of “escalating” tensions with Israel, making [...]
Taking a break from the diplomatic tensions between Jerusalem and Washington, Israeli leaders are traveling to China to address more pressing issues, the progressing Iranian nuclear program. China remains at the core of the delays, unwilling to approve crippling sanctions against Iran, and as a permanent member of the Security Council, Beijing is preventing the [...]
The bill authored by Yisrael Beitenu MK Alex Miller dubbed the Nakba Bill passed its first reading in Knesset on Tuesday in a 15-8 vote.
Anyone equating Yom HaAtzma'ut as a day of mourning, inciting anti-state violence or support anti-state terror, incites racism or compromise the honor of the national flag faces a stiff fine. Agencies [...]
A “senior IDF officer” quoted anonymously in the daily Yisrael HaYom states the unrests seen in Jerusalem and elsewhere over recent days will end in the coming days, explaining there simply “is not enough fuel to spark a third intifada”.
The unnamed officer is quoted as adding that PA (Palestinian Authority) residents simply wish to lead [...]
A proposal by Gov. Paterson to expand tuition grants to religious institutions such as yeshivas won’t survive the budget process, Albany insiders say.
The proposal, included in the governor’s executive budget, had been pushed by Jewish leaders in the village of Kiryas Joel in Monroe, N.Y. They hosted fundraisers for Paterson and for Senate Democratic leader [...]
The Federal Reserve will continue to coddle the slowly recovering economy at least through the summer, it said yesterday.
The Fed will leave a key short-term interest rate unchanged at between zero and 0.25 percent, where it has been since December 2008, to make sure cheap cash continues to flow freely.
It also plans to close out [...]
In what is being hailed as an exclusive report, the Herald Scotland reports that it has learned the United States has signed a contract to transport containers filled with ammunition from California to the British island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, perhaps ahead of an attack against Iran. The shipping manifest includes 387 [...]
IDF soldiers taking part in counter-terrorism operations throughout Yehuda and Shomron arrested five suspects on Tuesday night.
**Israeli Ambassador to Washington Dr. Michael Oren released statements playing down quotes attributed to him, calling the diplomatic row between Israel and the USA an “unprecedented crisis”.
**Har Habayis was opened to visitors by police on Wednesday morning.
**The EU's foreign [...]
New York has stopped paying income tax refunds until after March 31, meaning hundreds of thousands of taxpayers will have to wait an extra two weeks for their money.
Gov. David A. Paterson’s budget director, Robert Megna, said Tuesday that tax refunds were suspended last Friday after they hit a $1.25-billion cap. The cap, first instituted [...]
[By Chaskel Bennett] When the next U.S. presidential race kicks off in earnest in a year or so, we will remember today. When the Jewish electorate will be inundated with speech after speech iterating and reiterating what a great friend Barack Obama and the Democrats have been to Israel, we will remember today. The Jewish community will [...]
The Haifa Magistrate's Court has ruled in favor of petitioners, awarding NIS 750,000 payment to the family of an Arab boy who was electrocuted. The boy's family filed suit against Israel Electric Company.
The incident occurred about 30 months ago, in the Yatir Forest. The victim, Mamdouh Qiyan climbed an electric pole and was electrocuted to [...]
Israel Airport Authority officials expect a 19% increase in travelers and a 13% increase in flights during the Pesach yomtov, as compared to the same period last year, which includes the days before and after.
About 555,000 passengers are expected to pass through the nation's international airport, involving 3,500 flights landing and taking off.
(Yechiel Spira – [...]
Dr. Dore Gold, president of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and a former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations spoke with Israel Radio's Reshet Bet on Monday, giving his insight into the diplomatic crisis between Jerusalem and Washington.
Dr. Gold began by explaining a bit about Ramat Shlomo, the cause of the crisis, precipitated by [...]
One must indeed question the judgment of Israel Police Chief Dudi Cohen, who on Tuesday afternoon, following days of heightened alert status in the capital and Islamic rioting stated he simply does not see “signs of a third intifada” as many are warning. One understands the senior position demands political savvy, but one also expects [...]
Assemblyman Jose Peralta has won Tuesday’s special election for the 13th State Senate District.
With 97 of 158 precincts reporting, Peralta maintained a solid lead with 65 percent of the vote.
“Tonight we put an end to dysfunction, to divisiveness, to disappointment. Our nightmare is over. A new day has begun,” said Peralta during his victory speech.
Peralta [...]
Lebanese authorities announced on Tuesday that Maher Abu Jarij was taken into custody for allegedly assisting Israel. He joins the ever-growing list of suspects arrested for assisting or spying on behalf of Israel. According to reports, he was taken into custody in Marjayoun.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
A third airline is requesting to be exempt from a new federal rule that limits the time passengers can be held sitting in a plane on the runway due to construction at a local airport.
American Airlines say the delays caused by the closure of the main runway at John F. Kennedy Airport could cost them [...]
The High Court of Justice on Monday approved the proposed route of the barrier partition fence in the area of Jabel Mukaber in the capital. The nation's highest court ruled in favor of the state in the appeal, handing down its opinion against Arab residents and overturning the Tel Aviv District Court.
Justice Dorit Beinish, Eliezer [...]
Treasury officials have announced that beginning April 1, 2010; the first prize in the state's Mifal HaPayis lottery may not exceed NIS 28 million. If the first prize increases as a result of no one winning, the money will also be added to other prizes to keep the first prize under the new ceiling.
Lottery officials [...]
Facebook topped Google to become the most visited U.S. Web site last week, indicating a shift in how Americans are searching for content.
Web analysis firm Experian Hitwise said Monday that the social networking site surpassed Google to take the No. 1 spot for the week ended March 13.
Facebook accounted for 7.07% of U.S. Web traffic [...]
Egyptian TV showed the first photos of President Hosni Mubarak since he underwent gallbladder surgery in Germany. Earlier in the week there were rumors that he died on the table.
**A scuffle erupted during protests on Mt. Scopus in Yerushalayim between right and left-wing activists. Three leftists were arrested.
**Beersheva City Hall employees announced they are beginning [...]
6:58PM EST: Lakewood Hatzolah is on the scene of an overturned vehicle on Madison Avenue & 10th Street.
Arriving units requesting the Extrication Unit, and Paramedics forthwith to the scene.
(YWN Lakewood / YWN-770)
NYS Gov. Paterson lashed back Tuesday at a report claiming he lied about shaking down the Yankees for free tickets to a World Series game – producing e-mails showing he was invited.
The Oct. 7-8 e-mails between members of Paterson’s staff, are called “Yankees Game Tomorrow – GDAP INVITE,” highlighting the governor’s initials. The exchange took [...]
By now it is evident to all that the events which occurred in Jerusalem during last week's visit of US Vice President Joseph Biden was a blunder, but in reality, not as major an event as the White House and Department of State are making of it.
Following the Washington Post's criticism of the Obama administration, [...]
Honda said Tuesday it is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles in the United States after consumers complained of brake pedals feeling “soft.”
The Japanese automaker will recall 344,000 Odyssey minivans and 68,000 Element crossover vehicles in the 2007-2008 model years to fix the vehicle stability assist modulators. Some of those modulators were assembled in a way [...]
The New York City Department of Health voted today to require all restaurants to post sanitation grades.
The letter grades will need to be posted by restaurant entrances by July 1st.
The board approved the new measure by a vote of 6-2, with 1 member abstaining.
The grades do not deal with the quality of the meal. Rather, [...]
Defense Minister Ehud Barak left on Monday for an official visit to Spain, who holds the rotating European Union presidency. Mr. Barak responded to an invitation extended by Spain's Defense Minister, Carme Chacon.
During his visit, he is also expected to meet with Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. He will most likely also be [...]
Interestingly, the frum MKs absented themselves from the late Monday night vote while the radical left-wing opposed the bill, which they feel is inadequate, having been watered down to earn sufficient support. Whatever the case, the Civil Marriage Law has is now a reality, addressing the needs of non-Jews living in Israel, those seeking to [...]
While escorting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva in Yad Vashem on Tuesday, Tel Aviv Chief Rabbi asked the visiting dignitary to pass along a message during his upcoming visit with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He asked that he pass along a message from a “child from Buchenwald”, that he is willing to meet [...]
7:07PM IL: A border policeman has been injured from terrorist gunfire at a police post in the Ras el-Amud area of the capital. His condition is reported as light-to-moderate. It appears the injury is to his hand area.
A large contingent of police is operating at the scene at present. Preliminary information indicates the shots were [...]
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement today on the recent developments in the Middle East:
“The close bond between the United States and Israel remains unbreakable, and America must continue to show unyielding support for Israel's security.
“While the timing of the East Jerusalem housing announcement was regrettable, it must not be [...]
12:33PM: Red Crescent officials report 49 Arabs injured in Tuesday morning violence.
**1:19PM: Officials report a total of 39 Arabs arrested in Islamic violence on Tuesday.
**A soldier was lightly injured in a rock-throwing attack on the Gush Etzion-Chevron Highway near Beit Omar.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
Washington, DC- Following a series of stark statements by White House officials on Israel’s announcement about Jerusalem settlements during Vice President Biden's recent trip to the country, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D- Brooklyn and Queens), a member of the House Jewish Caucus, released the following statement moments ago:
“The appropriate response was a shake of the head [...]
If everybody paid to ride the subway, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority may not have to raise fares.
New York City Transit says 19-million people hop turnstiles or enter through emergency exits each year, far more than the previous estimate of about five million a year.
If all of those 19 million cheats paid a regular cash fare, [...]
While America is indeed the superpower in the equation, one must marvel at the total ease the current administration exhibits regarding its continuous blatant interference in domestic matters, calling upon the sovereign State of Israel to halt construction in its capital, the capital of the Jewish People, crossing acceptable rules of parliamentary play, even for [...]
Things are getting down and dirty between candidates David Greenfield and Joe Lazar in the imminent 44th District City Council race.
The latest allegation comes from City Councilmember Lew Fidler, a Greenfield supporter, concerning the upcoming Passover holiday just days after the March 23 election.
“I've heard threats to withhold Passover food to the needy from those [...]
The germs you leave behind might serve as the equivalent of fingerprints, giving forensic scientists a new way to identify who’s been where.
Researchers from the University of Colorado at Boulder say that touching such things as keyboards and computer mice leaves unique bacteria on the objects. They found in a new study that the left-behind [...]
Queens, NY – Voters in the 13th State Senate District are going to the polls today to decide whether to send Hiram Monserrate back to Albany.
Monserrate is the reason there’s an open seat, as he was expelled from his Senate seat last month, but decided to seek reelection.
He no longer has the support of the [...]
Five suspects in the burglary of the home of Maran HaRosh Yeshiva HaGaon HaRav Aaron Leib Shteinman Shlita are being released on Tuesday, to house arrest. It appears that while police believe these are the suspects responsible for the theft that netted them over NIS 2 million in tzedaka funds, they lack the hard evidence [...]
Thousands of Gazans are taking part in Tuesday's ‘Rage Day' events, a day on which Arabs are expected to adhere to Hamas' calls and riot, especially on Har Habayis and in and around the Old City of Yerushalayim, to express outrage and protest over the ongoing Israeli occupation and growing threat to al-Aqsa Mosque.
There can [...]
Police on Tuesday morning stopped a bus heading south, towards the capital, traveling from Majdal Krum in the Western Galil. The bus carrying Muslims was heading to Yerushalayim, responding to the PA (Palestinian Authority) and Hamas call to come to the Temple Mount today, a day proclaimed a Day of Rage by Hamas.
One of the [...]
Yisrael Koenig of ‘Yedidim' explains the Monday evening incident in which volunteers were involved looking for the parents of two small children. Alternatively, the parents of the children, residents of Bnei Brak, were looking for their missing children, ages 4 and 5 according to Koenig.
A woman got off of a number 402 bus on Malchei [...]
The controversial Women of the Wall were present at the Kosel Tuesday morning, as is their custom every rosh chodesh, seeking to create new facts on the ground, wearing talleisim, tefillin and seeking to read from a Sefer Torah.
This rosh chodesh however, at least one man, a member of the chareidi community, simply had enough, [...]
12:00PM: 3 border policemen injured, 11 Islamic rioters injured and at least 25 rioters are in custody.
12:23: 4 firebombs hurled at border police near Issawiya. No injuries.
**A Tel Aviv man was reported in moderate condition following a stabbing incident on Monday evening.
**Three Arabs disguised as religious Jews, removed from a bus on Monday night, were [...]
Amid continuous White House condemnations, seeking to compel Israel to back down from the planned construction of an additional 1,600 housing units in Ramat Shlomo in Yerushalayim, residents of the community today, Rosh Chodesh Nissan, plan to protest. They will call on the government to remain firm against US President Barak Obama and others who [...]
There were conflicting reports on Monday night, with the US State Department indicating Mideast envoy is expected to visit the region, but officials in Yerushalayim on Tuesday morning are indicating such a visit is not imminent.
Later in the morning, it appears the President's Residence received official word, with the State Department announcing the envoy will [...]
Continental Airlines will discontinue offering free food to economy-class passengers on the majority of its domestic flights in the United States and Canada and on flights to some leisure destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean, the airline announced Monday.
The airline plans to offer “a variety of high quality, healthy food choices” for sale in [...]
Trenton, NJ – Gov. Chris Christie Tuesday will propose slashing aid to public schools by $820 million as part of a state budget that will also make major cuts in aid to towns and colleges, officials familiar with the plan said today.
The word of a pending big loss in aid spurred school district officials today [...]
Florida – Just when disgraced lawyer Scott Rothstein’s sordid saga couldn’t get any stranger comes this plot twist: He worked undercover for the feds and helped them bag a suspected Italian mafia man living in Miami Beach.
Rothstein’s cooperation dating back to last fall means the con artist who orchestrated South Florida’s biggest Ponzi scheme — [...]
12:34PM IL: There are reports of a “shooting incident” at the Kalandia Checkpoint located at Jerusalem's northern border, south of el-Bireh and Ramallah. According to reliable but yet unconfirmed reports, a number of Arabs were wounded by IDF gunfire. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. (Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
Widespread rock-throwing attacks are being reported throughout Yehuda and Shomron, as well as in eastern areas of the capital and of course, Har Habayis. At least 15 Arabs have been arrested so far on Tuesday morning and police are using teargas and other riot-control adjuncts to restore order. It appears tens of Arabs have been [...]
No less than 13 human rights organizations are petitioning the High Court of Justice on behalf of Gazan residents, who are naming the IDF and Defense Minister Ehud Barak in their petition, demanding the nation's highest court removes restrictions prohibiting residents of Hamas-controlled Gaza from relocating to areas in Yehuda and Shomron.
According to the petitioners, [...]
One of the major industries that have developed as a result of the signing of the Oslo Agreement in 1993 is the car theft industry, one that has netted handsome profits for PA (Palestinian Authority) residents, and one that has plagued Green Line Israel.
As a result of the astronomical number of cars stolen from Israel [...]
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is no stranger to criticism, having been the target of rebuke from many opponents of the current administration and his hard-ball style politics, perhaps his too ‘in your face' policies at times, evident in his dealings with foreign officials.
Following the Dubai indictment against Israel pertaining to the elimination of a senior [...]
10:17AM IL: Police report sporadic Islamic violence in eastern areas of the capital on Tuesday morning, compelling the use of teargas to disperse participants. Rock-throwing attacks are reported in a number of areas, including around the Old City and near Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital.
One Jew was detained by police after he insisted he wished to [...]
As Pesach approaches, Interior Minister (Shas) Eli Yishai has instructed all local governments to ensure the law prohibiting the sale of chametz on the yomtov is enforced in all cities and municipalities.
The minister sent a letter to local governments, reminding municipal officials the law prohibits the public display of chametz. The minister requested that all [...]
Some 3,000 police have been on alert status in and around Har HaBayis since the weekend in expectation of widespread Islamic violence. Today, Tuesday, police explain will be the true test, a day on which violence may reach its peak as Hamas declared Tuesday a Day of Rage.
Restrictions on the Temple Mount remain today, barring [...]
Rav Yehuda Yavrov, who is close to Maran Rav Elyashiv Shlita, has been appointed to head the Vaad L'maan Shabbos. The rav is also known as the ruchani auditor of Yated, ensuring the proper party line is maintained.
Rav Yavrov replaces Rav Yitzchak Goldknopf, but as Kikar Shabbos reports, the move may have been at the [...]
According to Israel Archeological Association southern district chief archeologist, Dr. Dov Nachlieli, the disputed bones at the proposed site of the new fortified wing of Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon are not those of Jews, dating back many many years.
When questioned during a Kol Chai Radio if he is absolutely certain regarding his statement, the senior archeologist [...]
One can never really know how the prime minister will react in September, when his self-imposed 10-month construction freeze comes to an end, but in a Likud faction meeting on Monday, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu responded to MK Tzipi Hotovely, who asked what will occur.
The prime minister stated that just as Israel has built in [...]
A sharp drop in temperatures is expected on Tuesday, followed by another drop on Wednesday, and showers on Thursday.
**Rock-throwing attacks against vehicles on Highway 443 on Monday afternoon.
**IDF soldiers fired at rioting Arabs in the Birzeit area after a soldier was injured in his head by a stone. They used riot-control adjuncts, injuring four rioters [...]
This is most likely not the final word in the controversial Civil Marriage Bill. Earlier reports indicating Rishon L'Tzion HaGaon HaRav Shlomo Amar Shlita supports the current version of the bill appear incorrect, as was indicated today, Monday (March 15).
The Rav points out in his letter that efforts have been ongoing during recent years to [...]
Leaders of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America – Stephen Savitsky (President) and Rabbi Steve Weil (Exec. Vice President) issued the following statement today:
The Obama Administration's recent statements regarding the U.S. relationship with Israel are a matter of serious concern.
Israel is America's closest ally in the Middle East as has been shown through [...]
A borough has suspended an assistant director responsible for housing after a Sunday paper claimed he leads a ‘secret life' as a Nazi.
Hammersmith and Fulham has suspended its assistant director of housing options, Gareth Mead, from his £90,000-a-year job, pending a disciplinary hearing.
The move comes after the Sunday Mirror published an article claiming Mr Mead [...]
According to IDF reserves Colonel Dr. Reuven Erlich, who heads the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center, the publishers of the infamous Goldstone Report, the United Nations fact-finding mission on Operation Cast Lead intentionally ignored facts in the case, apparently determined to deliver a serious indictment against Israel, as Justice Goldstone. The relation between Goldstone and [...]
Torrential rains, raving fires, downed electricity and emergency landing – it's mind-boggling to think how many times Misaskim answered calls for help within twenty-four-hours.
It started minutes after Shabbos when Misaskim received a call from Teaneck, NJ, that a tree fell and R”L killed two people coming home from shul. When all of humanity huddled indoors [...]
Soldiers stationed in Chevron were bombarded with rocks near the Jewish Quarter at about noon on Monday.
**A 3-y/o Bedouin girl from the Negev was stung by a scorpion and is listed in serious/stable condition in Soroka Medical Center in Beersheva.
**S'dei Dov Airport in Herzliya was closed for a number of hours on Monday morning due [...]
Brooklyn – New York City Council candidate and education advocate, David G. Greenfield described the state’s plan to erase its budget deficit by borrowing more money, a scam. Instead, he called for the state to curb spending, which has continued to skyrocket even as revenues have decreased. He slammed the influence of special interest groups [...]
9:35PM IL: Three Arabs disguised as frum Jews tried entering the capital, riding on a number 143 bus. The driver was suspicious of the three “religious Jews”, prompting him to alert soldiers at the Maale Michmas Checkpoint in Shomron.
The three were taken into custody and handed over to the Shin Bet for interrogation.
No further information [...]
9:00PM IL: The body of a woman was found on Monday evening on Geula Street in Pardes Chana. A MDA physician pronounced the female dead on the scene. Suspecting foul play, crime scene investigators were summoned.
Police are indicating it appears her death was a murder. Zaka volunteers from the organization's northern area are on the [...]
In the presence of family members and a small number of close friends and associates, Maran HaGaon HaRav Yosef Sholom Elyashiv on Monday night is marking his 100th birthday in a modest event held in his Meah Shearim home.
Rav Elyashiv was Zoche seeing the birth of a sixth generation a number of months ago, a [...]
Jerusalem is about to embark on a one-of-a-kind project in Israel, a pilot program that involves treating mikve water as City Hall continues efforts to increase conservation and recycling efforts.
An external tank will be installed alongside a mikve, and the water drained will be directed into the tank from where the water will be cleansed, [...]
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday issued a call for sanctions against Iran, explaining the move is required to halt that nation's nuclear weapons program.
Following a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri, the chancellor pointed out that all offers placed on the table were rejected by Tehran, and the nuclear enrichment program continues at a [...]
It appears that Kfar Saba is joining other cities as a venue for anti-chilul shabbos protests, with one scheduled for today, Monday night. The organizers have targeted the chilul shabbos surrounding soccer matches held in the city as the reason for the event.
According to Mayor Yehuda Ben-Chamu, the city is 80% chilonim, secularists who do [...]
According to a report by the AP, the proposed “soda tax” does not look like it has enough fizz to pass the NYS Senate.
Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Paterson and the health commissioner had campaigned heavily to have the bill passed, for two reasons: the first as a way to combat obesity, and secondly, to raise much [...]
In his usual diplomatic fashion, President Shimon Peres on Monday released a statement confirming the legitimate claims to Har Habayis by the three religions, Jews, Christians and Muslims.
The president, the major architect behind the failure known as the Oslo process told reporters as he hosted Brazilian President Lula da Siva that “there is simply no [...]
The former chief executive of The Park Avenue Bank in New York, which was closed by regulators on Friday, was arrested Monday, according to media reports. Charles Antonucci Sr., who resigned last year, was taken into custody and charged with fraud on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., making false statements on a TARP application, and [...]
The NYPD brought in additional 911 operators Saturday to handle the surge in emergency calls, YWN has learned.
City officials reported 65,000 911 calls over the weekend, which was the second largest volume ever, more than September 11th, and only second to the blackout in 2003.
When callers placed a call to 911 on Saturday evening, instead [...]
[by Bentzion Elisha] Crown Heights, Brooklyn – Random items appeared to be missing from our apartment. Could it be our sweet hardworking cleaning lady who came highly recommended by neighbors who had her for the last 7 years? After discussing the matter with our parents , my wife and I concluded it just couldn’t be [...]
If you engage in aerobic exercise, then you know about it. If you have seen people exercising in the gym or on the road, then you have undoubtedly seen people taking it. We are talking about your exercise pulse rate. The question is: at what rate should you be working out?
Our heart beats more than [...]
Excerpts from an article in the Sacramento Bee: It was every businessperson’s nightmare.
Arriving at Harv’s Metro Car Wash in midtown Wednesday afternoon were two dark-suited IRS agents demanding payment of delinquent taxes. “They were deadly serious, very aggressive, very condescending,” says Harv’s owner, Aaron Zeff.
The really odd part of this: The letter that was hand-delivered [...]
Minister of Housing (Shas) Ariel Atias spoke with Israel Radio's Reshet Bet on Monday afternoon, confirming that following shachris in Maran R' Ovadia Yosef's home, the Rav reminded [party leader Minister of the Interior] R' Eli Yishai that the ban on visiting Har HaBayis remains in effect, apparently commenting due to the increased media coverage [...]
Haaretz journalist on assignment for Channel 10, Yotam Feldman, was taken into custody with a Ghana national on Monday morning. It appears Feldman was on assignment, to investigate just exactly what takes place regarding the growing number of Africans infiltrating into Israel via Sinai daily, looking for employment and a better life.
Feldman reportedly crossed into [...]
While the White House and the State Department are busying themselves will assaulting Israel, seeking to pin Israel diplomatically for last week's incident involving Vice President Joe Biden during his visit to Israel, the Congress and Senate may not see eye-to-eye with the senior officials.
Congresswoman Shelly Berkley (DEM-NV) already questioned the situation, expressing concern, stating [...]
A tefilla event for small children, talmidei torah from around the country, got underway on Monday afternoon at 2:00pm. Buses are brining children from talmidei torah from around the country, endorsed by leading rabbonim from the ashkenazi and sephardi community alike.
Rabbi Baruch Birnbaum, an organizer, explains that he only had 2-3 days to prepare and [...]
Local lawmakers say the city’s $575 million settlement offer for ill September 11th first responders is not enough – and they’re pushing for a bill that would give the workers health care coverage for life.
The $11 billion James Zadroga Health and Compensation Act is set for a crucial vote by the House of Representatives Health [...]
In recent weeks, the Obama Administration has endorsed “healthy relations” between Iran and Syria, mildly rebuked Syrian President Bashar Assad for accusing the U.S. of “colonialism,” and publicly apologized to Moammar Gadhafi for treating him with less than appropriate deference after the Libyan called for “a jihad” against Switzerland.
When it comes to Israel, however, the [...]
There are simply no words to describe the realities surrounding the Monday evening re-dedication of the Churva Shul in the Rova, Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. After about four years of work, the shul will be dedicated for a third time, signaling the ongoing Jewish sovereignty over the Old City.
An event was already held [...]
Israel plans to implement a new program aimed at increasing organ donors. The program calls on residents to sign organ donor cards which will place loved ones ahead of those without donor cards on the line of recipients awaiting a suitable organ, AP reports.
The report states the program is the first of its kind in [...]
Rock-throwing attacks reported on Sunday afternoon in the Halhoul area north of Chevron.
**Civil Administration inspectors during the predawn hours destroyed building foundations in the Gush Etzion communities of Tekoa and N'vei Daniel.
**Monday promises to be another unseasonably hot and hazy day around the country.
**A special Knesset session will be held on Tuesday in memory of [...]
The NY post reports: A New York CEO with Israeli military ties fears he has a target on his back after his company was thrust into the probe of a brazen international assassination plot against a Hamas mastermind, sources told The Post.
Colleagues of Yuval Tal — who heads Payoneer, a Manhattan- and Tel-Aviv-based firm that [...]
Technicians who tested a Toyota Prius after its owner claimed its gas pedal stuck were unable to recreate the same condition, according to a draft congressional memo obtained Sunday by CNN.
In addition, owner Jim Sikes’ claim that the car kept going even though he slammed on the brake while his gas pedal was stuck to [...]
Kfir Brigade Sgt. Binyamin Carmel was cleared of charges of assaulting Arabs. Four other soldiers in the case who admitted to their actions were convicted and demoted in rank.
Defense attorney Shlomi Tzipori expressed harsh criticism regarding the fashion in which military police conducted themselves during the investigation, leveling harsh allegations pertaining to their lack of [...]
Speaking with Kol Chai Radio following recent events surrounding Jerusalem construction, MK Yaakov Katz of the Ichud HaLeumi opposition party gave Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu a very low rating, lamenting construction realities since he assumed office.
Katz explained that Netanyahu holds the record for not building anywhere in the capital, a prime minister who policy is [...]
The cabinet on Sunday approved the community of Charish, and has established a committee of senior officials to push the project along, instructing the committee to respond to the cabinet with its findings within 90 days.
The move was welcomed by many with the realization the housing shortage in the chareidi community has reached a critical [...]
Albany, NY – Col. John Melville of Orange County, a 29-year veteran of the State Police, has officially taken over as acting State Police superintendent.
Prior to being promoted to colonel, Melville commanded Troop F in Middletown, which handles the west side of the Hudson River from Rockland County to Greene County.
He began his career as [...]
The Jerusalem District Court on Sunday ordered American citizen Yaakov Teital, dubbed “The Jewish terrorist” to undergo psychiatric evaluation. Teital stands accused of two murders as well as counts of attempted murder.
The court set a date of May 17th to hear the results of the evaluation to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Teital [...]
Ashkelon Mayor Benny Vaknin blames Asra Kadisha for sabotaging the agreement permitting construction of Ashkelon Hospital's fortified wing at the original planned site despite the discovery of bones at that location, ancient kevarim.
Vaknin points out the chief rabbis of Israel and the Chief Rabbinate Council has endorsed the construction which involves moving the ancient graves [...]
Speaking with Kol Chai Radio, Deputy Minister of Health R' Yaakov Litzman made his position quite clear, and the matter of building the new fortified wing of Ashkelon Hospital on the originally planned site, the location of ancient graves, is a non-starter. He drove the point home by explaining that if left with no other [...]
7:00PM EST: The NYPD is currently on the scene investigating a bank burglary of the Sovereign Bank located on McDonald Avenue & Avenue U, in Flatbush.
A YWN reporter live on the scene confirms to us that the burglars cut through the roof of the bank.
The NYPD’s 61st Precinct is on the scene, as well as [...]
Knesset Speaker (Likud) Reuven Rivlin spent much of Sunday morning speaking with various radio stations, supporting Israel's policy to continue construction in the capital. He also addressed the need to set certain parameters regarding the future of Yerushalayim, as well as the speaking about the Monday evening re-dedication of the Churva Shul in the Old [...]
Dozens of Arabs rioted in Beit Jala, a PA area adjacent to PA (Palestinian Authority) –occupied Beit Lechem. Security forces used riot-control adjuncts to restore order.
Rabbis for Human Rights was on hand to condemn soldiers for their provocation and unacceptable actions, insisting the Arabs planned a “simple peaceful protest” in addition to planting trees, nothing [...]
France's foreign minister feels America and Europe must act against Iran, unilaterally if need be.
French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner spoke during a meeting of foreign ministers in Finland, explaining UN approval for sanctions is not expected until at least June, and if the international body does not give its approval. America and the European community [...]
The Wall Street Journal reports: Google Inc. appears increasingly likely to shutter its Chinese-language search engine, a step that would remove one of the last major foreign players from the world’s most populous and fastest-growing Internet market.
A person familiar with situation said on Saturday that Google is likely to take action within weeks.
Google and Chinese [...]
NYC taxi passengers taken for a ride by an illegal fare scheme could get some of their money back.
The Taxi and Limousine Commission says their goal is to reimburse as many people as possible who were allegedly scammed out of more than $8 million.
The commission said it’s a work in progress because they are contacting [...]
Egypt's Supreme Antiquities Council on Sunday announced the cancelation of the planned state event marking the restoration of the Rambam shul, which was re-dedicated last week in Cairo.
State officials explain that “the Israeli oppression of Muslims” has prompted decision.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
Following the failure of LibertyPointe Bank on Thursday, the FDIC has announced another New York bank failure, The Park Avenue Bank, bringing the 2010 bank failure total to 28.
The bank, which has 4 branches and an estimated $520.1 million in assets as of last year, was closed by the New York State Banking Department late [...]
**The cabinet approves NIS 1.3 billion to attract academics back home to Israel.
**Delays were caused on Highway 1 as a result of a truck fire near Kfar Chabad in the direction of Yerushalayim.
**A man was stabbed in his back in a Hadera paper factory. He was transported to Hillel Yafeh Hospital in serious condition.
**Sunday morning [...]
The Ministry of Education on Sunday ordered the closure of a Beis Yaakov School operating in the Shomron chareidi community of Emanuel. Municipal officials were ordered to see to the immediate closure of the school, which is plagued with racial tensions surrounding ashkenazi and sephardi schools, or perhaps more accurately, the parents, as was reported [...]
Until such time that terrorists are released from Israeli prisons in prisoner exchange deals, many opt to avail themselves of the may services offered them, including completing high school diplomas and obtaining a higher education. In actuality, Arab youths have in the past committed an act resulting in their imprisonment to permit obtaining a high [...]
Yes, US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham's opinion is important, as is America's support, but this support does not eliminate Israel's raison d'être, to serve as the homeland of the Jewish People. This right is indeed G-d-given, and one who denies this truly hasn't claim to the land, for the UN Resolution accepting the declaration [...]
A sharp letter was sent to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu from the Jewish Federations of N. America regarding a compromise being hammered out regarding the conversion bill.
The letter points out th