Today, Rosh Chodesh Nissan, the posek hador, Maran Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv shlit”a, is marking a milestone: his 100th birthday. Rav Elyashiv was joined last night by close family and talmidim for a small gathering at his home at Rechov Chanan 10 in Meah Shearim. Last night, following Rav Elyashiv’s daily shiur, delivered in the [...]
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Chaim Veshalom Yosifu Loch: Maran Rav Elyashiv Turns 100 Today
Warnings of widespread violence in Yerushalayim on Monday proved to be unneeded, but police say the real test will be today. Hamas announced a “day of rage” in response to the dedication of the restored Churvah Shul in the Old City’s Jewish Quarter, police said. Large forces will continue to be deployed throughout the city, [...]
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Yerushalayim On High Alert After Hamas Announces ‘Day of Rage’
During annual memorial service for late Israeli leaders, President Shimon Peres says Israel must cultivate friendship primarily with Washington to ensure political support in time of need
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Sinai source says Yotam Feldman, caught trying to infiltrate Israel with migrants as part of Channel 10 report , questioned by military investigators who are not convinced by his explanation
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Egypt: Israeli reporter may be tried by military tribunal
Foreign minister speaks with UN secretary general, claims Israeli gestures not appreciated by international community, being taken for granted
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Lieberman laments world’s criticism of Israel
Masked rioters torch tires, stone Border Guard officers in Shuafat, Isawiya neighborhoods; Three police, 11 rioters lightly wounded. Police set up roadblock on Route 6, inspect all buses traveling to capital; Arab bus from western Galilee turned back
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‘Day of rage’: Riots in Jerusalem
US specil envoy to Mideast postpones visit to Israel, American media say Obama responsible for orchestrating harsh US response. Meanwhile, top official says core issues between two countries not at risk, current spat more like lovers quarrel than divorce
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Mitchell postpones visit to region
A minimized version of the civil marriage bill passed its second and third Knesset readings today, with a majority of 56 Knesset members voting in favor of regulating the nuptials of “non-denomination” Israelis.
Four MKs voted against the bill. United Torah Judaism and Shas Knesset members were absent from the vote.
The new law allows non-Jewish Israelis, [...]
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UTJ and Shas Absent as Knesset Approves ‘Thin’ Civil Marriage Bill
Minimized version of law regulating nuptials of ‘non-denomination’ Israelis passes 56-4. United Torah Judaism, Shas MKs absent from vote
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Knesset approves ‘thin’ civil marriage bill
House Republican Whip Eric Cantor says spat with Israel ‘jeopardizes America’s national security’, while another senior party member concerned about administration’s ’softer approaches’ toward Palestinian Authority, Syria and Iran
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Republicans slam Obama’s hard line towards Israel
