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Mormon church, Jewish leaders tackle proxy baptism

By admin on September 3, 2010

In a joint statement, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and coalition of Jewish leaders say genealogical database changed to better prevent names of Jews killed in Nazi concentration camps from being submitted for posthumous baptism by proxy
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Japan OKs new financial sanctions against Iran

By admin on September 3, 2010

Fresh sanctions include freeze on assets of more than 100 groups, individuals linked to Islamic Republic’s nuclear program
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Farrakhan: Ground Zero Mosque Should Be Built

By admin on September 2, 2010

Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said today that the Islamic community center and mosque planned near Ground Zero should be built because Muslims were among those of many faiths who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
“Why then should a mosque, a cultural center, not be constructed a few blocks away?” Farrakhan asked at a news [...]

Israeli car stoned in West Bank; girl injured

By admin on September 2, 2010

Twelve-year-old riding in car driving through Tapuach Junction suffers mild injuries after vehicle is stoned
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Time: How Barack Obama Became Mr. Unpopular

By admin on September 2, 2010

Michael Scherer writes in Time Magazine:
The Barack Obama that most Hoosiers remember voting for can still be found on YouTube. He stands before a cheering Elkhart high school gymnasium in August 2008, tireless, aspirational, promising a new America of jobs and hope. “We can choose another future,” says the newcomer with the funny name. “So I [...]

20,000 Sign Petition Against End of Daylight Saving Time in Israel Before Yom Kippur

By admin on September 2, 2010

Over 20,000 people have signed an online petition which calls for the boycott of Standard Time in the next three days, which comes into effect in Israel this year before Yom Kippur. Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends in two weeks on September 12, before Yom Kippur, moving the clock back by an hour.
The petition, currently [...]

Israel, Palestinians Agree to 2nd Round of Talks

By admin on September 2, 2010

Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed today to produce a framework for a permanent peace deal and to hold a second round of direct talks this month, modest achievements reached under U.S. mediation amid deep skepticism about success at their first such session in two years.Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will [...]

Video: Sanz-Klausenberger Rebbe Visits Belzer Rebbe

By admin on September 2, 2010

[Video below.] Last night, the Sanz-Klausenberger Rebbe of Netanya, Rav Tzvi Elimelech Halberstam, paid a visit to the Belzer Rebbe, Rav Yissochor Dov Rokeach, at his home in Kiryat Belz, Yerushalayim.
The visit took place ahead of Rosh Hashanah to wish the Belzer Rebbe a gut gebentched yohr. During the brief meeting, the two admorim exchanged [...]

Oil Rig Explodes in Gulf of Mexico

By admin on September 2, 2010

The Coast Guard is responding to another oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. According to the Coast Guard, 13 people were onboard when it exploded and caught fire this morning. Everyone is accounted for. Officials are reporting one injury.The injured worker is being taken to Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma.
The other workers are [...]

A Kiruv Response: Don’t Put Our Children on Ice

By admin on September 2, 2010

By Rabbi Yitzchok Lowenbraun
The Matzav.com reader’s comment on “It’s Time to Put Kiruv on Ice” begs a response. The halachic basis for kiruv is not questionable. It is at the very core and essence of every Jew’s obligation. I once encountered Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach zt”l and he asked me what I do. As I [...]

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