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CALENDAR FOR
Parshas Chukas-Bolok (Parshas Bolok in Eretz Yisroel), 5766

Sunday, 6 Tammuz - Shabbos, 12 Tammuz 5766 (July 2-8, 2006)

DAF HAYOMI
Bavli:
Yoma 25-31
Yerushalmi:
Terumos 58 - Ma'seros 5

MISHNA YOMIS
Megillah 1:11-4:1

HALACHA YOMIS
Orach Chaim 576:11-582:3

Ovos: 6

CANDLE LIGHTING
in Eretz Yisroel:

Parshas Korach (Parshas Chukas in Eretz Yisroel)

Yerushalayim:
7:14 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
7:29 P.M.

London:
9:06 P.M.
Johannesburg:
5:09 P.M.
Melbourne:
4:55 P.M.

Parshas Chukas-Bolok (Parshas Bolok in Eretz Yisroel)

Yerushalayim:
7:13 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
7:28 P.M.

London:
9:03 P.M.
Johannesburg:
5:12 P.M.
Melbourne:
4:59 P.M.

 

 

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At The Center of the Universe
At The Center of the Universe
by Mordechai Plaut

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NEWS

Israeli Military Forces Mass Near Gaza
by M Plaut and Yated Ne'eman Staff

Two days after an Israeli soldier was abducted by Hamas gunmen from an IDF outpost inside of the Green Line, there have been no significant further developments, and it is not clear when there will be. Neither side has spoken about any deadlines.


Public Outrage Following Organ-Removal Operation at Shaarei Tzedek
By Betzalel Kahn

After adhering to halochoh since its founding in Jerusalem nearly a century ago, Shaarei Tzedek blatantly disregarded an established halachic directive by removing organs from a brain-dead patient.


What You are Missing

Here, to encourage readers of Dei'ah Vedibur to become subscribers to the print edition of Yated Ne'eman - Bnei Brak, is a listing of what appears in the current print edition that is not online.


Bill would Allow Rabbinate Botei Din to Hear Monetary and Civil Cases
By Eliezer Rauchberger

The Knesset House Committee granted an exemption to speed up a proposed law by MK Rabbi Meir Porush that would allow Rabbinate botei din to hear monetary and civil cases if both parties consent.



Study Reveals Anti-Religious Coercion Since Founding of State
By Betzalel Kahn

A new study reveals what the Israeli media have been trying to hide for nearly 60 years: serious instances of anti- religious coercion have taken place in Israel, especially during the State's early years.


Kadima Signs Agreement with Conservatives
By G. Lazer

PM Ehud Olmert was on hand when representatives of the Worldwide Conservative Movement signed a partnership with Kadima officials in the World Zionist Organization.



MK Gafni: Only a Change in Values Can Save the Mainstream Education System
By Eliezer Rauchberger

"Any structural change in the education system will not help if there is no change in values," MK Rabbi Moshe Gafni told the Knesset Education Committee meeting on Monday, during which Education Minister Yuli Tamir presented her new plans and goals.


Finance Committee Approves NIS 290 Million for Distribution by UTJ
By Eliezer Rauchberger

The Knesset Finance Committee recently approved NIS 290 million ($65 million) promised to United Torah Judaism in exchange for not voting against the 2006 state budget and the Arrangements Law.

Mofaz Reveals Plans for War on Road Accidents
By S. Fried

During a conference for traffic safety officers Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz presented his plans for a war against road accidents.

More News ...


OPINION & COMMENT

Communicating the Sanctity of Life According to the Torah

A very upsetting incident occurred in Shaarei Tzedek hospital last week, in which organs were taken from a dying (but not yet dead) person in order to help others.

Theories, Geological Evidence, and Assumptions
by R' Dovid Kornreich

Can We Make Do Without Science?

In our previous article, we deprived the physicist, geologist, astronomer and dendrochronologist (who studies tree rings) of his justification to extrapolate natural processes into the indefinite past to arrive at the incredible ages given by modern science.

More Opinion & Comment . . .


OBSERVATIONS

Observations: Should You Build a Power Plant in Your Backyard?
by T. Katz

In 2004 a major revolution took place when a private power plant in the North operated by Rafael Ltd. began selling electricity to the Israel Electrical Corporation. The plant, with a moderate output of 20 megawatts, provides electricity for Rafael and sells its surplus energy to the Electrical Corporation.


Return
by Gita Gordon

Serializing a new novel.

Chapter 24: Jerusalem June 2002 — Part 2

As Eli and Fay are in Israel. Fred Smith is also in Israel. Daniel (Dean) and Esther are living happily in Jerusalem, but Daniel has never told Esther anything about his parents.


HOME & FAMILY

Chessed — a Shidduch for Singles & Marrieds!
by Dena Newman

There have been many articles lately about the plight of singles — and truly, everyone does feel sorry for those whose shidduchim are delayed. Is there value in assigning blame? Yes, to an extent, because that is how we can problem-solve.

More Home & Family . . .


IN-DEPTH FEATURES

Genizah in Eretz Yisroel
by Betzalel Kahn

HaRav Shteinman's Trip to Kehillos Yisroel Abroad: Chinuch Guidance for Troubled Times
by Rabbi Yisroel Friedman


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