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Rabbonim Launch Keren Shevi'is Fundraising Drive
By A. Cohen

Gedolei Torah and Chassidus have launched a fundraising drive for Keren Shevi'is in advance of Shabbos Parshas Ki Sovo, which the organization has declared its official fundraising Shabbos. A delegation of Keren Shevi'is heads made a round of visits to the homes of gedolei Yisroel, who showered them with encouragement for their efforts to stand by thousands of farmers who have gladly committed to keep Shmittah properly.

Otzar Beis Din Members Tour Moshavim in Central Israel
By A. Cohen

Following a request by farmers at vineyards and orchards located at Gimzu and other moshavim in Central Israel, members of the Otzar Beis Din, headed by HaRav Nissim Karelitz visited the sites to answer practical questions encountered as the Shmittah year approaches.

High Court Rejects Petition to Require Dayanim to Have Law Degree
By Betzalel Kahn

The High Court rejected a provocative petition demanding the Justice Minister, the Chief Rabbinate Council and the Dayanim Appointing Committee appoint dayanim who are attorneys at law.


Modi'in-Tel Aviv Train Line Set to Start Running
By S. Fried

Israel Railways is scheduled to open its Modi'in Line on Motzei Shabbos parshas Ki Sovo. The first train will depart from the station on the edge of the city at 9:22 p.m., destined for Tel Aviv.

De Hartoch Transferred from His Post
By Yechiel Sever and Betzalel Kahn

Atty. Amnon De Hartoch, who slapped MK Rabbi Yaakov Cohen in a corridor of the Knesset building six weeks ago, was removed from his post as head of support funding at the Justice Ministry and given a temporary Justice Ministry job that does not require visits to the Knesset. The decision was reached during a meeting of the Civil Service Commission.

Hungarian Jews Worried Over Formation of Right-Wing Militia
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

The Jewish community of Hungary is voicing concerns over the formation of an armed guard called the Hungarian Guard under the auspices of far-right party, Jobbik, which says Hungarians lack "physical, intellectual and spiritual self- defense and the people have nowhere left to retreat."


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