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Campaign to Continue Until El-Al Signs Agreement Not to Fly on Shabbos
By Betzalel Kahn

Vaadas HaRabbonim Lema'an Kedushas HaShabbos was unable to reach a last minute agreement with El-Al shareholders and company executives during five hours of negotiations at the office of Atty. R' Yaakov Weinroth last Monday night. According to Vaadas HaRabbonim, if the airline does not pledge to keep Shabbos fully the committee will be forced to submit a recommendation to gedolei Yisroel to issue an official notice not to patronize El-Al.

Remarks of Rabbonim about the Current Crisis with El-Al
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Maran HaRav Eliashiv:

"El-Al is now an imperiled [airline]. How does El-Al dare to tamper with Shabbos and release itself from keeping Shabbos Kodesh?" In response to both individuals and groups Maran said, "It is a dishonor to Shomayim and undesirable to fly with El-Al even in cases of large monetary losses."

Agudath Israel Of America on the Teheran Holocaust Denial Conference
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

The following statement was released by Agudath Israel Of America:

There should be no need to state the following, but to avoid any misconceptions in the media or among members of the public, Agudath Israel of America proclaims strongly and unequivocally that the visibly Jewish men who regularly appear publicly with virulent antisemites...

One-Time Grant for Yeshivas and Kollelim
By Betzalel Kahn

A special one-time grant of NIS 43 million ($10 million) is being transferred to yeshivas and kollelim based on a UTJ decision regarding the NIS 290 million ($70 million) the party received in exchange for backing the current state budget in last year's vote.


Yashir Insurance Aims Advertising at Chareidi Sector
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Yashir is about to become the first insurance company to aim advertising at the chareidi and religious sector. The company is launching a campaign for a savings plan for children. The ads will run for 6-8 weeks at a cost of $50,000.

Malam Group Launches Project in Beitar Illit
By Yechiel Sever

The Malam Group finished training the first group of women for the Maalot project in Beitar Illit.


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