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14 Teves 5767 - January 4, 2007 | Mordecai Plaut, director Published Weekly
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CANDLE LIGHTING
in Eretz Yisroel:

Candle Lighting for Parshas Vayechi

Yerushalayim:
4:14 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
4:28 P.M.

London:
3:50 P.M.
Johannesburg:
6:49 P.M.
Melbourne:
8:30 P.M.

CALENDAR FOR
Parshas Shemos, 5767

Sunday, 17 Teves - Shabbos, 23 Teves 5767 (Jan. 7-13, 2007)

DAF HAYOMI
Bavli:
Rosh HaShonnoh 33 - Ta'anis 5
Yerushalmi:
Shabbos, 66-72

MISHNA YOMIS
Nedorim 6:10-11:5

HALACHA YOMIS
Kitzur Shulchon Oruch 24:1-29:5

The Shabbos of Shemos, Voeiro, Bo, Beshalach, Yisro, and Mishpotim (in a leap year the parshiyos of Terumah and Tetzaveh are added) are called Shovevim. These days have the segulah to repair pegomim in middas hayesod.

CANDLE LIGHTING
in Eretz Yisroel:

Parshas Shemos

Yerushalayim:
4:20 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
4:34 P.M.

London:
4:00 P.M.
Johannesburg:
6:50 P.M.
Melbourne:
8:29 P.M.

 

 

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

Dedication
The News section this week, parshas Vayechi, is sponsored by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, le'illui nishmas R' Zvi ben R' Mordechai. T.N.T.B.H.

To dedicate a section of Dei'ah Vedibur, please contact editor at shemayisrael dot com.

NEWS

British Press Attacks Wealthy Jews with "Classical" Accusations
By Arnon Yaffeh, Paris

Antisemitism is back in the press. The image taken from antisemitic British literature of the scheming Jewish money- man climbing the social rungs and falling down is beginning to reappear in the press and political circles in London.


No Breakthrough in El-Al Negotiations
By Betzalel Kahn

Vaadas HaRabbonim LeMaan Kedushas HaShabbos has made clear that the public should disregard the misleading information disseminated in the general media on an arrangement with El- Al, and rather should rely solely on official Vaadas HaRabbonim notices in Yated Ne'eman and Hamodia. So far no agreement has been signed with the airline.


Activists from Bnei Brak Clothing Store Inspection Committee Visit Gedolei Yisroel
By A. Cohen

After publicizing a list of stores which have joined its inspection program, Vaadas Hapikuach Lechanuyos activists made a round of visits to gedolei Yisroel and Bnei Brak rabbonim.


Court Backs Jerusalem Mayor's Decision to Set Up Chareidi Kindergartens in Ramat Eshkol
By Betzalel Kahn

The battle waged by Jerusalem Mayor Rabbi Uri Lupoliansky to allow the city to set up chareidi kindergartens in Ramat Eshkol has finally reached a conclusion. In response to a petition filed by a small group of residents opposing the Mayor's decision, this week District Court Judge Yehudit Tzur announced she does not see any flaw in the decision to set up the Eitz Hadaas kindergarten in the neighborhood and advised the petitioners to retract their petition.


US Philanthropists Helping Avreichim Buy Apartments in Public Housing
By Tzvi Sofer

Following the Kaan Beiti project in which the Constructing and Housing Ministry allowed public housing tenants purchase their apartments at discounts of up to 85 percent, chareidi philanthropists from the US have agreed to assist bnei Torah and kollel families living in these apartments and eligible to purchase them at special prices.



Government Decides to Provide Funding for Chinuch Atzmai Busing Program
By Betzalel Kahn

The government unanimously approved a decision in principle on Sunday to transfer special funding to cover Chinuch Atzmai budget deficits in order to allow the educational network to maintain its operations around the country.


Conference of Elected Chareidi Politicians
By Betzalel Kahn

The Conference of Chareidi Elected Officials in Local Authorities opened Tuesday afternoon at the Nir Etzion Hotel.

Jerusalem to Set Up Administration to Improve Look of Geulah
By Betzalel Kahn

Jerusalem Mayor Rabbi Uri Lupoliansky has instructed municipality officials to set up a special administration to make improvements in the Geulah area of Yerushalayim, including signs for businesses on Rechov Malchei Yisroel. The administration will also assess the possibility of assistance in paying for new signs.


Dichter Promises Access to Kever Rochel Without Armored Buses
By Eliezer Rauchberger

Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter said that he would work during the next few weeks to arrange free access to Kever Rochel in Bethlehem without the need for armored buses. Dichter issued his pledge during a meeting with MKs from HaIchud HaLeumi-NRP.

Bikur Cholim's Active Maternity Ward
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Bikur Cholim Hospital ended 2006 with a record of 4148 births. Its previous record was 3,900 births.


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HOME & FAMILY

Several Letters to the Editor on Ritalin

More on the issue of Ritalin

Recently the subject of Ritalin has been dealt with again by Yated, in both feature articles and Letters to the Editor. As a parent of a child being treated by Ritalin, I was sorry to read the conclusion reached by one of the letter writers, as if the truth lies somewhere in the middle ground, between the supporters of Ritalin and its opponents.


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