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A Letter on The Dangers of "WhatsApp"


Editor's Note: In Israel rabbonim have certified Internet-capable cell phones for use in Israel, since there are people who cannot function in their work without them. However these special, limited phones are not meant for everyone. They are only for those who must have them. Everyone else uses the simple cell phones that can only do voice communications. This letter is addressed to those who use the more powerful phones.

A Mechanical Lift for the Handicapped on Shabbos

The Milbat company, serving the handicapped and producing various equipment for their needs, reports progress on the development of a mechanical lift which is not operated by electricity. Thus, one can use it for the handicapped without fear of desecrating the Shabbos.

Increased Security on Har HaZeisim

The police have been recommending fencing off the eastern section of Har Hazeisim and closing off the roads leading to the plot of graves with gates. This was discussed on Monday in the Interior Committee of the Knesset regarding security of this site.


A New Bris


They stood there awkwardly at the entrance to the marquee, too embarrassed to enter. The large tent was one of many set up this year in Meron to accommodate the multitudes of Yidden who had come to the tiny mountain village for Lag B'Omer and the Shabbos following.

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Marriage Customs from Bygone Days

by S. Fried

More and more people miss the simple weddings of old. Once, as the older people relate, weddings were entirely different: The musicians were different from the bands they have today, the quantity of people was different, the food was different, and so was the atmosphere - but most important, the simcha was of another kind. What follows is an anecdotal survey of weddings as they once were in Yerushalayim and elsewhere.


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We Will Stand Guard for Our Chinuch with Sacrifice and Staunch Loyalty

by R' Meir Munk

Chinuch is the quintessence of Judaism. Avrohom Ovinu was commended, "For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him." From all of Avrohom's laudable deeds and practices, the one chosen as outstanding was that he instructed his children and household. The essence of Yiddishkeit is to teach and to instruct.




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