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Gedolei Yisrael, Dayonim and Rabbonim Sign Halachic Ruling on Tefillin Straps

Several letters were released by various authorities in recent days noting that retzuos made with a layer of plastic and a layer of leather are not kosher for tefillin.

Serving Hashem According to One's Capacity

In anticipation of their entrance to yeshiva gedola in the shiur alef level, some two thousand yeshiva students from all over the country gathered this past Thursday for an annual `prep session' which was sponsored this year by Dirshu and attended by the top echelon of roshei yeshiva and mashgichim. They were privy to guidance messages regarding the significant transition from yeshiva ketana to yeshiva gedola.

Ashkenazic Jews are at High Risk for West Nile Fever

Mosquitoes are not only annoying pests, especially for Jews: a new Israeli study reveals that Jews of Ashkenazic descent are more susceptible than others to contract complications from the West Nile Fever virus.


HaRav Chanoch Dov Padwa, zt"l Av Beis Din of London and author of Cheishev Ho'eifod


In honor of his yahrtzeit 15th Av 5760/2000

Rav Padwa's great power in horo'oh was well known all over the Jewish world. The Belzer Rov zt"l would rely on his psakim and frequently sent people with difficult sheilos to be paskened by him.

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Feature
"Areleh Naknik"

by A. Harel

Part I

Historical-based Fiction

1. "Shechter's mother!" "Shechter's mother!"

It was the same voice. The same jarring sound of a used megaphone. The same scream: "She-ch-ter's mo-ther! This is your last chance!"


Opinion and Comment

Ahavoh and Emunoh - Comparisons and Differences. And What is the Way to Love of Him?

by Mordecai Plaut

Part I

Would anyone confuse Ahavas Hashem and Emunoh?

It would seem that not. It is hard to even imagine that anyone would get confused between these two very basic mitzvos.




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