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The investigation of nonprofit organizations active on behalf
of prime minister Ehud Barak during the last elections eight
months ago is widening. Clarifications and Elaborations of the Internet Ruling
The psak of the rabbonim about the Internet generated
an unusual amount of inquiries. I will try to clear up some
misunderstandings and add whatever general information has so
far come to light. Am Echad Delegation Meets with Gedolei Yisroel On Tuesday 11 Shevat, the members of the Am Echad delegation
from the Untied States met with maranan verabonon, the
gedolei haTorah vehaChassidus as well as with the
heads of the Israeli government, public figures and many
others. On Monday they met with prime minister Ehud Barak. Knesset Labor and Welfare Committee Approves Benefits For
Large Families A large majority of the Knesset Labor and Welfare Committee
approved a bill submitted by UTJ MK Rabbi Shmuel Halpert last
week containing new benefits for large families. Despite the
opposition of the Finance Ministry, the bill was approved and
will be presented to the Knesset for a first reading. Anonymous vandals sprayed various symbols on the wall of the
Yegia Kapayim synagogue on the corner of Pines and Rashi
Streets in Jerusalem last week.
The lowest number that has been suggested for the cost to
America of Israel's peace with Syria is $17 billion. Other
estimates have gone up to around $70 billion. All these
estimates refer only to cash for Israel, and do not include
aid to Syria which would presumably be expected as well. The Singles Crisis Three a.m. The telephone was definitely in working order. New
York policeman is on the line. "Rabbi, I have a young girl on
a rooftop, ready to jump. She says she knows you. We need
your help. I have her on the line."
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