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NEWS
Widening Investigation of Independent Political Election
Organizations For Barak
by Arye Zisman and M. Plaut
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
by Mordecai Plaut
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
by Betzalel Kahn
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
by E. Rauchberger
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.
Satanic Cult Symbols Sprayed on Jerusalem Synagogue
by Betzalel Kahn
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.
OPINION &
COMMENT
Peace at a Price
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.
HOME & FAMILY
The Singles Crisis
by LMW
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."
IN-DEPTH FEATURES
Living Out of a Suitcase
by M. Zonnenfeld
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