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12 Shevat 5760 - January 19, 2000 | Mordecai Plaut, director Published Weekly
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CALENDAR FOR
Parshas Yisro
5760

Sunday, 16 Shevat - Shabbos, 22 Shevat
(Jan. 23-29, 2000)

DAF HAYOMI
Bavli:
Yevomos 54-60
Yerushalmi:
Sotah 6-22

MISHNA YOMIS
Shabbos 17:2-19:4

HALACHA YOMIS
Orach Chaim 227:1-234:2

CANDLE LIGHTING
in Eretz Yisroel:

Parshas Beshalach
Yerushalayim:
4:27 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
4:41 P.M.

Parshas Yisro Yerushalayim:
4:33 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
4:48 P.M.

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

TOPICS IN THE NEWS

REFORM & CONSERVATIVES

GRAVES

LIVING JUDAISM

WOMEN IN
JUDAISM

GIYUR
LEGAL ISSUES
YESHIVA DRAFT
CULTURE WARS
-MISCELLANEOUS
CULTURE WARS
-MONEY
CULTURE WARS
-SHABBOS

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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