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CALENDAR FOR
Parshas Nosso, 5764
Sunday, 3 Sivan - Shabbos, 9 Sivan
(May 23-29, 2004) |
DAF HAYOMI
Bavli:
Chulin, 121-127
Yerushalmi:
Sotah 36:42
MISHNA YOMIS
Mikvo'os 6:6-8:1
HALACHA YOMIS
Orach Chaim 211:2-216:6
Ovos: 1
Shavuos falls on Wednesday, 6 Sivan (May 26) and in
Chutz le'aretz also on Thursday, 7 Sivan (May 27).
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CANDLE LIGHTING
in Eretz Yisroel:
Parshas Bamidbar
Yerushalayim:
6:58 P.M.
Bnei Brak:
7:13 P.M.
London: 8:40 P.M.
Johannesburg: 5:09 P.M.
Melbourne: 4:56 P.M.
Yom Tov Rishon shel Shavu'os
Yerushalayim:
7:00 P.M.
Bnei Brak:
7:16 P.M.
London: 8:45 P.M.
Johannesburg: 5:07 P.M.
Melbourne: 4:54 P.M.
Parshas Nosso
Yerushalayim:
7:03 P.M.
Bnei Brak:
7:18 P.M.
London: 8:49 P.M.
Johannesburg: 5:07 P.M.
Melbourne: 4:52 P.M.
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Note About the Publication Schedule:
This week is an expanded edition in honor of Shavuos. Next
week will probably be a reduced edition.
NEWS
FULL COVERAGE:
The Great Sheitel Kiddush Hashem
By M Plaut and N. Katzin
The Jewish woman makes a great kiddush Hashem whenever
she dresses and conducts herself with tsnius, even if
it is in the most private places. However, the response to
the recent psak of maranan verabonon that human hair
from India is tikroves avodoh zora an offering to an
idol, was truly impressive.
Other articles:
Betzedek Asks High Court to Transfer Withheld Funding
By Betzalel Kahn
Betzedek, the American-Israeli center for the promotion of
justice in Israel funded by Agudas Yisroel of America, filed
High Court appeals against the Justice Ministry's Non-
Government Organizations Registrar, the Finance Ministry's
Accountant General, the Welfare Ministry's accountant and the
Justice Ministry's head of support funding in the matter of
funding withheld from NGOs that have a valid Temporary Proper
Management Certificate.
Israel Economy Shoots Up in First Quarter
by M Plaut and Yated Ne'eman Staff
Blowing past the revised, optimistic forecasts of the Bank of
Israel and the Finance Ministry, the preliminary figures
released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) showed
that the Israeli economy grew at an annual rate of 5.5
percent in the first quarter of the calendar year. The CBS
said that the figures may be revised, and should generally be
interpreted with caution since there can be significant
variation from quarter to quarter.
Dovrat Report Will Not Affect Chareidi Sector
By Betzalel Kahn
The Dovrat Report on the education system in the State of
Israel released on Sunday, which recommended sweeping reforms
and major changes such as a five-day school week, does not
apply to chareidi institutions.
Matrix Opens Offices in Modi'in Illit
By A. Cohen
Matrix opened a facility in Modi'in Illit this week where
women will be employed as computer programmers. Thirty
seminary graduates are taking part in the training course
that began on Sunday to prepare them to work as employees at
the conclusion of the three-month course, which will be
followed by courses for more women.
Finance Committee Finally Approves Transfer of NIS 32
Million for Yeshivas
By Eliezer Rauchberger
Following six months of delays and exhausting struggles by
chareidi representatives in the Knesset Finance Committee
against MK Roni Brizon (Shinui), on Monday the committee
approved the transfer of NIS 32 million in yeshiva funding
from 2003 budget surplus.
IDF Launches Extended Rafah Operation
by Yated Ne'eman Staff
IDF troops and armored vehicles massed on the outskirts of
Rafah Monday night, ready to enter the town. The large-scale
operation aims to arrest armed fugitives, seek out and
destroy bomb factories, and destroy houses used to hide exits
from weapons-smuggling tunnels.
High Percentage of Orloh in Summer Fruits
By Betzalel Kahn
According to an internal memorandum Kashrus Lemehadrin --
Chakla'us Al Pi HaTorah sent to rabbonim and morei
horo'oh, this year's markets contain the highest
percentage of orloh fruits seen in several years.
MK Rabbi Ravitz: "The Chareidi Education System is in
Danger But We Will Not Bend"
by Eliezer Rauchberger
"The chareidi educational system is in danger due to the
moves made by this government. But we will not bend. That
won't happen. We will remain as we are with Hashem's help. We
will be meager, small and poor, but we will be rich in
spirit. Rich in conduct. Rich in Torah.
OPINION &
COMMENT
Torah Versus The Street
About 33 years ago in Toronto where he was rosh yeshiva at
the time, HaRav Yaakov Weinberg zt"l said that he was
worried about the future.
OBSERVATIONS
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Daughters of Royalty
by Yated Staff
"It's Your Turn! Effective Strategies for a Fulfilling
Life" -- a powerful message in modern-day terms, with
modern-day technology, is being promoted by Monsey-based BNOS
MELOCHIM in fifty communities in six continents throughout
the world.
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