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NEWS
Ministry of Religious Affairs Closes
Politica: Media Mum on Shinui Blackmail
By Y. Yitzhar Mifal Shoneh Halachos is presenting Yidden the world over with an offer about the very foundation of Yiddishkeit. At the cost of just a few minutes each day, you can become part of a huge enterprise, comprising tens of thousands of lomdim, who have incorporated the Mishna Berurah Amud Yomi into their daily regimen. Uncompromising Campaign Against Violent Group in Jerusalem by A. Cohen At an urgent gathering in Bnei Brak rabbonim and leading public figures from the chareidi community decided to launch an uncompromising campaign against a violent group from Jerusalem that has been committing frightful acts against gedolei Yisroel, shlita. Recently three members of the group attacked a prominent Jerusalem avreich, Rav M.B., beating him severely and even stabbing him with a knife, while he was learning at Beis Knesses Papa. Government to Help Launch Call Centers in Modi'in Illit by A. Cohen In response to a request by Modi'in Illit local council head Rabbi Yaakov Gutterman, the government unanimously approved including his town in a project to create jobs. The government will thus provide funding toward the setup of call support centers in the town. Israel to give away Hebrew Version of Open Officeby Yated Ne'eman Staff The Finance Ministry has begun distributing Open Office, a suite of basic software programs similar to Microsoft Office, for free. The ministry also said that it would begin to distribute thousands of Open Office CD-ROMs throughout the country. The offer is expected to last at least through 2004. Annual Toldos Yeshurun Conference Heldby Yated Ne'eman Staff Gedolei hador, roshei yeshivos and hundreds of Russian- speaking avreichim and talmidim gathered on the fourth night of Chanukah for the annual Toldos Yeshurun conference. Hundreds of activists and avreichim, along with over a thousand talmidim, participated in the event. Pirchei Agudas Yisroel of England Siyum Mishnayosby Yated Ne'eman Staff The 55th Annual Pirchei Agudas Yisroel of England Siyum Mishnayos was held in Manchester last motzei Shabbos parshas Vayigash, 3 Jan 04. The first prize winner was Avrohom Chaim Zahn from Gateshead who learned 3023 mishnayos. Yasher koach. Changes and Improvements in Egged's Jerusalem Linesby Betzalel Kahn Egged's winter schedule for urban bus service in Jerusalem has now taken effect. Lines 1 and 2 to the Kosel HaMaarovi will run every day until 12:30 am. Most bus service ends between 11:30 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. Eighth Bein Odom Lechavero Kollel Opensby Yated Ne'eman Staff On 2 Kislev, Linas HaTzedek: The Center for Jewish Values launched its eighth kollel for the study of hilchos bein odom lechavero. A large crowd participated in a pesicha shiur given by HaRav Yitzchok Berkovits, nosi of the Linas HaTzedek Kollelim. In a fascinating presentation, HaRav Berkovits examined the practical difference between chukim and mishpotim, and stressed the importance of learning hilchos bein odom lechavero. Ziv HaTorah Yarchei Kallahby Yated Ne'eman Staff The Ziv HaTorah Yarchei Kallah recently celebrated its Barmitzvah year. Almost seventy people attended the three day program at the Stenecourt Shul on the December Bank Holiday. All material on this site is copyrighted and its use is
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