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Demand to Disqualify High Court Judge from Hearing
Petitions Against Yeshiva Military Deferments
Fake Bomb Apparently Planted by Disengagement Opponents
HaRav Adler and HaRav Efrati Officially Appointed; MK
Porush Files Police Complaint Against Jerusalem Religious
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by Betzalel Kahn Beit Shemesh Mayor Daniel Vaknin rejected an anti-chareidi initiative by secular and national-religious councilmen intended to halt construction for the chareidi public and to change the building plan for the future Ramat Beit Shemesh Gimmel to prevent chareidim from purchasing apartments. Vaknin announced the formation of a panel of experts to discuss these issues following a request by the city's chareidi councilmen. In 5769 Every Fourth Child will be Enrolled in Chareidi Education System By Betzalel Kahn The number of students enrolled in the education system will rise to 1,456,000 in 5769 (2009) according to projections recently released by the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS). Enrollment will increase by 75,000 students and the Arab sector will increase by 65,000 students. In contrast secular Jewish government schools will decrease by 42,000 students. First Agudas Yisroel Conference in South America Held in Sao Paolo By G. Lazer Agudas Yisroel held an impressive first-ever conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil for rabbonim and public figures from all of South America intended to foster cooperation and to strengthen Judaism across the continent. Keen Interest in Ne'ot Ha'irusim Project in Yeruchom By Betzalel Kahn The public is showing a keen interest in Ne'ot Ha'irusim, a large-scale project in Yeruchom initiated by Binyan Sholem, a housing company founded by Degel HaTorah of Jerusalem, and backed by maranan verabonon as part of efforts to solve the housing crisis in the chareidi sector. Foreign Ministry Issues Directive to Prevent Foreign Officials from Visiting on Shabbosby Eliezer Rauchberger The Foreign Ministry issued a directive requiring visits by ranking foreign officials to Israel to take place during the week and not on Shabbos said Mr. Rafi Shutz, deputy director of scheduling at the Foreign Ministry, in a letter to MK Rabbi Moshe Gafni. Hatzoloh Warns Public to Exercise Caution in HeatBy Betzalel Kahn In light of unusually hot weather forecasts for the coming days in Eretz Yisroel, Hatzoloh Yisroel is reminding the public to adhere to heat-safety guidelines to avoid harm resulting from heat stroke, sunstroke, sunburn, and other heat- related dangers. Indictment Against Security Guard Who Beat Chareidi Protesters on Trans-Israel Highwayby Betzalel Kahn Israel Police plans to issue an indictment against a hired security guard who used an electric shocker and excessive force against chareidi protesters on the Trans-Israel Highway, Northern District Police Commander Dan Ronen told Deputy Transportation Minister Rabbi Shmuel Halpert. Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan Cooperate to Keep Public OrderBy A. Cohen The City of Bnei Brak will operate a joint patrol with Dan District Police, by attaching a policeman to accompany a city inspector assigned to handle problem youth and maintain the public order, Mayor Rabbi Yissochor Frankentahl told the city's Municipal Security Committee. Kollel Shomrei Hachomos Operates Book-Lending Programby Betzalel Kahn The otzar seforim of Kollel Shomrei Hachomos loans books to yeshiva students across the country, relieving them of the burden of having to purchase sifrei kodesh. For example, the kollel loaned out 1,000 copies of maseches Nedorim for use during the summer zman. Project to Revamp Bar Ilan Intersection Set to Begin in JerusalemBy Betzalel Kahn The City of Jerusalem is set to begin a project to widen the Bar Ilan intersection, where every day tens of thousands of drivers entering the city from the north face delays. The decision was reached after several pedestrians were killed and dozens injured due to traffic accidents in the area. All material on this site is copyrighted and its use is
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