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The War Will Finally be Investigated
by M Plaut and Yated Ne'eman Staff

A month after the Lebanon fighting stopped, the government finally appointed a group that looks like it may actually investigate the conduct of the war and the years leading up to it.

Maran HaRav Eliashiv Says War is Declared Against Shabbos
By Betzalel Kahn

"Shabbos opponents have declared war against the Shabbos, and during a time of war it is imperative to raise the banner of Shabbos in every possible manner. As such, instructions should be issued to everyone to use only goods produced in shomer Shabbos factories.

Tiberius Gets its First Degel HaTorah Councilman
By Y. Ariel

Rabbi David Ohana, Degel HaTorah chairman in Tiberius, took his post on the city council last week based on a rotation agreement with Shas. Degel HaTorah Secretary MK Rabbi Moshe Gafni offered his blessings of success to the incoming representative, who is among the party's important young members.

New Warrantee Regulations
By N. Katzin

New regulations requiring warranties and service for new electronic and gas products priced at over NIS 150 took effect this week. According to the Consumer Council the new regulations promise dramatic improvement but are lacking since they do not include valuable items such as musical instruments, jewelry, rugs, furniture, sanitary equipment, and more.

Admor of Bergszaz zt"l
By A. Cohen

The Admor of Bergszaz, HaRav Avrohom Alter Pollak zt"l, the son of the Admor of Bergszaz HaRav Yosef Meir Hy"d and the stepson of the Admor of Belz, was laid to rest on 20 Elul. For decades he served as a central spiritual figure in the halls of Torah and Chassidus in Petach Tikva, Eretz Hakodesh and the entire Jewish world.



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