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CANDLE LIGHTING
in Eretz Yisroel:

Candle Lighting for Parshas Vayishlach

Yerushalayim:
4:01 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
4:15 P.M.

London:
3:46 P.M.
Johannesburg:
6:25 P.M.
Melbourne:
8:02 P.M.

CALENDAR FOR
Parshas Vayeishev, 5768

Sunday, 15 Kislev - Shabbos, 21 Kislev 5768 (Nov. 25-Dec.1, 2007)

DAF HAYOMI
Bavli:
Kesuvos 85-91
Yerushalmi:
Shekolim 20-26

MISHNA YOMIS
Shavuos 1:4-3:5

HALACHA YOMIS
Orach Chaim, 46:2-47:13

CANDLE LIGHTING
in Eretz Yisroel:

Parshas Vayishlach

Yerushalayim:
4:00 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
4:14 P.M.

London:
3:40 P.M.
Johannesburg:
6:30 P.M.
Melbourne:
8:09 P.M.

 

 


 

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

NEWS

MK Gafni: "This is an Anti-Religious Government in the Full Sense of the Word"
By Eliezer Rauchberger

"Based on an inclusive assessment of the things done during the present term by this government, I've reached the conclusion that this is an anti-religious government in the full sense of the word," MK Rabbi Moshe Gafni (UTJ) told the government as he presented a no-confidence motion together with HaIchud HaLeumi-NRP regarding the imminent dismissal of dozens of local rabbonim. Rabbi Gafni made his remarks in the full knowledge that the chareidi Shas party is a member of the government coalition.


Rabbonim and Educators Ask Public Figure to Take Action Against Unsavory Internet Content
By G. Lazer

Rabbonim and educators are calling on chareidi public figures to take action to spare Torah-true homes from unsavory Internet content in order to prevent family members from suffering irremediable spiritual harm.


Ezer Mitzion Holds Bone Marrow Drive
By Yechiel Sever

Ezer Mitzion held a national bone marrow drive on Wednesday 11 Kislev in the hopes of saving the lives of numerous cancer patients.


Program for the Agudah Convention Thursday November 22 - Sunday November 25

The following is the program of the 85th Annual Convention Agudas Yisroel of America at the Stamford (Connecticut) Westin Hotel, as announced last week.


Motzoei Shabbos Session at Agudath Israel of America National Convention To Focus On "The Threat To Divide Yerushalayim"
by Deiah Vedibur Staff

Recent political developments in Israel and the upcoming Annapolis meeting of Middle-Eastern leaders and American President George W. Bush will be front and center on the minds of the thousands expected to attend part or all of Agudath Israel of America's national convention, set to open later this week.


Rebbetzin Esther Leah Shiner o"h
By Yechiel Sever

On Erev Shabbos parshas VaYeitze, 6 Kislev, Rebbetzin Esther Leah Shiner o"h, wife of HaRav Yitzchok Shiner, was laid to rest after succumbing to a difficult illness at the age of 82 on Friday afternoon.


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Part 3

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