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Gedolei Yisroel Issue Letter Against Jaffa Grave Desecration
Led by Maran HaRav Yosef Sholom Eliashiv, gedolei Yisroel shlita have issued a piercing letter against the grave desecration at the ancient cemetery in Jaffa.
Proposed Conversion Law in Accordance with Halacha
Following an usually vociferous meeting, the Knesset Constitutional Committee decided to bring for a first reading a proposal for a conversion law that would make the Chief Rabbinate the only body authorized to engage in conversions in Israel, would require an acceptance of Torah and mitzvas and would ensure that conversions are performed only in accordance with halochoh.
During conferences for roshei yeshivos held in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak under the auspices of SheHasimcha BeMe'ono, the participants discussed the housing crisis in the chareidi sector and the deep distress parents face when marrying off their children.
The Vaadat HaRabbonim Lemaan Kedushas HaShabbos has reiterated that travelers should plan any trips that are taken on erev Shabbos carefully, and they should not fly in cases where the schedule calls for the airplane to arrive close to Shabbos Kodesh.
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