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NEWS
Chief Rabbinate Directives to Marriage Registrars Still Pending
By Yechiel Sever
Rabbonim have voiced disappointment over the failure of the Chief Rabbinate to carry through with a pledge made to a delegation of rabbonim led by Chief Rabbi Yonah Metzger to circulate directives instructing marriage registrars on how to deal with individuals who underwent fictitious conversions.
Determination Expressed by Chinuch Atzmai Leaders
By Yechiel Sever
"We are operating out of a deep sense of responsibility resting on our shoulders regarding the imperative to staunchly uphold pure Torah education with no compromises, in accordance with the instructions and decisions clearly set forth along every step of the way by our rabbonim, gedolei Yisroel shlita,...
New Zealand Prohibits Shechita
by R Hofner
The Jewish community of New Zealand expressed surprise at the recent ban of shechita in that island country of the south Pacific during the administration of a Jewish prime minister. New regulations prohibit slaughter of animals without first stunning them, which injury renders them treif before their death.
Six Sifrei Torah Stolen in Antwerp
by L. S. Wasserman
The Antwerp community was shocked to discover last Shabbos morning that six sifrei Torah were stolen from the Machzikei HaDas shul. Another sefer was torn and thrown down in a disgraceful manner.
Deputy Health Ministry Announces Plan to Launch Mental Health Reform
By L.S. Wasserman
At the annual health care health care conference organized by the National Institute for health care Policy at the Dead Sea, Deputy Health Minister MK Rabbi Yaakov Litzman officially announced he could promote a reform of Israel's health care services. In his announcement Rabbi Litzman noted intentions to ask the government to apply the law of succession on the plan, which was drafted as a law two years ago and has been under review since he took office.
The Fire at the Gamla Nature Preserve Burned Everything Except the Ancient Shul
by L. S. Wasserman
A fire that destroyed some 30,000 dunam (about 7,500 acres) in the Golan Heights, including parts of the Gamla Nature Preserve that includes the ruins of the city of that name from the time of the Second Beis Hamikdash, stopped short of the ancient shul there on all four sides. In photographs of the aftermath, the shul stands out against the charred area all around. The fire was started on a military firing range in the area.
Glasses and Hearing Aid Distribution
by Yated Ne'eman Staff
The first center for the distribution of glasses and hearing aids in exchange for token fees was recently dedicated in Jerusalem. Mishkan Hare'iyah is supplementing the government's efforts to meet vital needs which, due to budget constraints, the state cannot provide. Since its founding the organization has handed out 20,000 pairs of glasses and hundreds of hearing aids to children and older people with limited financial means.
Health care Library Dedicated in Bnei Brak
by Yated Ne'eman Staff
A new women's health library in Bnei Brak, named after HaRav Dr. Yissochor Preis, one of the heads of the chareidi community in Basil, Switzerland, was dedicated at a ceremony that drew Mayor Rabbi Yaakov Asher, HaRav Moshe Preis, the son of the deceased, public figures, educators and health officials and volunteers at the information center.
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