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Gedolei Torah Publicize Internet Guidelines
By Yechiel Sever
Gedolei Yisroel clearly delineated the campaign for the sanctity of education and the purity of the Jewish home in Eretz Yisroel, by publicizing regulations they drafted to quash the dangers of Internet and "chareidi" websites and to protect unwary Jews from website operators who are considered machti'ei harabbim ("those who lead others astray") in grave matters that are liable to wreak havoc in the present and for generations to come.
HaRav Eliashiv shlita Speaks Out Against Internet
(Prepared for parshas Vayigash) "This is a great tikkun for Klal Yisroel, for the battle is being waged to save the generation and to ensure generations to come continue to exist in the spirit of age-old Jewish tradition.
High Court Partially Rejects Appeal Against Ramat Beit Shemesh Gimmel Building Tenders
By Yechiel Sever
The secular opposition parties in the Beit Shemesh city council, with the NRP faction at their center, are continuing in their attempts to stymie construction in Ramat Beit Shemesh Gimmel.
Attorney General Backs Chavilio's Bid to Block Chareidi Education Funding in Jerusalem
By Yechiel Sever
Heads of educational institutions and public figures were astonished by Attorney General Mani Mazuz's interference, shortly before he is scheduled to leave office, in the funding of Jerusalem's chareidi education system — in total opposition to the Jerusalem Municipality's stance. Instead, he has shown consistent, ongoing support for City Hall's legal advisor, Atty. Yossi Chavilio.
HaRav Schlesinger: Halacha Prohibits Riding With Drivers Who Disregard Road Safety Laws
By M. Ochayon
In a recent interview HaRav Eliyohu Schlesinger, the rov of Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood and the posek for the Jerusalem Rabbinate, spoke out against hazardous driving and the mortal threat it poses.
Jerusalem Municipality Removes Dozens of Eruv Posts
By Yechiel Sever
(Prepared for parshas Vayigash) Neighborhood rabbis and the Religious Council in Jerusalem are protesting deliberate actions by the municipality to furtively take down dozens of eruv posts in the southern part of the city.
Over 100 Rabbonim Oppose High Court Attempt to Force Chief Rabbi to Issue Kashrus Certificate
by Yechiel Sever
A special security arrangement is now in place at Har Hazeisim in Jerusalem to prevent acts of vandalism liable to dishonor the dead, which have been taking place for years and with increasing frequency in recent months, Rachmono litzlan. The arrangement was implemented based on orders from the Prime Minister's Office and a decision will be presented to the government for approval on Sunday.
HaRav Pinchos Schreiber zt"l
By S. Bruchi
(Prepared for parshas Vayigash) Thousands of bnei Torah from Ashdod and Bnei Brak, led by HaRav Aharon Leib Shteinman, HaRav Yehuda Lefkowitz, HaRav Nissim Karelitz, HaRav Chaim Kanievsky, roshei yeshivos, roshei kollelim, dayonim and morei horo'oh, took part Monday afternoon 4 Teves in an enormous levaya for HaRav Pinchos Schreiber zt"l, one of the roshei yeshiva of Yeshivas Breslov in Bnei Brak and the Gavad of kehilloh of avreichim in Ashdod, who passed away early Monday morning at the age of 78, following a short illness.
President Zuma Calls on Jewish South Africans to Come Home
By R. Hoffner
In a speech to ranking Jewish leaders South African President Jacob Zuma called on Jewish expatriates to return to the country, according to a JTA report. Commenting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict he said he supports the "two states for two people" plan to put an end to the occupation that began in 1967.
New Bank Leumi and Matrix Complex Opens in Modi'in Illit
By M. Green
Modi'in Illit's main job center for women has expanded with the opening of a new development facility for Bank Leumi and Matrix Global slated to create 50 new jobs, bringing the number of women employees at Matrix to 450 and a total of more than 1,000 at all of the employment centers established in the city in recent years.
Rabbi Gafni Calls for Review of All of De Hartoch's Rulings on Chinuch Atzmai
By Eliezer Rauchberger
MK Rabbi Moshe Gafni has called on Attorney General Mani Mazuz "to review all of the decisions affecting Chinuch Atzmai made by Amnon De Hartoch, formerly head of the Justice Ministry's Support Payments Department," following a vitriolic article on Chinuch Atzmai written by De Hartoch and published in Ha'aretz.
Acheinu Launches Summer Yeshiva Program for Secular High School Students
by Yated Ne'eman Staff
Following last year's success in enrolling dozens of young men at yeshivas at the conclusion of Acheinu's Summer Vacation Yeshiva program, the organization is now continuing the outreach project first launched last summer.
Celcom Commits Shabbos Desecration in Rechovot Neighborhood
By L.S. Wasserman
Residents of Kiryat Kretchinef in Rechovot were appalled to see a maintenance crane roll into their neighborhood last Shabbos afternoon to repair a cellular antenna belonging to Celcom located adjacent to the chareidi neighborhood.
80% of Students Feel Holocaust Studies Relevant
by Yated Ne'eman Staff
This week the Central School for Holocaust Instruction at Yad Vashem opened the largest teachers' conference ever held in Israel on the Holocaust and Holocaust instruction. Nine hundred teachers from around the country are taking part in the "From Calamity to Continuity" conference, which was opened by Education Minister Gidon Saar.
Germany Drafts Law to Exonerate "Traitors" Against Nazi Rule
By R. Hoffner
In another step by the coalition headed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel intended to makes amends for the crimes of the Third Reich, a historical piece of legislation is currently being drafted to clear the names of individuals the Nazis accused of treason during World War II. The law will be brought for a parliamentary vote before the elections expected to be held in September.
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