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Notice Warns Against MP4s and Internet Devices
By Yechiel Sever
Gedolei Yisroel warned against using various high-tech devices, including MP4s and mobile Internet devices, saying both types of devices "pose a threat to the sanctity of the Jewish home."
Resolute, United Stand against Attempt to Alter Talmud Torah Curriculum
By S. Bruchi
Dozens of heads of talmudei Torah and exempt institutions gathered Sunday night in the home of HaRav Aharon Leib Shteinman shlita for an emergency meeting to discuss their concerns regarding a serious breach in the autonomy of Torah-true educational institutions for yaldei Yisroel. The meeting, led by the Rosh Yeshiva, was also attended by HaRav Michel Yehuda Lefkowitz, HaRav Nissim Karelitz, HaRav Chaim Kanievsky, HaRav Shmuel Auerbach, HaRav Boruch Dov Povarsky, the Admor of Belz, the Admor of Tzanz, and HaRav Yisroel Hager of Vishnitz shlita.
Twice as Many Chareidi Children in Bottom 5 Percentile in Height and Weight
by Yated Ne'eman Staff
The percentage of children whose height and/or weight is in the lowest percentile is twice as high in the chareidi sector as in Israel's general population, according to a survey conducted by Dr. Liz Rubin, director of the Health Ministry's Mother and Child Department. The findings were presented at a conference on the prevention and treatment of obesity held by the Union of Pediatricians and the Israel Dietetic Association (IDA).
Budapest Turns into Hothouse for Antisemitism
By A. Ben Aharon
Experts warn that Budapest, the capital of Hungary, has turned into a hothouse for antisemites. Far-right party Jobbik has become the third largest in the country. Jews are visibly scared, according to an article in Der Spiegel.
Hershey Friedman Buys Historic Arza Complex for NIS 150 Million
by Yated Ne'eman Staff
Hershey Friedman is expanding his investments in Israel. The chareidi businessman purchased the historic Arza complex at Motza, near Jerusalem, for NIS 150 million, with plans to build 218 housing units on the site, primarily garden apartments.
Degel HaTorah MKs Tour Ofakim's New Chareidi Neighborhood
By Y.L. Wasserman
Degel HaTorah MKs toured a new neighborhood for the chareidi community in Ofakim to see the potential the southern city has to offer for the large local chareidi kehilloh. The local Degel HaTorah branch, headed by Rabbi Avraham Deutsch, chairman of the Ofakim housing committee, hosted the MKs.
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