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Agudath Israel Of America On Iranian Nuclear Agreement: Caution, Concern and Tefillah

Upon consultation with its rabbinic leadership, Agudath Israel of America issued the following statement regarding the agreement announced on July 14 concerning Iran's nuclear program, calling for both political and spiritual advocacy:

Discussions with the Treasury Ministry about Shmittah Budget Cut

In the wake of the draconian slash in the supportive budgets of the shomrei Shmittah farmers, the worry arises that this may endanger the continuation of halachic Shmittah observance altogether.

The Righteous Rebbetzin Rishel Kotler, o"h

The sad news of the demise of the esteemed Rebbetzin Rishel Kotler, widow of HaRav Schneur Kotler zt"l, and daughter-in-law of HaRav Aharon Kotler zt"l, Roshei Yeshiva of Lakewood, hit the American public at the end of this past Shabbos, Parshas Mattos-Masei. She passed away on Friday night at the age of 92.


Hamekubal Rabbi Avrohom Galanti, zt"l, Author of Kol Bochim on Megillas Eichoh


In honor of his yahrtzeit

The surname Galanti was not actually his family name. They were known as Engel, but when the ministers of the time saw Rabbi Avrohom's sterling character and noble bearing they called him Galantimo (probably related to the word `gallant' as we know it) and the name remained the family's forever.

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The Way Home

by E. Weil

An amazing but true story of a six-month-old Jewish baby who survived the horrible war years through miraculous Hashgochoh protis. The story of her rescue from a situation our minds simply can not even imagine. An inspiring story of holocaust, danger . . . and hope.


Opinion and Comment

"Redeem Us from the Turmoil of Death!"

After the riots of Tarpat (5689), what was it that Maran HaGaon R' Yeruchom, ztvk'l, said before the Musaf of Yom Kippur of 5690? * Why did the Sollel Boneh company not establish kindergartens? * "Torah support in our generation is incumbent also upon `Yissochor.' " Thoughts and comments from HaGaon R' Yosef Lis zt'l, from the letters of R' Mordechai Weisfish shlita and through his courtesy, part of which are quoted in "Imros Moshe" by his son-in-law, which was published last year.


Opinion and Comment

Our Response to Hatred? Mourn

by Mordecai Plaut

The destruction of the Beis Hamikdosh was one of the worst expressions of the hatred that nations of the world have for the Jews. Its presence allowed the Jews to live a life focused on the service of Hashem in the ways that Hashem Himself arranged. It was the conduit for Heavenly beneficence that radiated to the whole world. It was a source of guidance and wisdom that had the potential to help all humanity.




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