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Islamists, protesters scuffle at Egypt rally

Gaza rocket lands in southern Israel

Gallup poll: Gingrich enjoys record support among Republicans

Syria: Rebels using Israeli weapons

UN demands end to Israeli demolitions in West Bank

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Plans For Another Shul Firebombing Bring More Charges

Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli confirmed this morning that the 19-year-old man accused of firebombing a Rutherford rabbi’s home and igniting a small arson blaze outside a Paramus synagogue has been charged with a plot to torch a third target. Authorities found materials for a “pre-deployed” device outside the synagogue after questioning Anthony M. [...]

Is President Obama Creating A Nation Of Dependents?

If the Republican primaries are any indication, one big debate in the upcoming election will be whether President Obama is pushing the country toward a European-style welfare culture. Mitt Romney, for example, argues that “over the past three years, Barack Obama has been replacing our merit-based society with an entitlement society.” Newt Gingrich has taken [...]

Secret Service Reviews Possible Threat To Obama

The Secret Service is reviewing the case of an Internet photo showing a group of armed young men in the Arizona desert standing next to what appears to be a bullet-riddled image of President Obama. “We’re aware of it, and we’re conducting the appropriate follow-up steps,” said Ed Donovan, a Secret Service spokesman. Obama visited [...]

Residential Housing Planned at IBA Romeima Site

According to media reports, the Israel Broadcasting Authority headquarters located in the Romeima area of Yerushalayim will be moved to another location to permit construction of hundreds of housing units on the plot of land. The daily HaMevaser reports that while the final permits for the move are pending, it does appear that the state-run [...]

TRAGEDY IN FLATBUSH: R’ Noach Foxman Z”L; Struck & Killed By A Hit-&-Run Vehicle On Coney [UPDATED 8:45AM EST]

YWN regrets to inform you of the tragic Petira of R’ Noach Yaakov Foxman Z”L, who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle on Coney Island Avenue, Thursday night. The tragic accident unfolded at around 10:30PM, when R’ Noach was crossing Coney Island Avenue and Avenue K, when he was struck by a vehicle. [...]

Observant Shoah survivors keep the faith

As world marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, haredi group remembers victims with prayer, study of scripture and deep conviction in grand plan that is beyond earthly comprehension

Holocaust omitted from Russian site

Memorial plaque for Jews of Rostov, who were murdered during WWII, replaced with monument ignoring victims' religion. Parliament member: It's time to forget bitterness

EJC president gets French Legion of Honor

Dr. Moshe Kantor receives prestigious award for working towards rights of minorities, promoting interfaith relations, leading fight against racism and anti-Semitism, pushing for more tolerant Europe

Masorti quorum at Knesset synagogue

Leaders of North American Conservative communities meet with ministers and MKs, hold afternoon prayer at Israeli parliament's synagogue. Rabbi Jennifer Gorman serves as cantor

49%: Excuse troops from listening to women

Nearly half of Israel's Jewish population believes religious soldiers should not be forced to attend events which include women performers. Fifty-nine percent of haredim say women in their sector are not discriminated against, while 41% think they are

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