CBS: Less Than 50% of Haredi Men Employed
According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), the number of haredi men joining the workforce has come to a standstill for the second quarter in a row.
Vandals Desecrate Tomb of Arizal In Tzfat
Worshippers arriving for evening prayers near the tomb of Rabbi Yitzhak Luria, better known as the Arizal or Ari Hakadosh, were shocked Sunday night to discover that the tomb had been desecrated, apparently by members of an anti-Zionist haredi group.
Jerusalem – Justin Bieber Concert Sends Orthodox Woman Into Labor
justin Bieber’s first song of his Tel Aviv concert was enough to send one 23-year old concert goer into labor. But to be fair, the ultra-Orthodox woman was three weeks overdue.
Rabbi Benny Elon Passes Away
Former head of the Beit Orot yeshiva Rabbi Benny Elon has passed away after a long struggle with cancer.
Rabbi Pinchus Feldman Stay . . . For Now
THE Feldman family will remain at Yeshiva’s Flood Street property for at least another week.
Media Hatchet Job On Chabad Is Troubling
A few weeks ago, Politico published an article, “The happy go lucky Jewish group that connects Trump and Putin,” that suggested nefarious connections among Chabad, Putin and Trump.
Frum Man Suddenly Dies On Flight From Madrid To Miami
A newly married Israeli man travelling to the US with his bride for their honeymoon died onboard an Iberia Airlines flight shortly after eating the in-flight meal.
Orthodox Party Wins Control Of AMIA Jewish Center In Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina – An Orthodox party has won an outright majority in elections for the leadership of the AMIA Jewish community center here, representing a power shift in local Jewish politics.
Sanzer Rebbe Evacuated To Hospital After Accident
The Sanz Rebbe was evacuated to the hospital Tuesday morning after falling from a ladder.
Hassidic Police Volunteer Promoted To Superintendent
As part of the Independence Day ceremony honoring outstanding officers held in the Israel Police Haifa Coast District, former volunteer Hezki Farkash, a Sered Vizhnitz Hassid from Haifa, was promoted to the rank of superintendent.