Jewish Hollywood Producer Jerry Weintraub Passes Away
Jerry Weintraub, a Hollywood producer whose long career touched entertainers from Elvis Presley to George Clooney, died Monday at his home in Santa Barbara, California, his publicist said.
UK Rabbis Urge Support For Beth Alexander In Custody Battle
A group of leading British rabbis have criticised the Austrian Jewish community for its treatment of a British woman involved in a custody battle with her Austrian ex-husband.
Monsey Energy Co. Oaying $1.25M To Cover Fraud
MONSEY – A Monsey-based energy company accused of ripping off people by falsely promising lower rates is being forced to repay $1.25 million to 25,000 customers, the state attorney general said Monday.
Rabbi Ezra Scheinberg Accused of Sexual Aabuse Allegations
The Nazareth District Court rejected Tuesday an appeal by a well-known rabbi from northern Israel facing sexual abuse allegations, after the Magistrates’ Court decided to allow his name to be published.
Hammer Used To Kill Florida Doctor Teresa Sievers
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – A southwest Florida doctor and mother of two who was found murdered in her home last week was killed with a hammer, sources close to the investigation tell CBS affiliate WINK.
Israeli Army Establishes ‘Commando Brigade’ of Special Units
The Israeli army will establish a commando brigade comprised of several existing special units, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot decided on Monday.
Rabbi Eliezer Berland On The Run: Escapes Dutch Authorities
Netherlands – Rabbi Eliezer Berland has once again evaded law enforcement authorities, this time pulling a disappearing act from the Dutch justice system which had just ordered Berland’s extradition back to Israel to face charges for alleged sex crimes.
Israeli Top Cop Who Committed Suicide Laid To Rest
Ephraim Bracha, head of the Israel Police National Fraud Investigation Unit who committed suicide on Sunday, was laid to rest Monday at the military cemetery in Modi’in.
Haredi Man Jailed For 14 Years For Raping Ex-Wife
A strictly Orthodox man found guilty of the kidnap, rape and false imprisonment of his ex-wife has been jailed for 14 years.