Iranian media reports a successful test launch this morning of a ballistic missile that endangers Israel and U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf. This follows the resolution imposing sanctions on Iran fuel providers. The U.S. yesterday announced a test of their missile defense system against Iranian missiles. Read More »

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An emotionally moving event was held in the Beis Midrash Gadol of Vizhnitz as the Rebbe shlita handed out Chanukah Gelt to the children. Yochanan Weisberg 16/12/2009 13:30 There was a special emotionally moving event when thousands of Vizhnitz Talmudei Torah children gathered in the Beis Midrash Gadol in Kiryat Vizhnitz, Bnei Brak. Read More »

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An exalted event took place as scholarships were granted by the organization “Mechudadim B’Ficha” of Yeruham at the home of Hagaon Rabbi Michel Yehuda Lefkowitz shlita. Read More »

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A photo gallery of Hadlakat Nerot Chanukah of Maran Hagaon Rabbi Ovadia Yosef shlita. Aharon Roth 16/12/2009 11:55 The Sephardic community looks up to their Rav and teacher, Maran Hagaon Rabbi Ovadia Yosef shlita, who is their spiritual guide. Read More »

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According to a report publicized this morning, the State of Israel has created a segregated education system – “for the rich only” – whereby many school functions are funded by private money donated to the schools by the parents of the students. The report therefore claims that Israel’s students are the victims of “natural selection”. Read More »

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A female Border Guard was injured during clashes with the residents of Tzofim in the Shomron today. The police: “The policewoman was injured by violent settlers.” The settlers: “Her injury has nothing to do with the protest – she fainted.” The community secretary: “I showed them our building permit. They would not even agree to look. Read More »

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A special event was held for giving the new name to the yeshiva in Sderot — Heichal Eliyahu – with the participation of Gedolei Torah and roshei yeshivot. Akiva Gottlieb 15/12/2009 21:26 Celebration in Sderot. Read More »

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Hundreds of Jewish residents of Moscow attended the hadlakah in the center of the city Akiva Guttfarb 15/12/2009 18:49 Hundreds of Jews attended the annual hadlakah in the center of Moscow, near the Kremlin, where a giant menorah is lit by the Chief Rabbi of Russia every year. Read More »

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Less than a week before the trial, Rabbi Sheinin told ‘Etorg’ that he is awaiting his own, personal Chanukah miracle. Read More »

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During a speech in Ramallah, Abu Mazen said that his pre-conditions for negotiations with Israel are returning to the borders of ‘67 David Shmueli 15/12/2009 16:03 Chairman of the Palestinian Authority Abu Mazen said today that Prime Minister Read More »

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A photo galley featuring the hadlakah in the Sadigora Court in Bnei Brak. Yochanan Weisberg 15/12/2009 15:02 Many chassidim throng to the Chassidic Court of Sadigora during the days of Chanukah in order to participate in the hadlakah of the Sadigora Rebbe shlita in his Beis Medrash in Sichun Heh in Bnei Brak. Read More »

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Amos Yadlin, head of Aman – the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate – said that “during the winter of 2009 not one soldier or civilian was killed in a terrorist attack”. Read More »

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Last night (Monday) Harav Melamed sharply attacked the Defense Minister and said his accusations were “a blood libel against me and the holy Torah. Read More »

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After a second arrest warrant was issued against an Israeli official who wished to enter Britain, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced this morning that the arrest warrant against Livni will cause a diplomatic crisis. Read More »

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After years of wearing a kolpik for the hadlakah, the Rebbe shlita will now be wearing a spodik Yochanan Weisberg 15/12/2009 11:55 Last night, the Belzer Rebbe shlita appeared in his Beis Medrash wearing a spodik for the hadlakah. Read More »

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A photo galley featuring the hadlakah in the Pschevorsker Court in Antwerp Yochanan Weisberg 15/12/2009 11:42 Yidden throughout Europe throng to the Chassidic Court of Pschevorsk in Antwerp during the days of Chanukah in order to participate in the hadlakah of the Pschevorsker Rebbe shlita in his Beis Medrash. Read More »

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During a speech last night, Finance Minister Steinitz slammed the courthouses in Israel saying that they behave irresponsibly and harm the economy of the state. Read More »

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An Australian man set out on a journey around the world on a yacht. Two days ago, his boat capsized 24 kilometers off the coast of Haifa. The Israeli Navy rescued the man. Reuven Stein 15/12/2009 08:30 Another Chanukah miracle: An Australian citizen set out on a journey to sail around the world in a small yacht. Read More »

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“Vandalism? Hammers and iron bars? Never happened!” says a resident of Kishinev to our Etrog correspondent, following media reports in Israel. In an exclusive interview to Etrog, the Rav of the Jewish community in Kishinev, Rav Yisrael Livshitz, said: “We are against placing a menorah in the street, it’s a provocation to the nations. Read More »

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It was the avreich, Rabbi Gorai, a messenger from the Refuah and Yeshuah organization; in one hand he had a tray of hot fresh donuts and in the other a precious gift for the autistic son. Read More »

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A Jewish gallery of the Chanukah candle lighting in the Chernobyl Chassidic Court from the photographer of Yiddishe Tegliche Neias. Yosef Feffer, New York 14/12/2009 21:30 Many chassidim flock to the Hadlakah in the Chernobyl Chassidic Court. Read More »

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A Jewish gallery of the Chanukah candle lighting in the Munkatch Chassidic Court from the photographer of Yiddishe Tegliche Neias. Yosef Feffer, New York 14/12/2009 20:30 The Munkatch Chassidic Court is known for their care in halachah and customs. Read More »

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A Jewish gallery of the Chanukah candle lighting in the Kretchnif Chassidic Court in Rechovot. Yochanan Weisberg 14/12/2009 19:29 Many chassidim flock to the branches of the Nadvorna Chassidic Court to take in the spectacle of the Hadlakat Hanerot. Read More »

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Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger visits the Palestinian village where the mosque was torched and said: “The trauma of Israel began with the burning of synagogues.” David Shmueli 14/12/2009 18:37 Many Palestinians prevented the Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger from entering the mosque that was torched in the villageYasuf, near Salfit in Samaria. Read More »

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The prosecution in Germany is investigating suspicions that Demjanjuk was involved in the murder of another man, two years after the war. David Shmueli 14/12/2009 17:36 John Demjanjuk is trying to evade the arm of justice in Munich, but he may be prosecuted for another episode. Read More »

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A proposed bill that will allow guaranteed income allowances for the owner of an old car was approved by the Ministerial Committee for a preliminary Knesset reading. Read More »

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In an interview with Etrog the coalition chairman MK Zeev Elkin (Likud) says that “coalition members may not vote against the coalition’s position and we’ll remain complacent.” He was speaking in reference to the coalition’s decision to impose sanctions on Labor rebels who voted against the coalition’s position. Read More »

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