18-Year-Old Tischler “Disappointed” with David Greenfield for Knocking Him Off Ballot, Denying His Dream

Abraham Tischler, who excited the media and the people of the 44th Council District with his energetic campaign to become the youngest member of the New York City Council, threw his support behind Joe (more…)

Rav Chaim Kanievsky Expresses Support for Effort to Prepare for Korban Pesach

[Links in article.] A new effort to prepare Yidden for the coming of Moshiach in time for Pesach 5770 has received the approval from gedolim. The project is aimed at having Yidden organized (more…)

Fifth Arrest Made in Robbery at Rav Shteinman’s Home

A fifth arrest has been made in the theft of a tremendous sum of money from the home of Rav Aharon Leib Shteinman reported first here on Matzav.com back in January. (more…)

In Rare Joint Effort, Israelis and Jordanians Unite for Emergency Preparedness

A regional emergency response team of Jordanians and Israelis is forging collaboration that could save lives and contribute to real peace between the two peoples. (more…)

First Heksher Tzedek, Now Tav HaYosher

[Videos below.] 36 food establishments have been granted a new ethical seal, Tav HaYosher, for treatment of their workers, according to a report in the Forward. The ethical seal was issued (more…)

Does Oorah Need Money? What Do They Do With it?

By Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz

Who in our world hasn’t heard of Oorah? Who isn’t in on the search for Fiveish? The most loveable, charming (more…)

Record Sales for Pesach Expected Despite Ongoing Recession

“Passover is definitely in the air,” a Brooklyn food distributor said as he surveyed the aisles of one of his customers. He and two workers were stocking two aisles with Pesach groceries as the manager wa (more…)

Prospect of Losing EMS Riles Lakewood Seniors

The following report by Zach Patberg appears in the Asbury Park Press.

With a crowd in the hundreds, seniors continued pushing back Wednesday against a proposal to trade in (more…)

Proposed Salt Ban in New York

Some New York City chefs and restaurant owners are taking aim at a bill introduced in the New York Legislature that, if passed, would ban the use of salt in restaurant cooking. (more…)

Ashkenazi Raises Whopping $20 Million at IDF Fundraiser in NY

There was scarce evidence of the global recession at a $1,000-a-plate fundraiser for the IDF in New York City on Tuesday night. Even as protestors outside the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel decried the guest of honor - (more…)