Avigdor Lieberman: North Korea is a “Crazy Regime”
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman called the North Korean regime "crazy" following its bombing of military installation on a South Korean Island 57 years...
Shas’ Moetzet Chachmei Hatorah Calls on MK Amsalem to Resign
The Moetzet Chachmei Hatorah led by Chacham Ovadia Yosef today called on Shas MK Rabbi Chaim Amsalem to return the mandate he received from the...
Bloomberg to Unveil Sharp 9/11 Memorial Countdown Clock
Sharp Electronics today announced that it has been chosen to provide a "countdown clock" from the upcoming 9/11 Memorial and Museum set to open...
NYC Commuting Costs About To Skyrocket
If you drive to work in New York City buckle your seat belts and get ready for some serious sticker shock. Soaring gas prices,...
Growing Competition in Kosher Food Market
While the nation's largest independent kosher stores opened here last week, a leading supermarket chain in the area also announced a major expansion. Industry...
Mrs. Irene Klass a”h
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Mrs. Irene Klass a"h, Publisher of the Jewish Press and wife of Rabbi...
British MP Says Israel is ‘Cause of Terrorism’
A controversial British politician has accused Israel of being the "cause of terrorism" and has said that the West's treatment of Muslims was caused...
Bloomberg Drops Bomb: Parking Meter Rates Going Up
There was a new parking decree Monday from Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Drivers will no longer be "nickeled and dimed" to death when they park...
Hikind Joins Rage Over Fort Hamilton Pedestrian Island
Assemblyman Dov Hikind yesterday expressed outrage about the recent installation of pedestrian islands along Fort Hamilton Parkway, noting the danger the islands pose for...
Ground Zero Mosque Applies for $5 Million Federal Grant
Developers of a mosque near Ground Zero are fanning a new flame of controversy by applying for a $5 million federal grant reserved for...
NYC Installs Traffic Cameras To Keep Bus Lanes Clear
Surveillance cameras began monitoring drivers who enter or block bus lanes on Monday, and if the electronic eye catches you, get ready to pay...
Christie Says He Would Consider Helping to Fund Extension of NYC No. 7 Subway...
NJ Gov. Chris Christie says he would consider helping fund an extension of New York's No. 7 subway line under the Hudson River to...
Today’s Yahrtzeits & History – 16 Kislev
Rav Yaakov of Lublin (1644), father of Rav Herschel of Cracow
Rav Shaul Yedidya Elazar Taub (the Imrei Shaul), the second Modzitzer Rebbe. Born in...
Families of Mumbai Terror Attack Victims Sue Pakistani Intelligence
A wrongful death suit accuses the Pakistani intelligence service of complicity in the Mumbai massacre carried out by the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The suit...
Shidduch Crisis? Age Gap? Ahmadinejad Says Girls Should Marry at 16-18
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the best age for girls to get married was between 16 and 18, Iranian newspapers reported on Sunday. Analysts...
Eight Charedi, Four Zionist Dayanim Chosen
The Committee for Appointing Rabbinical Judges appointed 12 new dayanim on Friday, who will serve in the regional botei din. The committee also extended...
Is a Ban on Circumcision Even Constitutional?
By Rabbi Eliyahu Fink
First they came for people who sit and lie on sidewalks and I didn't speak up because I don't sit or...
Lying for Peace – The Halachic Caveats
By Rabbi Yair Hoffman
"Of course, I did my homework, Mom.."
"No, honey, that donut wrapper belonged to a co-worker to whom I gave a...
Readers’ Matzav: Pita Chips Bracha Issue
Dear Editor,
There is a product out by the name of Stacy's Pita chips that is OU certified. The product description, both on the packaging and...
New Rules Require Health Insurers to Spend More on Care
Insurance companies will have to spend 80 to 85 percent of consumers' premiums on direct patient care or send a rebate if they don't,...
