Obama Taking 34 Warships to India

The White House will, of course, stay in Washington but the heart of the famous building will move to India when President Barack Obama...

Making a Kiddush Hashem: Social Issues and Politics

By Yisroel Feldman, Novato, California Part I. At http://matzav.com/obamacare-will-kill-millions-of-babies there was reported how various political factions brought out serious concerns that the President's Health Care...

Business Halacha: Payment of Wages

Q: I asked an appliance repairman down the block to check my faulty refrigerator. He immediately ascertained that the outlet was defective and simply...

Lakewood Reporter Zach Patberg Leaving Asbury Park Press

Asbury Park Press reporter Zach Patberg is leaving the newspaper and will be moving to northern New Jersey to accept a job at the...

Today’s Yahrtzeits & History – 27 Cheshvan

Rav Yaakov Leizer, the Pshevorsker Rebbe, also known as RebYankele of Antwerp (1907-1999). Born in the small village of Roig near Riminov in Galicia,...

President Admits GOP Gave Him ‘Shellacking,’ Blames Economy

President Obama appeared humbled, reflective and conciliatory about the "shellacking" his party received Tuesday during a post-mortem news conference at the White House. The president...

How Will the Republican-Controlled House Affect U.S.-Israel Ties?

The Republicans' victory in the House of Representatives on Tuesday leaves many in Israel wondering whether President Barack Obama's stymied domestic agenda will encourage...

Shelly Kamerman z”l

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Shaul (Sheldon) Kamerman z"l. Shelly, as he was known to all, was...

Video: Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok Rebbe Visits Lakewood

Rav Shmuel Yaakov Kohn, the Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok Rebbe, is currently in the United States on a visit to raise funds for Mosdos...

Yitzchok Isaac Krasny Returns to Yeshiva

Four-year-old Yitzchok Isaac Krasny returned to his yeshiva, Yeshiva Karlin Stolin in Boro Park, yesterday, approximately five weeks after a devastating fire took...

Election Summary: Jewish Candidates Secure Major Wins in House, Senate

As Republicans captured a majority in the House of Representatives from President Barack Obama's Democrats and secured major gains in the Senate on Tuesday,...

Op-Ed: The People Have Spoken

By Avi Yishai Barack Obama was single-handedly going to change Washington. Two years ago, it was all about hope and change. Voters quickly lost...

Bar Mitzvah Boy Launches Initiative Focusing On Israeli MIA Gilad Shalit

In conjunction with his upcoming bar mitzvah, 12-year old Ari Hagler of Bergenfield, New Jersey has unveiled an innovative initiative aimed at calling attention...

ZAKA Chairman Receives Civilian Award for Promoting Road Safety

In a special Knesset gathering on Monday to mark National Road Safety Awareness Day, Road Safety Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz presented ZAKA Chairman Yehuda...

IDF Kills Senior Leader in Gaza Involved in Attacks on American and Israeli

During a joint IDF-ISA operation today, a senior leader belonging to the terror organization "Army of Islam" was targeted. During the targeted operation, the...

Israel Could Approve Civil Marriage Within Days

The Knesset's Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee today approved a fee of NIS 600 ($165) for civil marriage certification in Israel, effectively paving the...

Video: Krauthammer: ‘Obama Agenda is Dead’

So what should be made of the historic midterm election of 2010? While all the pundits try to analyze polling data and read...

Election Day Highlights in NYC With Shimon Gifter

The following are highlights of Election Day in New York City with photojournalist Shimon Gifter reporting. The video features a debate with the...

Misaskim Emergency Appeal: Help Bring a Meis Mitzvah To A Jewish Burial

All readers are asked to donate generously to cover the astronomical costs of bringing a choshuveh talmid chochom to kever Yisroel. Unfortunately, this...

87% of Secular Israelis: We Don’t Want Chareidi Neighbors

A new Ynet and Gesher Center survey reveals most of the secular population would not want to buy an apartment located in a building...

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