After upwards of two years working for Palestinian news agency Maan, American-Jewish journalist Jared Malsin forced to leave Israel after eight days in detention. He says has yet to receive explanation on why he was arrested
Deported editor: It's all about politics
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"She was a beacon of light during the dark days of the Holocaust. Without her, the world would never have known about Anne Frank and many millions of people would never have been inspired by her story."
20K Reward For Information On Stamford Hill Murder
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Police are offering a £20,000 reward for information about the murder of a Jewish woman in Stamford Hill.
Egyptian Newspaper Praises ‘Israel’s Superman’, Mossad Director Dagan
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Sometimes, words of praise can come from unexpected sources, which is the case in this report, with Egypt’s al-Ahram newspaper referring to Mossad Intelligence Agency Director Meir Dagan as “Israel’s superman”, crediting the Mossad with last week’s motorcycle bomb blast in Tehran that claimed the life of a senior Iranian nuclear physicist.YWN-Israel reported on the [...]
Pope Benedict to Visit Rome’s Central Shul Sunday
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Not everyone is pleased, but nevertheless, Pope Benedict XVI will on Sunday visit Rome’s Central Synagogue. He will be greeted by leaders of the local Jewish community as well as representatives of Jewish communities from around the world. Also attending is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Regional Development Silvan Shalom.Rabbi Giuseppe Laras, head of [...]
Knesset Bill to Keep High Court from Interfering in Kashrus
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MK Rabbi Menachem Eliezer Moses presented a bill aimed at preventing the High Court from interfering in kashrus matters. The proposal states that kashrus certification is to be granted solely according to halacha and the laws of kashrus.The proposal is needed following a scandalous High Court decision requiring the rabbinate to grant kashrus certification to [...]
Two Elders Of Mukatch Niftar Over Shabbos’ R’ Ahron Hakohen Rothman (98) & Moshe Binyomin Ostreicher (100)
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YWN regrets to inform you of the passing of two of the oldest Munkatcher Chassidim – one 100, and one 98 – over Shabbos.1) YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Harav Hachosid Reb Ahron Hakohen Rothman zt”l at the age of 98. Reb Ahron was a talmid muvhak of the Minchas Eluzar [...]
PM: We're a small country with a big heart
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Netanyahu comments on aid delegation sent to Haiti following massive earthquake, says: 'This is true heritage of State of Israel, Jewish people'