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Advertisers Banned from Rashbi Gravesite in Meron
By R. Gil

Four hundred thousand people gathered at a single site for a limited period of time is every advertiser's dream. R' Shimon Bar Yochai's gravesite — the second most visited tourist site in Israel — certainly had every reason to turn into a hotspot for marketers. A marketing opportunity that comes around just once a year.


Jews Leaving Malmo, Sweden
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Jewish out-migration is on the rise in Malmo, Sweden's third largest city. One-third of the southern port city are Muslims, forming a population group that has created a considerable challenge due to their reluctance to integrate and adopt local norms. In Stockholm, Sweden's largest city, the population is 20% Muslim.


French Antisemitic Comedian Running for European Parliament
By Arnon Yaffeh, Paris

Twenty candidates for the Anti-Zionist Party met to launch their campaign for the European Parliament elections scheduled for June 7th. The meeting was held at Theatre de le Main d'Or (Gold Hand Theater), a private performance hall located in an Arab section of Paris and owned by the head of the party, antisemitic comedian Mbala Mbala Dieudonne.


Lev L'Achim Battles Brazen Missionary Activity in Israel, Including Chareidi Areas
By L.S. Wasserman

Various Christian evangelical groups operating in Eretz Yisroel have taken on a more aggressive approach lately, openly revealing their intentions in some cases and not shying away from predominantly chareidi neighborhoods.


Bus Service from Beit Shemesh to Gravesite of Dan Available Soon
By S. Wasserman

Following prolonged efforts by Beit Shemesh Deputy Mayor Rabbi Shmuel Greenberg a bus station will be set up near the gravesite of Dan, the son of Yaakov Ovinu, located along the road between Shimshon Junction and Nachshon Junction outside the city.

Specialized Yad Sarah Transport Van Stolen in Jerusalem
By Yechiel Sever

A Yad Sarah van used to transport handicapped people was stolen from Jerusalem's Kiryat Yovel neighborhood recently. Equipped with a wheelchair mini-elevator and various harnessing and safety features, the specialized transport vehicle, known as a Nachonit in Hebrew, is valued at NIS 280,000 ($70,000), which was raised through donations.

Most Vacation Spots Have No Eruv
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Many vacationers carry on Shabbos at hotels and other vacation spots that lack an eruv simply because they are unaware of the problem, revealed an investigative report published in Yated Ne'eman.



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