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NEWS
Education Ministry Forced to Invite Reform and
Conservative Rabbis to Speak in Schools
Mayor's Revolutionary Plan to Lower Housing Costs in
Jerusalem
by Yated Ne'eman Staff Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told the Knesset on Monday that any cabinet decision regarding unilateral steps in the territories will be brought before the House "so that we can conduct a serious and comprehensive discussion of the issue." At the close of a vociferous and often stormy debate initiated by the opposition, the prime minister's announcement was approved by a vote of 51 to 39. New Chief Rabbi for South Africa by D. Saks The appointment of Rabbi Warren Goldstein as the new Chief Rabbi of South Africa has been greeted with general acclaim in the Jewish community. Rabbi Goldstein, who is 32 years old, is not only by far the youngest person to have been appointed to this traditionally demanding position, but will also be the first South African-born rabbi to hold it. Response of Rav Vaye and Rav Shmulevitz to Letters by Rav Landau against Specially-Grown Vegetables It is a well-known fact that regular green leafy vegetables are muchzak betola'im and harbor many many forbidden- to- eat creatures. In recent years a method was developed for growing these vegetables insect-free, which was welcomed by the gedolei Yisroel, led by Maran HaRav Eliashiv shlita, who paskens all questions pertaining to the growing of these vegetables. Sparing Jews from Financial LossesAlluring investments around the world are advertised in newspaper ads and posters in the streets. Gedolim Rally Behind Shuvu at Melave Malkaby M. Levitansky Even the most dedicated educators sometimes need to be reminded of the importance of their work, especially when theirs is a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a- week job that extends far beyond the 9-5 routine. American Rov to Visit Englandby Yated Ne'eman Staff Rabbi Eliyohu Yehoshua Geldzahler, son-in-law of Rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler, has kindly accepted an invitation from the Gateshead Kollel Harabbonim to be in Gateshead for the 50th yahrtzeit of his revered late father-in-law. He will address a special kenes in honor of Rabbi Dessler at the Kollel on 25th Teves. He will also present shiurim and talks at other Gateshead mosdos. HaRav Aryeh Leib Bakst, zt"lby Betzalel Kahn Thousands in Detroit, New York and Jerusalem brought to rest HaRav Aryeh Leib Bakst zt"l, one of the Torah greats of America from the last generation who for over fifty years helped talmidim build themselves in Torah until he returned his soul to his Maker last week in Detroit. Major New Appointment at Binoh of Manchesterby Yated Ne'eman Staff Binoh of Manchester has strengthened its teaching staff with the appointment of Reb Avrohom Goldstone as Limudei Kodesh Coordinator. Reb Avrohom brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to the position and has a highly impressive track record in the world of Anglo Jewish chinuch. New Help for Burial in Eretz Yisroelby Yated Ne'eman Staff "There is a great deal of interest in reserving a burial plot in Eretz Yisroel but at the same time there is a great deal of misunderstanding." So said Rabbi Michoel Fletcher, rabbinical director of the Achuzat Kever Organization, this week. All material on this site is copyrighted and its use is
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