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In interviews with the electronic media that he gave in
connection with Independence Day, Prime Minister Sharon said
that the disengagement from Gaza will be pushed back three
weeks from its original schedule right before 17 Tammuz, to
right after Tisha B'Av. He also made it clear that he intends
to seek another term as prime minister of Israel, despite his
current age (77).
British Prime Minister Tony Blair just won a historical third
victory for the Labor Party in the British Parliament yet the
antiwar delegates from the back benches of the House of
Commons and the Muslims are demanding he step down from his
post right away. The entire chareidi public was shocked at the publication of
a spiteful, deceitful and audacious article published on the
front page of the national-religious daily Hatsofe.
Following the appearance of the article MK Rabbi Moshe Gafni
contacted Attorney General Mani Mazuz demanding he open a
criminal investigation against journalist Chagai Huberman,
who wrote the article, to look into suspicions of libel.
Deputy Welfare Minister Rabbi Avrohom Ravitz asked Minister
Dan Naveh, head of the Ministerial Committee for Symbols and
Ceremonies, to ensure that no crosses appear on the stamp
issued in memory of Pope John Paul II. In his letter Rabbi
Ravitz notes, "Many of our people shudder at the sight of the
cross, which opens wounds that have not yet healed over and
reminds them of acts committed under this symbol."
With the start of the summer zman at the yeshivas, the
letter by gedolei Yisroel warning yeshiva students not
to possess cell phones, including the new kosher models, was
publicized again.
Hundreds of Ramat Beit Shemesh residents participated in an
outdoor rally in response to breaches in modesty and
education at the new commercial center in Ramat Beit Shemesh
Alef.
Lines 1 and 2 from the Kosel Maarovi now run until 1:00 am
reports Egged.
Gathering in Givat Shaul to Mark End of Shivoh for HaRav
Wolbe, zt"l A central chizuk and his'orerus gathering for
bnei Torah was held in Jerusalem on Sunday to mark the
end of the first seven days of mourning for the HaRav Shlomo
Wolbe zt"l.
Are Chareidim to Blame for the Disengagement Plan?
Last Thursday, Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz visited
Maran HaRav Eliashiv, at the Defense Minister's request, at
his home. In the course of the conversation, the Defense
Minister asked HaRav Eliashiv several questions about
evacuating the batei knesset and the private homes in
Gush Katif. He also asked several questions about risks to
soldiers involved in the evacuation process. Maran
shlita responded to the questions as asked. Educating Children to Listen
Part I
Maybe the Four Walls Understand Better than He
Does?
We all are familiar with the type of child that "just does
not listen." Although we explain what we meant so lucidly, so
many times, he remains the same. Nothing penetrates! We do
not even try to force him; we only clarify what we mean,
repeatedly — but alas, without any headway. It
sometimes seems that to review our expectations with him a
hundred times helps as much as the first time. Once is not
enough for that child, but then, neither is a hundred times
sufficient.
ASK THE SHADCHAN
Question:
"From my experience with shadchonim, I noticed that
they distort information at their convenience. How can they
do that if falsehood is so despised by all of us?
The Vilna Gaon: A Man of Piety Planning Jerusalem's Future
A Mission to Spread Daas Torah, Parshas Mishpotim 5765
Looking for the Best in Yiddishkeit, Parshas Shelach 5764
Can I - Should I?, Parshas Metzora 5765
The Immorality of Palestinian Combatants and Noncombatants, Parshas Noach 5765
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