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NEWS
Pullout Now Scheduled to Begin After Tisha B'Av
by M Plaut and Yated Ne'eman Staff
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).
Muslims and Hate Camp Demand that Blair Resign
By Arnon Yaffeh, Paris
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.
National Religious Newspaper Prints Shocking Remarks About
Maran HaRav Eliashiv
By Betzalel Kahn
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.
Keeping a Cross Off Stamp Commemorating Pope
By Betzalel Kahn
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."
Repeat Warning Against All Cell Phone Use by Yeshiva
Students
By Betzalel Kahn
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.
Rally in Beit Shemesh to Combat Breaches in Modesty and
Education
By Betzalel Kahn
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.
Kosel Bus Lines will Run Until 1:00 AM
By Betzalel Kahn
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
by Yated Ne'eman Staff
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.
Dedication in Beis Yisroel and a Reunion After 79
Years!
by M. Samsonowitz
The dedication of an Aron Hakodesh and Paroches
at the Bais Yaakov Synagogue (commonly known as the
"shteiblach") in the Beis Israel neighborhood of Jerusalem on
Leib Dayan street was held Sunday 29 Nisan-May 8. The event
was not only a personal dream fulfilled for a family abroad,
but was also the special occasion of a reunion of cousins who
last saw each other 79 years ago!
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