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NEWS
Finance Ministry General Accountant Calls for Fewer
Inspections of Yeshivas
Beit Shemesh Legal Advisor Tries to Undermine Modesty
Campaign
Gafni Protests Interference in Appointment of Dayanim
By S. Fried A charter plane brought Israeli Jews on the first direct flight from Israel to Tunisia, where they participated in Lag BaOmer events in Djerba and then continued on a 10-day "journey to their roots." The travel agency that organized the trip rented ten hotels on the island and kashered them for the large group. Hundreds Protest Continued Desecration of Graves Along Hwy. 6 Route By Betzalel Kahn and ITIM Hundreds of protesters demonstrated against harming Jewish graves and the derision shown toward the entire religious and chareidi public around the country. Security guards hired by Derech Eretz beat the demonstrators in the presence of a contingent of policemen, who even arrested five of the demonstrators. Kesher: Second Luchot for our Youth at Risk by Yated Ne'eman Staff Shavuos, Kabbolas Hatorah — it's in the air. Every rebbe, every teacher, is trying to instill into his talmidim the importance and relevance of the Sinai experience, attempting to develop a true ahavas haTorah and ahavas hamitzvos. HaRav Moshe Shmuel Shapira Back in Eretz Yisroel By Betzalel Kahn HaRav Moshe Shmuel Shapira shlita returned home Monday night after a two-and-a-half-week stay in the US for urgent medical care as the Torah world prayed and followed his condition with concern. Department of Religious Services to be Set Up in Prime Minister's OfficeBy Betzalel Kahn During the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday the government approved the setup of a department of religious services in the Prime Minister's Office as part of the reform program for religious services the Prime Minister pledged to launch. Israel Offers Rail Link between West Bank and Gazaby Yated Ne'eman Staff Israel has suggested constructing a special rail line linking the Gaza Strip and West Bank to allow Palestinians in the two areas easy. The tracks would run from the Erez checkpoint to the Tarqumiya crossing near Hebron. The idea was approved by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon before it was presented to the PA. Agudath Israel of America Dinner Pays Tribute to Daf Yomi Maggidei shiurby Yated Ne'eman Staff The special tribute to Daf Yomi maggidei shiur resonated with the large crowd that gathered at the New York Hilton last Sunday night (27 Iyar-June 5) for Agudath Israel of America's 83rd Anniversary Dinner. Jerusalem Branch of Degel HaTorah Holds MeetingBy Betzalel Kahn At a meeting of the Jerusalem branch of Degel HaTorah held last week to discuss various issues, participants included HaRav Ephraim Tzemel, the Jerusalem chairman of Degel HaTorah, Deputy Welfare Minister MK Rabbi Avrohom Ravitz and Party Secretary MK Rabbi Moshe Gafni. Gush Katif Families Object to Having Loved Ones Re- Interredby G. Lazer Gush Katif settlers announced they object to the disinterment of their loved ones killed in terrorist attacks and while defending settlements in Gush Katif and other parts of the Gaza Strip. They claim that the head of the disengagement, Yonatan Bassi, plans to have the graves unearthed before the disengagement plan is executed. New Corruption Scandal Rocks ShinuiBy G. Lazer and ITIM Two Shinui activists belonging to Yosef Paritzky's camp have a recording of MK Avraham Poraz allegedly offering them a flight abroad and other benefits if they stopped operating like an opposition within the Shinui Party, according to a television report. Exeter Celebrates First Wedding in 60 YearsBy S. Fried The old, 80-seat beis knesses in Exeter was packed
when the city in the southwest of England held its first
Orthodox wedding in 60 years.
By Betzalel Kahn The government issued another declaration on Monday intended to advance and develop extensive plans in Jerusalem, including the construction of housing units for young couples, employment and a downtown renewal program. Based on instructions by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon the government approved the NIS 280-million plan on Monday at a meeting held at Ammunition Hill. Kashrus Certification Now Required for Over-the-Counter DrugsBy Betzalel Kahn Following a new law that permits the sale of over-the-counter
medications at supermarket chains the Chief Rabbinate, in
coordination with the Health Ministry's department for drug
and pharmaceutical registration, decided that companies will
be able to label over-the-counter medication kosher only upon
receiving Rabbinate approval.
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