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Australian Sheik Calls for Jihad and Denounces Jews
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Positive Response to Calls by Gedolei Yisroel to Uphold Modesty Standards By A. Cohen Following calls by gedolei Yisroel shlita to strengthen modesty standards, women and girls are choosing to shop in stores that have accepted upon themselves rabbinical supervision by Vaadas Hatznius to insure every item is suitable for bnos Yisroel striving to uphold their tznius. Diet Foods Gaining Popularity Among Chareidi Consumers By R. Gil Dieting is taking over the store shelves, even in chareidi stores. More consumers than ever are looking for diet products and manufacturers are starting to speak to us in the language of the dietetic market. Approval of Plans for Heftzibah and Green Park By A. Cohen The Supreme Planning Council of Judea and Samaria approved the City Construction Plan for the Heftzibah and Green Park neighborhoods in Modi'in Illit's Mattityahu East. Gemach Merkazi Continues to Assist in Finding Housing Solutions by Providing Large Loans By Betzalel Kahn The Gemach Merkazi, founded by gedolei Yisroel, is granting interest-free loans of $20,000 to buyers in selected Modi'in Illit construction projects, including Nofei Illit- Kiryat Sefer and Achuzat Brachfeld. Finance Minister Visits Modi'in Illit By A. Cohen Finance Minister Avraham Hirshson paid a visit to Modi'in Illit on Monday 3 Shvat as a guest of Council Head Rabbi Yaakov Guterman. Following a tour of local educational institutions and company worksites he said, "Modi'in Illit is a model of economic growth and educational growth and should serve as a model for cities throughout Eretz Yisroel." Tragedy in Jerusalem: Yeshiva Student Killed in Road Accident By Betzalel Kahn Moshe Tuvio Eisenstein z"l, a student at Yeshivas Ponovezh, was killed in a tragic car accident late Sunday night while crossing Sderot Golda Meir (known as Kvish Ramot) near the Tamir Halls following a wedding. Construction Work on Upgraded Bus Lanes at Bar Ilan Intersection UnderwayBy Betzalel Kahn The City of Jerusalem and municipal construction company Moriah have begun the second phase of the project to upgrade infrastructures and public transportation routes in the Shmuel Hanovi area. The construction work was initiated by Mayor Rabbi Uri Lupoliansky in order to allow public transportation users to arrive at their destination easily and in less time. The plan emphasizes pedestrian safety. Jerusalem Municipality Launches Second Phase of Geulah Improvement ProjectBy Betzalel Kahn The Jerusalem Municipality is set to begin extensive work to develop and upgrade infrastructures on four streets in Geulah — Zecharya, Chagai, Yonah and Levush Mordechai. The construction work is the second phase of a project to upgrade public areas in chareidi neighborhoods in North Jerusalem at the initiative of Mayor Rabbi Uri Lupoliansky. Bnei Brak Making Way for Light-Rail SystemBy A. Cohen The City of Bnei Brak and NTA are preparing a joint plan to improve public transportation from the city center to the light-rail stations slated for future construction in Bnei Brak according to a survey NTA Director Mr. Yishai Dotan presented to city councilmen. Degel HaTorah Board Set Up in HerzliyahBy A. Cohen Degel HaTorah held an executive meeting in Herzliyah following a decision by the national board to set up new boards and renew boards in places that already have them. The execution of the decision began last month when a number of local board meetings were held. Two weeks ago a local board meeting was also held in Afula and a new board was selected. All material on this site is copyrighted and its use is
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