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Jewish Organizations Protest Iranian President's Visit to UN General Assembly
By Arnon Yaffeh, Paris

Upon arriving in New York for his annual visit to address the United Nations General Assembly, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was greeted by thousands of Jewish and Iranian protesters and an undelivered speech by the Republican Party's vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, describing him as a world threat.

Jerusalem's Mehadrin Bus Lines Threatened by Light Rail System
By Yechiel Sever

The Rabbinical Transportation Committee is calling on all parties involved in the matter to ensure that the Mehadrin bus lines arranged for the chareidi sector are not cancelled when the light-rail systems starts to operate in Jerusalem. A delegation of neighborhood rabbonim visited the home of Maran HaRav Eliashiv shlita to consult with him on the matter.

Agudath Israel Statement On Hekhsher Tzedek Initiative
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Upon consultation with its rabbinic leadership, Agudath Israel of America has issued the following statement regarding the Conservative movement's new "Hekhsher Tzedek."


Rashbi Site Committee Pushes Ahead With Renovation Plans
By Yechiel Sever

The Committee of Five, which now manages R' Shimon Bar Yochai's gravesite in Meron at the behest of gedolei Yisroel shlita with members representing various segments of the religious sector, is continuing its efforts to facilitate prayer and accommodate the needs of site visitors throughout the year.

HaRav Shteinman Visits HaRav Eliashiv to Discuss Current Affairs
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Like every year, HaRav Aharon Yehuda Leib Shteinman arrived at the home of Maran HaRav Yosef Sholom Eliashiv on Tuesday to exchange blessings for the new year. During their meeting the two gedolei Yisroel shlita discussed various issues currently on the agenda.

Hundreds of Shomer Shmittah Farmers from North Honored at Event to Mark End of Shmittah Year
By Yechiel Sever

Hundreds of "giborei koach" farmers from the North were honored at a special event in Afula sponsored by the National Center for Shomrei Shevi'is at Kommemiyus, which is under the aegis of Keren Shevi'is.


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