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NEWS
Decrease in Army `Conversions'
By Eliezer Rauchberger
Following the public debate over IDF "conversions," last year the number of soldiers undergoing army conversion dropped by 100, Col. Marcel Assulin, head of the Education Corps in the IDF's Personnel Division, told the Knesset Immigration and Absorption Committee on Tuesday.
Jerusalem Mayor Acknowledges Lack of Classrooms and Public Buildings in Chareidi Sector
By Eliezer Rauchberger
MK Rabbi Uri Maklev (UTJ) told the Knesset Interior Committee the lack of classroom space for chareidi children in Jerusalem has become so acute that while in the past many were forced to study in prefab structures, now some are studying in shipping containers.
British PM Cameron Resigns from JNF-KKL
By Arnon Yaffeh, Paris
British Prime Minister David Cameron announced he is resigning from the board of trustees and as an "honorary patron" of the British branch of JNF-KKL, submitting to pressure from pro-Palestinian organizations waging a boycott campaign against the JNF.
Atzeres Chizuk for Shavuos
by Mordecai Plaut
On Tuesday night the evening of 28 Iyar there was a special gathering in Sanhedria Murchevet, Jerusalem, in memory of Rebbetzin Rochel Frishman o"h. We bring our understanding of the remarks of HaRav Aharon Yehuda Leib Shteinman and HaRav Aviezer Piltz that are of broad interest.
Government Announces War on Smoking: New Decrees Against Smokers
By G. Lazer
The Israeli government has declared war on smoking, this week approving the formation of a unit in the Health Ministry to combat the damage caused by smoking. One of the central goals is reducing the number of smokers by eight percent within eight years.
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