News
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Yeshivot Budget Cuts
David Shmueli 29/09/2009 21:51Despite coalition agreements and promises made by the Prime Minister and Finance Ministry to chareidi representatives, the Finance Minister is planning to enact a blanket budget cut on the backs of the holy yeshivot: 300 million shekels is the huge sum the government wants to take away.
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Lulavim from Gaza
29/09/2009 13:05In order to prevent a lulav cartel from taking control of the lulav market this year, the Minister of Defense has approved a request made by Minister Mergi to allow more lulavim to be brought into Israel.
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Israel: 2 Billion Budget Cut
Avi Moshe 29/09/2009 12:00Two months after the 2009-2010 budget was approved by the government, the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance plan to present during the cabinet meeting on Thursday a new proposal for a widespread cut of 2 billion shekels from the government ministrial budget. The cut is part of an effort to locate funds to cover additional Defense Ministry expenses, and in preparation for the possibility of a major outbreak of Mexican flu.
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Sha'atnez in Jerusalem
Yochanan Weisberg 27/09/2009 11:16Fabric that was purchased in the center of Jerusalem was tested and found to contain sha'atnez. The public must be extra cautious.
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Back to the "Winter Clock"
Moshe Shwartz 26/09/2009 23:07For 184 days, we enjoyed daylight savings time, and tonight at 2:00 A.M., the clocks will be turned back one hour.
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Rabbis & Doctors Conference
Yochanan Weisberg 24/09/2009 22:02Tonight, a special conference was held for rabbis and doctors in Ashdod, which dealt with medical and halachic issues regarding Yom Kippur
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Abu Mazen is Miffed
David Shmueli 24/09/2009 11:45In an interview that was published this morning by the London newspaper "Al Hayyat", Abu Mazen called the Netanyahu government "a real problem", referring to the lack of common ground between the two leaders to renew peace negotiations. Abu Mazen emphasized that he cannot agree to a partial settlement construction freeze, since the concept of a settlement freeze implies a complete halt of construction.
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Interview with Netanyahu
David Shmueli 23/09/2009 11:01In an interview with CNN, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that, "The Palestinians' refusal to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state remains the biggest obstacle to peace." With regard to the settlements, Netanyahu said that the issue shoud be raised at the end of the negotiation process, and not before it. "I say that we should put that on the side now, and start talking."
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Daylight Savings Saves Money
David Shmueli 22/09/2009 11:47The Israeli Chamber of Commerce Director General: Daylight savings time boosted the economy by 70 million shekels.
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Terrorist Shot Near Beitar
David Shmueli 22/09/2009 11:15Near Beitar Illit, an Israeli Arab suspected of attempting to run down IDF soldiers at a security checkpoint was shot and killed. The Arab refused to stop his vehicle for inspection, and began to drive at high speed towards the soldiers on duty. The soldiers shot at the driver, killing him. The attack is being investigated by Central Command.
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