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In a measure aimed squarely at Chassidic yeshivahs, the New York State Board of Regents voted to allow significant oversight of all nonpublic schools in the state.
The necessities for Jewish communal life are increasingly available in the United Emirates.
“Every week in synagogue we prayed for her welfare, well-being and wisdom, and she never let us down,” said Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.
“Her Majesty the Queen is very much in my prayers, and I know that Jewish communities around the Commonwealth will join me in wishing her a full and swift recovery,” tweeted Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.
It’s also drawing applicants outside the school’s traditional base, including more women and students from outside the country.
More than 75 rabbis attended the gathering, which was organized by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia.
Besides the Dead Sea Scrolls, the caves may contain items from the First Temple.
Named Derech Emunah, or Path of Faith, it is believed to be the first-ever illegal outpost built by haredim.
Souraka Djabouri, 19, pleaded guilty to bodily harm without intent, theft and criminal damage for his attack on Rabbi Rafi Goodwin of Chigwell & Hainault Synagogue.
Joshua Kail is the creator of “From the Desk of the Rebbitzman,” which features irreverent “Rebbitzermons” on the weekly Torah portion, songs, lists, political commentary and advice.
The Haifa Rabbinic Court was reportedly “stunned” by the brazenness of the woman, who demanded during the divorce proceedings more than half of the couple’s home value.
The Jewish visitors created a “disturbance,” says the Israel Airports Authority • Haredim say they were “humiliated” and asked to cut off their sidelocks.