Syrian opposition sources claim that President Bashar Assad forces used chemical weapons during the heavy bombardment of rebel-held areas in the east of Damascus • allegedly killed more than 500 people, including women and children • Syrian state television denied the reports
Secular headquarters in Habayit Hayehudi launched an informer to report kashrus supervisors who do not do their job • Operator to B'Chadrei charedim: "Only together we can work for better kashrus"
Midnight and early hour of the morning of Elul, Sephardic people gather to seek forgiveness • Koby Har Tzvi photographer documented the beating of sin in synagogues in Nachlaot, Geula, Zichron Moshe and Beth Yisrael
All Orthodox look the same? • eliminated most of the charges against Yosef Brown and Yaakov Krichevsky arrested for attacking soldier in Meah Shearim • Advocate: "there are difficulties in identifying the defendants"
Will Lakewood buses turn into Mehadrin lines? • Proactive: "We decided to demand the bus company to install a partition in the bus" • Monsey Trails company: "It does not pass the legal test"
Opening against polio vaccination campaign in Bnei Brak, Yael German Health Minister visited the city • Minister arrived at Tipat Chalav accompanied by rescue organizations
Expanded panel of nine judges headed by Chief Justice Asher Gronis, discusses the petition demanding an immediate raise of 600 yeshiva students for recruitment • The court suggested the parties: allow a temporary delay, but not be offset deferral period of service required conscripts • The decision will be given at a later date
Anti Semitic organizations in Uman set a cross by the river where Tashlich is held • lobbying campaign of World Breslov Center for its removal - failed • Concern: Cross inserters will damage it and blame chassidim
Religious journal has written derogatory things against Rav Elyashiv • Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky suggested the writer will ask forgiveness at the grave of Hgry"sh • and Hgray"l Steinman added his own warning
Couple left for a second a suitcase on an Orthodox Street in Williamsburg • When they returned: • suitcase disappeared and security camera recorded the thief in action • Prize announced for her capture
Taybeh resident drawn to perceptions advocating extremist Salafi terrorism - was arrested • Charge: went out to help rebel forces in Syria • Concern: Such assistance may open the door to terrorist organizations
Exciting story of the Satmar chassidus • Ab"d Tsharks was hospitalized in serious condition in hospital • Rebbe visited him and called him to go home • He soon recovered and was discharged home
Polish President meets with Chief Rabbi: You are our partners • "In the coming days, the Jewish community will submit the petition to the High Court against the slaughter ban" • kosher meat shortage unexpected during holidays
Exactly 12 months after the child Chaim Hanoch Henich Boimel z"l was forgotten in Nachman Stitzer's car and died – he had a son • Grandfather Yisroel Lichter was Sandak • why does he have reservations about giving the newborn the name of his late grandson?
Fighters in the Nezach Yehuda and Jenin Police arrest mass riot opened, which included throwing stones and bombs • Two rioters were seriously injured, two soldiers were slightly injured • Video
Initial release • Retrenching in Mir: one of three dining rooms closed • Student: "There is a decrease in food" • Cuts in Mir Brachfeld branch too: no milk at dinner
Egyptian security forces in Cairo arrested leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Muhammad Badia • to be arraigned on August 25, along with his deputy, for inciting to violence following the ousting of Morsi
Millions in eastern Russia homeless due to heavy rains and massive floods • Russian Federation was drafted and sent thousands of items of clothing and food to the Jewish communities in the area
Rabbinical Council of Torah Sages call for the vote to be counted, to vote and influence • who is running for mayor, replacing Michael Bloomberg? • and who will Haredim vote for?
