In his last testament Hagr"y Yosef made sure to sharpen two public issues: the prohibition of national service for girls, and a request not to turn to authorities in cases of discrimination • who eulogized during the funeral?
Tens of thousands of people from all circles and communities attended the funeral of Hagaon Rabbi Yaakov Yosef ztvk"l • B'Chadrei Charedim photographer Kobi Har Tzvi documented the journey of grief and documented the scenes • view
Fopr the first time since becoming Rebbe, the Bahusher Rebbe goes out to the U.S. • will raise funds for institutions amongst Satmar circles and will be staying in Williamsburg, New York
"Economy does not change in one day," wrote the Minister of Finance Yair Lapid on his Facebook page • "decrees are scary, but what we do is essential, and it will not last too long"
Rebbetzin Sara Rashia. Bornstein a"h • Wife of Rabbi Shmuel Yaakov Borenstein, head of Yeshivat Kiryat Melech • tzaddekes and descended from Telze
On Shabbos afternoon, a man in his 60s collapsed in a shul in Bnei Brak, and lost consciousness during a shiur • Rescue teams were called to the scene, and after treatment returned to full consciousness
Minister of Education's plan: Haredi students will learn core subjects in the afternoon in special learning centers • "Want money from the state? Core studies are the condition" • Ariel attacks Piron
Anonymous vandals sprayed the image of a model and added the word "junk" on the side • The event joins a series of cases in which images of women were disfigured • City Hall to Walla: "This is not a phenomenon"
Thousands of Israelis, many of them haredi who paid an attorney specializing in arranging immigration papers, are in danger of deportation from the U.S. • Court sentenced the lawyer to four years in prison
The New York Times reports: Al Qaida planned to carry out attacks at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara and Istanbul synagogue • Turkish police uncovered the plan and arrested 12 suspects in February
Robin Ovlias suspect of burning mezuzahs in Williamsburg on Holocaust Day - displays an alibi • His Jewish girlfriend testifies that during the time of ignition he was in the local library
Surprise in London: Court confirmed to police to continue investigating another three months against Hagaon R' Chaim Halperin - head of Divrei Chaim Congregation, his brother and two activists
Chief Rabbi of France surrendered: charges that he had committed plagiarism led to resignation from his post • L'Express magazine revealed: many passages in his book "40 Jewish thoughts" were copied
Five women wrapped in Talis were arrested • Haredim protested against provocation, one tried to light a reform book - and was arrested • Western Wall Rav: "They turned a holy ground into disputed territory" • Court released detainees - and criticized the police
A huge Children Park was established in Monroe, under the supervision of the Satmar Rebbe and divided into four zones • Facilities for boys have been colored blue while girls play with red facilities
Hgr"ch Kanievsky was asked about the new layout division of the Western Wall - and said: "G-d forbid making a change at the wall. The Kossel is a holy place"
Tensions between Haredim and Minister Naftali Bennett leads to extreme acts • threatening letter sent to him said: "You will die young. Your life is over • complaint filed with the police
Tragedy at Yeshivat Kfar Zeitim: Nachman Yaskil, a 17 year resident of Elad, was found lifeless in his bed in the dormitory • "At night he said he wasn’t feeling well" • No autopsy will be carried out
The children played in the yard, when the 4-year-old went home, took a loaded gun and shot his friend's head as part of the game • home search found more weapons, confiscated by officers
The second time: the district judge suggested the parties to reach a plea bargain in the case of Uri Lupolianski • If the case is closed - chances are that he will run for mayor of Jerusalem
