Worcester, Mass. Yeshiva Seized by IRS Up for Auction as Illustrious Long-Time Leader Takes Ill

Posted on: December 25th, 2012

Over the past ten years, the IRS has been unable to get the yeshiva to turn over payroll taxes for its 30 or so employees.

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Turkey to Allow Israeli Participation in Non-Military NATO Activities

Posted on: December 25th, 2012

Turkey has agreed to allow Israel to participate in non-military NATO activities in the coming year. The country still objects to Israel taking part in joint military exercises, however, a Turkish official told Reuters Monday. Turkey has prevented Israel from participating in such NATO activities since May 31, 2010, when nine Turkish citizens died when [...]

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Congress to Obama: Time to Punish Arabs for Blowing Up Oslo and Blowing Off the US

Posted on: December 25th, 2012

In a letter circulated to members of Congress by the PLO Envoy, Aerikat sought to dissuade Congress from responding to the PA provocation.

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Liberman Done In by Former Deputy

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

New information appears to be making things a lot worse for the former FM.

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To Everyone’s Surprise, Barak Turns Ariel College Into a University

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

Right now, a lot of eyebrows are probably being raised as high as the champagne glasses, after Defense Minister Ehud Barak granted Ariel College his stamp of approval.

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Jewish Home Maintaining its Power after Bennett’s ‘Refusal’ Comment, But Coalition Spot Not Likely

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

Among the voters at large, 23% said their respect for Bennett went down, 17% said it went up, 50% said it didn't change, and 10% were not sure.

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JewishPress.com Gets 10,000th Like

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

On Monday, the 10,000th person liked the Facebook page of JewishPress.com.

Israel’s Cabinet Approves $2.5 Million for Country’s South

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

Israel's Cabinet approved a plan to assist residents of the country's south following the recent conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

TASE May Add Hour to Trading Day

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

In a news conference on Sunday, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange announced that it may extend Israel’s trading day by an hour in order to attract more European investors and boost the amount of trading.

Prosecution Charging Former Chief Rabbi with Aggravated Fraud

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

Rabbi Bakshi Doron is suspected of allowing underlings to make an extra shekel through for-pay ordinations.

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Iran: US Will Suffer 30,000 Casualties in First Day if it Attacks Tehran

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

The first day of a US military strike on Iran will result in a massive 30,000 casualties of American soldiers, according to Iran’s Former Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance.

First-Ever Extradition From US to Israel For Tax Crime

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

For the first time, the United States has extradited to Israel a suspect wanted for tax-related offenses.

Historic Jerusalem Home Firebombed (Video)

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

A historic Jewish building in Jerusalem’s ancient City of David was firebombed by local Arabs , with supporters recording and posting the videotape on YouTube.

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Congress Delivers Final Approval for New Iran Sanctions, Missile Defense Funding

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

The final version of a defense funding act headed for President Obama’s desk includes enhanced Iran sanctions the president opposed as well as additional funding for Israel’s missile defense. The National Defense Authorization Act, passed in its reconciled version before both houses of Congress broke for Christmas holidays on Dec. 21, includes provisions authored by [...]

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Netanyahu Welcomes Kerry Nomination

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the nomination of U.S. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) as the next U.S. secretary of state. “I welcome the nomination of John Kerry to the post of U.S. Secretary of State. Kerry has considerable experience and is a known supporter of the security of the State of Israel,” Netanyahu said [...]

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Zuckerman Pledges $200 Million to Columbia University

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

Mortimer Zuckerman has pledged $200 million to endow a Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University. The Zuckerman Institute will pursue cutting-edge research in neurobiology and deeper insights into human mental functions in both health and disease, according to a university statement. Among other things, the programs will focus on Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and [...]

Insiders: Amir Peretz Is Taking Over Tzipi Livni’s Movement

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

Couldn't happen to a nicer gal – forced to betray her loyalists, Livni will have to live with the king of intrigues.

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Assad Murders More Than 300 Syrians in Bakery Bombing (Video)

Posted on: December 24th, 2012

Bakeries in Syria are a "high value" target since fuel and flour shortages have resulted in erratic bread production.

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Military Source Confirms: Palestinians Fired Rocket From Gaza Strip

Posted on: December 23rd, 2012

On Sunday, the Palestinians launched a rocket from the Gaza Strip, an official military source confirmed. The rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, and landed in an open area near Ashkelon. It was the first launch to reach Israel since the end of Operation Pillar of Defense month ago. Recently the IDF [...]

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Sovereignty over Judea and Samaria Conference

Posted on: December 23rd, 2012

The third conference for the application of Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria will be held in Jerusalem.