University of Haifa Researchers Say 45% of Israelis Admit to Polluting Natural Treasures
When the average Israeli is asked why they pollute they reply: "Because there was no trash can." When asked why others pollute they say: "because they enjoy it."
Survey: Kfar Saba (96%), Tel Aviv (91%) Have Happiest Residents
In Jerusalem, only 37% are satisfied with cleanliness (46% of Jews and 21% of Arabs).
Judges Rule Sex-Segregated Pool Schedule Unlawful at Condo in Lakewood, NJ
While they stopped short of ruling that any gender-segregated pool is unlawful, one of them expressed “vehement disapproval of segregation” over the “separate, but equal” policies.
Egged Ordered to Fire Employee for Refusing to Grant Wife a Jewish Divorce
A Jerusalem panel of rabbinical judges headed by Rabbi Uriel Lavi ordered the Egged bus cooperative to fire the husband within 30 days.
Report: Dysentery Outbreak in Northern Negev City of Arad
“The mayor’s office says the vendor’s contract has been terminated . . . but at the end of the day, the parents don't trust the food at this point."
IDF to Protect Rare Iris by Moving Iron Dome
“Combat troops appreciate the importance of preserving nature in the area in which they operate.”
Anglo Group Discovers ‘Secret’ Israeli Splendor in Arad
The Arad Community English Speakers group meets monthly in the local kosher dairy restaurant for coffee and discussions, and now has “field trips” as well.
Angry Senior Citizen Burns Down Neighbor’s Sukkah
Police were told the suspect didn’t like where his neighbor wanted to build his sukkah, who then nevertheless built it on the site.
Lurking Clowns Turn Israeli Towns Scary After Dark
“Someone jumped behind me with a clown costume and yelled at me. . . I had a pistol, and it’s lucky I didn’t shoot him by mistake."
PA Arabs Vote in 145 Municipalities Saturday in Elections Boycotted by Many Parties
By 4 PM, voter turnout was at 274,152, or 35.3% of the 787,386 eligible registered voters.
Husan Arab Villagers Apologize to Beitar Illit for Stoning Attacks
"If you know of a specific person injured by stones thrown by our young people, contact us and we will try to compensate for this."