Israel – None of the Haredim Have Secured a Seat in New Jerusalem Coalition
Jerusalem, Israel - For the first time in almost 40 years, not a single ultra-Orthodox party will be represented on the Jerusalem municipal coalition. Other religious parties, including the National R...
Kaser, NY – Barditchev Synagogue Condemned after Fire
Kaser, NY - The Khal Kdishas Ley synagogue and study center was condemned for numerous building-code violations yesterday, after a roof fire brought attention to problems there.
It was the second tim...
Scotland – Babies Risk Long-Term Stress from Outward-Facing Strollers
Scotland - Babies transported in forward-facing buggies could end up "emotionally impoverished" due to lack of face-to-face contact with the parent pushing them, a British study suggested.
Having i...
Jerusalem – New Housing Project By Satmar On Hold
Jerusalem - Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum, shlita, one of the two present Satmarer Rebbes, visited Jerusalem in August 2007 to lay the cornerstone for a new community housing project.
The project, name...
New York – The Biggest Losers From The Financial Crisis. See Who Lost Billions
New York - Can't believe how much money you've lost in the past couple of months? your misery has some serious company.
Click below to see a list of The Biggest Losers: 20 global moguls who have go...
Washington, DC – Feds Warn of Terror Plotting Against NYC Subways
Washington, DC - Federal authorities are warning law enforcement personnel of a possible terror plot against the New York City subway system during the holiday season.
An internal memo obtained by ...
New York – Are You ‘Kovaya Itim’?
New York - Of course, hearing the CBS report is distressing to all of us. We could get angry; we could accuse them of anti Hasidim. We also could enjoy gossiping about the foibles of others.
But...
Washington, DC – White House Christmas Tree Hauled In For Hanukkah Reception?
Washington, DC - The president and the first lady invited leaders of America's Jewish community for a Hanukkah reception at the White House next month - but raised more than a few eyebrows by putting ...
Jerusalem – Birthright: Messianic Jews Should Not Apply For Free Trip To Israel
Jerusalem - Trip organizers for Birthright have begun screening American candidates interested in free trips to Israel to prevent Messianic Jews from participating.
A questionnaire of a Birthright ...
Williamsburg, NY – Community: Remove Bike Lanes Or Else
Williamsburg, NY - Opposition to newly painted bike lanes on Kent Avenue is so strong in Williamsburg’s Hasidic community that one Orthodox leader vows that the faithful will block traffic if the city...
New York, NY – FDNY: Ambulance Ride Up To $850
New York, NY - First it was gas going up, then milk and now its ambulances.
The city is raising the cost of an ambulance ride - with transports for the most critical patients going up to $ 850 per ...
Fallsburg, NY – Former School to Become New Refuah Health Center
Fallsburg, NY - The Town of Fallsburg has sold the former Fallsburg Central School on Laurel Avenue for $100,000 to a group that wants to turn it into a medical complex.
Plaza Management and princi...
New York – High Court OK’s Lawyers’ Right to Nix Property Contracts for Any Reason
New York - The Court of Appeals ruled today that lawyers can disapprove of a client's real estate contract for any reason within the three-day attorney review period.
And the court ruled that it's ...
New York, NY – Jury: Diamond Dealer to Pay $7 Million for Missing ‘Pink Diamond’
Miami, FL - More than two years after a valuable pink diamond mysteriously went missing, Stafford Jewelers has won a lawsuit worth nearly $7 million to compensate for the loss.
The judgement was ha...
Montreal, Canada – Mother of Yeshiva Firebomber Gets 12 Month Probation
Montreal, Canada - A woman who tried to help her son flee prosecution for the 2004 firebombing of the United Talmud Torah Elementary school in Montreal was handed one-year probation for her crime.
...
Brooklyn, NY – One Of The Nation’s Largest Dental Labs Grows In Borough Park
Brooklyn, NY - Americans were recently stunned to learn that almost one-third of all Americans over the age of 65 have no natural teeth. Satisfying this overwhelming need for dentures and implants for...
New York, NY – City to Get 1,067 Fewer Cops But 200 New Traffic Agents
New York, NY - The NYPD says it can't afford to hire 1,067 extra cops but it does plan to hire 200 traffic agents to write $61 million worth of tickets.
Traffic agents are empowered under a new law t...
New York – Interview With An Orthodox Jewish Survivor of Anorexia and Bulimia
The Observer: Hello, Aliza. Thank you so much for speaking with us. Although we at The Observer know who you are, could you give us some information about you, to introduce you to the rest of the stud...
Winooski, VT – City Employee Fired on Rosh Hashanah Files Lawsuit in Federal Court
Winooski, VT - Former City Manager Joshua Handverger's lawsuit against Winooski has been moved to U.S. District Court in Burlington from Chittenden Superior Court, seeking reinstatement to his job and...
Monsey, NY – Heavy Fire Engulfes Shul/Yeshiva Building
Monsey, NY - Fire Department, Monsey Hatzolah are all on the scene for a working fire with heavy smoke at a 2 story synagogue building at 21 Rita Avenue off Rt 306.
At this time the roof of the Bardc...