מלחמת המצוקים באראלים • קרעו את השמיים – Continued Tefillos for Rav Elyashiv
Posted By Psycho On Feb 6, 2012 America, News
[Updated below.] 4:13 p.m. IL/9:13 a.m. EST: Maran Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv is in need of rachamei Shomayim as he remains hospitalized at Shaarei Tzedek Hospital in Yerushalayim. As reported yesterday, after he experienced shortness of breath, the gadol hador was taken by ambulance from his home on Rechov Chanan in Meah Shearim to the [...] Read the rest of this entry »
New York – Super Bowl Draws Record 111.3M Viewers On NBC
Posted By Psycho On Feb 6, 2012 America, Israel, News
New York — For the third consecutive year, the Super Bowl has set a record as the most-watched television show in U.S. history. The Nielsen Co. said Monday that an estimated 111.3 million people watched the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots on Sunday night. That narrowly beat the 111 million who watched [...]
Albany, NY – Cuomo Makes it Easier to Obtain Tax Records of State Employees
Posted By Psycho On Feb 6, 2012 America, Israel, News
Albany, NY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s quiet decision to make it easier for his inspector general to obtain tax records of legislators and 200,000 state employees without a judge’s approval was called dangerous Monday by lawmakers who questioned possessing powers that even prosecutors lack. State Sen. John DeFrancisco asked about the legality of the authority [...]
Jerusalem – Rav Elyashiv In Critical Condtion After Being Resuscitated
Posted By Psycho On Feb 6, 2012 America, Israel, News
Jerusalem — Rav Yosef Sholom Elyashiv, 101, who was hospitalized Sunday at Shaarei Tzedek Hospital is said to be in critical condition at this hour, Rav Elyashiv was resuscitated successfully, but remains at a severe point. Hundreds of people are gathered at this hour outside the hospital, the world Jewry is asked to pray for [...]
TEHILLIM – Update on Maran HaRav Elyashiv’s Shlita Condition [LATEST UPDATE 2:48PM EST]
Posted By Psycho On Feb 6, 2012 America, Israel, News
2:48PM EST: R’ Shlomo Kook, the official spokesperson for the home of Rav Elyashiv, tells YWN that the situation remains extremely critical. Family members have gathered at the room of the Posek HaDor, and are reciting Tehillim. Additionally, Askonim in the medicine field have been rushed to the hospital. Reb Miliech Firer of Ezra LeMarpeh is [...] Read the rest of this entry »
Maran Rav Shteinman: Stop Seder Halimud & Say Tehillim For The Posek HaDor [2:30PM EST]
Posted By Psycho On Feb 6, 2012 America, Israel, News
With the news arriving from Shaarei Tzedek Medical Center that the condition of Maran Hagon Rav Elyashiv has deteriorated, and is R”L in critical condition, Hagon Rav Aron Leib Shteinman has sent out the following urgent message to the heads of Yeshivos: “Stop the Seder Halimud, and be Mispallel for the Posek HaDor”. As of [...] Read the rest of this entry »
European leaders pressure Greece to complete bailout terms
Posted By Psycho On Feb 6, 2012 Israel, Judaism
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Interim Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos strikes tentative deal with party leaders to boost economic competitiveness and extend spending cuts.
Jerusalem – Rav Elyashiv’s Condition Worsen
Posted By Psycho On Feb 6, 2012 America, Israel, News
Jerusalem — Rav Yosef Sholom Elyashiv, 101, was hospitalized Sunday at Shaarei Tzedek Hospital in Jerusalem after he felt ill. When he was taken to the hospital he was suffering from shortness of breath and low blood pressure. He is currently undergoing treatment for removing liquids from his lungs, after a decrease in heart function. [...]
New York, NY – Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Commission Rings The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell (video)
Posted By Psycho On Feb 6, 2012 America, Israel, News
New York, NY — The Board of Governors of the Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Commission including Leon Goldenberg, Ken Abramowitz CEO, NGN Capital; Maria Grasso, Chief Operating Officer of Flushing Bank; Kathryn Soman and Jonathan Zalisky of Health Plus; Dr. David Moskovits; Peter Rebenwurzel; Herbert Block, American Joint Distribution Committee; Councilman Brad Lander;visited the NASDAQ [...]
Ulster County, NY – Massive Casino Project Gets Go Ahead In Court
Posted By Psycho On Feb 6, 2012 America, Israel, News
Ulster County, NY — Acting Supreme Court Justice Mary Work has approved the sale of the Nevele to the Claremont Group, a group of developers which say it has to get a casino up and running at the site to make it viable over the long run. “There is no other viable offer for the [...]
