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Video – Afghanistan’s Last Jew Vows to Stay Put

KABUL [CNN] — Zablon Simintov is always guaranteed the best seat in his local synagogue here, but the privilege comes with a downside: he’s the last Jew in Afghanistan.

The country’s 800-year-old Jewish community — an estimated 40,000 strong at its peak — is now a party of one.

Video: Rubashkin Lawyer Addresses Agudath Israel Dinner

The guest speaker at the Agudath Israel of America’s 88th Anniversary Dinner, was Guy R. Cook, the Iowa attorney representing former Agriprocessors CEO Sholom Rubashkin. The two part video below speaks for itself, as Mr Cook delivers the clear-cut facts in the case of Mr. Rubashkin.

The dinner was held Sunday evening, May 9, at the New York Hilton in Manhattan, and was attended by dozens of dignitaries and politicians.

Video by TheYeshivaWorld.com

Los Angeles Rebbe’s Diamond Daveners Thank CH

When Delta Flight # 2862 departed Gate 58 from JFK this past Monday night and headed towards the taxiway on the way to Los Angeles, the Captain announced on the loudspeaker, “Welcome aboard. And a special welcome to a group of youngsters who are taking up the back part of the plane, the Diamond Dabners (he meant Daveners), who are returning from a Grand Parade that has been labeled the largest in Brooklyn where they marched with children from all over the world.”

Israel Accepted into OECD

By Barak Ravid for Haaretz
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría

The 31 members of the OECD unanimously voted in favor of accepting Israel as a member of the international Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

London Yeshiva Ketanah Opens New Dorm

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The London Yeshiva Building

ENGLAND — After successes the London Yeshiva Ketana (Mechina) has had since moving into it’s new newly built building earlier this year, they have finally finalized on a location for a new dorm.

Take a Break And Break Through

Everyone needs a break once in a while.

Yet for women who attend the popular Kabbalah of Life women’s weekends, their break is not just a time to get away from busy schedules, relax in beautiful surroundings and take a refreshing swim in a hilltop pool.