In the last half a dozen years, the world of education has taken a giant leap toward integrating technology into schools. The Smart Board is the latest manifestation of this phenomenon. The teachers? job of preparing lessons has not become easier with Smart Boards but his lessons have become infinitely more exciting and his ability to individualize and engage more of his students will increase manifold.

Israel – Most members of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox public believe there is hardly any racism in their society, according to a special poll ordered by Ynet following the compromise in the Emmanuel discrimination affair. The findings also showed that the haredim believe the High Court of Justice is hostile towards them, but that they are the ones [...]

Thanks to you all, our readers, 14 Friendship Circles won $20,000 to help and benefit their organizations. With over 35,000 votes in Chase Bank's 'Community Giving' competition, Chabad once again rallied and together won these great prizes.

Nebraska – Penniless and stranded in Omaha with no ticket home, an Israeli woman left at a gas station by con-artists who lured her to the United States with the promise of work finally found shelter at a local Chabad House. As she pieces together enough money to fly back to her parents, the woman [...]

Washington – The United States Tuesday called for anybody wanting to deliver goods to Gaza “to act responsibly” and work through official channels, as Israeli warships shadowed a Libyan aid vessel suspected of trying to breach the naval blockade. “We have urged the Libyan government to avoid any unnecessary confrontation,” said State Department spokesman Philip Crowley, [...]

Absurd debates over Israel led us to comedy.

Ocean Township, NJ – Opponents of a proposed yeshiva for college-age men at the Copper Gables office building at Deal and Poplar roads have hand-delivered a letter stating their case to many township homes. The letter details Yeshiva of Ocean’s pending application before the township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment and cites past violations, including summonses for [...]

General Odierno increasing security at US bases.

July 13, 2010 By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org/ The following flavors of teas from Cooper Tea are being sold as a fountain drink in various stores including 7 Eleven. They are kosher and pareve under the certification of the Atlanta Vaad; Blackberry Unsweetened, Pomegranate Acai Black Tea, Sweet Tea, Tropical Green [...]

Des Moines – A billboard created by an Iowa tea party group comparing President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler and Vladimir Lenin is being condemned by other tea party activists. The North Iowa Tea Party began displaying the sign in Mason City last week. The sign includes photos of Obama, Nazi leader Hitler and communist leader Lenin [...]