Grad missile launched from Gaza causes damage in central Ashkelon.

Foreign Ministry: Attack on Ashkelon shows barbaric, murderous intent.

This year Hutzot Hayotzer to be bigger than ever.

Israel – The Arab League published a letter backing direct talks with Israel, the first such negotiations since 2008, leaving the timing of the proposed talks for PM Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to decide. Maainstream media such as the Wall Street Journal, hailed this move, quoting U.S. officials who saw it as a step up of “critical momentum” towards [...]

CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A daredevil motorcyclist speeding and disregarding traffic laws collided with a parked car, then ricochet off a moving car and went flying in the air, landing over 30 feet from his motorcycle.

Japan – A man listed as the oldest living male in Tokyo in fact died some 30 years ago, city officials said after his body was found mummified in his bed. Police visited the home of Sogen Kato at the request of ward officials updating their list of centenarians ahead of Respect for the Elderly Day [...]

Gan Yisroel of Parksville, NY visited the Ohel and Davend in 770.

Manhattan, NY – The nation’s leading Jewish civil rights group has come out against the planned mosque and Islamic community center near ground zero, saying more information is needed about funding for the project and the location is “counterproductive to the healing process.” The Anti-Defamation League said it rejects any opposition to the center based on [...]

We need Internet dating features at parties.

June is traditionally the month for weddings . . . and speaking of June and tradition and weddings, I was fascinated to learn about a traditional Orthodox Chassidish Jewish wedding held in Lake Mary on June 20.