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Ex-officer: ‘IDF is too religious’

Ex-officer: ‘IDF is too religious’

A former top IDF officer strongly criticized Maj.-Gen. Avi Zamir for stepping down from his army post after issuing a report asking that the IDF’s “religious growth” be stopped.

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Bnei Brak family suffers third tragedy

The Yachye family of Bnei Brak suffered its third devestating loss with the petirah this week of its adult daughter, 26-year-old Nechama Cohen.

Talks stall, doctors stage walkout

Throngs of doctors and residents walked out of hospitals across the country Wednesday after another round of failed negotiations with the treasury.

Making your meals healthier

It isn’t always easy to prepare healthy meals. Read on for better-for-you substitutions that you can implement without losing taste or quality.

Beer Sheva: Fire erupts in gan

Fire fighters rushed to a kindergarten building in Beer Sheva early Wednesday morning.

Up for debate: Benefits for orphans of terror

The Knesset unanimously approved on Monday the first reading of a bill that would provide lifelong benefits to children whose parents die in a terror attack.

Fast of 17 Tammuz observed today

Jews throughout the world are today observing the fast of the 17th of Tammuz, which commemorates five national tragedies that took place in different years on this day.

Making the fine print bigger

You spot a colorful advertisement with huge lettering offering a terrific deal. Seems exciting — but you may never see the fine print and learn that it isn’t all it seems.

‘Un-kosher’ phone? Tattling okay

What to do if someone in your yeshiva uses an Internet-accessible cell phone? HaGaon Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv said it is “permitted and even obligatory” to report it to the rosh yeshiva.

Israelis called to treat Brazilian lion

Meet Ariel the lion: Three years old, 310 pounds and, due to paralysis, without the use of his four legs. 

Girl hit by car, in serious condition

A 6-year-old girl was in serious condition Monday night after being hit by a car in Beitar Illit.

Choosing a gan, made easy

Finding the right schools for your children can be complicated, even for the youngest set. Enter Infogan, a new start-up aimed at helping Israeli parents in search of the perfect kindergarten.

Knesset considers ‘women’s affairs’ ministry

If all goes according to MK Gila Gamliel’s plans, Israel will soon have a new ministry acting to promote women’s equality.

Handicap access coming to public buildings

Many of Israel’s public buildings are not accessible to the handicapped. But when a new regulation signed by Justice Minister Yaakov Ne’eman goes into effect, that will all change.

Toddler falls 5 meters, hospitalized

A 2-year-old boy was brought to the medical center in Taibe Monday afternoon after falling from a height of five meters.

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