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Mekubalim to Fly Over Eretz Yisrael in Response to Swine Flu


A 12-year-old girl has died of swine flu after she was treated and released from the hospital, then developed complications and readmitted to Schneider's Childrens Hospital in Petach Tikvah.

The girl, a resident of Bnei Brak, has become the fourth victim of the illness. Doctors point out that she also suffered from a chronic medical known as Rett Syndrome, compromising her ability to fight off the flu.

Health Ministry officials add that some 20,000 Israelis have been infected with swine flu, with most cases being light Baruch Hashem. While vaccinations are being developed, about 920 Israelis a week are being diagnosed with the illness. Heaviest hit areas include Nahariya, Netanya, Modi’in and Beit Shemesh.

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50 rabbonim, Mekubalim, will take part in a flight over Eretz Yisrael as part of a tikun against swine flu. They will recite tehillim, blow shofarot, and recite other tikunim as an act in response to the spread of the illness in Eretz Yisrael, with three fatalities to date and some 20 people in serious condition in hospitals around the country.

According to Rabbi Benayahu Shmueli, rosh yeshiva of Nahar Shalom in Yerushalayim, the illness may chas v’sholom spread rampantly in Eretz Yisrael due to the “immorality and indecency” that exists. “To my sorrow, many in Am Yisrael are guilty of this” the rav stated.

The rav added it is not coincidental that one can become infected by mouth, explaining in the frum community the tikun lies in the mouth, the absolute need to stop loshon hora, calling on the tzibur to make a greater effort to guard one’s speech.

125 Doctors and Medical Staff State Witnesses against Meah Shearim Suspect

The state maintains that the mother’s abuse resulted in many problems and is responsible for stunting C’s growth and contributing to the convoluted medical picture that left doctors confused for a prolonged period.

In Meah Shearim, one of the questions being asked is if so many people knew of the child’s condition, referring to the state’s witnesses, they will be compelled to file legal action against all of them for remaining silent and not taking action on behalf of the small child, whose condition was permitted to deteriorate to near starvation.

Two Shuls & Wedding Hall Evacuated In Deal, NJ

Sources: the Brothers Of Israel Shul (”Ashkenaz Shul”) as well as Congregation Ohel Simcha - both on Park Avenue - have received bomb threats, and police have evacuated the buildings. The Sifrei Torah from both Shuls have been removed as a precaution. There was a wedding with 400 people, who continued singing and dancing once moved to the street in front of the Hall. The Achdus was amazing, said one eye-witness.

The Lesson is Achdut ... stop fighting,

we are losing our children,

our guarantors!!