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02.11.2024

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Did Sandy erase the Ketubah? Call the Red Line

On the desks of Morei Horoah in the U.S. questions were brought up concerning Ketubah's which were destroyed or deleted as a result of the storm • a Rabbi established a 'Red Line' to answer halachic questions

Yoel Bitelman, B'Chadrei Charedim 15.11.12

Due to the storm: Another day of elections in New York?

For the first time in U.S. history New Yorkers may march to the polls for an extra day • A special law allows an additional election day in the event of a natural disaster which causes low turnout

Yoel Bitelman, B'Chadrei Charedim 05.11.12

Final: Vizhnitz Rebbe takes off tonight to the U.S

He was due to leave on Sunday, but the flight was postponed due to the storm • He will export the airport, accompanied by associates and family members, at 12:30 at night

Moshe Weisberg, B'Chadrei Charedim 03.11.12

U.S. in panic: hurricane Sandy on the way to East Coast • No transport or flights

"'Mother of all storms' on the way to New York • The subway, public transport and bridges disabled • Talmudei Torah and schools closed • Hareidi suburb Sea Gate evacuated • Thousands of flights were canceled • No El Al flights: Vizhnitzer Rebbe's visit was postponed • "Haveririm" switchboard collapsed with inquiries • Special Coverage

Yoel Bittelman, Behadrey Haredim 29.10.12