Friday, December 5, 2025
Bnei Brak kollel student returns hidden 150,000 shekels found in apt. wall
An extraordinary story and example of halachic adherence unfolded in Bnei Brak on Thursday when a student at the Slabodka Kollel returned a sum of 150,000 shekels in cash to the woman who sold him an apartment.
The Hod Hasharon resident recently sold the apartment, which had been used by her ill brother and returned to her after he passed away, to the haredi student. During renovation work in the apartment, a substantial amount of money was found well hidden in one of the walls.
The discovery raised a complex halachic question: Does the money belong to the brother, who saved it and didn't mention it in the will, or does it belong to the new owner of the apartment according to the Talmudic principle of unknowing forfeiture (Yei’ush shelo mida'at)?
The conundrum was brought to Rabbi Yehuda Silman, who ruled that, according to halacha, the full amount should be returned to the previous owner, who was unaware of the cash's existence. On Thursday, a special ceremony was held at the Rabbi's home, during which the money was returned to the woman, in the presence of the student's peers and relatives.
The woman, who is not religious, was moved to tears by the honesty and pondered aloud: "Why don't they report such good things in the media?"
Rabbi Silman blessed the student that, in the merit of his good deed, he should receive abundant blessings in his home and sons and daughters who follow in the path of Torah and mitzvot.
In a Strange Twist the OU is More Machmir on Beers Than Satmar CRC Hashgachas
In light of growing public uncertainty over the kashrus status of common beers, the CRC (Williamsburg) has released a new clarification addressing which beverages remain free of concern. The announcement comes amid an influx of questions regarding the possibility of non-kosher additives appearing even in well-known brands.
According to the CRC, many widely purchased beers remain entirely kosher and present no kashrus issues whatsoever. Among the brands listed as acceptable are Blue Moon, Corona, Carlsberg, Coors, Heineken, Keystone, Miller, Modelo, Samuel Adams, and Stella Artois. The CRC notes that this is only a partial list and that additional brands will be evaluated and publicized once verified information is obtained.
The CRC explains that standard, unflavored beers continue to be permissible, as the traditional brewing process of water, hops, barley, and yeast remains intact for many major manufacturers. At the same time, the CRC emphasizes that beers containing added flavors should be consumed only when bearing reliable kosher certification. For those seeking higher kashrus standards, the CRC points to beers produced under constant supervision, such as Yamiltz under its own certification and Nesher under the Badatz Eidah Chareidis.
The CRC’s policy stands in sharp contrast to the direction being taken by the Orthodox Union (OU), which recently announced a major policy overhaul set to take effect on January 1. In a letter to mashgichim and food-service operators, the OU stated that the beer industry has changed dramatically, to the point that the old assumption—that unflavored beer requires no certification—can no longer be relied upon. The explosion of craft breweries, the widespread use of unexpected additives, barrel-aging techniques involving wine or spirits, and the sharing of equipment with flavored or potentially non-kosher products have, in the OU’s view, introduced too much uncertainty into the beer market. Even beers that appear to be “plain” may include post-fermentation additives that do not appear on labels.
As a result, the OU will now require that only beers with proper kosher certification be permitted in OU-supervised establishments. Craft beers will need visible certification or written confirmation, while national brands already operating under kosher oversight will remain acceptable. The OU is distributing a list of nearly one thousand certified breweries to mashgichim around the country.
While the CRC affirms that many mainstream beers remain perfectly acceptable without certification, the OU is moving to a stricter model that treats beer with far greater scrutiny than in past decades. The two agencies, operating from different assessments of the industry landscape, have reached divergent conclusions on how to best safeguard the kashrus standards of the tzibbur.
Satmar Tourists Nearly Lynched In Shechem They feel Safer With The Zionists !
Satmar Chassidim visiting Israel are learning that if they want to feel safe they need to hang out with the Zionists!
A charedi tourist from the US who accidentally entered the PA-held town of Shechem was nearly lynched by angry youths before being rescued by Palestinian police and transferred to the IDF.
Chaim Hersh Goldberger, a prominent Satmar chasid from Kiryas Joel, had taken a tour guide to show him and his wife around Samaria. The guide took him to Shilo, the site of the Mishkan in ancient times, and then to Har Gerizim where he went to the lookout point on Shechem and continued to the Samaritan neighborhood. The guide did not have Waze or any other navigating device and after a short while the couple found themselves entering the town of Shechem, which is controlled by the Palestinian Authority and is off limits for Israelis.
Goldberger described how his car was being filmed by young Arabs who were trying to gather a group to attack the car. After a few nerve-wracking moments, the guide tried to contact the IDF, who in turn contacted the Palestinian Police. Goldberger said he was impressed by the professional conduct of the PA police, who managed to fend off the youths and accompany him out of Shechem towards the IDF positions.
When he reached the IDF, they thought that he was one of the Breslov chasidim who often try to illegally enter Shechem without security coordination in order to visit the tomb of Yosef. Goldberger explained that he had been visiting the Samaritan village and had mistakenly driven into Shechem.
Beis Din Rules: No Flaw In Conduct Of Satmar Community Regarding Shabbos In Meron
By Yehuda Dov
A dramatic ruling was issued Wednesday night by the Beis Din Tzedek of Bnei Brak regarding the Satmar–Meron guesthouse dispute, in which local guesthouse owners sued the Satmar community and the producer R’ Yaakov Chaim Miller for not informing them in advance that Satmar planned to spend Shabbos in Meron.
The dispute began after Miller began secretly booking all of the available local guesthouses but not disclosing that the goal was for Satmar chasidim arriving from abroad to accompany the Rebbe for a Shabbos. The guesthouse owners claimed that this constituted a deception and that the prices would have been different for an organized group arriving from abroad.
The issue, which was first reported on the B’Chadrei Chareidim website, was widely discussed in batei midrash and kollelim across Israel and around the world.
At the end of the hearing, the Beis Din stated orally that the deal could not and would not be canceled, and that the plaintiffs’ claims had no halachic basis.
In the dramatic written ruling, the Beis Din rejected the plaintiffs’ arguments one by one, ultimately stating the following:
“There is no flaw in the conduct of the community and the defendants. There is no reason to expect the public or its administrators to publicize their plans and thereby cause an increase in market prices, especially when such disclosure usually leads to unfair price hikes. They are entitled to act wisely to obtain lodging at reasonable prices.”
Rabbinic advocate Rabbi Chaim Gerlitz, who represented the Satmar community and the production company, summarized the matter from his perspective in a conversation with B’Chadrei Chareidim:
“From the outset, the plaintiffs attempted to create an uproar over nothing, to the point that the matter was already publicized in the media as if my client had carried out some sort of ‘sting operation,’ Heaven forbid.”
“My client and its director, R’ Yaakov Chaim Miller, well-known from the major events they have produced in the Charedi community over the past two decades, are recognized as a symbol of integrity and fairness. Unfortunately, some attempted through various publications to cast aspersions on their work.”
“However, the honorable Beis Din stated its position clearly and decisively, determining that there was no flaw whatsoever in their conduct and even found it appropriate to praise their prudent management.”
Unbelievable!!! R" Yitchok Sorotzkin Shlita gives chizuk for all the Hishtadlus that was done on behalf of the Drunk Driver who Killed a mother
Rav Yitchok Sorotzkin Shlita giving chizuk for all the Hishtadlusthat was done on behalf of Morty Berkowitz*
Can someone tell me why this guy sounds like a Baal Teshuva?
I respect the Baalei Teshuva but what is this guy's background? He has the Sorotzkin name but sounds like a guy from the Mid West!
Tucker Qatarson will be featured as a Speaker..... Guess Where???.... Yes in Qatar!
JUST IN:@TuckerCarlson has just been added to the speakers list for the upcoming Doha Forum in Doha, Qatar this week.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) December 4, 2025
This comes as many people have noticed Tucker Carlson @TuckerCarlson has been promoting Islam extensively and has been downplaying the threat of Islamic… https://t.co/bfDstuI0mi pic.twitter.com/Hddmswq0iN
Grand Jury has again declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James!
A grand jury has again declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, this time after being asked to review the mortgage-fraud case for a second time, according to a source familiar with the matter.
The development comes 10 days after a federal judge dismissed the original charges against her.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Was Eisav a Chassideshe Rebbe?
He had a fur coat that he stole from Nimrad, he had 400 followers and he wanted to kill his brother!
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