Tens of thousands of Yidden attended a mass Birkas Kohanim this morning at the Kosel. The large Birkas Kohanim is held every Chol Hamoed and draws tremendous crowds.
The entire Old City of Yerushalayim was closed to vehicles as thousands streamed by foot and via bus to the Kosel. Some had davened Shacharis elsewhere, while others took part at minyanim at the Kosel.
All joined together for the central Birkas Kohanim,with the Kosel chazzan calling out the bracha over a microphone. Hundreds of kohanim gathered at the front of the minyan, right by the Kosel, to bentch their fellow Yidden.

The mother of the Pupa Rebbe, Rebbetzin Miriam Greenwald, wife of the previous rebbe of Pupa, Rav Yosef Greenwald, author of the Vayechi Yosef, is in serious condition and in need of rachamei Shomayim.
The first day of Yom Tov, the news reached Williamsburg that the 100-year-old rebbetzin was rushed to the hospital.

This event took place in Elad, Israel, with over 10,000 participants, accompanied by the Ruvi Banet orchestra and the Malchus Choir.

הקבלת פני רבו א’ דחול המועד אצל הגרי”ג אדלשטייןצילום: באדיבות המצלם
הקבלת פני רבו א’ דחול המועד אצל הגרי”ג אדלשטייןצילום: באדיבות המצלם

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu offered Kulanu Chairman Moshe Kahlon the Foreign Ministry, News 13 reported.
According to the report, Kahlon insisted on remaining in his position as Finance Minister, and he may be allowed to do so.
Netanyahu and Kahlon are scheduled to meet on Thursday for coalition negotiations. Meanwhile, the sides are believed to be discussing the option of integrating Kulanu into the larger Likud party.
Read more at Arutz Sheva.
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In reponse to various questions that have arisen before and during Pesach, Matzav.com wishes to inform readers that all unflavored bottled water, seltzer and sparkling water without any additives are kosher l’Pesach, even without any kashrus supervision.
This has been confirmed by Matzav.com with the Orthodox Union and other kashrus agencies.
The above applies only to unflavored varieties, as mentioned.

In addition, whole eggs in their shell may be used without special Pesach certification.
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The Kaliver Rebbe, Rav Menachem Mendel Taub, is in need of rachamei Shomayim, as he is very ill and weak.
The 96-year-old rebbe has not been taken to the hospital, but is at his home.
The Rebbe is the seventh in a direct paternal line to the founder of the Kaliver dynasty, Rav Yitzchok Isaac of Kaliv, a disciple of Rav Elimelech of Lizensk.
Seven years ago, at age 89, the rebbe married Mrs. Shaindel Malnick, then 55, from Kiryat Herzog in Bnei Brak.
The Rebbe is a son of the Rozler Rov. His first wife, Rebbetzin Chana Sara Shifra, passed away about eight years ago at the age of 94. She was a daughter of Rav Pinchas Shapiro of Kechnia and was a descendant of Rav Meir Premishlaner.

Avidgor Liberman’s Yisrael Beytenu party is in secret talks with the Likud as the two parties weigh a full merger, Kan reported Sunday night.
The report cites senior Likud officials, who confirmed that the two parties are discussing the possible merger of Yisrael Beytenu and the Likud.
Last week, the Central Elections Committee announced the final results for the April 9th election, giving the Likud 35 seats and Yisrael Beytenu 5. Yisrael Beytenu, led by former Defense Minister Avidgor Liberman, has recommended Netanyahu for Prime Minister, and the two parties have been in talks for the formation of a new coalition government.
Read more at Arutz Sheva.
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An 11-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries Sunday night, when he was struck by a car in a suspected hit-and-run in Yerushalayim.
The child, who was not named, was rushed to the city’s Shaare Zedek hospital in critical condition.
Police were searching for the driver of the vehicle. The car was located near the settlement of Givat Ze’ev, adjacent to the capital.
Read more at Times of Israel.
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שולחן הסדר של הרבי מסאטמרצילום: באדיבות המצלם
 
שולחן הסדר של הרבי מסאטמרצילום: באדיבות המצלם