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The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires. The bipartisan bill, which comes after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports, would boost the number of air traffic controllers, […]

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Freshman Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) announced on Thursday that articles of impeachment are being prepared against President Joe Biden over his decision to withhold aid to Israel for political reasons. This move comes as Biden faces criticism for withholding bombs from Israel, a decision that has sparked concerns over its political implications. Biden’s decision has […]

It is with great sadness that Matzav.comreports the petirah of the Biala Rebbe, Rav Betzalel Simcha Menachem Bentzion Rabinowitz zt”l. He was 89.
In recent months, the Rebbe had dealt with several hospitalizations. He passed away this morning.
Born in Siedlce, Poland, on 8 Adar I, 5695/1935, the Rebbe was the youngest son of the Chelkas Yehoshua of Biala. His mother, Rebbetzin Chana Fesha, hailed from a prominent Biala Chassidic family in Voldova.