Under the auspices of US Ambassador to Egypt Jonathan Cohen, the first-ever ceremony marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day was held today in Cairo, with the participation of dozens of diplomats, Egyptian businessmen, and the head of the Jewish community, Magda Harun.

If the walls in this Crown Heights house could talk, they’d speak Yiddish.

A 70-year-old pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Givatayim. MDA paramedics provided first aid and evacuated her to Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer.

The committee for the selection of the new leader of the labor department in the Ministry of Economy and Industry has selected Tair Ifargan as a candidate for the position.The committee forwarded its recommendation, in accordance with the procedure, to the Minister of Economy and Industry, Orna Barbivai, who will bring the appointment for government approval.

Right-wing activists are reported to have attacked civilians with stones in the PA town of Huwara. Three individuals, including a three-year-old child, are injured.

A gunman opened fire in a lecture hall in the University of Heidelberg. Police are In the scene.

The US dollar is trading at NIS 3.167. The euro is trading at 3.583.

Police arrest suspect with M16 as hospital reports arrival of mother and infant suffering gunshot wounds.