Survey: 49% of Israeli Haredim Go Online, 21% Have Smartphone
Nevertheless, B'nei B'rak, with the highest percentage of Haredim in Israel, came in fifth in ordering products online.
Wine Industry’s ‘Wine Spectator’ Praises Israel’s Wines
The Wine Spectator praised Israel's growing wine industry in its October 2016 cover story.
Meet the Women of the Temple Mount
Several hundred women dare to pray near the Western Wall where they usually are prohibited. Several hundred men also are there. Women of the Wall? No. Meet the Women of the Temple Mount.
Tens of Thousands Pray for Rav Ovadia at the Kotel
If you wish to mention him in your prayers, his name is Harav Chaim Ovadia Yosef ben Gorgia.
Hareidi and National Religious Jews in Massive Prayer at Kotel Today
Tens of thousands of Jews are expected to arrive at the Western Wall at 4:30 p.m.
Bills in the Works for Homosexual Marriages and Buses on Shabbat
The warped “Jewish and democratic” equation is about to be bent out of shape again with Yesh Atid bills to allow homosexual “unions” and public bus transportation on the Sabbath.
Knesset Debates Haredi Service After Tal Law Annulled
The Knesset has quickly assumed a proactive role in filling the void left by the the Israeli High Court's decision to annul the Tal Law. Two bills pertaining to mandatory service were already debated and voted upon today, Opposition chairwoman Tzipi Livni continued to blast the low enlistment rate of the Haredi population, and FM Avigdor Lieberman pledged to propose more legislation on the matter in the future.
Netanyahu Says ‘Don’t Confuse Jewish Extremists with Religious Zionism’
The Prime Minister charged that anyone who tries to lump extremists with religious Zionists "does a very great injustice to a dear public that is loyal to the state."
Netanyahu Heats Up Mimouna Celebration
Israelis heading to Mimouna celebrations in Or Akiva saw Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his wife Sarah at the party Saturday night.
US Jewish Women’s Council Wants Israel to Certify Civil Marriages
Do Israeli orthodox rabbis have a “monopoly?” Should Diaspora Jews try to pull Israel’s domestic strings? The National Council of Jewish Women seems to say “yes” to both questions.
Rivlin Embraces Reform and Conservative Jews as Part of ‘One Family’
Rivlin told the New York UJA Federation," We are all one family" and made it a point to refer to a Consrvative leader as a rabbi.
New Hope for ‘Agunot’ Women Trapped by Separated Husbands
A new initiative will use Jewish law to help “Agunot” women, separated from husbands who refuse to grant them a divorce that would let them re-marry.
Bnei Brak Threatens Court Action to Block Light Rail Work on Yom Kippur &...
At issue is the agreement with the city of Bnei Brak that prohibits digging and other work on the Light Rail tracks during the Sabbath and on Yom Kippur.
Chief Rabbi: Mitzvah to Kill Terrorists
Last month, IDF Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot belittled the value of the sages' teaching, calling it "strictly a slogan."
Tzohar Rabbinic Group Focuses on Anglo Immigrant ‘Fit’
The Tzohar rabbinic organization is focusing on how Anglo immigrants "fit" into Israel's mosaic this summer.
Israeli Mom to Ask High Court to Block Rabbis’ Circumcision Order
Israel’s Supreme Court soon may have to decide if it wants to set off fireworks and take on a case that involves the authority of a rabbinical court to order a circumcision.
Netanyahu Orders Increased Police at Temple Mount, Reinforces Ban on Lawmakers Ahead of Jewish...
PM Netanyahu orders increased forces at Temple Mount and in Old City before he leaves for New York to meet with Pres. Obama.
TZOHAR Condemns Efforts to Depose Rabbi Riskin
Effort to depose Rabbi Riskin are revenge against his positions and halachic decisions.
Analysis: Rabbinical Court Lookstein Ruling Could Spell Our Next Kamtza and Bar Kamtza Tragedy
The Emperor said, “That would be YUGE. How do I know you're not lying?”
Agunot Activist Woman Appointed to Panel for Jewish Judges
Justice Minister Tzipi Livni has appointed the first woman as one of the members of the State Committee for the Appointment of Rabbinical Court...
New Chief Rabbi Appointment Pitting Bennett Against Lapid
Yesh Atid opposes both the Jewish Home candidate and the tricky legislation his appointment would require.
Rightwing Paper Crowns Shooting Medic Azaria ‘Man of the Year’
"The court will rule on the severity of his action," says the subheadline on the cover, "but there's no doubt that the single bullet he shot at the terrorist ignited the stormiest debate in Israel's society this year."
Analysis: MK Yehuda Glick Just Keeps On Glicking
Glick should beware, though, of his newly acquired power, and avoid delivering to the unschooled messages they cannot truly comprehend.
Author of Books on Laws of Temple Sacrifices Refused Entry to Temple Mount
"This police harassment over Torah publications is reminiscent of the darkest regimes we have experienced in our history."
Women of the Wall Smuggle Tiny Torah Scroll to Western Wall
They had to use a magnifying glass to read the letters.
Tzohar Founder Attacking Rabbinate Proposal to Revoke his Ordination
Rav Ovadia's son, himself never qualified to be a rabbinical judge, has proposed to get rid of Rabbi David Stav, one of the few learned men in Israel who are qualified.
Bennett Walks Out on EU President: I Won’t Be Rebuked in German
Many Jewish Home MKs reacted with appropriate rage.
Abbas to Blame Jews’ Prayers for Rain for Halting Peace Talks
The snowstorm’s delay of Kerry’s meeting with Netanyahu finally gives Abbas a chance to explain why Israel must not exist as a Jewish state.
‘What’s Bad for Haredim is Bad for Universities’ says Haredi MK
Haredi Knesset Member Moshe Gafni said he doesn’t mind if yeshivas are monitored to make sure those enrolled are learning so long as universities...
Tel Aviv School Bans Students’ New Year’s Santa Claus Hats
Some Russian-descent students just don’t understand that Israel is a Jewish state, Mahmoud Abbas notwithstanding.