Survey Shows Deep Split among Israeli Jews over Shabbat Soccer
The Smith Institute survey proves for the Nth time that the polls yield results based on how you write the questions, or, in this case, how you cut your random sample of respondents.
Netanyahu Meeting Rightwing Bloc following Gantz’s Withdrawal from Negotiations
The Likud said in response that they were "amazed at the decision by Blue&White to blow up the negotiations and cancel the meetings."
Rabbi Metzger Arrested, Gives Israel Black Eye under Black Hat
“He is innocent until proven guilty” is one expression. “Where there is smoke, there is fire,” is another. Rabbi Metzger has been arrested for pocketing money for charities. That is not holy smoke.
Report: Dozens of Haredi Seminary Girls Dating Arab Men
An estimated 50,000 Jewish women are living in Arab villages and towns in Israel.
Another Fine Mess for Bennett: IDF Rejects Evyatar Settlers’ Plea, Clears Next Week’s Demolition
Violent clashes between Arabs and the security forces take place around the outpost almost every day.
High Court to Rule on Otzma Yehudit Disqualification on Sunday
Bentzy Gopstein did not attend the hearing because he believes the game was fixed and the court would not discuss his case with unbiased eyes.
Tens of Thousands Attend Kotel Priestly Blessing
The momentous event has occasionally been greeted with rocks thrown down from the Temple Mount by the current masters of the holy site.
Ben Gvir Attacks Gallant’s Administrative Detention of Released Settlers
Gallant, for his part, called Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich "a fifth column in the cabinet."
Survey: Netanyahu Continues Downward Slide as 28% of Likud Voters Want him Out
It is interesting to note that the peace agreement with the Gulf states that has grabbed many headlines over the past month is not beneficial in the least to the prime minister’s popularity.
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.
Sunday Ben Gvir Prayed on Temple Mount
Petra reported that “dozens of Jewish extremist settlers, led by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, on Sunday stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque."
Shaked: Jewish Home Supports Civil Marriages for ‘Unweddables’
Shaked noted that her party intends to promote, in addition, a significant reform of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.
Haredi Men Throw Garbage on WOW, Orthodox Women Keep the Peace
UTJ and WOW argue over the halacha of women's prayer on the radio -- can Mashiach be too far?
Report: Netanyahu Asked Deri to ‘Demand’ Finance Ministry, Denying It to Smotrich
We should expect an agreement between the Haredim and Religious Zionists on the Override Clause.
Shas Spiritual Leader Says ‘HaTikvah’ Is ‘Stupid’ [video]
Shas says the national anthem is just a modern poem, not the Torah.
The Filibuster Is Over, Knesset Passes Deri & Smotrich Bill in First Reading
Why are you trying to do differently all the things we used to do our way?
Tormented EMTs Take Up 10% of Mt. Meron Tragedy Online Support
"The internal mechanism of rescuers drives them to fight rather than flee."
A First: Court Orders Interior Ministry to Recognize Private Orthodox Conversion
In 2016, the High Court of Justice ruled that conversions in private Orthodox courts in Israel should be recognized. The Netanyahu government has been dragging its feet about complying with the ruling.
Police Brutality in Arrests of 20 Rightwing Activists for Protesting Jerusalem Gay Parade
According to attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir, police used a blacklist to detain activists.
Arab Media Condemn Samuel’s Tomb Menorah in Effort to Erase Jewish History
White is black, black is white, they lie therefore they are.
Duma Arson-Murder Minor Defendant May Not Do Prison Time
The court's decision to postpone the sentencing and the inquiry with the community service administrator suggests the court may be looking at keeping A out of prison.
UTJ MKs Condemn Arad Mayor’s ‘Incitement’ Against Haredim
Mayor Ben Hamo made curbing the Haredi settlement in Arad, particularly the Gur Chassidim, a top priority since he took office in 2015.
First Elections Poll Is Out: Bibi Stays, Labor Sinking from 24 to 9
Habayit Hayehudi headed by Naftali Bennett receives 11 seats in the new poll, compared to 8 in the current Knesset.
Cabinet Passes Mini-Market Shabbat Bill
Minister Aryeh Deri said, "We want to prevent a change to the status quote, to prevent the Shabbat from turning into a national shopping day."
Homeland Security: Haredi Prisoners Can Pray Wearing Suits and Hats
Eventually, the IPS will purchase and issue suits and hats to prisoners who have received permission to wear them.
‘Small Schools, Kindergartens Don’t Qualify for Gov’t Security Protection’
At what age and population mass is the protection of an Israeli child's life important?
Perry Committee Haredi Recruitment Plan: Sanctions on Draft Dodgers
The recommendations determine new rules for sharing the security burden equally.
Litzman Enticing Gantz to Jump Ship as Contentious Knesset Winter Session Proceeds
And you thought politics was boring and predictable…
Police Detain 14 Yeshiva Students for Anti-Arab Mischief
Their attorney is certain that all of them will go free because of the way police violated their civil rights as minors.
Religious Right’s Victory Frustrates Netanyahu’s Government Building Efforts
The very party that received artificial respiration from the prime minister refuses to return the favor because he relies on an Islamic party.