Rabbi Riskin Delivers Harsh Criticism of Chief Rabbinate
In his first public comments following the tenure extension crisis, Rabbi Riskin delivered up some harsh criticism of the Chief Rabbinate.
Bennett and Netanyahu Clash over Rollback of Religious Reforms
Netanyahu falsely accused Bennett of signing a coalition agreement that returns more power to Hareidim.
Temple Mount Activist Rabbi Yehuda Glick Talks Peace in Turkey
Temple Mount activist Rabbi Yehuda Glick talks peace in Istanbul with a state official and on A9TV with Islamic scholar Adnan Oktar.
Machsom Watch Activist Shames Herself in Attempt to Harass IDF
Machsom Watch women came to harass IDF soldiers in Hebron but embarrassed themselves instead.
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.
Chief Rabbinate Bows to Pressure to Extend Rabbi Riskin’s Term
Chief Sephardi Rabbi: "'God has not made me a woman,' not like someone from Efrat who comes up with all kinds of new ideas, makes news and and wages wars."
Jewish Agency for Israel Calls for Special Diaspora Conversion Courts
The Jewish Agency is calling for establishment of special Diaspora conversion courts.
‘No Intention’ to Dismiss Efrat’s Rabbi Riskin, Says Israel Chief Rabbi Lau
Israel's Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi David Lau says there is "no intention" to dismiss Efrat Chief Rabbi Shlomo Riskin.
IDF Education Unit Battling IDF Rabbinate — and Winning
A First: IDF Education Chief Replaces Rabbi at Kotel Swearing-In Ceremony.
Religious Mailmen Complain They Have to Deliver Missionary Propaganda
Postal officials refuse mailmen's request to be relieved of the job to deliver Baptist cult material that may be illegal.
Hareidi Rabbis Warn New Sport Club Will Cause Desecration of Shabbat’
The Hareidi politicians agreed to not protest the country club after the mayor agreed to move it. So much for agreements.
Rabbi Shlomo Riskin to ‘Stay On No Matter What’ Says Efrat Mayor
Efrat Chief Rabbi Shlomo Riskin plans appeal to Supreme Court over fight to stay in his position; city's mayor also vows support.
Rare 1,000 Yr Old Ketubah on Exhibit in Jerusalem
An extremely rare 1,000-year-old ketuba inscribed in Aramaic is now on exhibit in the National Library in Jerusalem.
TZOHAR Condemns Efforts to Depose Rabbi Riskin
Effort to depose Rabbi Riskin are revenge against his positions and halachic decisions.
Rivlin Tells Bnei Akiva, ‘We Must Not Let This Happen Again’
Israeli Pres. Rivlin expresses deep concern after vandals torch a Bnei Akiva building and synagogue in northern Israel.
Israel’s 5-Year Upgrade Plan for Western Wall
Israel's new government has approved a five-year plan to upgrade and develop the area around the Western Wall.
Gal-On, Leftists Slam Jerusalem Day Flag Dance Parade in Old City [photo]
Leftist Meretz head Zehava Gal-On slams Israel's traditional Jerusalem Day Flag Dance parade in the Old City.
Court OK’s Jerusalem Day March Thru Old City’s Muslim Quarter
Israel's High Court approves a Jerusalem Day march through the Old City's Muslim Quarter.
LA Parents Sue Reform Groups over Sand Flies in Israel
Does "monitoring" teenagers mean protecting them against insects?
Hundreds of Israeli Ethiopians Protest in Tel Aviv, Block Ayalon Highway
Hundreds of Israeli Ethiopians continued protests in Tel Aviv on Sunday, blocking traffic on the Ayalon Highway and elsewhere in the city.
Israel Counter-Terror Bureau Nixes Travel to Tunisia
Israel's Counter-Terrorism Bureau is warning citizens not to travel to Tunisia, especially during Lag B'Omer.
Body of Missing Israeli Hiker, Or Ashraf, Found in Nepal
Rescue workers have found the body of the last missing Israeli, 22-year-old Or Ashraf, on Mt. Everest in a "complicated" location.
Kachlon Says Allowing Public Buses on Shabbat a ‘Social Issue’
Kachlon is sounding suspiciously like Yair Lapid, the last government's supposed champion of "social justice."
Meretz Warns against ‘Danger’ of Bennett as Education Minister
The left-wing party's problem is that the ministry spent more money to promote Judaism than democracy.
Chabad Safeguards Himalaya Hikers with Satellite Phones
Chabad of Kathmandu, backed by Israelis are providing satellite phones to trekkers heading up the Himalayas.
Israeli Reporter Describes Personal Experience with Anti-Semitism in Paris
An Israeli TV news reporter describes her experience with European anti-Semitism on the job and how it affected her.
Women in Green Slam Demolition of Hazzon David Synagogue
The Women in Green harshly condemn the latest demolition -- #36 -- of the Hazzon David synagogue near Kiryat Arba.
Storms Send Israeli Mimouna Celebrants Indoors
Stormy weather sent celebrants indoors but did not dampen their joy in celebrating Mimouna after Passover in Israel.
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.
ITIM Advocates for Solitude in Israeli Mikvah’s Pool of Purifying Waters
The ITIM religious services group is advocating for a change to Israel's mikvah laws that would allow a woman to immerse alone.