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.

Police Release All Jewish Boys Accused of Firebombing Arab Cab, No Charges Filed

The last of the youths detained in the fire bomb (Molotov cocktail) case have been released. Honenu attorney David HaLevi stated: “The detention was superfluous...

Rav Ovadia Calls Tzohar Rav Stav ‘Evil’; Tzohar Replies: Repent

The campaign for Chief Rabbi has sunk to the depths even politicians have not reached. Rav Ovadia calls Rav Stav of Tzohar “evil” and Tzohar calls on the Torah sage to “repent.” Next up: Tisha B’Av.

Reform Movement New Meddling in Israeli Policy: the Bedouin

“Any plan to resettle members of the Bedouin community must be developed with leaders of that community rather than be forced upon them.”

Ritual Baths New Battleground for Haredi, Reform and Modern Orthodox in Israel

What appears to be a bill driven by the urgent need to block Reform expansion in Israel may really be a land grab on the part of the Haredim.

Supreme Court Wants Interior Ministry to Explain Why Reform Converts Aren’t Recognized by the...

Now it appears that the Supreme Court is prepared to bring down the last vestige of halakhic Judaism regarding conversion

Women of the Wall Go for Broke, Plan to Read from Torah at Kotel

Women of the Wall plan their monthly Rosh Chodesh prayers at the Kotel the second day of the month, with a Torah scroll. It’s okay to make up rules as they go along, so long as the Orthodox don’t make the rules.

Israeli Rabbinical Court Forcing Divorcée to Circumcise Son

The woman argued that the rabbinical court does not have jurisdiction over her son.

Legal Advisor Permits Reform’s Mixed Prayer Protest at the Kotel

The mixed service is now a retaliation against Jerusalem Chief Rabbi's division of the designated mixed-prayer area.

Analysis: Uvda Exposé Reveals Left’s Anxiety About Israel Becoming Too Jewish [video]

"...if the PA law provides the possibility (of killing brokers who sold land to Jews) then that's that."

Verbal Attack on Charedi Soldier Signals Renewal of ‘Chardakim’ Campaign

One rabbi has decreed that wearing an IDF uniform is tantamount to wearing a cross medallion.

Should Israel Help Save America’s Jewish Community?

Israel has invested more than $125 million trying to bring young Jews to visit, with meager results.

Rav Ovadia Attacks Tzohar Rabbi David Stav

The campaign for Chief Rabbi in Israel got uglier Saturday night with Shas party’s spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef saying in his weekly address...

IDF Announces Draft Notices to Christian Israelis

The IDF has announced it will begin to offer Israeli Christians the chance to enlist in Israel’s army.

Saying Mazal Tov in Sign Language

All the boys were called up together, and recited – for the very first time – the blessing for being called to the Torah, with their interpreter.

IDF Promises Yad L’Achim, ‘Soldiers Won’t Be Taken to Missionary Events’

The IDF has confirmed in a letter to Yad L'Achim that soldiers will not be taken to missionary events.

Left-Wing Leader Wants Uri Ariel Deported over ‘Deport Cats’ Program

Meretz leader Zahav Gal-On wants to deport Uri Ariel before he deports cats rather than violate Jewish law by castrating them.

Tasered Settler Boaz Albert to Return Home

Even after suffering shocks from a Taser gun, he refused to sign on the administrative order.

MK Ariel ‘Blesses’ at Temple Mount, PA Warns of Religious War (Video)

‘Peace talks’ are an excuse to avoid THE issue - the Temple Mount – but the PA pushes it in media, warns of religious war. Housing Minister blesses at the site. Fatah terrorists warn of ‘violent Friday.”

Radio Host: Rav Ovadia’s Daughter Resembles Stabber Schlissel

"How can you live with the fact that Yishai Schlissel looks more like you than he does me?"

Security Cabinet Considers Admitting Syrian Victims of Chemical Attack

Even the Arab Joint List party, which rarely criticizes excesses by the Arab world, had called the Syrian sarin gas attack a “war crime.”

Justice Minister Wins Battle Against Chief Rabbi over Appointment of Rabbinate Judges

As of Monday morning, JNi.media has learned that the attempt to change the rules of selecting permanent rabbinic judges has been rescinded, due mostly to the stern response of the Justice Minister.

Senior Israeli TV Editor: I Will Not Let my Children Enlist [video]

Nir said he couldn't understand why the taxes Israelis pay are not enough to sustain IDF soldiers.

Rabbi David Stav: I’m Torn Up by the Divisive Atmosphere

"I was thinking of the path of the Torah and the mission of returning to the Chief Rabbinate the path of Rav Abraham Isaac Kook zt'l."

Knesset Committee Holding Hearing Tuesday on Plight of Yitzhar Minor

The minor pulled out of his own home, without judicial due process and without seeking expert opinion from a social worker and the Youth Probation Service.

Coalition Kills Core Curriculum Prerequisite for Haredi Schools

The elimination of the obligation to teach core curriculum subjects will not result in reducing the budgets of Haredi yeshivas who pass on the extra material.

After Mayoral Loss, the Buzzards Are Flying over Lieberman’s Head

Failure is an orphan in the Shas-Lieberman campaign aftermath – and winners in Israel don't get the "gracious" thing.

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