Tag: Bnei Brak
Mayanei Hayeshua is tackling the Biggest Pikuach Nefesh Crisis in Living Memory
A parking lot was turned into a 22-station field hospital, while 2 departments have been converted into Coronavirus units.
4 Jerusalem Sections Under Full Closure Starting Noon, Sunday
The closure will remain in place until Wednesday, April 15.
Israeli Cabinet Mulls Full COVID-19 Lockdown on Seder Night
As of Sunday night, 8,430 Israelis had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus; 139 are in critical condition, and 49 Israelis have died of the virus.
Beitar Goes into Lockdown
Only local residents and suppliers will be allowed in and out of the Haredi town of Beitar Ilit in Gush Etzion.
Haredi Helpers
Israel's Ultra-Orthodox are helping those in need during the coronavirus crisis.
Nearly 8,000 Israelis Sick from Coronavirus, 2,624 Dead in NYC
The city of Bnei Brak, where at least 1,132 residents were diagnosed with the coronavirus, remains under closure.
United Hatzalah Takes Over Bnei Brak Old Age Home After Staff Contracts Coronavirus
Volunteers from the Bnei Brak chapter of United Hatzalah are providing care for approximately 50 residents who live in the old age home.
Bnei Brak Under Siege, 4 Died in Israel on Shabbat; 2,624 Dead in NYC
4 Israelis died over Shabbat, bringing Israel's number of dead to 44. 166 patients are in moderate condition, 115 critical, out of whom 98 are on respirators.
Bennett Orders Evacuation of Bnei Brak Elderly as COVID-19 Spreads Through City
The evacuation is taking place as part of "Operation Golden Guards" to protect Israel's elderly during the coronavirus crisis.
Israeli Death Toll Reaches 36 as COVID-19 Cases Approach 7,000
The Health Ministry reports one out of every seven Israelis with the COVID-19 coronavirus is from Bnei Brak.
HMO Head: 35% of Bnei Brak’s 200,000 Residents Have Contracted the Coronavirus
"Bnei Brak is a city with an unusually high percentage of adults in the population, and if we do not prepare, we'll find ourselves with a lot of dead people in Bnei Brak," Prof. Sa'ar warned.
Netanyahu: ‘Please Wear Masks,’ Bnei Brak Closure, & Pesach Money for Families
"Each family with children under age 18 will receive NIS 500 per child, up to the fourth child. “Senior citizens will receive an additional NIS 500."
Israeli COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 26, Confirmed Cases 6,092
The good news: at least 226 Israelis have recovered from the virus.
MDA Drive-in COVID-19 Testing Program Launches Site for Bnei Brak Residents
"We urge anyone who has symptoms during the isolation to contact MDA 101 Hotline."
Israel Mulling Bnei Brak Quarantine after Police Report Difficulty Enforcing Lockdown
Infections in Bnei Brak are increasing eightfold every three days, compared to the twofold national average.
Bnei Brak May Become New Epicenter of Israel’s COVID-19
Bnei Brak Mayor Avraham Rubinstein urged his city’s residents to “Wake up!” and comply with the government restrictions.
Haredi Gedolim Order Learning to Continue, Defying Government Warnings
The Belzer Rebbe reportedly instructed his followers not to listen to the news broadcasts, and asked that girls come to school without their official school uniforms, to avoid criticism.
Smotrich and Shaked Visit Bnei Brak for Cholent and Voters
Yamina made inroads deep into the heart of Aguda/Shas territory.
7 Haredim Arrested in Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, Beit Shemesh Shabbat Protests
Police officers directed their stinking "blue water" cascade at the spot where the Toldot Aharon Rebbe was standing, which drove the Chassidim mad.
16 Arrests in Bnei Brak in Protest Over Public Transportation on Sabbath
Orthodox residents were arrested for blocking roads, violating public order and even hurling rocks at police officers.
Netanyahu Finds Support and Gratitude from an Unexpected Quarter
The Pashkevil calls on the public to show their gratitude to Netanyahu for his support of the Haredi community.
Gantz Booed in Bnei Brak, Outmaneuvered in Jerusalem
59% of potential voters oppose a minority government with backing from the Arab parties and only 34% support it.
Survey: Kfar Saba (96%), Tel Aviv (91%) Have Happiest Residents
In Jerusalem, only 37% are satisfied with cleanliness (46% of Jews and 21% of Arabs).
Gantz Seeking Partnership with Haredi Parties, Claims Lapid Doesn’t Hate Haredim
The candidate for Prime Minister addressed the elephant in the room, his fellow Blue&White leader Yair Lapid, who is universally loathed by the Haredi public.
Stolen Torah Scrolls Found in Arab Animal Pen
The Bnei Brak synagogue was vandalized and looted last Tuesday, and a police investigation into the incident led to the recovery of the four Torah scrolls.
Haredi Court Furious at Drumming Bride Fiasco
Several holy Jews who watched the video of the harmless event online alerted to Badatz, the kashrut supervision department of the Eda Haredit, which supervises the wedding hall.
Health Ministry Warns of Measles Exposure on Israeli Bus Lines
There were several passengers suffering from the measles virus on bus lines in strictly Orthodox Jewish communities last week.
Babies, Mothers Exposed to Measles at Maayanei Yeshua Hospital
It is unclear how the child's father managed to bring his six-year-old into the department against hospital rules.
Watch: Police Shoot at Arab Driver Fleeing on Sidewalk
A sapper, a police officer and a traffic patrolman who had been chasing him are seen in the video as they shoot five bullets at the fleeing criminal to try to stop him.
You Thought Tel Aviv Was Israel’s Most Non-Religious City? Nope. It’s Modi’in
If you view freedom as driving on Shabbat while devouring a ham sandwich on a date with a gentile to purchase a Christmas tree – this is the index for you.