Tag: Jewish religious movements
Report: Jewish Clergy Fled Synagogue Jobs during Covid-19 Pandemic
“It’s like corporate culture, people don’t stay.”
‘Our Building Lights’ Initiative Brings Holiday Joy to Communities Around Israel
The organizers are ushering in a “sense of normalcy and joy” in bringing back holiday programming to communities all across Israel.
Ma’agar Mochot Survey Shows 52% Reject Reform Section Compromise at the Kotel
There are some hard numbers about the Reform in Israel, and they're quite low.
Har Bracha Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Melamed: Reform Jews Entitled to their Mixed Services at...
"It is proper for the Rabbi of the Kotel to respect all Jews from all streams."
Orthodox Jews’ Favorite Eric Adams Wins Democratic Primary, Will Be Next Mayor
Satmar were not necessarily convinced that Adams was their man because of the good things he had to say about Israel.
Out of 1 Million Israeli Food Stamp Recipients Only 14% Are Haredim
At least 1,027,578 Israelis will receive the food stamps this week, the interior ministry's grant to the vulnerable populations affected by the Corona.
Head of Efrat Hesder Yeshiva Won’t Admit Unvaccinated Students
Rabby Neria explained that unvaccinated individuals are likely to infect fellow students and bring about the shutting down of the yeshiva.
Tu BiShvat Program Highlights Importance of Jewish Diaspora
The program sends Modern Orthodox, Religious Zionist rabbis, and educators to serve in communal and educational leadership positions in Jewish communities around the world.
Violent Clashes, Burning Bus, Vandalized Rail, Cop Shooting in the Air, as Police Lose...
Police were harshly criticized for failing to distinguish between real rioters and innocent bystanders who all received the most violent and disproportionate treatment.
Vizhnitz Chassidim Walk Back the Rebbe’s Call for Opening Yeshivas Sunday
But while the Vizhnitz educational institutions remained closed Sunday morning, several Chassidic yeshivas opened in Modi'in Illit and Ashdod.
Report: Draft Law Proposal Lets Haredim Off the Hook, Helps Them Become Future Taxpayers
The Haredi partners in this coalition are now trying to lead a move to impose a new draft law that fits their needs, which would ultimately be struck down by a raging Supreme Court.
Head of Bnei Brak’s Main Hospital Resigns over Attack on Haredi Misconduct
"The rabbis, the ones who are there, the wise ones, are shouting 'Stop,' but their audience is not listening."
Israel Deports Son of CBS Chairwoman and Mezhbizh Rebbe for Violating Coronavirus Rules
He was ordered to leave Israel immediately.
Abbas the Real Winner as Netanyahu and Settlers Clash over Sovereignty (Nobody Mention ‘Annexation’)
"Trump and Kushner have shown in the peace plan that they are not friends of the State of Israel and do not think about the security and settlement interests of the State of Israel."
Netanyahu Completes ‘Jewish Home Demolition’ with Offer of Jerusalem Portfolio to Rafi Peretz
Bennett et al can only blame themselves for their humiliating defeat at the hand of a world class politician.
Watch Bezalel Smotrich Teaching Arab MKs About the ‘Palestinian Invention’
It was both entertaining and educational.
Noam Party Candidate Was Behind Nixing of Mixed Armored Crews
Rabbi Zvi Kostiner, dean of the yeshiva in Mitzpe Ramon, says he was behind the pressure exerted on the IDF to cancel the women's armor corps course.
New Survey’s Dream Predictions Sure to Cheer Up Anxious Right-Wingers
Assuming Jewish Power is not in the government, walking away with their 3 seats, Bibi still comes out with a solid 65-seat coalition government.
Otzma Yehudit Joins Habayit Hayehudi in Unprecedented Religious Zionist Union
All three parties when running on their own do not cross the threshold in most polls.
Report: Netanyahu Fears Losing Religious Zionist Voters
On the question of who should lead the New Right party, 57% said they wanted Ayelet Shaked, compared with 43% who chose Naftali Bennett.
Haredi Parties Could Pay a High Price for Failure to Cooperate on IDF Draft...
Yesh Atid chairman MK Yair Lapid said on Monday: "After the elections, a government headed by myself will pass the draft law without tricky combinations."
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.
Jewish Healing Movement Pioneer Rachel Cowan Dead at 77
A convert to Judaism who, with her late husband, Paul, author of "An Orphan in History,'' helped many assimilated Jews to seek out their Jewish heritage.
Israeli Consulate to Open in Uman for Rosh Hashanah
Israel Police will also send over a special force—as it has done every year—to help the Ukrainian police establish order in Uman during the holiday.
15 Yeshivas Suspected of Cutting Secular Studies Refused to Let Investigators In
New York State Law requires nonpublic schools to provide instruction "substantially equivalent to that provided in public schools."
Bennett Suspends Habayit Hayehudi Jerusalem Campaign over 2nd Anti-Haredi Ad
If you don’t get what's the problem here, try substituting "Arabs" or "Blacks" for Haredim.
Can Coalition Haredim Live with It? Court Orders New Draft Law in 4 Months
The High Court of Justice on Tuesday night approved a four-month extension for the government to pass the new IDF draft, after which Haredi...
Irate Smotrich Demands Netanyahu, Shaked, Intervene in Rabbinate’s Anti-Settlements Move
MK Bezalel Smotrich (Habayit Hayehudi) on Monday sent an angry letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu and Justice Minister Shaked, protesting the decision to discriminate...
Campaign of Harassment, Threats, Against Rabbi Who Criticized LGBT Parade
Apart from the phone harassment, Rabbi Eliyahu and his family are also exposed to threats on the Internet, including shocking wishes and slander.
Attorney Ben-Gvir Advocates Removing Kahane Movement’s Terrorist Designation
Attorney Ben-Gvir wrote the AG: "It is clear to any knowledgeable person that the government's decision was a political ploy designed to silence the opposition."