Rabbi Ariel Under Criminal Probe, ‘Banned Indefinitely’ from Temple Mount
The 78 year old who took part in the liberation of Temple Mount in 1967 is banned from entering the holiest Jewish site by Israeli Police, who say he will face charges.
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto Ordered NYPD Detective to Arrest Aide’s Rival
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto allegedly ordered a New York City police officer to arrest his top aide’s business rival.
En Route to Tel Aviv, No Mention of Israel: Iberia Airlines Says ‘Welcome to...
Iberia Airlines crew did not mention "Israel" in flight once en route to Tel Aviv on Wednesday.
The Holiest Day of the Year: How IDF Soldiers Observe Yom Kippur
The IDF is nothing if not innovative. For soldiers who are on the front lines during the Yom Kippur Fast, the army suggests they suck on popsicles to keep their strength without violating to laws of the fast.
Thousands of Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbis Gather at NYC’s Largest Banquet
More than 5,200 Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis and communal leaders sat down to exchange news at this year's international emissaries' conference in NYC.
Haredi Tycoons Raising $100 Million to Replace Lapid’s Budget Cuts
Lapid is beginning to smell like a rose thanks to Haredi tycoons. He is taking yeshivas off the government dole and balancing the budget. How will yeshivas survive? The tycoons have an answer - money.
On Eve of 3.5-Year Prison Term Former Chief Rabbi Invited to Speak at ‘Honor...
The first item in Metzger's original indictment (before the plea bargain) accused him of selling conversion certificates in exchange for bribes.
Peres: Torah Does Not Ban Women Wearing Tallis at Western Wall
President Peres showed off his lack of knowledge of Jewish law and told the NY UJA, “The Torah does not ban women from wearing a tallis.”
King David Era Find ‘Buried’ by Authorities for Political Reasons
Soon the area will be handed over to the PA.
Haredim Close Ranks to Fight IDF Conscription
Many of the participants in an emergency conference last night were adamant on the need to “give up our lives” over the preservation of Torah study, in face of a growing public push for Haredi military service. In the Israeli marketplace of ideas, two views competed this morning: "Don't push them too fast, or you'll get nothing but conflict" – versus "It's time for everybody to carry their fair share of the load." Deputy Health Minister Yakov Litzman was on the money when he accused retired Supreme Court President Beinisch of committing a hit-and-run…
Rabbi Pinto Will Be Charged with Bribing Police Officer
The good Rabbi has disappeared in recent weeks, and no one in his network of institutions knows where he is.
Bennett Walks Out on EU President: I Won’t Be Rebuked in German
Many Jewish Home MKs reacted with appropriate rage.
MK Who Excluded Reform Jews from Judaism Was ‘Misunderstood’
An Israel Knesset Member got a whack on his tongue for angering the Diaspora.
30% of Religious-Zionist Girls Join IDF, and the IDF Needs More
The IDF wants more Religious-Zionist girls to sign up, and is planning on taking steps to make the IDF more attractive for them.
Tasered Settler Boaz Albert to Return Home
Even after suffering shocks from a Taser gun, he refused to sign on the administrative order.
Labor: Netanyahu Declared War on the World
Those warnings are not trivial. They're also not all that real.
Livni to Appeal Government Approved Foreign NGO Bill
Justice Minister Tzipi Livni has announced that she intends to appeal the committee decision in the high court.
Attorney General Asks Court to Order New Elections in Beit Shemesh
There is a glimmer of hope in fighting corrupt elections in Israel, which is no worse than anywhere else but simply more obvious.
Rabbi Lior ‘Saddened’ by Rav Ovadia’s Attack on Jewish Home
On Saturday night, Rav Ovadia attacked the Jewish Home party saying it was not the home of Jews but of goyim.
Shalva Band Withdraws from Eurovision Contest to Avoid Sabbath Desecration
The Shalva Band is regularly invited to perform at cultural venues, at dignitary events, and with celebrity artists.
Native Baltimore Rabbi Runs for Beit Shemesh City Council
Baltimore native Rabbi Avraham Leventhal, who moved to Beit Shemesh eight years ago after making aliyah, has tossed his hat in the political ring...
Women of the Wall Protesting Bennett’s High Holidays Plan
"Today this affects Women of the Wall but tomorrow it will affect every Israeli and Jew around the world…."
Haredi Leader: Wearing a Shtreimel Is Chilul Hashem
Because of the wide public discussion of the need to stop needless pain to animals, wearing a shtreimel today is a desecration of God's name.
Women of the Wall Warn of Clashes with Haredim on Tuesday
Things have been rather quiet of late during the prayers.
Beitar Jerusalem Announces Shabbat Ban on Soccer Games
The Beitar Jerusalem soccer team announced that it will stop playing on Shabbat in order to allow its religious and traditional fans to attend...
Rabbinical Congress for Peace Blasts Netanyahu on Capitulation
Says promised referendum is a deception.
It’s Official: Israel to Fast on Yom Kippur like Americans
The Knesset has driven the last nail in the once holy coffin of changing the clocks twice a year according to the timing of Passover and Yom Kippur. Daylight Time will remain until the end of October.
Women of the Kotel Rev Up the Provocation with a Sefer Torah
It's Revolutionary techniques 101: every time you reach a goal – start looking for the next one.
Jewish Home Attacking Lapid on Haredi Draft
The decision to play this kind of hardball came from Lapid.
Hamodia Calling for Independent Haredi Autonomy within Israel
"If we were able to establish Bnei Brak, Elad Modi'in Ilit, Laniado hospital and Ezer M'Zion, we will also succeed in setting up an electric company, roads, and whatever else is required."