Lack of Adequate Buses to Tomb of Prophet Samuel
“There does appear to be an increase in demand and [so] we are significantly increasing service ... although we are limited in the number of minibuses that we have.”
Knesset Debates Kashrut Monopoly and the Calls to Privatize It
MK Elazar Stern (Yesh Atid) accused the chief rabbinate of enforcing inappropriate, capricious rules, saying, 'You can't count on the chief rabbinate's kosher certification because it is corrupt.'
Women of the Wall Relish Victory, Won’t Support Temple Mount Prayer
"Our struggle is only about the Kotel."
‘Netanyahu at War’ Picks Diametrically Opposed Left-Right Views on Rabin Murder [video]
Netanyahu is vindicated from a truly unexpected direction: Martin Indyk, US Ambassador to Israel from 1995 to '97, who is not a big fan of Netanyahu, which is why his story is credible.
In Heated Shabbat Law Debate MK Zohar Questions Left’s ‘Enlightened socialism’
"The Zionist Camp is afraid of [Tel Aviv Mayor] Ron Huldai and is abandoning the values of socialism to gain the votes of Tel Aviv's residents."
Court Rejects Residents’ Last Ditch Appeal as Police, Army Circle Amona
Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel (Habayit Hayehudi) was also on hand, and served as a useful punching bag for the residents.
National-Religious Rabbis to Participate in Haredi Anti-Draft Rally
While Dati-Leumi Rabbis show solidarity with Haredim, Haredi MK Gafni threatens to destroy Hesder yeshivot and the Settlements.
800 Young Russian Jews at Jerusalem Limmud FSU Festival
The festival marked the 90th birthday of President Shimon Peres, and the 100th birthday of late Prime Minster Menachem Begin.
A Decade after Demise of his Alternative Station, MK Katz Alters Broadcasting Authority...
The Knesset Economic Committee held a heated discussion Monday over the composition of incoming Broadcasting Authority Supervisory Council. MK Jacob Katz argued that the previous text perpetuated a distortion which was causing large communities to feel alienated and segregated from public broadcasting. Ten years ago, Katz's own "Pirate" alternative radio station was taken down in the spirit of that same old law.
Netanyahu Backs Off From Hotovely’s ‘Dream of Flag on Temple Mount’
Opposition MK calls her a "messianic" whose "dream" could engulf the Middle East in flames.
Defense Minister Liberman Attacks Predecessor’s Public Conviction of Hebron Shooter
Liberman recommended that soldiers who are not sure about the rules of engagement ask their superiors.
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.
Rare 1,500-year-old Mosaic Featured on Sukkot at Kiryat Gat Industrial Park
A rare 1,500 year old mosaic exposed in the Kiryat Gat industrial park is featured at the park's Sukkot festival.
Court Suspends Rabbis’ Order to Require Woman to Allow Son’s Brit
Israel’s Supreme Court has suspended a Rabbinical Court (Beit Din) order that a woman in divorce proceedings allow her baby son, now one year...
Tzohar’s High Holy Day Programs Estimated To Reach over 60,000 in Israel
Tzohar 'Praying Together' attendees all receive the same prayer book to make it easier to follow along.
The Shabbos Project: Jews Worldwide Keeping This Shabbos Together
This Friday, millions of Jews in 340 cities around the world will be 'keeping it together.' The 7th day. Shabbat.
Arabs Riot on Temple Mount ahead of Feiglin’s Debate on Jewish Prayer
If Arabs riot when the Knesset only talks about Jews praying on the Temple Mount, Kerry can kiss goodbye to his framework.
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.
Tom Friedman’s ‘Big Question’ Dogmatic, Condescending
Friedman, supposedly a friend of Israel, ends up waving the very same hammer over our heads as Kerry has done in Munich.
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.
Arab Terror Attacks Popping Up in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria
A rash of Arab terror attacks in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem Thursday night left no injuries.
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.
Report: Only 12% of Jerusalem Schoolchildren Secular, But Receive Biggest Budget
Approximately 41% of Jerusalem schoolchildren are Haredi, 38% are Arab.
TZOHAR Condemns Efforts to Depose Rabbi Riskin
Effort to depose Rabbi Riskin are revenge against his positions and halachic decisions.
Bennett: Police Got ‘Wide Powers’ to Catch ‘Price Tag’ Activists
"There is a small group of evil conspirators who want to generate a chain of hatred and violence between Arabs and Jews in our country."
Pres. Rivlin Urges Israeli Arabs to Enlist for National Service
Pres. Reuven Rivlin called on Israeli Arab families to allow their teens to volunteer for National Service.
Jews, Arabs Unite to Underline Co-existence in Gush Etzion
Arabs and Jews rallied together for co-existence Sunday at the Gush Etzion junction, joined by MK Yair Lapid.
Remember! The Price is High to Ride A Bike in Rabin Square
Bicycle riding is encouraged in Tel Aviv -- but not in Rabin Square -- and riding against the rules can earn you a hefty fine.
High Court Says No Money for Yeshivas whose Students Don’t Enlist
The Israeli Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the government to cease all funding of yeshivas whose students do not enlist in the IDF.
The decision...
Miracle: Kashrut Supervisor Continues to Monitor Goods from Higher Realm
in their statement, the rabbinate promised to maintain the high quality of their supervision, despite the transfer of authority from the heavens down to earth.