 Bayit Yehudi Chair. denies rumors of tension with NU Chair.Smotrich responds: 'Rabbi Peretz is a wonderful person and a great partner. It's a pleasure to work with him.' Talking to Idit Silman, fifth spot on the United Right's Knesset listSilman: Our society is judged and also strengthened by how we care for its weaker elements. That is my first priority. Helping the needy, chessed, is a Torah value, we don't need the left to teach us its faux definition of social justice. Jewish self-hatred rears its ugly headIt's gotten so outrageous, that even Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein (Likud) saw the hypocrisy, and recently felt the need to push back: The Left's hypocritical virtue-signaling over the Otzma Yehudit dealWhat was on the table: Either Jewish Home and Otzma merge for the election, assuring a continuing religious-right Government, or they run alone, handing the Government to the Left even though the Left will have fewer votes and reflect the minority. Israeli elections: Was Kahane racist?Racism is not a charge to be bandied about lightly, but in the case of Kahane, it is used without qualifications. Beware of Sanders/Gantz and the allures of the leftTwo-state solution means your sons died for nothing. 'Women MKs a Positive Force in the Knesset'Educator and Zionist activist Sara Eliash, a founder of Kedumim, says women candidates a positive and growing force in Jewish Home party. Minister Says Livni Should Leave the GovernmentIn special interview, Uri Orbach calls HaTnua 'fictitious,' slams Livni for blaming Israel over talks - which he has 'no problem' reviving. Poll: Jewish Home to Gain From New ElectionsLikud has challenged Bennett to follow through on his threats to leave the government; but poll says Jewish Home stands to gain. Jewish Home on Balancing Feminism, Jewish LawJewish Home seeks to bring women into the world of Jewish leadership. Bennett: Excluding women is foolishness. Shaked Vilified for Same-Sex Marriage StanceJewish Home faction head compared to Nazis, told to ‘burn in hell’ for backing party’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriage. Danny Dayan vs. Jewish Home on Same-Sex MarriageFormer Judea, Samaria regional leader upset by Jewish Home’s ‘homophobic’ stance on civil marriage, same-sex marriage. Jewish Home MK: Partnership with Yesh Atid MistakeIn a meeting Wednesday with Jewish Home MKs in Samaria, MK Shuli Muallem declares that partnership is problematic, even 'a mistake.' 'Rabbis For Human Rights Encourages Anti-Semitism'Jewish Home MK Zevulun Kalfa requests that group's freedom of speech be revoked on grounds of anti-Semitism. Bennett to Herzog: I Expect Us To Work TogetherJewish Home leader congratulates Herzog on Labor party primary win, emphasizes need for inter-party unity amidst calls for coalition change. Jewish Home to Open More Municipal BranchesIn party-wide meetings after success in municipal elections, Jewish Home decides to expand. Report: Draft-Dodging Sanctions to Be EconomicNew draft law for hareidi-religious sector set to impose economic sanctions - not criminal punishment - against draft-dodgers. Obama Refuses to Speak to NetanyahuIn latest twist in public US-Israel relations fallout, Obama has been forwarding all of Netanyahu's calls to John Kerry. Israel, US Officials Fight for Support Over IranJewish Home representatives continue to visit US in lobby to Congress over Iran deal; Shapiro rallies Israeli support through Israeli media. Peri Says Relationship with Jewish Home UntenableYesh Atid minister slams nationalist coalition partners, says sooner or later, one of them will have to go. Beit Shemesh Mayor: No Gays HereAsked about homosexuals, re-elected mayor Abutbul says city is “pure,” refers question to health ministry, police. Posters Emerge Against MK Eli Ben-DahanInflammatory posters call for Ben-Dahan to be relieved of his post; Bayit Yehudi condemns ongoing 'incitement' campaign against rabbi. Bayit Yehudi Hits Back, 'Don't Preach to Us'MK Orbach responds to Shas MK's attacks, says "a party with a criminal at its head will not preach ethics to us." Shas MK Calls Bayit Yehudi 'Reform'In latest attack on the party, MK Yitzhak Cohen calls Bayit Yehudi party "reform," says their nationalism will lead country to "disaster." 88% of Bayit Yehudi Supporters SatisfiedPoll shows 88% of Bayit Yehudi supporters back Naftali Bennett's actions so far; party's popularity rising despite public attacks. Bayit Yehudi: We Must Vet Laws on Religious IssuesAny government decisions having to do with religion will have to be vetted by the Bayit Yehudi party, MKs decided in a meeting Livni: Bayit Yehudi a Threat to Israel-PA TalksHatnua head accuses Bayit Yehudi of threatening Israel-PA talks, asks Labor to ‘be responsible’ and take its place. Bayit Yehudi: Steinitz Shouldn't Preach to BennettBayit Yehudi responds to criticism by Likud minister who said that Bennett was privy to the decision to free terrorists. New Law for Jewish Prayer on Temple MountBayit Yehudi advances monumental new bill to ensure regular prayer hours for Jews on the Temple Mount; first since 1967. Jewish Home MK: Time to Break Yesh Atid AllianceMK Yoni Chetboun expands on previous comments, calls on his party to seek alternative alliances "to promote Jewish identity". R' Simcha Kook: Tzohar Bill - More Illegitimacy?Rabbi of Rehovot warns controversial bill will wreak havoc on institution of marriage; speculates that Diaspora will reject Israeli licenses Lapid and Bennett Friendly AgainHeads of Secularist Yesh Atid and religious Zionist Bayit Yehudi meet, agree on hareidi draft bill.Civil Marriage Threatens Lapid-Bennett AllianceBayit Yehudi may end its alliance with Lapid’s Yesh Atid party over attempts to institute civil marriage, same-sex marriage, MK says. Bennett: Attacks Won't Shut Us UpBayit Yehudi head Naftali Bennett says neither he nor his MKs will be intimidated into keeping quiet, despite attacks on the party. Peretz: Bennett is Looking for HeadlinesHatnua minister: Bayit Yehudi ministers have a "collective responsibility" to accept terrorist release if they don't leave coalition. Govt. Votes Down Law to Prevent Terrorist ReleaseA law that would have prevented the release of terrorist prisoners was voted down by the Ministerial Law Committee Sunday. Public Tension between Bayit Yehudi, HatnuaCoalition MKs trade barbs over ‘homes for terrorists’ claims and more. PA leaders lend support to ‘Jewish Home’ position. Report: Livni to Avoid Vote on Terrorist ReleaseJustice Minister who heads Israel-PA talks is reportedly trying to prevent MKs from voting on terrorist release by burying bill. Ministers to Vote on Stopping Terrorist ReleasesBayit Yehudi says tying release of terrorists to construction in Judea and Samaria "cynical and immoral." Bennett: United we Stood, Divided we FellBayit Yehudi head says party’s successes and failures in local elections are a lesson to the Religious Zionist community.Bayit Yehudi Victorious in Municipal Elections"We are Israel's social party", says Bennett after two Bayit Yehudi candidates win mayoral posts in the periphery. Rabbi Zuckerman ‘Raised Generations’Rabbi Zuckerman praised for his ‘tremendous contribution’ to Israel. 'I Decided to Survive'Jerusalem candidate talks about the terror attack that changed his life, and warns that a ‘Third Intifada’ is beginning. Minister: No Building In Jerusalem, Blame My BossUri Ariel says it is outrageous that there has been no building in the capital authorized for years. Hareidi Parties, Bayit Yehudi Unite in Tel AvivReligious parties manage rare cross-spectrum unity in Tel Aviv as hareidi-religious, Zionists join for city council race. Sharp Rise in Building in Judea and SamariaNGO Peace Now says it has recorded a significant increase in building in Judea and Samaria in the first half of 2013. Nationalist MKs Denounce Terror AttackThe government must stop releasing terrorists, says MKs from the Likud and Bayit Yehudi following Psagot terror attack. Ketsaleh: Netanyahu 'a Sheep in Wolf's Clothing'Accusing the PM of weakness, former National Union party leader also attacks Naftali Bennett's alliance with Yair Lapid. Bennett and Ariel Talking About Permanent UnionMinisters Naftali Bennett and Uri Ariel have agreed to begin talks on a permanent union between the Bayit Yehudi and Tekuma. Bennett: 'Not Bothered By Angry Shouts'Israel's Economy Minister says he is pursuing 'the correct path' and is at ease with some of the verbal abuse he has had to take. Bennett: I'm no Feminist, but...Terminology notwithstanding, Bayit Yehudi head says it is good for Israel to advance women.Bayit Yehudi Activist Stabbed in Jerusalem ParkA volunteer for Bayit Yehudi, who was posting signs in Sacher Park in Jerusalem, was stabbed by an individual in hareidi garb. Jewish Home Party Split in Race for JerusalemLocal Bayit Yehudi branch, national list, each stick to their own candidates. Bennett: We’ll Defend the Land of IsraelBennett tells Bayit Yehudi supporters, ‘We’ve lost the privilege to back out’ – but promises no land concessions. Threats End Hareidi Woman's Jewish Home CandidacyCandidate Racheli Ivenboim says she faced threats her children would be forced out of school. 'Time for the hareidi community to decide.' 'You Can't be an Occupier in Your Own Home'In candid TV interview, Bayit Yehudi head says the lesson from world inaction on Syria is that Israel can only trust G-d and its own might.Bennett: Stop the 'Peace Cult'Bayit Yehudi head says if we'd handed over Golan, Al Qaeda would be dipping its feet in the Sea of Galilee. |
