Bayit Yehudi 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. Jewish Home Candidate: Women MKs a Positive Force in KnessetEducator 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 Stands to Gain, Not Lose, 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 'a Mistake'In a meeting Wednesday with Jewish Home MKs in Samaria, MK Shuli Muallem declares that partnership is problematic, even 'a mistake.' MK: 'Rabbis For Human Rights' Distributes Anti-Semitic MaterialJewish 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 Economic, Not CriminalNew 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. Israeli, US Reps Continue Public Fight for Support in Iran DealJewish Home representatives continue to visit US in lobby to Congress over Iran deal; Shapiro rallies Israeli support through Israeli media. Yaakov 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 Across Israel Against MK Rabbi 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 Back Current LeadershipPoll 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 All Legislation on Religious MattersAny 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. Groundbreaking Law to Facilitate 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 Alliance With Yesh AtidMK Yoni Chetboun expands on previous comments, calls on his party to seek alternative alliances "to promote Jewish identity". Rabbi Simcha Kook: Tzohar Bill - More Illegitimate Children?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. Terrorist Release Gets Green Light as Ministers Nix Law OpposingA law that would have prevented the release of terrorist prisoners was voted down by the Ministerial Law Committee Sunday. Tensions Boil Over Between Bayit Yehudi, Hatnua PartiesCoalition MKs trade barbs over ‘homes for terrorists’ claims and more. PA leaders lend support to ‘Jewish Home’ position. Report: Livni Trying 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 Bill 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. Housing 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 Attack, Demand End to TalksThe 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 Israel – at Any PriceBennett 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. Hareidi Woman from Mea Shearim on Jewish Home List28-year-old activist from hareidi enclave is third on the Jewish Home list in Jerusalem. Bayit Yehudi MKs Demand Timetables for Yeshiva BudgetsAhead of a faction meeting, MKs say this time they will not be content with promises. Bayit Yehudi: No Need for a Second 'Bar-Ilan Speech'Bayit Yehudi up in arms over rumors that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is planning a second Bar Ilan Speech. Bennett: 'Piles of Dead Children Can't be Ignored'Bayit Yehudi head compares chemical attack in Syria to scenes from Holocaust. |
