Bayit Yehudi

2022 Elections:

Jewish Home calls on Ayelet Shaked to unite parties

Following split with Derekh Eretz faction, Jewish Home seeks to craft religiously-oriented list.

2022 Elections:

'Don't waste your vote on Ayelet Shaked' says Smotrich

"Zionist Spirit has no hope of passing electoral threshold following split with Hendel."

Religious Zionism's internal crisis

The fact that Jewish Home prefers to merge with Otzma Yehudit over more moderate parties is hard for moderate Religious Zionists to accept.

Rabbi Rafi Peretz: Religious Zionism is being tested

Jewish Home committee will soon issue a call for the public to apply to its public council.

'There's no reason to have two Religious Zionist parties'

National Union chairman Smotrich calls for his party to merge with Jewish Home as soon as possible.

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 list

Jewish self-hatred rears its ugly head

The Left's hypocritical virtue-signaling over the Otzma Yehudit deal

Israeli elections: Was Kahane racist?

Beware of Sanders/Gantz and the allures of the left

Jewish Home Candidate: Women MKs a Positive Force in 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 Government

In 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 Elections

Likud 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 Law

Jewish Home seeks to bring women into the world of Jewish leadership. Bennett: Excluding women is foolishness.

Shaked Vilified for Same-Sex Marriage Stance

Jewish 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 Marriage

Former 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 Material

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 Together

Jewish 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 Branches

In party-wide meetings after success in municipal elections, Jewish Home decides to expand.

Report: Draft-Dodging Sanctions to Be Economic, Not Criminal

New draft law for hareidi-religious sector set to impose economic sanctions - not criminal punishment - against draft-dodgers.

Obama Refuses to Speak to Netanyahu

In 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 Deal

Jewish 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 Untenable

Yesh Atid minister slams nationalist coalition partners, says sooner or later, one of them will have to go.

Beit Shemesh Mayor: No Gays Here

Asked 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-Dahan

Inflammatory 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 Leadership

Poll 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 Matters

Any 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 Talks

Hatnua 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 Bennett

Bayit 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 Mount

Bayit 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 Atid

MK 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 Again

Heads of Secularist Yesh Atid and religious Zionist Bayit Yehudi meet, agree on hareidi draft bill.

Civil Marriage Threatens Lapid-Bennett Alliance

Bayit 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 Up

Bayit 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 Headlines

Hatnua 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 Opposing

A 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 Parties

Coalition 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 Release

Justice 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 Releases

Bayit Yehudi says tying release of terrorists to construction in Judea and Samaria "cynical and immoral."

Bennett: United we Stood, Divided we Fell

Bayit 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 Boss

Uri Ariel says it is outrageous that there has been no building in the capital authorized for years.

Hareidi Parties, Bayit Yehudi Unite in Tel Aviv

Religious 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 Samaria

NGO 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 Talks

The 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 Union

Ministers 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 Park

A 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 Jerusalem

Local Bayit Yehudi branch, national list, each stick to their own candidates.

Bennett: We’ll Defend the Land of Israel – at Any Price

Bennett tells Bayit Yehudi supporters, ‘We’ve lost the privilege to back out’ – but promises no land concessions.

Threats End Hareidi Woman's Jewish Home Candidacy

Candidate Racheli Ivenboim says she faced threats her children would be forced out of school. 'Time for the hareidi community to decide.'