Chaim Amsalem

Jerusalem Devastated By Teacher’s Passing

For a year, the Amsalem family fought an arduous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, doing all they could to save Sara’s life. However, it was not meant to be.

'Tens of millions want to return to Judaism'

Rabbi Haim Amsalem discusses reports some 60 million people worldwide connected to Judaism or Israel. 'It scares the State of Israel.'

After Shas, Likud, & Jewish Home: Amsalem announces Knesset bid

Former MK Haim Amsalem announces plans to run for Knesset with his Am Shalem party, after leaving Shas, Likud, and the Jewish Home.

Rabbi Amsalem: Haredi establishment responsible for assimilation

"The equation is very simple: Hinder conversions, ease assimilation; ease conversions, hinder assimilation."

Chaim Amsalem May Lead Third Sephardic Party into Elections

Am Shalem party looks likely to run again, adding to Shas party's headache by further splitting Sephardi-hareidi vote.

New Religious Party Urges Hareidim to 'Share the Burden'

New party Am Shalem, led by former Shas MK, urges hareidim to contribute to the state.

Shas Renegade MK: Return of Deri Stains Shas

MK Rav Haim Amsallem, who is running independently, says Shas decision is shameful.

Netanyahu: Arabs and Hareidim will Share Burden

MK Amsalem: only few hareidim deserve exemption from military or national service.

MK Amsallem: Exempt Only Top Scholars from Military

Shas maverick says hareidim who do not study Torah seriously should serve in police, Border Police.

Split in Shas Leads to Yet Another Religious Party

MK Rabbi Chaim Amsalem, who recently quit Shas because of ideological differences, has started a new movement that might run in the next elections.

Shas MK: Torah Students Should Support Themselves

MK Chaim Amsalem (Shas) cites letters from a leading Sephardic Torah sage stating the need for Torah scholars to support themselves on their own.

MK Amsalem: Slim Chance Drancy Attackers will be Arrested

Shas MK says there are so many anti-Semites in France that perpetrators of Drancy vandalism are like a needle in a haystack.