Daniel Hershkowitz

Hungarian Government Honors Bar-Ilan University President

Recognized for his 'manifold and committed activities to strengthen Hungarian-Israeli academic and social relations'.

Hershkowitz on Nobel Prize Win and ‘Brain Drain’

University head and former Science Minister talks about fighting ‘brain drain,’ but warns: Israel can’t compete with USA.

Appointment of Hershkowitz as Bar Ilan President Approved

Bar Ilan board unanimously approves the appointment of former Minister Rabbi Prof. Daniel Hershkowitz as president of the university.

‘Bibi Likes Religious Parties Weak and Submissive’

Former Netanyahu aide Naftali Bennet explains why the Prime Minister would want to interfere in the Jewish Home party’s primaries.

Hershkowitz, Orlev to Share Party Leadership

Science and Technology Minister Daniel Hershkowitz announced that he would not seek to lead the Habayit Hayehudi party in the elections.

Criticism Flies as Jewish Home Hopefuls Go Head to Head

Three of the top Jewish Home candidates went head to head this week. Attacks, counterattacks over weak leadership.

Hershkowitz Promises Lower Yeshiva Fees

Jewish Home head says Netanyahu promised to lower cost of education in yeshivas, ulpanas.

Hershkowitz: Torah Demands that We Join the Army

Minister Hershkowitz: I demand equal service for all. Army service is just as important as Torah study.

Hershkowitz Happy with Agreement on Ulpana

Jewish Home leader says Ministry of Defense has committed to approving 300 new homes.

MK Tibi: Using Ilan Ramon’s Name – Hurtful to Arabs

MK Ahmed Tibi calls to avoid use of Israeli astronaut’s name for science institute. “He bombed Arabs.”

National-Civil Service Volunteers Honored in Special Event

1,000 people participate in the third annual appreciation event for national-civil service volunteers.

Hershkowitz Tapped for Settlement Committee

Prime Minister reportedly promises Jewish Home head 400 new housing units in Efrat, 100 in Karnei Shomron.

Ministers Threaten Legislative Override of Supreme Court

The sixteen year power-struggle between the Knesset and Supreme Court over judicial decisions may come to a head in Beit El.

Nationalist MKs Pack Food Parcels for the Needy

MKs from the National Union and Jewish Home parties participate in Kimcha dePascha - packing of food parcels for needy families.

The Land of Our Fathers: Bnei Akiva Youth Plant Trees in Shomron

The Bnei Akiva youth movement held tree planting events across the country. Arutz Sheva visited the tree planting in Samaria.

Minister Urged Not to Attend Religious NGO's Event

Minister Daniel Hershkowitz asked not to take part in Neemanei Torah VeAvodah's event due to their affiliation with the NIF.

Hershkowitz: Expulsions May Lead to the End of the Coalition

Jewish Home chairman MK Rabbi Prof. Daniel Hershkowitz visits the community of Givat Assaf, which is under threat of an expulsion.

MKs Tour Schools on First Day

MKs visit schools on opening day. Watch ministers Hershkowitz and Shalom at the AMIT Ulpana in Givat Shmuel.

Minister Hershkowitz to Hague: Academic Boycotters Hurt Britain

British Foreign Secretary conducts series of meetings with high-ranking officials in Israel, including mathematics professor Minister Hershkowitz.