Shas rabbi:
Party must leave gov't if a single yeshiva student is arrested
Rabbi Moshe Maya, leader on the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages, says party must leave government if yeshiva students are arrested for avoiding IDF draft.
Rabbi Moshe Maya, leader on the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages, says party must leave government if yeshiva students are arrested for avoiding IDF draft.
MK Simon Moshiashvili calls to strengthen ties with Azerbaijan, stressing country's Jewish community.
Religious Affairs Minister Michael Malkieli reveals 'near-complete coordination' between Shas, Degel Hatorah, says failure to make progress on Draft Law due to interference by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
Religious Zionism Party Chairman Yehuda Wald launches attack on Haredi parties after they announce their support for PM in second phase of hostage deal.
MK Yossi Taieb (Shas) says his son received a draft notice and stressed that if the rabbis instruct him to be arrested - then that is what he'll do.
Following the resignation of Otzma Yehudit, Aryeh Deri is demanding that Shas be given the now-vacant position of Ministry of the Negev and Galilee.
Shas chairman pledges to support deal to free hostages under Jewish commandment to free captives as other members of coalition oppose the deal currently under consideration.
Shas chairman criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and expresses support for her dismissal. "I think she harms democracy in the most serious way possible."
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi expresses disappointment over the refusal of Shas ministers to sign a letter calling for the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi David Yosef was crowned on Wednesday as Rishon Lezion, in a ceremony attended by the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages and Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Coalition pulls Rabbis Bill after no understanding was reached with Otzma Yehudit. | Coalition decided to remove other laws submitted by Otzma Yehudit.
Haredi youth who receive a draft order must appear at the Draft Office, Welfare Minister Yakov Margi says. 'The law of the land is the law - first of all show up, tell them what is bothering you.'
Shas party slams National Security Minister for party's refusal to vote with coalition, stresses, 'Shas, as usual, will show responsibility and not create a crisis.'
The Supreme Court will hear petitions regarding the conscription law and budgetary support for yeshivas with a panel of nine judges.
New Smith Institute survey shows that a majority of Religious Zionist and secular Israelis, as well as a significant number of haredim, would like Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu to become Chief Rabbi.
Celebration at tomb of rabbinic sage in Tiberias to be held during the war following work by Shas party to allow the event.
Shas announced that it supports deputy minister and former mayor of Beit Shemesh, MK Moshe Abutbul, in his second run for mayor of the city.
Two schools to participate in initial pilot program, as agreement expected to expand to include all Belz schools and their 9,000 students.
Shas, UTJ, reportedly seek to have judicial reforms frozen to allow for passage of Draft Law.
According to the Torah, the public should have a key part in determining the character of the local judges and rabbis
MK Uriel Buso stopped on his way to the Knesset to handle the deadly aftermath of a car striking a pedestrian.
Minister Moshe Arbel says in closed meeting that he does not intend to continue in politics for much longer.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has called together the heads of the haredi parties as the haredi draft exemption nears expiration.
Moldova’s Ambassador to Israel sends letter to Shas MK who called Avigdor Liberman “an ignoramus from Moldova”.
Min. Yakov Margi says 'Deri Law' to bring back party leader was not pushed - at the instruction of Shas leader Aryeh Deri himself.
Shas MK fires back after Liberman mentions great rabbis who studies non-religious subjects: Who are you to preach to us?
Ethics expert Rabbi Yuval Cherlow explains why more Sephardic Jews need to be included in public positions.
'We need to aspire to unity of the hearts, first and foremost within our camp,' Shas Rabbi David Yosef says.
Shas spiritual leaders select Deputy Minister Moshe Arbel to replace Aryeh Deri as Interior Minister and Health Minister.
Protestors interrupt Shas chairman, accuser him of 'destroying democracy' before being removed from faction meeting.
MK Yossi Taieb convinced Deri will return as a minister in the government, despite the legal challenges.
PM, Justice Minister say Shas bill barring feminist displays at the Western Wall will not be brought up for discussion or vote next week.
Other coalition parties want to postpone legislation to avoid jeopardizing judicial reforms. Shas wants the matter settled within weeks.
Former minister Aryeh Deri met with senior officials from Interior, Health and Finance Ministries without the actual ministers taking part.
Rabbi Moshe Maya says Override Clause should be passed following Court ruling disqualifying Deri from serving as a minister.
PM Netanyahu visits Deri home after court ruling. 'When my brother is in need, I visit him.' Hundreds protest in support of Deri.
Shas party says it is looking to Council of Torah Sages to decide next step after Supreme Court disqualifies Deri from serving as minister.
Minister Yaakov Margi says that if the court indeed disqualifies Deri, the Prime Minister will have to make a decision.
Shas party ratchets up criticism of Supreme Court ahead of ruling on whetherr Aryeh Deri can be allowed to serve as a minister.
Rabbi Shimon Baadani's condition deteriorates after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.
Minister Deri criticizes haredi Knesset members who hugged Amir Ohana after his speech: "I ran away right after the speech."
Shas members' roles in incoming government revealed as Supreme Court prepares to hear petitions against Deri's appointment as a minister.
Shas Council of Torah Sages member says party chairman instructed not to pass laws coercing irreligious and creating divisions.
Shas chairman says he is determined "to realize the will of the voters of Shas" and be appointed a minister in the new government.
Senior legal experts advise Aryeh Deri to seek opinion of Central Elections Committee chair rather than amend Basic Law to become minister.
Shas will receive the ministries of the Interior, Health, Religious Services, Welfare.
Shas party furious after being forced to make even more concessions to allow other parties to reach agreements with Likud.
Following agreement with Otzma Yehudit party, Shas & Noam parties believed to be next to sign.
Doctors fighting to stabilize condition of Rabbi Shimon Baadani, 94. Shas chair Deri leaves coalition negotiations to be at rabbi's side.
Haredi and Religious Zionist factions weighing forming united front within the right-wing bloc to pressure the Likud in coalition talks.
Shas is expected to give up its hold on Finance Ministry, but in return, Religious Zionism will have to give up Religious Affairs Ministry.
The Movement for Quality Government insists that Aryeh Deri, Shas chairman, cannot be a minister due to his prior convictions.
Shas MK Uriel Busso says he believes party chief Aryeh Deri will be Finance Minister, but says he could succeed with 'any portfolio.'
MK Yaakov Margi calls for a heavy hand against terrorism: The Palestinian population must understand they will suffer from every attack.
Yaffa Deri, wife of Shas chief Aryeh Deri, says her husband wants to help weaker sectors. 'From his perspective, he's in the Finance Min.'
A member of the haredi UTJ party told INN that the Shas leader 'does not see a reason or an interest to take the finance portfolio.
Shas Council of Torah Sages blesses Deri but does not decide on the distribution of portfolios or about Deri receiving the Finance Ministry.
President heard warning Shas reps Temple Mount issue, partnership with Otzma Yehudit leader could be problematic.
Amended law would only grant citizenship to halachic Jews.
Shas chief Aryeh Deri inclined to prefer Interior Ministry over Finance Ministry, report says.