 400 buses ordered for demonstrationsHaredi groups order hundreds of buses for Jerusalem, other cities to allow demonstrators to return home in solitary confinement. Welfare Minister packs food at Chabad charity factoryMinister Itzik Shmuli stops by Kollel Chabad in Jerusalem in order to pack food for needy families. After resigning, Litzman calls on haredim to take to the streetsUnited Torah Judaism chief who resigned from government calls on haredim to protest upcoming holiday lockdown. Haredi MK: 'No intentional persecution''Haredi public was disciplined during the first wave, government didn't look deeply into things,' MK Yakov Asher says. 2,500 Breslov hasidim stuck in BelarusThousands of Breslov hasidim hoping to visit Uman for the upcoming holidays find themselves stuck on Belarus-Ukraine border, barred entry Deri: Ignoring coronavirus rules? You're a murdererInterior Minister Aryeh Deri blasts Israelis who disregard government's coronavirus restrictions, accusing them of murder. Despite pandemic, packed services held at Chabad’s 770Chabad's 770 headquarters in Brooklyn packed with worshippers Saturday night, despite calls to avoid crowded spaces. Miracle in Bnei BrakYoung girl riding her bike struck by truck in Bnei Brak - yet suffers only slight injuries. Report: Ukraine to allow limited number of pilgrims to UmanDeal reportedly reached with Ukraine to allow 150 Breslov hasidim from Israel to visit Uman during Rosh Hashanah. Night curfew in Bnei Brak - 'The impact is devastating'As one of the 40 "red" zones to be subjected to night curfew, Bnei Brak's streets are deserted from 7 p.m. Son of former Rabbi of Jerusalem's Old City dies of COVID-19Rabbi Benaya Nebenzahl, one of the deans of the Chayei Moshe yeshiva in Jerusalem, passes away two months after contracting coronavirus. Family Sought Rabbi's Advice After Shocking DiagnosisWhat they could not know was that this was only the first chapter in the story of this poor family. Coronavirus infection rates spike in NY's Orthodox neighborhoodsWeddings suspected of hastening spread of coronavirus as infection rates spike in Jewish neighborhoods in and around New York. 'We are also allowed to enjoy Naftali Bennett'Mayor of Beitar Illit praises former Defense Minister for his handling of the coronavirus crisis. PM in talks to nix lockdown on haredi citiesPrime Minister's Office considering alternatives to full lockdown on haredi towns, is working with haredi mayors to reach deal. 'The haredi public won't forget this''We won't forget who signed the order, over and over again, to turn us into the enemies of the people.' Haredi mayors blast PM over lockdown 5-7 thousand pilgrims to be allowed into Uman?Breslav movement says Israeli government must repair damage done to movement's image by controversy over pilgrimage to Uman. Haredi rabbi: Yeshiva students should remain on campusRabbi Chaim Kanievsky instructs yeshiva students to remain on campus to avoid risk of spreading coronavirus. 'Bnei Brak won't be able to tolerate consequences of lockdown'Municipal attorney says Bnei Brak residents fear consequences of lockdown, are frustrated at government's treatment of them.Leading haredi rabbi: 'Don't test yeshiva students for COVID-19'Post-high school yeshivas should not test students, so as not to disrupt yeshivas' learning, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky says.Rabbi Kanievsky: Don't rush to send students into isolationSenior haredi rabbi tells educators they must keep yeshivas open, not to rush to order students into quarantine. 'No one is explaining why we've become a red city'Residents of Beitar Illit complain about city's status as 'red' city, as Health Min. officials note guideline violations, low test rates. 'Breslovers who visit Uman now are getting beaten up'Rabbi Shalom Arush says 'things have gotten out of control' in Uman, with Jewish visitors attacked by locals. Litzman: Deri and I will not allow High Holidays lockdownHousing Minister slams Prof. Ronni Gamzu for acting against Uman pilgrimage but not against mass anti-Netanyahu demonstrations. How An Abandoned Baby Grew Up To Be a Remarkable Young WomanThis is the question Chava Sara often asked herself because she was that girl. Cuomo: If Bill de Blasio won't stop Brooklyn weddings, I willNew York governor vows state will step in to block weddings in Brooklyn's haredi neighborhoods if NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio won't intervene. He helped haredi families find jobs. Now his family has nothingDuring his life, Rav Dovid Oberlander worked in high-tech, and helped other Orthodox men to find suitable tech work environments. Hasidic group in New York urges members to wear masks in publicBobov Hasidic movement in Boro Park, Brooklyn urges members to adhere to social distancing rules - or wear masks in public. Coronavirus delays a wedding - but not the celebrationsA haredi bride tested positive for coronavirus, forcing her wedding to be delayed. Here's what happened next. Will Israelis be allowed to visit Uman?PM Netanyahu to hold meeting on travel to Uman ahead of Jewish New Year. Coronavirus czar: 'Impossible to keep guidelines in Uman.' Belz community shaken by tragic lossThe world is in a chaotic place.When facing health crises it is natural to feel helpless. Some, however make an impact on the world. Yeshiva students land in Israel, are returned to LondonTwo hasidic yeshiva students arrive in Israel without authorization, are turned back by authorities. Ex-MK in serious condition after being infected with coronavirusFamily of 73-year-old former MK request prayers be recited for recovery of Eliezer Moses, who was infected with coronavirus in the US. Haredi MK: Coronavirus czar is 'disconnected''We absolutely cannot agree that people so disconnected take control and criticize us,' Dep. Education Min. Porush says. Metro plan doesn't include stops in Bnei Brak'Unthinkable' to pay tens of millions in programs so haredim can work, but deny them access to transportation there, organization says. Haaretz journalist defends haredi schoolsHaredim deserve money 'no more than others, and no less,' Haaretz's Chaim Levinson tweets. Women's EMT service wins ambulance licenseBrooklyn’s Orthodox women’s EMT service gets right to operate an ambulance after years of lobbying. Will Supreme Court block yeshiva students from coming to Israel?Petition filed with Supreme Court calls for overturning of coronavirus czar's decision to grant entry to foreign yeshiva, seminary students. Sadigura Rebbe passes awayRabbi Yisroel Moshe a member of Agudat Yisrael's Council of Torah Sages, passes away at 65 years of age. Will haredi party support delaying budget deadline?MK Meir Porush expresses frustration at PM Netanyahu, says he supports proposal to delay deadline. Will his party agree? 43% of haredim learned online during coronavirus shutdownNew poll shows uptick in haredi population's use of internet, with more haredim working online from home than other sectors. Haredi parties: New elections would be madnessAryeh Deri, Yaakov Litzman, and Moshe Gafni meet to issue joint call to Netanyahu and Gantz to reach compromise on the state budget. Thousands of Hasidim attend wedding in violation of guidelinesThousands of Belz Hasidim attend Rebbe's grandson's wedding, without social distancing and with only some wearing masks. Haredi Minister tells MK to check his secular 'privilege'Minister accuses gov't of discriminating against religious Jews in its coronavirus policies. 'You're allowed to do something I'm not.' 'We won't help bring about new elections'MK Uri Maklev, of the haredi UTJ party, warns PM Netanyahu: 'If one-year budget leads to new elections, we won't support it.' She Was Walking When She Heard a “Snap”Doctors told her that she needed surgery to walk again, but the procedure is too expensive for her. As a result, she remains unable to walk. Haredi leaders urge: Avoid places lax about corona restrictionsLeading haredi rabbis urge public to avoid attending events, avoid places of study which do not adhere to Health Ministry standards. They left Sheva Brachos, and went straight into ShivaLast week, against all odds, Mrs. Stern was brought to her son’s chuppah. Her dying wish: children and household should be taken care of. Haredi parties' response to anti-conversion therapy billMK Moshe Gafni to bring Override Clause, Chametz Bill to a vote in response to bill to outlaw conversion therapy. Coalition crisis: UTJ vs Blue and WhiteHaredi party says it is no longer bound by coalition agreement after Blue and White party votes to ban conversion therapy. 'Why are the fifth and sixth children worth less?'MK Yisrael Eichler speaks out against 'hypocrisy' which condemns cell phone tracking but remains silent in face of haredi-only lockdowns. 'Make information accessible to everyone'MK Yaakov Tessler says information, services, must be made available to those who don't have access to technology. 'Repent and mend your ways'Councils of Torah Sages call on Jews to repent, pray for end to coronavirus pandemic. Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky to leave home, visit cemeteryRabbi Kanievsky will continue his yearly tradition of visiting Rabbi Elyashiv’s grave on the anniversary of his death. 'We need to honor Torah scholars more'Spiritual leader at hardest-hit haredi yeshiva implies coronavirus outbreak due to disrespect of Torah and Torah scholars. Women from Beitar Illit unwanted in Gush Etzion?'It's not pleasant to work in a place where they suddenly begin treating you with suspicion,' assistant says. Criteria for imposing lockdowns to be published in advancePM agrees to demand by Aryeh Deri to publish guidelines for declaring restricted areas amid reports of discrimination against haredim. |
