Haredi Community  MK Forer: We'll cut yeshiva budget, open supermarkets on ShabbatYisrael Beytenu MK thanks haredim for friendship, promises to end religious legislation and 'bring Israel back to normalcy.' Longest life in Brooklyn - in Borough ParkAccording to data presented by New York City Department of Health, residents of Borough Park have life expectancy of 84.6 years. Haredi MK: 'Nothing gained by desecrating the Sabbath'MK Maklev slams Ramat Gan mayor for offering busing to places of entertainment on Saturdays. Haredi rabbi: Don't do ultrasounds during pregnancyRabbi Shalom Cohen, President of the 'Council of Torah Sages,' says waiting for the doctor means there's going to be a blow afterwards. 'Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky is my Prime Minister'Haredi MK surprises audience by declaring that 'his' Prime Minister is Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky. Sadigura Rebbe hospitalizedLeader of hasidic movement centered in Bnei Brak admitted to Los Angeles hospital. The public is asked to pray for his recovery. Shas: Liberman is no longer relevantHaredi Shas party says Yisrael Beytenu is 'done with the right,' will remain outside the next government. One dead in Beitar Illit accidentCar collides with bus, leaving 30-year-old haredi man dead near Beitar Illit, south of Jerusalem. Torah scrolls stolen from Bnei Brak synagogueThief throws old Torah scroll on the floor, makes off with new ones. 'Today there's no patience. If it doesn't work they divorce'Slabodka Yeshiva dean says rising divorce rates may be partly due to women working, men helping at home. Gafni: Liberman was practically a part of United Torah JudaismSlamming Liberman and Dep. A-G Zilber, UTJ's MK Gafni says party doesn't aim to bring messiah, doesn't want 'state of Jewish law.' Life insurance for married yeshiva studentsFor the price of a pizza per month, married yeshiva students can now sign up for government-funded life insurance plan. 'Liberman trampled the haredim'United Torah Judaism MK criticizes Yisrael Beytenu chairman after Knesset is dissolved. UTJ: We'll recommend Netanyahu for PM againUnited Torah Judaism says it intends to recommend Netanyahu as the next Prime Minister if new elections are held. Dozens of haredi passengers sue El AlHaredi passengers stranded in Athens in November sue El Al for damages. El Al: We operate in accordance with the law. The first haredi in the Belgian parliamentMichael Freilich of Antwerp: I will be the representative of everyone - even those who did not vote for me. Watch: Border Police use excessive force on haredi youthVideo circulating on social media shows Border Police using brutal force on haredi youth suffering from mental disability. PM makes 'no progress' in talks with Shas, nixes UTJ meetingCoalition talks with haredi partners fail to reach breakthrough as Netanyahu prepares for talks with Liberman ahead of next week's deadline. Australia: Van carrying yeshiva students goes up in flamesTorah scroll rescued from burning van after vehicle goes up in flames while carrying yeshiva students. Triplets born to parents who lost two children in Beitar fireNew grandfather says 'there was judgment and mercy,' yeshiva dean 'promised G-d would repay double.' Haredi rabbis protest Eurovision Sabbath desecrationRabbi Chaim Kanievsky leads call for prayers in protest of Sabbath desecration caused by Saturday's Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv. Deputy ministers? 'No need to have people with titles'UTJ faction demands party back down from demands for positions for each MK, focus on problems facing haredi community. Netanyahu to haredi lawmakers: You've got to compromisePM expresses concern over stalled coalition talks, calls on haredi MKs to soften their demands. Satmar hasidim buy pizza for IDF soldiersSatmar hasidim visiting from US buy pizza for soldiers serving in Hevron. MKs: Give priority to cities in the peripheryHaredi MKs suggest encouraging young families to move to the periphery, building new haredi cities.Haredi MKs demand rabbis be consulted for public work on SabbathUTJ reportedly demanding committee including haredi rabbis be consulted to determine what public works must be carried out on Sabbath. Lakewood sandwich shop threatened after hanging Israeli flagKashrut agency orders sandwich shop to remove 'Zionist' flags or lose kosher certification. Watch: Haredi man violently assaulted in BrooklynHasidic man the victim of latest assault on Jews in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Locals say attacks are 'getting worse by the day'. 'The Kaliver Rebbe was the Rebbe of six million''There are six large lamps in his synagogue and underneath it says that six million Jews were murdered.' Haredi MK: Draft Law? We want to deal with public transportationUTJ MK Eichler says party aims to help Israel's citizens, doesn't want to spend term fighting 'decrees against religion.' NYC closes 2 Jewish schools over measles outbreakCity officials order closure of 2 Jewish schools in Brooklyn which failed to bar unvaccinated students from attending. NYC: Thief uses Tallit to pull off yeshiva burglaryPolice say suspect snuck into Brooklyn yeshiva wearing Tallit, stole thousands of dollars in cash during Passover festival. Haredi youths rescued in Golan Heights wildernessGroup of youths on off-road tour rescued by police near Mount Susita after losing their way as darkness fell. 3 suffered dehydration.Netanyahu bristles at haredi lawmakers' demandsReport: As coalition negotiations begin, PM hits haredi lawmakers for demanding total of seven ministries in next government. Mir Yeshiva trashed during Pesach vacationStudents returning to yeshiva dormitory find rooms trashed, cash stolen. US ambassador: We need all of Bnei Brak's blessings for 2020Ambassador urges dean of Ponovezh Yeshiva to give blessing to Trump's reelection bid. 'What's going on on the Left today is frightening.' Condition of Bnei Brak rabbi improvesCondition of Rabbi Nissim Karelitz, hospitalized earlier this week, improves over weekend. 'They stole everything they found - but didn't hurt the kids''Bound, gagged, and beaten.' Chabad rabbi and his wife injured during violent home invasion. 'Tens of thousands of dollars in damages'. Eli Yishai to receive ministry in next government?Yahad chairman and former Shas leader Eli Yishai says Netanyahu promised him government ministry in exchange for alliance with UTJ.Haredi faction offers compromise on yeshiva student draft lawUnited Torah Judaism looks to bridge gap with Yisrael Beytenu on haredi draft law, offers to accept Liberman's draft - with one change. Bond between Yachad, UTJ, deepensRabbi Mazuz, Yachad leaders, arrive with UTJ's MK Litzman to meet Gerrer Rebbe. UTJ demands: A position for each party MKHaredi UTJ party submits list of coalition demands - and it includes a position for each of the party's 8 Knesset members. Haredi rabbi: Secular people aren't happyRabbi Edelstein, a leading haredi rabbi, says many Jews aren't happy, those who lead a Torah lifestyle should feel pity for them. This is how haredi party earned its 8th seatUTJ, the party which dropped from eight seats to seven, regains its eighth seat - by uncovering a small but significant error. Will Haredim soon join the Israeli Air Force?Is Israel's Air Force the next frontier for haredi integration into the IDF?Likud loses seat - as haredi faction rises to 8Haredi MKs back Netanyahu as PM, as vote count update shows United Torah Judaism netting 8th seat - at the expense of Likud's 36th seat. NYC bus driver refuses to stop for haredi man over measles fearsHaredi man claims bus driver refused to stop for him in Brooklyn, later covered her face for fear of contracting measles from him.NYC declares emergency over measles outbreak in haredi communityMayor Bill de Blasio declares public health emergency following measles outbreak in haredi community in Brooklyn. UTJ leader to Rabbi Mazuz: We'll fulfill our task properlyMK Gafni visits Yachad party's spiritual leader, promises to work for good of Sephardic community. Haredi newspapers warn Gantz will impose anti-haredi 'decrees'Haredi newspapers warn government led by Blue and White will make 'decrees' targeting haredi public. Why tens of thousands of haredim won't be voting in the electionAnti-draft Yerushalmi Faction calls on supporters not to participate in this week's election. How many seats will that cost haredi bloc? Hasidic rebbe: Don't travel until after the electionsBelzer rebbe instructs followers to vote for UTJ party, asks hasid to postpone trip abroad. New central bus station to be built in Bnei BrakNew central bus station expected to be constructed within five years, serve metro line as well as intercity buses. Bnei Brak rabbi passes awayRabbi Moshe Landau, Bnei Brak rabbi and head of respected kashrut organization, passes away at 82. Haredi minister: Why would any haredi vote for Feiglin?Dep. Health Minister Litzman questions: 'Why would any haredi vote for a party which includes those who have rejected circumcision?' Eli Yishai bows out, will support UTJ partyYahad leader announces he will not run for the Knesset, calls on his supporters to vote for the United Torah Judaism party.Haredi rabbi: Security situation is 'dangerous'Rabbi Gershon Edelstein tells followers situation is dangerous, encourages them not to give up hope, and to continue praying. |
