 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.Haredi MK: Police blocked me from meeting doctorMK Yisrael Eichler says police prevented him from leaving neighborhood under lockdown despite his status as an MK, intention to see doctor. Report: Haredi MKs moving away from Netanyahu, towards GantzHaredi lawmakers reportedly frustrated with Netanyahu's handling of the government, are increasingly supportive of Alternate PM Benny Gantz. Karlin-Stolin Rebbe orders all institutions in Israel closedKarliner Chassidim noted as being among most COVID-stringent in entire country. Haredi girl confronted by police over mask - the full footage'I was wearing a mask the whole time, I just took it off to drink.' Video footage of Jerusalem girl recently confronted by police released. Which yeshivas are coronavirus hotspots?Home Front Command publishes statistics, revealing which yeshivas have high numbers of coronavirus infections. Preschool chains threaten to close 'summer camps''Unthinkable that 150,000 children will be left without childcare due to bureaucracy,' director says.'Yeshiva students may be on the streets'Coronavirus may have caused 'what Zionists haven't managed to accomplish in 70 years,' Rabbi Yitzhak Koldetzki says. Married yeshiva students to be recognized as working?Knesset grants preliminary approval to law allowing wives of married yeshiva students to receive paid sick days for children. Housing Minister scraps plan for new haredi city in the NegevHousing Min. Litzman scraps plan for new haredi city - after government invested tens of millions in planning. Crash victim injured on way to Williamsburg wedding diesDeath toll rises to five, two weeks after car carrying New Square Hasidic family crashes into tree en route to wedding. Rav Asher Weiss: It’s a matter of saving livesNow, the family is in the worst possible situation, and Rav Asher Weiss has spoken on their behalf. 'It's wrong to lock down an entire city'MK Porush: Because of a few dozen virus cases, 50 thousand haredi residents of Elad are in lockdown. Hasidic leader: 'Torah obligation to wear a mask'Health Min. Yuli Edelstein visits hasidic rebbe, asking for help in stemming the spread of COVID-19 within the haredi community. Haredi employment in public sector far from gov't goalShas MK Michael Malchieli urges Finance Committee meeting to force recruitment of haredim for public service positions. |
