Rabbi Dov Lior![]() Rabbi backs Shabbat desecration to warn 'Jewish terror' suspectsThe rabbi explained his halachic position based on a minor who was interrogated by the Shin Bet who tried to commit suicide.![]() Does fallen Western Wall stone posses intrinsic holiness?Rabbi Dov Lior refers to sanctity of stone that fell from Western Wall one month ago in southern square.![]() Rabbis against New Israel Fund: 'It fights against Judaism'Rabbis Eliyahu, Lior and Aviner call upon religious Zionist organizations to sever contact with NIF. "They seek to destroy us from within."![]() Temple Mount ascent - only in purity and according to Jewish lawRabbi Lior says not to guide Temple Mount visitors not properly doing so in purity, even if they will then enter forbidden areas.![]() Ariel in Homesh: Waiting for disengagement to be nullifiedAgriculture Minister visits Yeshivat Homesh, calls them 'most pioneering group in Israel 2018. We continue to work so we can return home.'![]() Rabbi Lior ascends Temple MountFormer Kiryat Arba Rabbi Dov Lior ascends Temple Mount with group of rabbis 'to emphasize Jewish presence on Temple Mount.'![]() Israeli rabbis, MKs included on Hamas hit listChief Rabbi of Israel Yitzhak Yosef, former Chief Rabbi of Hevron Dov Lior, MK Yehuda Glick, ex-MK Moshe Feiglin on Hamas hit list.![]() 'Political correctness is taking over the IDF'Senior national-religious rabbis warn political correctness, feminist agenda taking precedence trumping IDF's operational needs.![]() Court rules in favor of yeshiva students detained by policeThe Jerusalem Magistrate Court ruled that the police acted improperly in detaining a yeshiva student and confiscating his pamphlets.![]() True revenge: Terror victim gets marriedMeir Pavlovski, 31, seriously wounded in Hevron stabbing attack 10 months ago, gets married under the Old City walls in Jerusalem.![]() Rabbi permits Duma suspects' lawyers to break ShabbatHevron, Kiryat Arba Chief Rabbi Dov Lior permits lawyers to break Shabbat in order to talk to their clients, the Duma suspects.![]() Top religious Zionist rabbis: Stop synagogue destructionLeading rabbis issue call urging all those who are capable to prevent demolition, emphasizing 'the Torah forbids destroying a synagogue.'![]() 'I Remember How it is to be an Orphaned Child'Holocaust survivor and Tel Aviv Chief Rabbi Lau, together with Rabbi Lior, visits parents of Rabbi Henkin to comfort Henkin family.![]() Ex-Hevron Rabbi's J'lem Home 'Abandoned' to Daily FirebombsWatch: former MK documents the routine firebombs hurled by Arab terrorists at home of Rabbi Dov Lior, notes police 'abandonment.'![]() 'Their Hatred For Us Bends the Nations' Views'Prominent Religious Zionist rabbi tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must stand up and ignore international pressure to gain the world's respect.![]() Chief Rabbinate Refuses to Change Temple Mount SignRabbinate refuses to change sign claiming ascending Mount is 'forbidden under Jewish Law,' despite support from major rabbis.![]() Marzel: We'll Patrol After Attack on Rabbi Lior's HomeVeteran nationalist activist was at former Hevron chief rabbi's home when Arabs attacked - and threw rocks back at them.![]() One Wounded in Arab Attack on Home of Former Hevron Chief RabbiArabs hurl rocks at students visiting new Jerusalem home of former chief rabbi of Hevron, hitting one in the head and wounding him.![]() Yishai's Party Pledges Unity in JerusalemHa'am Itanu conference draws over a thousand in capital, calls to unite behind the Torah and defend the land of Israel.![]() Rabbis Slam Bennett's 'Saving Religious Zionism' CommentsReligious Zionist rabbis who transferred support to Ha'am Itanu criticize Bennett for saying he saved religious Zionist vision in Knesset.![]() Yishai Collapses Otzma Yehudit Talks by Banning Temple MountIn shocking last minute demands, Yishai's party demands Otzma Yehudit enter coalition at cost of ideology for yeshiva budgets.![]() Eli Yishai Refuses to Run on Joint List with Otzma YehuditRabbi Lior gets negative message from Yishai, whose sources fear 'extremist' stigma in apparent desire to compromise for coalition spot.![]() 'Where Were Bibi and Bennett at Terror Victim Arami's Funeral?'Otzma Yehudit head Ben-Ari slams leaders for 'turning Israel into France,' says his campaign is to stop 'conquering from within.'![]() Most of Tekuma's Rabbis Opposed Jewish Home SplitThree out of four Rabbis against Tekuma splitting from Jewish Home; decision to be made by central committee.![]() Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Arba Retires to JerusalemLeading religious Zionist Rabbi Dov Lior steps down after 37 years, moves to Beit Orot neighborhood north of Mount of Olives.![]() Rabbi Lior: Surrogacy Law Must be DefeatedKiryat Arba Chief Rabbi Dov Lior says Surrogacy Law Lapid's attempt to 'punish' religious Israelis must be defeated at all costs.![]() Mass Prayer Rally At Kotel Against 'Kerry's Decrees'Thousands join prayers asking G-d to strengthen leaders and cancel Kerry plans to establish Arab capital in Jerusalem.![]() Police Decide on Increased Security for MK SternPolice to increase security around Hatnua MK in the wake of his statements against Rabbi Dov Lior and the fallout from them.![]() Stern Declares: I’ll Face Rabbi Dov Lior in CourtMK Stern throws down the gauntlet, declares he will remove his immunity, allowing Rabbi Dov Lior to sue for slander over racism claims.![]() Petition: Remove MK Elazar Stern from Post to Stand TrialRabbis have filed a petition to remove HaTnua MK from Knesset post, stand trial for incitement despite parliamentary immunity.![]() Youth Who Spat at MK Apologizes – NotThe 17-year-old wrote a letter of apology to members of his community, but not to MK Stern.![]() Attorney Suggests MK Stern Apologize to Rabbi Over Racism ClaimsAn attorney has demanded that MK Elazar Stern retract what he said were defamatory statements made about Rabbi Dov Lior.![]() MK Struk: MK Stern 'Spat' in Rabbi's FaceBayit Yehudi MK defends Rabbi Dov Lior, reacts to incident in which a youth spat in the face of MK Stern.![]() Ethiopian-Israeli Student Supports Rabbi Dov LiorEthiopian-Israeli sticks up for Rabbi Dov Lior following racism accusations. ‘I never felt a hint of mistreatment.’![]() Youth Arrested for Spitting on MK SternMK Elazar Stern attacked after he accused Rabbi Dov Lior of racist comments against Ethiopian Jews.![]() MK Stern Slammed for ‘Racist’ Rabbi ClaimMK Elazar Stern slammed for condemning Rabbi Dov Lior for alleged racism. Rabbi Shmidt: he didn’t even check the facts.![]() Rabbis: Pray for the Land of IsraelRenowned rabbis warn that the land of Israel could be split in ‘disastrous’ government plan.![]() Rabbi: Hareidi Enlistment ‘Not a Czarist Decree’Rabbi Dov Lior says hareidi enlistment plans show unprecedented respect for Torah study, are not a ‘decree.’![]() Likud Wants the Rabbis It Smeared to Save ItTwo weeks ago, Likud portrayed Rabbi Dov Lior as a dangerous man. Now it needs his help.![]() Likud Admits to Rabbi-Bashing CampaignLikud admits it was behind campaign to bash rabbis who support the Jewish Home party as extremists.![]() Rabbi Piron Apologizes for Swipe at 'Radical' RabbisYesh Atid rabbi warned against the influence of rabbis Lior and Melamed in the next Knesset.![]() Report: Torat Hamelech Authors Won't be IndictedAttorney General will likely not prosecute the authors of the controversial “Torat Hamelech” book.![]() Visiting Temple Mount? Don't MoveReport of new police instructions for non-Muslims: Don't close your eyes, rock back and forth or read a note.![]() Rav Lior, MK Eichler Visit Gush Katif EvicteesUTJ Knesset faction head Rav Yisrael Eichler plants a tree in worm-free vegetable greenhouse, a day after a tour by Rav Lior.![]() Beit Din Rules: Do Not Relocate CommunitiesPublic Affairs Beit Din headed by Rav Lior hands down ruling that is relevant to negotiations about Migron.![]() Rabbi Lior: 'There is No Freedom of Speech in Israel'Rabbi Dov Lior said the criminal probe into Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu for 'racism' proves free expression is stifled in Israel.![]() Rabbis Meet MKs and Demand: Stop the DemolitionsReligious Zionist rabbis held a meeting in the Knesset with nationalist MKs and asked them to work to prevent the upcoming demolitions.![]() Rabbi Lior's Arrest Was 'Unlawful,' Says His DriverRabbi Dov Lior's driver tells Arutz Sheva: The officers abused their power and violated the rabbi's rights while arresting him.![]() Ben-Ari Recalls Rebbe's Questioning in Soviet RussiaMK Michael Ben-Ari began a speech in the Knesset by reading an excerpt about the Lubavitcher rebbe who was questioned by Jews in Soviet Russia.![]() Officials Ignored Chief Rabbi’s Plea to Avoid Disgracing RabbisChief Rabbi Amar says officials ignored pleas to meet with him to prevent the disgrace of arresting Rabbis Lior and Yosef for questioning.![]() Rabbi Shalom Gold: Torah Law is Above Any Other LawRabbi Shalom Gold at the support rally for Rabbis Dov Lior and Yaakov Yosef: "The real honor that was diminished was that of the police."![]() Rally For Rabbis Lior and Yosef at Supreme CourtThousands rallied in front of Israel's Supreme Court in support of Rabbis Dov Lior and Yaakov Yosef. Rabbi Lior danced with supporters.![]() Rotem Unfazed by Writers Who Want Him SackedIntellectuals and artists want MK David Rotem deposed as Knesset’s Law Committee head because of his support for Rabbi Dov Lior.![]() Ben Gvir: We Did Not Attack Ne'eman, Not Even VerballyActivist Itamar Ben Gvir speaks about the verbal exchange with Justice Minister Ya'akov Ne'eman in Hevron. "We simply rebuked him - on morality."![]() Thousands Set to Protest Court Treatment of Rabbis Monday100 buses will carry thousands to Jerusalem, for a rally opposite the Supreme Court in support of rabbis’ freedom of religious opinion.![]() False Reports that Rabbi Yosef Refused Summons, Says SonOne of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef’s sons charged that reports that he refused a previous summons to appear for questioning are false. Protest at 2 p.m. |