Elazar Stern

Israel’s Health Ministry is Deterring French Aliyah

Many French medical professionals cannot receive licenses in Israel, yet quick fixes to correct the problem have been delayed for years.

Elazar Stern Officially Joins Yesh Atid

In a press conference Sunday, Yair Lapid announced Elazar's move to join Yesh Atid, calling him 'Yesh Atid's 20th Knesset member.'

Elazar Stern Joins Yesh Atid Party

Former Hatnua MK will be joining Yair Lapid's party, just weeks after resigning from Hatnua.

Report: Stern Weighing Joining Yisrael Beytenu

Stern a good fit for Avigdor Liberman's party, associates say, after the MK left Hatnua due to its pact with Labor.

MK Elazar Stern Leaves Tzipi Livni's Hatnua

Stern objects to Livni's pact with Labor, in letter of resignation from the party noting that Hatnua has strayed too far Left for his views.

Stern Slams Bennett: You Have Plenty to Apologize For

MK Elazar Stern attacks Bennett over his election campaign, claims he has to apologize for his "extremist" views on religion.

MK Stern: Leaders Can't Just Rely on G-d

'Leaders must hope and pray but be rational,' says Kadima MK. 'When we only relied on G-d, we lost out.'

MK Stern: Conversion Law a Political, Not Religious, Issue

Stern tells Arutz Sheva about his controversial conversion reforms - and why he thinks Chief Rabbinate may be forced to concede.

Knesset Vote Set on Controversial Conversion Bill

Bill submitted for Monday vote, with rabbis warning it will prevent conversions being recognized in Israel and abroad.

Vote on Conversion Bill Set for 1:00 P.M.

MK Ruth Calderon said freeze on Conversion Law is like giving a divorce decree to world Jewry. But that is only part of the story.

'Netanyahu Must Choose – Us or Livni'

MK Rabbi Ben Dahan says if Hatnua brings Conversion Bill to a vote, Jewish Home will have to leave coalition.

Undermining Israel's Jewish character?

MK Yishai Slams Controversial Shabbat Law as Cheap Populism

A law to open 'cultural institutions' and restaurants on Shabbat is a desperate attempt by desperate MKs to stay afloat politically.

Radical Bill to Undermine Shabbat Observance in Israel

Yesh Atid and Hatnua MKs poised to raise massive political debate with bill giving local authorities free hand to desecrate Shabbat.

New Bill Would Allow Kosher Restaurants to Open on Shabbat

A new law would require the Rabbinate to certify as kosher even those restaurants that are open on Shabbat.

As Hareidi Students Lose Benefit, Ex-IDF Soldiers to Gain One

Hareidi students lost a key benefit Sunday, while demobbed IDF soldiers were set to pick up another one, with a proposal by MK Stern.

'Only Peace Talks Less Credible Than Bennett's Threats'

Far-left Meretz chairwoman slams Bennett's threat to leave govt. over Israeli-Arab terror release. MK Stern: 'they want to leave, fine.'

Funding Frozen to Ministry of Housing Projects

Hundreds of millions of shekels in money for new construction delayed transfer after MK Elazar Stern complains.

Left-Wing MKs Angered Over Government Funds to Judea-Samaria

Leftist MKs up in arms, accuse Finance Committee of 'lacking transparency', over allocations to Judea and Samaria.

Conversion Bill could Divide the Nation, Warns Legislator

MK Motti Yogev pleads with bill's author, MK Elazar Stern, to rethink establishment of independent religious courts.

Hareidi MK Accuses Reform Movement Leader of 'Extortion'

MK Moshe Gafni demands Reform Movement head Gilad Kariv be removed from stormy committee meeting for 'hutzpah'.

Hatnua Backed Controversial Bills in Exchange for Conversion Law

Livni’s party agreed to back three controversial bills in exchange for govt. support for its own contested legislation.

Chief Rabbinate Says No To Religious Women in IDF

Rabbinate forbids religious female recruits, warning enlistment threatens Jewish nature of Israel. Hatnua MK Stern opposes.

MK Stern Says Chabad Emissaries Should Count as National Service

As part of debate over hareidi enlistment, MK suggests Israel recognize Chabad youth who volunteer abroad as doing national service.

MK Stern: Judea, Samaria Receiving Too Much Money

Hatnua MK says he is being 'lied to' regarding funding for Judea and Samaria projects.

MK Stern: Some Things More Important than Torah Study

Another heated debate in Knesset’s ‘Equal Burden of Service’ committee as Stern backs criminal charges for hareidi draft-dodgers.

Report: 'Hypocritical' MK Stern Covers Up 'Price Tag' Incident

Unlike in an incident where a youth spit at him, MK Elazar Stern convinced a village to 'go easy' on a relative of his accused of a crime

Rabbi: MK Stern Deliberately Lying about Yeshivas

Hesder yeshiva rabbi outraged by Hatnua MK’s claims. ‘He knows he’s twisting the truth.’

Police Decide on Increased Security for MK Stern

Police 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 Court

MK 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 Trial

Rabbis have filed a petition to remove HaTnua MK from Knesset post, stand trial for incitement despite parliamentary immunity.

Youth Who Spat at MK Apologizes – Not

The 17-year-old wrote a letter of apology to members of his community, but not to MK Stern.

Hatnua MK: Spitting Could Lead to Political Murder

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni's Hatnua party continue to react to "spitting attack" against MK Stern, say such acts lead to murder.

MK Struk: MK Stern 'Spat' in Rabbi's Face

Bayit 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 Lior

Ethiopian-Israeli sticks up for Rabbi Dov Lior following racism accusations. ‘I never felt a hint of mistreatment.’

Youth Arrested for Spitting on MK Stern

MK Elazar Stern attacked after he accused Rabbi Dov Lior of racist comments against Ethiopian Jews.

MK Stern Slammed for ‘Racist’ Rabbi Claim

MK Elazar Stern slammed for condemning Rabbi Dov Lior for alleged racism. Rabbi Shmidt: he didn’t even check the facts.

Equal in Life, and in Death

Rabbis call for non-Jewish soldiers to be buried with their Jewish comrades.

Why Left and Right Agree on Referendum

MKs from Bayit Yehudi, Hatnua agree the nation should have a chance to vote on Israel-PA agreement.

MK Stern: Time to 'Explode the Myth' of Hesder Accomplishment

There is nothing special about Hesder students or soldiers, MK Elazar Stern (Hatnu'a) said Tuesday

Agreement on Jewish, Non-Jewish Burial in IDF

MKs, ministers come to an agreement regarding the controversial subject of Judaism and burial in the IDF.

Plenum Row Highlights Tension between Religious MKs

MK Elazar Stern accused MK Moalem of avoiding a vote, but did not realize she was at a doctor's appointment.

MK: Use Hareidi Money to Fund Soldiers

Former head of IDF Manpower: Instead of force, use hareidi money to reward soldiers. He rejects civilian service option.

MK Stern Attacked by Infiltrator in Tel Aviv

MK Elazar Stern (Hatnua) was attacked by an illegal infiltrator from Eritrea as he toured neighborhoods in southern Tel Aviv.

MK Stern: Hareidim in No Position to Complain Over 'Boycotts'

MK Elazar Stern (Hatnu'a) said that hareidi MKs should not complain about being boycotted, lest they be called out for hypocricy

Proposal: Women to Help Choose Chief Rabbis

MK proposes that at least 25% of those choosing new chief rabbis be women, raises bar for candidates.

Pebble in Shoe, New MK Prepares for Ceremony

Rabbi Shai Piron, about to be sworn in with the rest of the 19th Knesset, placed pebbles in his shoes, for a reason.

Bennett Takes It on the Chin for ‘Refusal’ Remarks

Political leaders have a field day mocking Bennett for his remarks on refusing IDF orders. The next polls will reveal the damage, if any.

Former IDF General Given 4th Spot on Livni List

Gen. (Res.) Elazar Stern has been placed in the number 4 spot on the Livni party's Knesset list.

Former IDF Manpower Head: Gaza Operation Because of Elections

Netanyahu and Barak started Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza because of electoral considerations, says Maj. Gen. (res.) Elazar Stern.

Help Ends for 8,000 Holocaust Survivors

More than 8,000 elderly survivors are left without assistance as aid group says, “We’re out of money.”

IDF 'Handshake Objector' Gets His Scholarship

A 3rd victory for the soldier who refused to shake the IDF Chief of Staff's hand after the Disengagement: he will get his Excellent Soldier prize.

Stern: Not All Fallen Soldiers Equal

Former head of IDF manpower Elazar Stern believes Israel should differentiate between soldiers killed in combat and others.