Betzalel Smotrich:
'We respect Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef but don't need his approval'
Chief Rabbi had stated: "Main requirement of city rabbi is that he is expert in Jewish law, not an IDF officer or hesder yeshiva graduate."
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Yeshiva students protest in Sderot: 'We are the Hilltop Youth'
Students, rabbis of Sderot yeshiva protest death of Ahuvya Sandak during police chase. 'How can you sit still when this is the method?'
Dozens of families arrive to settle Maalot Halhul
Prayers in the rain amid rejoicing at the "privilege of settling the Land of Israel."
Syrian entrepreneur donates synagogue in Dubai
"When they heard that I'm Israeli, we made a deal - nothing like this ever happened before!"
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Everyone needs to get coronavirus vaccine
Tzfat chief rabbi says he has heard arguments against the coronavirus vaccine, but rules: 'Halakha says you trust vaccines.'
Shnerb family protests 'excessively lenient' plea bargain
Defendant knew fellow terrorist group member was planning attack at Dolev Spring, but didn't speak out.
Haredi celeb and Israeli models team up to affix mezuzah
Melech Zilbershlag, Eden Pines, and Mishel Gerzig affix mezuzah at Emunah Bet Elazraki Children's Home in Netanya
Rabbi Rafi Peretz: Religious Zionist youth won't serve in mixed units
"Standards will have to be lowered if women are allowed into elite units - someone will have to take responsibility for the consequences."
IDF: Arabs destroy sheep enclosure, arrested near Yitzhar
3 Arabs approached the Yitzhar community, vandalized local sheep pen, only to be detained by the IDF and taken in for questioning.
From the Caucasus to terror-stricken Jerusalem
JCT master’s student in nursing has become a staunch advocate for Caucasus immigrants, people with disabilities.
Zionist yeshivas resume learning under stricter conditions than previous semester
Government insists that the stricter model applied until now only to haredi yeshivas should apply to everyone.
Facebook censorship targets right-wing publishing house 'Shibolet'
Without warning or explanation, Facebook removed Shibolet's advertising page.
Bnei Brak hospital director resigns over remarks against haredim
Prof. Moti Ravid submits resignation following statements he made against haredi sector during coronavirus period.
Three children lose fingers to same model of electric fan
The 'maximum safety' provided by the metal mesh around whirling stainless-steel blades proved to be something less than maximal.
Watch: Police enforcing regulations in haredi neighborhoods
Police operated over Yom Tov through Sunday in haredi neighborhoods, dispersing communal prayer gatherings and festival celebrations.
60 new immigrants from Argentina land in Israel amid coronavirus
60 olim from Argentina land in Israel. "From an Air France plane, we share with you that in a few moments we will land in our beloved Land."
Moshe Feiglin donates kidney
Former MK donates kidney. "A great privilege and an unparalleled satisfaction."
Bnei Brak municipality slammed following 'joke' gone wrong
Viewers became furious after learning individual behind anti-haredi train vid was none other than an employee of the city.
Bad joke: The truth behind the train station video
Following responses of outrage, man seen in video blocking haredim from boarding train found to be actor hired by the city of Bnei Brak.
Elad Mayor Yisrael Porush highlights government discrimination against haredim
"98 percent of yeshiva students don't have any symptoms, but they forced them to be tested anyway, and this is the result."
Former Defense Minister Naftali Bennett praises haredim for 'exemplary conduct'
"The government needs to stop playing petty politics and start providing real solutions for real people."
Likud MK: Shut down the Civil Administration
MK Avi Dichter says Civil Administration should be abolished and another body created to operate throughout Judea and Samaria.
Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport: No departures for Ukraine
Ukrainian airline refuses to fly Breslov Hasidim who arrived at Ben Gurion Airport.
Haaretz journalist Chaim Levinson defends haredi schools
Haredim deserve money 'no more than others, and no less,' Haaretz's Chaim Levinson tweets.
Palestinian Arab arrested for sexually assaulting Israeli woman
Arab man who assaulted Israeli woman in Samaria last week apprehended.
Attempted sexual assault in Samaria
PA Arabs force young Jewish woman into car at Giti Junction in attempted sexual assault, after which she jumps from the car to save herself.
Did my late father officiate at your wedding?
The daughter of Rabbi Daniel Beller, who married off hundreds of couples, is asking people to send in videos of their weddings.
Watch: Moshe Ya'alon's mistake
MK Ya'alon comes to social workers' protest, but to his surprise discovers that he is at the wrong demonstration.
Watch: Haredi fighters seize weapons in Palestinian Arab village
Fighters from the haredi Netzah Yehuda Battalion confiscated a gun in Palestinian Arab village of Al-Mazra'a ash-Sharqiya.
A Shabbat of explosions and fireworks
Arab villages celebrate end of matriculation exams with fireworks, causing loud explosion noises.
MK Zohar: We didn't know we would be in this situation
Coalition chair explains how proposal to investigate High Court conflict of interest failed, says its passage could have dismantled gov't.
Ariel Kallner: 'I suggest Jordan not pull the rope too tightly'
Likud MK Kallner warns: 'Best for Jordan to worry about ensuring sovereignty in its own land.'
'I was sexually assaulted by four infiltrators in Tel Aviv'
Man hospitalized after being sexually assaulted by four illegal immigrants in Tel Aviv. 'They should die,' says activist.
Arab attacks Lod official with a hammer
Lod official reports violence - and finds himself face-to-face with the attacker. 'He waved his hammer but didn't bring it down on me.'
Indictment:
Terrorist who murdered Amit Ben Yigal indicted
Indictment filed in Samaria military court against terrorist for murder of soldier Amit Ben Yigal during operations in village of Yabad.
New Blue and White MK 'in favor of sovereignty'
Hila Shay Vazan, who becomes an MK following passage of Norwegian Law, says she is "totally right-wing." "My opinions are clear."
High school student in Beit Shemesh diagnosed with coronavirus
Students at Beit Shemesh high school to continue studies via distance learning after schoolmate is diagnosed with coronavirus.
Iran prohibits talking to Israelis
Iranian parliament passes law whereby talking to someone with Israeli citizenship punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
Tzfat chief rabbi:
'Diaspora Jewry still struggling with coronavirus'
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says Diaspora Jewry still struggling with coronavirus. "Now is the time to encourage them and give them strength."
Suspicion of incitement and threats aimed at Yair Netanyahu
Leftist Haim Shadmi publishes video warning Yair Netanyahu: 'One day you'll be without the security guards - boom.'
