Shas

Report: Shas Not in Netanyahu's Pocket

The Shas party may not automatically recommend Netanyahu for Prime Minister and will present a list of 'demands' in exchange for doing so.

Police Arrest Suspect in Burning of R. Ovadia Books

Police on Tuesday arrested an individual who is suspected of burning books authored by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef in Yehud over the weekend.

Qatar Quietly Helping Yemenite Jews Reach Israel?

A Lebanese source says that a group of Jews from Yemen are on their way to Israel – via Qatar.

MK: ‘3 Bandits’ of Shas are Misleading Rabbi Yosef

Bayit Yehudi MK, leading religious-Zionist rabbi in serious accusation: Shas higher-ups are deliberately misleading Shas spiritual leader.

Bayit Yehudi's Bennett: ‘We Must Be Doing Something Right'

Bayit Yehudi (Jewish Home) Chairman Naftali Bennett says a flurry of attacks from everyone means “We must be doing something right."

Rabbi Ovadia Slams Jewish Home: They Uproot the Torah

Shas's Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, seeing Shas losing ground, launches an unprecedented attack on Naftali Bennett's Jewish Home party.

A-G to Decide: Is Shas Distributing Election Amulets?

Election Committee Chairman asks Attorney General to weigh in on complaint over Shas prayer kits.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Released from Hospital

Rabbi will continue to rest at home while he recovers from a minor stroke.

Deri: Netanyahu Prefers Coalition with the Left

Aryeh Deri, one of the leaders of the Shas party, accuses Netanyahu of preferring a coalition with parties from the left rather than Shas.

Poll: Likud Beytenu, Left are Neck on Neck

Eleven days to elections: Second poll shows the right-hareidi bloc in the lead with 66 seats, but center-left parties still rival Likud.

Bennett on Shas Ad: Russians Are Not a 'Separate Sector'

Jewish Home chairman meets Russian-speaking immigrants after Shas ad, tells them he sees them as being part of Israeli society.

Rabbi Yisrael Rosen Offended by Shas Ad: Spot is Entirely False

Ad "not only sullies the reputations of conversion judges," but also attacks the chief rabbi, "who has final authority on conversions."

Shas Defends Message, Extends Broadcast of Controversial Ad

Shas: The ad, "did not say one bad word about anyone...A country which fights assimilation abroad cannot allow assimilation from within."

Shas TV Ad Targets Lieberman, Russian Immigrants

A TV ad on behalf of Shas targets olim from Russia, suggesting some of them are non-Jews who did not convert properly.

Shas to PM: Will You Preserve Jewish Character of Israel?

Shas asks PM to confirm values "based on Jewish tradition that is fundamental to the continued existence of Israel as a Jewish state."

Deri: Shas Joining Left is a 'Bad Joke'

Aryeh Deri dismisses as "a bad joke" reports that his party is in talks with the left to create an obstructive bloc to the Likud.

Likud Beytenu Official: We Prefer Lapid Over Shas

The Likud Beytenu would prefer to form a coalition with Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid over Shas, a senior official in the party says.

Amsallem’s Plan: Aim for 40 Years’ Peace

The head of the new Am Shalem party reveals his “40 years” plan.

Political Parties Ask Peres: Work to Free Pollard

Ten of Israel's parties from across the political spectrum have united in a call to President Peres to work for Pollard's release.

Secularists Succeed in Banning Rabbi Ovadia App

Shas agrees to no longer use a smartphone app which allows users to receive blessings from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

Deri Apologizes, then Does It Again

Shas co-leader retracted anti-"white" remarks, then said Likud won't appoint senior Sephardi ministers.

Atias: Likud is Hypocritical when Attacking Peres

Housing Minister Ariel Atias (Shas) criticizes the Likud for speaking out against comments made by President Peres regarding peace.

Secularist Group Seeks to Ban 'Rabbi Ovadia' App

Shas has released a smartphone app which allows users to follow the activities of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and receive a blessing.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: Vote Shas So We Can 'Bend Netanyahu'

Shas' spiritual leader tells yeshiva students to vote for his party so that Shas can "dictate terms to the government."

New Religious Party Urges Hareidim to 'Share the Burden'

New party Am Shalem, led by former Shas MK, urges hareidim to contribute to the state.

Christmas Tree Gone from Jaffa Gate

Report: Jerusalem municipality claimed the tree was "a three-day event."

Shas Furious over Christmas Tree at Jaffa Gate

City councilor says a prayer rally will be held Sunday to protest the municipality's decision.

Shas to Attack Bayit Yehudi, as Bennett Challenges

Shas has decided to attack Bayit Yehudi and its chairman, Naftali Bennett, in the hope that it can sway dithering voters

Activists to Hareidi Parties: Include Women or Get Out

Feminists ask the Elections Committee to ban hareidi parties over their all-male Knesset lists.

Political Left Down to 34 Seats

A new poll shows the left wing failing to win voter support while religious parties grow.

Deri Receives Some of Yishai's Powers

Eli Yishai takes the #1 spot on the Shas list but transfers some of his powers to Aryeh Deri.

Yishai Beats Out Deri for Top Shas Spot

After much speculation, the Shas Knesset candidate list shows Eli Yiishai retaining the top spot

Prayers for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Shas spiritual leader is suffering from extreme pain in his leg.

Hareidi Parties May Go Left

Hareidi-religious parties Shas and Yahadut Hatorah say they may not ally with the right after the next elections.

Eli Yishai: Unification could Help Shas

Shas may benefit from Likud – Yisrael Beitenu union, because religious voters will leave Likud.

Amsalem: Leftist Media Reliving Oslo Days With Deri Bid

The media has been very forgiving of Aryeh Deri, barely mentioning his conviction on bribe-taking - and there's a reason for that

Shas Renegade MK: Return of Deri Stains Shas

MK Rav Haim Amsallem, who is running independently, says Shas decision is shameful.

Deri and Yishai to Share Leadership of Shas

'Historic agreement' between Eli Yishai and Aryeh Deri: Yishai will have #1 slot, neither will be chairman.

Report: Deri to Head Shas Once Again

According to reports, Aryeh Deri will return to head the Shas party and Eli Yishai will be number 2. Yishai won't comment.

Despite PM's Efforts, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Opposes Attack on Iran

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef has said that he would oppose any Israeli unilateral action against Iranian nuclear facilities.

Shas MKs Meet Turkish Government Representatives

Expert who was in Turkey with Shas MKs tells Arutz Sheva: They found it easy to communicate with traditional Islamists.

Report: Netanyahu Pressuring Rabbi Yosef to Support Iran Strike

PM Netanyahu is pressuring the leader of the Shas party, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, to support an Israeli attack on Iran, say sources.

Shas: Some Demanding Full IDF Sevice Didn't Serve Themselves

Fighting “fire with fire,” Shas checked up on the IDF records of the MKs complaining loudest about the Tal Law

MK Ze'ev: Forcefully Drafting Hareidim Will End the Coalition

MK Nissim Ze’ev (Shas) warns that forcing a mass enlistment by hareidi religious youth would mean the end of the coalition.

Rav Ovadia Imprisoned by Love

Sephardic sage could not leave his car for 45 minutes, as it was mobbed by adorers at Teddy Stadium.

Shas to Oppose Netanyahu's New Economic Measures

Shas chairman Eli Yishai says his party's ministers will oppose the economic measures to be presented for approval on Monday.

Hareidim Mulling 'H-Bomb': Million Man Demo

As Likud, Kadima prepare enlistment law, "eida hareidit" wants to unite hareidim in huge protest next week.

Hareidim Fear Bibi Betraying Them

Shas, UTJ, thought Netanyahu would refrain from hard measures on enlistment, now think otherwise.

Shas Journal: Ahmadinejad and Friends Happy with Mofaz

Shas party’s journal editor fiercely criticizes Mofaz for pushing for sanctions on hareidim who refuse to enlist.

Shas Denies It Agreed to Sanctions on Draft Evaders

Minister Yishai says the party did not give green light for personal sanctions against hareidi draft avoiders.

Yeshiva Students Could Serve in Shabak, Report Says

The Plesner Committee is set to reveal its recommendations on drafting yeshiva students next week.

Yisrael Beytenu, Shas Plan Absence During Vote

Ministers from the Yisrael Beytenu and Shas parties will likely absent themselves from the vote in the Knesset on the Regulation Bill.

Shas May Vote in Favor of Ulpana Demolition

Shas party says its ministers will vote against the outpost regulation law if PM does not allow coalition members to vote as they wish.

Yishai: Lapid is Like the Wolf in Little Red Riding Hood

Shas Chairman Eli Yishai criticizes Yair Lapid, says he "is anti-hareidi but he knows how to hide it."

Shas to Lapid: Try Studying More Seriously

The Shas party criticizes Yair Lapid's alternative to the Tal Law, says the public is tired of Lapid's 'language games.'

Deri Rejects Rav Ovadia's Offer for #3 Slot

Rav Ovadia Yosef offered Aryeh Deri third place after Eli Yishai and Ariel Atias, but Deri wants to be #1.

Shas MK: Israelis Need Rehab from 'Big Brother' TV Show

MK Nissim Ze'ev disgusted by reality show that administered psychiatric drugs to its participants.

Photos: Freed Ex-Minister's Homecoming

Former Shas minister Shlomo Benizri, who was sentenced to four years in jail for accepting bribes, came home Thursday.

Yishai: Tal Law to be Extended Despite Supreme Court Ruling

Interior Minister Eli Yishai insists the government needs at least a year to phase out the overturned Tal Law.

Tel Aviv Approves Public Transportation on Shabbat

Ignoring tradition, Tel Aviv City Council approves proposal for public transportation on Shabbat, Transportation Min. nixes it.

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