Shas

Who will be the chief rabbi?

Religious Zionism source denies his party made a deal with Shas

Reports allege Deri and Smotrich have agreed to share control of the Religious Affairs Ministry, see eye-to-eye on state-religion issues.

'Shas made gains in most cities in the periphery'

Shas MK Michael Malkieli says party made significant gains in Jerusalem, periphery. 'We will need to prove ourselves.'

Aryeh Deri:

'Shas will soon return to the leadership of the country'

Shas wins ten seats in television exit polls. Likud reports serious incidents of violence in polling stations in Arab towns.

Shas MK: 'If it weren't for Ben-Gvir, we'd be larger'

MK Yakov Margi says his party isn't growing due to increased support for Religious Zionism party, spells out demand for joining coalition.

The Great Haredi Political Shift

So long as the country was humming along, Orthodox Jews had the luxury to vote based on narrow interests.No more. Op-ed.

Deri: Lapid wants to recognize the Reform Jews

Shas chairman wonders how haredim are planning not to vote in order to prevent Lapid from remaining as Prime Minister.

Deri at INN conference:

'We are behind Netanyahu all the way'

Shas chairman declares he is committed to the right-wing bloc and explains why he does not believe Benny Gantz.

Aryeh Deri:

'Woe is to us if we don't win these elections'

The Shas chairman also discussed Interior Minster Ayelet Shaked stating that she should pull out of race if she wants what's best for right

This MK uses only a kosher phone

Shas' MK Yinon Azoulay recommends everyone use a kosher phone says it's 'amazing.'

Eldest member of Shas Council of Torah Sages hospitalized

Rabbi Shimon Baadani, eldest member of the Shas Council of Torah Sages, was hospitalized on Friday night.

Report:

Looking to pick up Arab votes, Shas vows return of food stamps

Haredi party reportedly campaigning in low-income Arab towns, offering renewal of food stamp program.

Shas is convinced:

'The right will win 61 seats in the next elections'

MK Yoav Ben-Tzur is certain that the rift on the left and between the Arabs will help the right form a government, without help from Gantz

Quality Government org. insists Deri be barred from running

The request to the elections council states that the Shas leader be proclaimed as disgraced after being sentenced to 12 months of probation

Aryeh Deri:

'With 18 seats between us, haredi parties deserve the basics'

"If Liberman can be Finance Minister with 7 seats & Bennett PM with 6 seats, then..."

Haredi parties rejoice after Derech Eretz MKs drop out of race

Representatives from United Torah Judaism, Shas, criticize Communications Min. Hendel's decisions, urge him to 'leave.'

Why no haredi women in religious parties?

A group of religious women has joined Lapid's Yesh Atid, but when will Shas and UTJ have their own female representatives?

Can Shas save the Likud-led bloc?

Shas party in negotiations with Belz hasidim in last-ditch attempt to prevent risky split in United Torah Judaism party.

Finance Min. vs haredi party:

They want subsidies at the expense of the middle class

Shas chief retorts: '850,000 hungry people were neglected under your watch - including Russian immigrants.'

President of Shas Council of Torah Sages passes away at 91

The rabbi died in Hadassah Ein Kerem with his family members by his side.

Condition of Shas spiritual leader worsens

The 91-year-old rabbi is hospitalized in the intensive care unit at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem.

Condition of head of Council of Torah Sages of Shas deteriorates

Rabbi Shalom Cohen is hospitalized in intensive care unit at Hadassah Ein Kerem, and his condition has deteriorated in recent hours.

Haredi parties' behavior worrying Netanyahu, sources say

Netanyahu holding intensive conversations with haredi rabbis and politicians, in attempt to ensure parties' loyalty.

Deri:

'I'm looking for an Ashkenazi candidate'

Shas chairman estimates that Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael will not split and will run together as United Torah Judaism.

Shas forces UTJ to announce support for Netanyahu

'Happy there has been a clear announcement by MK Moshe Gafni that UTJ will go with the Likud & MK Netanyahu,' Shas chair MK Aryeh Deri says.

Aryeh Deri:

'Gantz as PM? That's not even on the table'

Shas chairman downplays Gafni's comments on Lapid: He does not represent all the haredim, only one part of United Torah Judaism.

Shas MK suggests price cap for rental homes

MK Uriel Busso says government won't work to lower housing prices, calls on haredi rabbis to step up to the plate instead.

Why did MK Abutbul brandish a loaf of bread in the Knesset?

Abutbul was protesting recent price hikes in basic goods and was promptly ejected from plenum.

Shas MK: 'Cooperation with UTJ is strategic'

Shas' MK Arbel calls on haredi parties to put aside disagreements, says partnership between them is 'strategic.'

Shas MK:

'We would have had a majority of 61 if it were not for Bennett'

MK Michael Malkieli: Forming a government headed by Netanyahu in this Knesset is a priority - and it is possible.

Shas MK:

'We support Netanyahu and won't back a different candidate'

MK Moshe Arbel tells Israel National News in interview that his party will stand behind Netanyahu's candidacy for Prime Minister.

Shas MK:

'Gideon Sa'ar is compulsive, all he thinks about is Bibi'

MK Yinon Azoulay blasts New Hope party's attempts to advance laws against Netanyahu.

Shas MK: We'll follow Deri like soldiers

MK Michael Malkieli: It is impossible to separate the Shas movement from its leader, Aryeh Deri.

'They're breaching the entry gate to the Jewish People'

Shas party's Council of Torah Sages publishes letter calling on rabbis to join conference protesting conversion reforms.

Aryeh Deri resigns from Knesset as part of plea bargain

Deri is to remain in office as chairman of the Shas movement.

Haredi parties won't join gov't even if Netanyahu quits politics

'We are faithful to the traditional public, we will not join a bad coalition,' Shas official says.

Shas party supports Homesh yeshiva

Shas chairman, MKs arrive at settlers' protest tent outside PM's residence to show their support.

Aryeh Deri signs plea bargain, no admission of criminal intent

Investigation began with "a huge tumult, ended without as much as a little mouse," in words of Attorney-General

Aryeh Deri: I will remain the chairman of Shas

Amid reports of his expected resignation from the Knesset, Deri makes clear he intends to remain Shas chairman.

Deri to plead guilty in plea bargain, resign from Knesset

Shas chairman to plead guilty to minor tax offenses, avoid jail time, be allowed to run for Knesset in next elections.

Shas criticizes Likud over statements on Shabbat

Shas blasts Likud after it publishes statements on Netanyahu's quarantine during Shabbat.

Shas MK claims Gantz violated quarantine

MK Moshe Arbel claims Defense Minister, who returned from the US, violated isolation by meeting MK from his party.

Report: Senior haredi officials held talks with Yesh Atid chief

Yesh Atid response: 'When they need something, they know who to ask, and they do ask.'

Member of Rishon Lezion council: 'Don't let gays into schools'

Shas party representative in Rishon Lezion slams allowing LGBTs to lecture in educational institutions. Mayor: 'Saddened and horrified.'

Deri: PM with 6 seats wants to disenfranchise a million people

Haredi politicians slam Bennett for saying political influence of haredim should be limited.

Liberman: Shas, UTJ are the ones who hurt haredim

Finance Minister says haredi parties want to keep their constituents dependent on government handouts to ensure their elections.

Shas to petition Supreme Court against Liberman subsidy cuts

Shas says decision to cut daycare subsidies for families of yeshiva students unlawfully discriminates against haredim.

Shas MK: Shas has always supported the settlement enterprise

Shas MK Yinon Azoulay says the party members' visit to Evyatar is an expression of continued support for the settlement enterprise.

Israel Dog Unit briefs MKs on security for Evyatar

As part of his party's solidarity visit to Evyatar, Shas leader Aryeh Deri took the time to encourage the volunteers guarding the city.

Deri tells right-wing leaders not to join 'evil' government

Shas chairman warns other opposition members not to be tempted by 'crumbs' of committee leaderships, vows to bring down Bennett government.

Haredi MK: No adviser for haredi affairs

Haredi parties hold emergency meeting, agree not to cooperate with any 'haredi affairs adviser' appointed by new government.

Shas rabbis call for prayers to annul 'government of wickedness'

Shas rabbis call for prayers and supplications after 'those who hate G-d' 'joined together to form government of wickedness.'

Shas MK: 'We will make life miserable for the government'

'This is a paralyzed government, there's nothing they'll manage to push forward together,' MK Malkieli says.

Shas MK: Bennett acted fraudulently

MK Michael Malkieli of Shas blasts the members of the "bloc of change" amid the negotiations on the formation of a government.

'Obligation to do everything to prevent center-left government'

Haredi Councils of Torah Sages urge Yamina to backtrack on unity government, warns center-left aims to 'persecute religion.'

Aryeh Deri considering retiring from the Knesset

Shas leader says he will run party 'from the outside' if it is forced into the opposition.

Three haredi MKs resign from the Knesset

Ministers Deri and Litzman and Deputy Minister Maklev resign from the Knesset under the Norwegian Law.

'Sa'ar, return to the right: The alternative is a 5th election'

Shas MK Michael Malchieli says majority voted for the right and a majority of the right voted for Netanyahu, voters don't want Meretz.

Shas leader Deri: "I've had it with Liberman"

Aryeh Deri talks about his political peers at the 18th Jerusalem conference in Sheva.

Shas sages fight back against media incitement

A fiery letter from the community leaders of the Haredi voter base takes issue with the public's opinion and the Supreme Court's rulings.

Officials in haredi parties: Sa'ar asked not to rule out Lapid

Report: Shas and United Torah Judaism in disagreement on whether to consider joining government with Sa'ar and Bennett.