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Judge Keeps Jewish Home from Handing Out Fruit on Tu Bishvat

Plans to distribute dried fruit for Tu Bishvat may contradict Election Law which forbids giving gifts or food, rules judge.

Committee Slams R. Ronski for Elections Video

An order preventing the use of images that could be taken to imply the endorsement of the IDF of any candidate was issued Sunday.

Bennett's blunder?

Polls Indicate Ohana Placement Harmed Jewish Home

Likud edges out Labor; 53% of voters negatively influenced by Bennett's soccer post as Jewish Home drops to 14.

Bennett Refuses to Let Kalfa Back onto Jewish Home List

Kalfa resigned to protest appointment of inexperienced secular soccer player Ohana, who resigned - but now Bennett won't let him return.

Jewish Home Candidate Booted Off Air by 'Rude' Radio Host

Reno Tzror's interview of Yinon Magal quickly deteriorates into shouting-match, prompting Tzror to kick Magal off the broadcast.

With Ohana Off List, Rabbis Return to Jewish Home

With Eli Ohana off the Jewish Home list, key figures in the Religious Zionist community said they could once again support the party.

Ohana Quits Jewish Home List after Furious Backlash

Former soccer star Eli Ohana informs Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett of his withdrawal from list; MK Zevulun Kalfa returns.

Thursday is Last Day to Submit Official Knesset Lists

As the deadline to submit party lists for the 20th Knesset approaches, likelihood of last-minute unity deals crumbles.

Religious and Secular Fury in Jewish Home over Ohana

In emergency meeting senior MKs attack Bennett's decision, warn of threats to pull support over process of turning into 'Likud B.'

Bennett Urges Critics to Take Ohana Appointment 'In Proportion'

Jewish Home chief says past day was the toughest of his political career - but defends inclusion of ex-soccer star in party list.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

'National Religious Factionalism Will Create an Arab Knesset'

Temple Institute head Rabbi Ariel slams ex-soccer player's addition to Jewish Home list, laments 'factionalism' of religious-Zionist public.

MK Zevulun Kalfa Resigns from Jewish Home Knesset List

In angry letter to Tekuma head Uri Ariel, Kalfa blasts 'cynical' addition of Eli Ohana to list, calls to annul union with Jewish Home.

Feiglin: I May Vote for Jewish Home

Former Likud MK makes surprising show of support for Bennett's party Tuesday - for sociological reasons.

Bennett Confirms Anat Roth Slated for MK Seat

Dr. Roth, a former leftist, will be moved from current 22nd spot to the realistic 14 spot.

Bennett on Soccer Legend Ohana: We Need to Reach Out to Others

Jewish Home chairman responds to criticism over his recruiting former soccer player Eli Ohana to the party.

Soccer Superstar Eli Ohana Joins Jewish Home

Former Beitar Jerusalem player Eli Ohana in the past supported the Disengagement from Gaza but claims: "I woke up to reality."

Bennett: We're Opening Jewish Home to Everyone

At the Jewish Home's reunification assembly with Tekuma, Chairmans Naftali Bennett and Uri Ariel welcome joint list for 20th Knesset.

Hotovely: No Need for Joint List Between Likud, Jewish Home

Tzipi Hotovely hails her placement in #20 spot, which she believes she merited in any event; says joint list would detract voters.

Bennett Keeping Likud-Jewish Home Union in Back Pocket

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett says he has a response should the Left decide to unite, indicating a possible consolidation with Likud.

Drama in Jewish Home: Will Union Be Nixed?

Deal between Jewish Home and Tekuma for running jointly appeared to be sealed – but is said to be in danger.

Labor Group: Jewish Home 'Pretending' to be Jewish

Labor supporters petitioned Israeli election officials to bar Jewish Home from calling itself that, because it doesn't 'act Jewish.'

Poll: Yishai-Ben Ari Pact to Harm Jewish Home

Jewish Home bumped down to just 13 seats if Otzma Yehudit, Ha'am Itanu join forces - but it could give the right wing a slight edge.

Bennett Denies Possibility of Joint List with Likud

Jewish Home chairman says there will be a 'nationalist bloc' in any event; the real challenge is who gets appointed as ministers.

Uri Ariel Calls for Otzma Yehudit and Ha'am Itanu to Unite

Jewish Home Minister says 'four or five seats' could be wasted for the Right if Eli Yishai's party misses the Knesset threshold.

Netanyahu Unlikely to Run with Jewish Home

After digging into the issue, Netanyahu determined he would need major Likud Central Committee support to form joint list with Jewish Home.

Rabbi Ronski: Yishai's Party Diluting the Religious Zionist Vote

Eli Yishai's list is turning into a Religious Zionist one, like Jewish Home - and 2 such parties are too many, says former IDF Chief Rabbi.

United 'Right' Bloc Will Benefit Yisrael Beytenu and Shas

Latest poll shows Likud and Jewish Home will gain 37 seats if they run together, less total than if they were to run separately.

Latest Poll Shows United 'Right Bloc' Would Sweep to Victory

Labor still inches into first place if parties run separately - but a joint Likud-Jewish Home list would leave them a distant second.

Jewish Home Candidate Opposes Women's IDF Service

#17 candidate Sarah Eliash sparks some controversy after Army Radio reveals old interview stating that she accepts Rabbinate ruling.

Same Jewish Home List After Vote Recount

Concerns over faulty vote count result in little change, with only seat swap reported far down the list.

Minister Uri Orbach Hospitalized, Public Prayers Requested

Orbach to undergo treatments for pneumonia, says he waited until Jewish Home primaries fever died down to pursue intensive care.

Poll: Likud, Jewish Home Would Gain 37 Seats in Joint List

Joint list would mean an elections sweep for the Right, survey reveals; women's representation does not matter, according to poll.

Final Jewish Home List Released

Small changes in Jewish Home list after all votes counted; seats 15-18 in precarious spots for 20th Knesset, according to recent polls.

Shaked: We Will Head the Next Government

MK Ayelet Shaked thanks party members for giving her the most votes in the primaries.

Bennett Promises High-Voltage Election Campaign

'The amazing team that was elected today is the best team, and it was not selected by a dictator but by the nation.'

Jewish Home Launches Campaign Song: 'We're Brothers'

The song was composed by Eyal Cohen, who sings it with Ofir Ben Sheetrit. Both starred in a musical reality show.

Bennett: Jewish Home Party Will Lead the State of Israel

Naftali Bennett hails 'historic' results of Jewish Home party primaries; 'The day is near that Bayit Yehudi will lead the State of Israel.'

MK Ayelet Shaked: Jewish Home Has Made History

Ayelet Shaked and 'diverse' range of other victorious Jewish Home candidates thank the public for their support during historic primaries.

What is the Make-Up of Jewish Home's Knesset List?

With 90% of votes counted, party list begins to emerge; 57% of registered party members participated in primaries.

'Labor Founders Are Rolling in Their Graves'

Jewish Home and Likud react to Labor primary results, calling the 'far-left' candidates 'Marmara Flotilla supports and NIF members.'

Jewish Home Primaries Have Begun, after Court Approval

Polls open at 10:00 despite temporary injunction in Lod District Court; 35 candidates running for select spots.

Poll: Most Jewish Home Party Voters 'Not Religious'

Surprising figures show religious-Zionist party's popularity among secular and younger voters skyrocketing.

Jewish Home Party Primaries Under Threat?

Court issues injunction against tomorrow's primary elections after candidate accuses party officials of foul play; decision at 8:00 a.m.

Poll: Jewish Home Strengthening Despite Left-Wing Attacks

Labor takes top spot from Likud, Shas no stronger despite Deri's much-vaunted return.

Smotrich, Struk and Kalfa Elected to Tekuma's Knesset List

The members of the Central Committee of Tekuma choose their candidates for the Knesset. Yesh Atid quick to criticize.

'Jewish Home Will Stay True to its Religious-Zionist Values'

Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan insists more secular MKs won't mean compromise on values, says he'd love to finish what he started at the rabbinate.

Ayelet Shaked Endorses Uri Bank for Jewish Home Knesset List

Jewish Home chairwoman praises record of most senior 'Anglo' candidate; party's English-speaking forum praises decision.

Jewish Home Candidates Strongly Oppose Same-Sex Marriage

In a pre-primary viral video, Jewish Home candidates asked their opinions on same-sex marriage; overwhelming majority against.

Reform Leader Attacks 'Primitive' Jewish Home Party

Head of Israeli Reform movement and candidate for Labor Knesset spot takes aim at 'right-wing', 'ultra-Orthodox' Jewish Home.

Gafni: Jewish Home the Real 'Enemy' of Hareidim

UTJ head MK Moshe Gafni complained that Jewish Home was responsible for the “state persecution” of the hareidi community.

Can 'Right-Wingers' Champion Social Issues? Bennett Thinks So

Latest Jewish Home party campaign video challenges Right-Left stereotypes, but rivals attack bid to draw secular voters.

From World Bnei Akiva to Israeli Politics

Arutz Sheva meets Jewish Home candidate Zeev Schwartz who is focusing on the immigrant and Anglo voters.

Group: Knesset Very Anti-Religious in 2014

The Liba Center says that the just-concluded Knesset was very negative for religious Israelis, who are under political attack.

Campaign Promises: Legalization of Amona in Coalition Deal

After High Court orders destruction of Samaria town, Jewish Home MKs promise residents action following Likud calls on Netanyahu.

MK Hopeful: 'French Exile is at an End'

Anti-Semitism in France is, unfortunately for the country's Jewish residents, a growing industry, says activist Avraham Azulai.

Amona Rabbi Criticizes Likud, Jewish Home for Inaction

Rabbi Yair Frank calls to vote only for candidates who oppose detruction of Samaria town, says Likud and Netanyahu have 'failed.'

Outcry After Jewish Home Candidate Promotes Land Withdrawals

Jewish Home issues unusual announcement distancing from statements of candidate who backs 'land for peace,' says Bennett does too.

Wortzman: Votes Moving to Jewish Home from Shas, Yisrael Beytenu

Disillusionment with Shas drama, Yisrael Beytenu corruption case, the move of both parties to the Left could see Jewish Home win more seats.

'Magal's Candidacy Weakens Religious Zionism'

Candidate for Jewish Home Head, Rabbi Shimon Or, criticizes news editor Yonin Magal for running for spot on Jewish Home list.

Bennett Says He's Rebuffing Foreign Pressure to Move Leftward

At annual international rabbinical conference, Jewish Home leader also hails Israel's changing attitude towards Diaspora Jewry.