Jewish Home

The 'Anglos' are coming

Anglo-Israeli Knesset Contenders Have High Hopes for Jewish Home

Electoral reform; curbing the High Court's power; more support for diaspora Jewry - Jewish Home's Anglos are determined to make a change.

Yogev: Soldiers, Volunteers Should Vote in Jewish Home Primaries

MK Moti Yogev pushes for special steps to be taken to ensure that IDF soldiers, national service girls can vote in Jewish Home primaries.

Watch: Deputy Minister Drafts Superman to Save Israeli Education

Deputy Education Minister Avi Wortzman becomes 'Superman' in yet another pre-election viral video.

When Rabbis Differ on Which Party to Join

'Yinon Magal is a Great Man,' Jewish Home MKs Testify

Fellow MKs call Magal's candidacy a 'blessing' shortly after the news anchor announces his candidacy for Jewish Home.

Senior Israeli News Editor Joins Jewish Home

Walla! News editor Yinon Magal joines Bennett's Jewish Home party, notes he has stood up for pro-Israel, Religious Zionist views.

Former Peace Now Activist to Run with Jewish Home

Dr. Anat Roth, formerly an activist with Peace Now and an advisor to Barak and Mitzna, will run with Jewish Home, says "reality has set in".

Former Shin Bet Chief: Right-wing Parties are 'Destructive'

Former Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin launches Facebook tirade against Likud, Jewish Home and Yisrael Beytenu.

This Election, Will Right-Wingers 'Come Home' from the Likud?

Why Dani Dayan's candidacy for the Jewish Home could mark a turning point in the party's quest to lead the nationalist camp.

Jewish Home to Get Education, Welfare Portfolios

Jewish Home will take over several of the ministerial portfolios left behind by Yesh Atid and Hatnu'a.

Rabbi Criticizes Tekuma's 'Moral Mistake' in Joining Jewish Home

Tekuma Central Committee member slams faction, says union with Eli Yishai and hareidim would have been 'historic.'

Bennett Hails Tekuma-Jewish Home Unity

Jewish Home party leader praises last night's decision by Tekuma party members to remain united, ending rumors of a split.

Tekuma Decides: No Split from Jewish Home

Members of the Tekuma Central Committee vote to run together with the Jewish Home and accept Naftali Bennett's proposal for a joint list.

Report: Bennett Unconcerned Over Jewish Home-Tekuma Tensions

Bennett allegedly says in private conversations that Tekuma-Yachad list would help right-wing bloc; Tekuma to decide Saturday on split.

Most of Tekuma's Rabbis Opposed Jewish Home Split

Three out of four Rabbis against Tekuma splitting from Jewish Home; decision to be made by central committee.

Tekuma Central Committee to Decide on Split from Jewish Home

The Central Committee of the Tekuma party will make the final decision on whether or not Tekuma will run jointly with the Jewish Home.

Ariel Leads Vote to Break from Jewish Home

Ariel supports split from Jewish Home in party vote which ends up in a tie, bringing question to party's rabbis for final decision.

Talks Continue to Keep Tekuma and Jewish Home Together

Negotiations are continuing between Naftali Bennett and Uri Ariel in efforts to ensure that Tekuma does not split from Jewish Home.

Rabbi Haim Amsalem Asks to Join with Jewish Home Party

Amsalem, who split from Shas and failed in last elections with Am Shalem party, says Jewish Home is his 'natural place.'

Tekuma Explains Religious Divide Threatening Jewish Home Split

National Union charges Jewish Home trying to remove religious Zionist 'Torah core' from party, 'belligerent' Bennett using them as 'pawns.'

Ariel and Yishai Meet as Jewish Home Split Looms

Yishai meets Ariel for first time after forming new party; Ariel expected to decide on whether or not to leave Jewish Home by weekend.

Eli Yishai's New Party Won't Allow Women MKs

Pact with National Union looking increasingly unlikely as Yachad party's spiritual head stresses hareidi stance against women MKs.

Watch: Bennett, Feiglin Kick Off Campaigns on YouTube

Viral videos show politicians dealing with Israeli 'first world problems' ahead of primaries.

National Union Says There Are Still Gaps with Bennett

Uri Ariel's National Union/Tekuma rejects reports that a unity agreement with the Jewish Home is close.

Chetboun Resigns from Jewish Home

Jewish Home MK announces he will not run with the party in the next elections, is believed to be joining Eli Yishai's new party.

Showdown at Jewish Home; MK Yogev is Hopeful

Jewish Home's Moti Yogev hopes that Chairman Naftali Bennett and Uri Ariel of Tekuma can reach a compromise, avoid a split.

MK Struk: Jewish Home Turning into Likud B

Jewish Home and Tekuma take negotiations down to the wire. Will they part ways? MK Struk says gaps are bridgeable.

Shaked: 'No Logic' in Jewish Home Running with Likud

MK Ayelet Shaked denies claims that Jewish Home will run with Likud in March. 'There is absolutely no logic in that,' she argues.

Dani Dayan Joins Jewish Home

Former Yesha Council leader pledges support for Bennett's party over Likud, indicates differences with Netanyahu over peace talks, Livni.

Liberman Hits Back at 'Hysterical' Jewish Home

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts Jewish Home, Likud for 'mislabeling' him as left-wing; is aiming for 15 seats.

Jewish Home MKs: Do Not Divide Religious Zionism

Jewish Home MKs call on Tekuma members to remain in the party and accept chairman Naftali Bennett's proposal to join without primaries.

Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan Switches from Tekuma to Jewish Home

Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs to run on Jewish Home list; Tekuma wishes him success amid rumors of split.

Likud: Pact with Jewish Home Still on the Table

Contradictory report on Bennett-Netanyahu pact emerges after analysts note the two have been working closely. Jewish Home: pact 'unfounded.'

Jewish Home: A Joint List with the Likud is 'Unfounded'

The Jewish Home dismisses the idea of a joint list with the Likud, despite poll showing they would win 33 seats together.

Ronen Shoval in the Running for Jewish Home List

Im Tirtzu founder and New Israel Fund nemesis vows to fight influence of leftist elite with all his might.

Poll: Joint Party Led by Ariel, Yishai Would Gain 7 Seats

A “Torah-oriented” Religious Zionist list led by MKs Uri Ariel and Eli Yishai would do quite well in upcoming election, poll predicts.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Arab, Muslim, Zionist and Proud: The New Face of Jewish Home?

Anett Haskia explains why she wants to be an MK for religious-Zionist Jewish Home party, and how the Left has betrayed Israeli Arabs.

Ya'alon Says 'Obama Administration Won't Last Forever'

Ya'alon blames covert building freeze in Judea-Samaria on Obama's pressure, says Jewish Home ministers consented to freeze.

Jewish Home Goes on New Recruitment Campaign

Jewish Home on Tuesday announced that it was going on a major last-minute recruitment campaign.

Vice President of Yesha Council to Run for Jewish Home

Naftali Bennett welcomes Yigal Dilmoni's candidacy for the Jewish Home list, says he is a 'worthy candidate' for MK.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Report: Jewish Home Strife on the Brink of Resolution

Sources say deal close between Jewish Home, Tekuma imminent - preventing a crisis within the national-religious bloc.

Bennett: Netanyahu and I Agreed Not to Attack Each Other

Jewish Home chairman reveals he agreed with Likud that the two parties won't attack each other during the election campaign.

Jewish Home, Likud Sign Surplus Vote Agreement

Agreement to swing votes between parties in the event a surplus would help either one, as blocs begin to form ahead of elections.

Jewish Home crisis

Ariel Admits to an Ideological Rift with Bennett

Ariel says unity efforts continue, but maintains that primaries are corrupt and divide continues - amid talk of Yishai partnership.

Bennett and Ariel Trying to Maintain Jewish Home Unity

Jewish Home Chairman and Tekuma Chairman hold positive meeting amid reports that Ariel may form a new party with Shas's Yishai.

Could an Arab Muslim Woman Become the Newest Jewish Home MK?

It may be called the 'Jewish Home' party, but a distinctly non-Jewish Israeli - Anat Haskia - hopes to join its Knesset faction.

Crisis Averted? Jewish Home Unity Talks 'Positive'

Talks between Bennett, Ariel over finalizing merger between their two factions went well, as Ben-Dahan considers bolting National Union.

Calls for a split

Ahead of Elections Jewish Home MKs Trade Barbs

'Arrogant' dig at Tekuma faction gets sharp rebuttal; Jewish Home rep calls to disband National Union; rabbi suggests party split.

Jewish Home MK Says 'We Didn't Ask for Elections'

Despite polls showing that it would gain seats, Jewish Home isn't necessarily happy that elections are to take place says Uri Orbach.

Otzma Leyisrael Announces Election Campaign

Nationalist party that missed out of last Knesset responds to collapsing coalition, clarifies why it won't be joining with Jewish Home.

Bennett, Ariel at Odds Over Future of Jewish Home

Argument erupts in Jewish Home faction meeting over whether to add Tekuma members to the list, leading to rumors of split.

Disgruntled Jewish Home Forum Demands Action on Building Freeze

Jewish Home members in Judea, Samaria shocked as party continues to sit in government as regional development collapses.

Peretz Submits Bill to Prevent Bennett from Becoming PM

MK Amir Peretz submits bill to revert to direct prime ministerial elections - specifically to prevent 'extremist' Bennett from becoming PM.

Feiglin Favors One Large Nationalist Bloc

MK Feiglin says it would be a good idea to have all the nationalist parties run together as one bloc - but only if led by a strong Likud.

Exclusive

A Candid Interview with Economy Minister Naftali Bennett

Bennett speaks to Arutz Sheva about terrorism, deterrence, Temple Mount, Lapid, upcoming elections, and relationship with Uri Ariel.

Election Poll: Jewish Home Second Strongest Party in Israel

Survey suggests if elections were held today, Likud would win 22 seats. Jewish Home not far behind with 17. Yesh Atid in third with 13.

Ariel Warns Bennett: We Won't Sell Out for Mandates

Unity deal in further jeopardy as Ariel speaks of 'red line' principles stopping a union with Jewish Home's push for political 'center.'

Signs of schism?

Jewish Home Unity Deal Draws Criticism

Bennet presents unity deal for Jewish Home and Ariel's Tekuma; is promptly slammed by Tekuma and Jewish Home's secular branch.

Feiglin Criticizes Jewish Home for 'Abandoning Roots'

Likud MK accuses Bennett's party of shortcomings, and presents his plan to end the 'silent intifada' in Jerusalem.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Why MKs Won't Give Up on Temple Mount Visits

Jewish Home Secretary General says MKs will up their campaign for Temple Mount prayers; 'Jordan is in no position to threaten us.'