Jewish Home

Rabbi Calls on Hareidi Community to Thank Jewish Home

Rabbi Ya'akov Medan, in Arutz Sheva interview, notes Jewish Home campaigned to protect hareidi sector, should not be incited against.

'Netanyahu Deceived Us'

Hareidi MK spits fire at the Prime Minister over criminal sanctions enactment in interview to Arutz Sheva.

Coalition Head Blasts Livni’s Call to Oust Jewish Home Party

MK Levin says Justice Minister's 'irresponsible' proposal to boot Jewish Home from the coalition illustrates ignorance, is bad for Israel.

Conversions Controversy

Hareidi Uproar Over Conversion Bill is 'Cheap Politics'

Deputy minister says hareidi MKs ‘upset’ over bill they themselves approved, claims they are simply 'looking for a fight'.

'They Insult Our Rabbis, and We Remain Silent'

Jewish Home MK blasts hareidi Knesset MKs over 'ingratitude' to Jewish Home, Religious Zionist community.

Steinitz: Jewish Home Was Wrong to Walk Out on Schulz

Strategic Affairs Minister says Jewish Home response to Martin Schulz's speech was "disproportionate".

Shaked: Kosher Slaughter Ban 'The Height of Hypocrisy'

Jewish Home MK Ayelet Shaked attacks Denmark over kosher slaughter ban, notes Danes vetoed Israeli fur ban a few years ago.

EU Officials: Schulz Was Offended by MKs' Criticism

EU officials say Martin Schulz is pro-Israel and was offended by Jewish Home's reaction to his speech in the Knesset.

Committee: IDF Service for Men Down to 32 Months

Shaked Committee shortens army service for men, MK Yogev warns of 'unprofessional, irresponsible decision.'

Hevron: Right-Wing Activists Egg Housing Minister's Car

Right-wing activists in Hevron accuse Uri Ariel and his Jewish Home party of "selling out" to become minister.

Bennett: Jewish Home Could Leave Coalition Over Kerry Plan

Bennett rejects coalition 'soap opera,' says will leave coalition if peace deal doesn't meet his party's values.

Uri Ariel: 'Israel Will Not Concede'

Housing Minister and Jewish Home MK urges nation, Prime Minister to remain strong in face of boycott threats.

Ben-Ari Slams Jewish Home: You Sold Out For 'Success'

Fierce dispute between former MK Ben-Ari and MK Wartzman at Jerusalem Conference over Jewish Home's partnership in govt.

Jewish Home Rallies Behind Ariel Zilber

Party takes on support for snubbed musician Ariel Zilber as their own pet project; every MK posts a Zilber song to their Facebook page.

Former MK Eldad Criticizes 'Spineless' Right

Former MK Professor Aryeh Eldad says that the right should criticize Netanyahu and not Kerry.

Poll Reversal: Likud Beytenu Up, Jewish Home Down

Likud Beytenu up to 36, Jewish Home drops to 11 according to poll; conflicts with findings of a poll earlier in the week.

MK Shaked: 'Why Can't Jews Live in Palestinian State?'

While Jewish Home chairman Bennett had spat with Netanyahu on issue, Shaked made similar statement a month ago.

Top Dog

Poll: Bennett Comes Out on Top After Netanyahu Spat

Following spat over 'Jews in Palestine' proposal, new poll shows Likud Beytenu drops to 30 seats, Jewish Home up to 17.

Feiglin: Conflict Between Bennett, Netanyahu 'Ridiculous'

MK slams Netanyahu's controversial tactic to expose PA incitement, threatens to leave coalition if Jerusalem divided.

Heading for a Split?

Yesh Atid is a ‘Dictatorship’

Relations between Yesh Atid, Jewish Home, strained further as Naftali Bennett takes a dig at Lapid's party.

Shaked: Stop Worrying and Apologizing for Being Zionist

Calling building in Judea and Samaria 'the lifeblood of Zionism,' MK Ayelet Shaked urges Israel to stand strong on building plans.

Deri: No to An Agreement that Hurts Judea and Samaria

Shas chairman says he will oppose any peace agreement that harms Jews in Judea and Samaria, takes a shot at Jewish Home party.

Shaked: We Won't be in a Government that Accepts '67 Borders'

Jewish Home will quit the government if it accepts the indefensible pre-1967 lines as a basis for peace talks, says MK Shaked.

Likud Gains 2 Seats, Jewish Home Drops in New Poll

The Likud- Beytenu would receive 33 seats if elections were held today, followed by Labor with 16, according to new poll.

Deri: Shas Not a 'Safety Net' For Kerry Deal

Shas Chairman declares his party will not provide a 'safety net' to form a new coalition enabling peace deal, withdrawals.

Jewish Home's New Film: 'American Bluff'

In response to surreal US security proposals for Jordan Valley, Jewish Home's secular branch releases parody trailer.

Ben-Ari: 'Jewish Home Is Partner To Govt. of Blood'

Former MK attacks Jewish Home for not bringing down coalition government to prevent release of 26 terrorist murderers.

MK: Jewish Home's 'Red Line' is Judea and Samaria Expulsion

MK Muallem defends her party remaining in gov't despite prisoner release, says Jewish Home Israel's 'Iron Dome' against far-left.

Feiglin Attacks Jewish Home, Own Party Over Gay Marriage

Feiglin again only nationalist camp MK to vote against controversial bill, this time one giving same-sex couples tax break.

Jewish Home MKs: We Have to Leave Lapid Behind

A number of Jewish Home MKs on Monday criticized the leadership of their party for allowing it to be “pushed around” by Yair Lapid

Deri: 'Nationalist' Government Abandoned Jerusalem

Shas chairman slams Likud and Jewish Home for absence during a vote on a bill prohibiting negotiations over Jerusalem.

Jewish Home Minister: Secularists in 'Liberal Ecstasy'

Minister Orbach accuses Yesh Atid of going overboard with same-sex legislation, vows to defend 'classic' family.

Bennett Calls for Half-Day Vacation for the Snowbound

Economics Minister proposes paid half-day vacation for all employees stranded from work in snowbound areas.

Lapid: Anyone Who Helps Me is My 'Brother'

Finance Minister addresses recent tensions with Bennett, says that anyone who helps him improve life for the middle class is an ally.

Orbach: Dispute with Yesh Atid a ‘Passing Storm’

Orbach on Jewish Home-Yesh Atid fighting, standing up to Obama, and an intermediate agreement.

Labor MK to Lapid: Don't Play Games on Our Back

MK Eitan Cabel tells Finance Minister that the Labor party has no business in the coalition at the present time.

Jewish Home MKs are the Most Industrious

Representatives of religious-Zionist party lead the list of MKs who spend the most time in the Knesset.

Jewish Home Retracts Gay Benefits Veto

Bill giving equal tax benefits to gay parents will have preliminary vote Wednesday after Jewish Home removes veto.

Jewish Home: Probe Arab MKs' Incitement

MK Struk hands A-G list of quotes from four Arab MKs that she said led to violence Saturday.

Jewish Home on Riots: Weakness Leads to Violence

"If anyone thought the Palestinians’ aspirations end in Judea and Samaria, this was the promo," says Jewish Home after 'Day of Rage'.

Jewish Home MK: Partnership with Yesh Atid 'a Mistake'

In a meeting Wednesday with Jewish Home MKs in Samaria, MK Shuli Muallem declares that partnership is problematic, even 'a mistake.'

MK: 'Rabbis For Human Rights' Distributes Anti-Semitic Material

Jewish Home MK Zevulun Kalfa requests that group's freedom of speech be revoked on grounds of anti-Semitism.

Bennett: Likud to Decide on Jail for Hareidi Draft Dodgers

Bennett: Likud will ultimately decide whether hareidi draft-dodgers are sent to jail, or receive economic sanctions instead.

‘Likud Must Act to Save Torah World’ from Lapid

Jewish Home source says Likud must intervene to save yeshivas from Lapid’s budget freeze.

Bennett to Herzog: I Expect Us To Work Together

Jewish Home leader congratulates Herzog on Labor party primary win, emphasizes need for inter-party unity amidst calls for coalition change.

Jewish Home to Open More Municipal Branches

In party-wide meetings after success in municipal elections, Jewish Home decides to expand.

Report: Draft-Dodging Sanctions to Be Economic, Not Criminal

New draft law for hareidi-religious sector set to impose economic sanctions - not criminal punishment - against draft-dodgers.

Obama Refuses to Speak to Netanyahu

In latest twist in public US-Israel relations fallout, Obama has been forwarding all of Netanyahu's calls to John Kerry.

Orbach: Blame the Arabs, Not Jewish Home

Minister for Senior Citizens Uri Orbach hits back at those blaming his party for the failure of peace talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Israeli, US Reps Continue Public Fight for Support in Iran Deal

Jewish Home representatives continue to visit US in lobby to Congress over Iran deal; Shapiro rallies Israeli support through Israeli media.

Yaakov Peri Says Relationship with Jewish Home Untenable

Yesh Atid minister slams nationalist coalition partners, says sooner or later, one of them will have to go.

MK Chetboun: We Should End Yesh Atid Alliance

In an interview, Jewish Home Party MK Yoni Chetboun said that his party should reconsider its alliance with Yesh Atid

Jewish Home MK: Time to Break Alliance With Yesh Atid

MK Yoni Chetboun expands on previous comments, calls on his party to seek alternative alliances "to promote Jewish identity".

Bayit Yehudi Kicks Off Campaign in ‘Red City’

The Jewish Home picks its candidates for city council in the former socialist stronghold of Haifa.

Report: Jewish Home Presents Social, Economic Demands to Likud

Jewish Home presented to the Likud its social and economic positions for inclusion in a coalition agreement, a report said.

Sources: Livni Has 'Exclusive Rights' to Conduct PA Talks

Tzippy Livni has apparently been given exclusive rights to conduct negotiations with the Palestinian Authority, Arutz Sheva has learned

Report: Jewish Home Preparing for New Elections

A report said that the Jewish Home Party has taken steps to revive its election campaign committee - just in case

Jewish Home MK: I Spent More Years Learning Torah Than Shas MK's

Jewish Home MKs begin speaking, criticizing Shas for its long-time dismissal of Religious Zionism as being "less religious".

Report: Bennett Underwent Polygraph Test Over Leaks on Bibi

Jewish Home chairman underwent a polygraph test in 2009, after Netanyahu suspected that he had leaked sensitive information.

Likud Officials: Bibi Mistreated Bennett for Personal Reasons

Netanyahu comes under fire from Likud members, who say the attacks on Jewish Home's Bennett were for personal reasons.