Jewish Home

Jewish Home Founder: Party Needs a Rethink

Rabbi Dr. Daniel Tropper, a pioneering founder of the Jewish Home party, says the party could have done better.

Ayelet Shaked: Netanyahu 'Owes' Religious Zionists

Jewish Home MK Ayelet Shaked Binyamin Netanyahu had a 'moral obligation' to her party for standing by him.

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Akunis: Jewish Home is Likud's 'Sister Party'

Outgoing Deputy Minister and MK hails 'wonderful' elections results, says Likud has a natural partner in the Religious Zionist sector.

Hotovely: We 'Trolled' For Jewish Home Votes, With Good Reason

The 2015 elections were “a great moment for Religious Zionism,” MK Tzipi Hotovely (Likud) wrote on her Facebook page Wednesday.

Jewish Home Wins in Likud’s Rejection of Two States

Anglos were likely attracted to Netanyahu by his statesmanship and Likud’s reflection of the two-party system in the US.

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Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan: Religious Zionists Tried to Do Too Much

Jewish Home MK and former Deputy Religious Affairs Minister laments split in religious Zionist vote, urges unity for days ahead.

Bennett Hails Results as 'Victory' for Nationalists

Despite an emerging drop in seats for the Jewish Home, chairman Naftali Bennett says he is "proud" of religious Zionism.

Petitions Filed Against 'Vote Shas and Go to Heaven' Campaign

Fliers featuring Chief Rabbi, lists of names for 'blessings' subject to scrutiny; Shas penalized for one ad campaign.

Bennett: Only 'Big Jewish Home' Can Keep Netanyahu 'Honest'

Binyamin Netanyahu talks a good 'right-wing game,' but he needs to be 'watched,' said Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett.

Watch: Naftali Bennett Votes in 2015 Elections

Bennett 'prayed that Israel will be united and strong' before voting, calls for Jewish unity.

Netanyahu to Bennett: Relax, There Will be No Unity Government

Prime Minister Netanyahu seeks to assure Jewish Home chairman that he will not form a unity government with the “Zionist Union”.

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'Only a Strong Jewish Home Can Prevent Expulsions'

The future of Israel may be in the hands of Religious Zionists, Naftali Bennett explains on the night before elections.

Rabbi Druckman Encourages Religious Zionists: Choose Jewish Home

Bnei Akiva rabbi and leader notes that a vote for Jewish Home also ensures a Netanyahu government - but without compromising on values.

Marzel: I'll Take Over Bennett's Media Role as 'Extreme Right'

In the voter dilemma between Jewish Home and Yachad, Baruch Marzel says Yachad's presence is Right's only chance of forming a government.

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Uri Ariel to Leftists: Bring it On

Housing Minister dismisses criticism over housing, encourages right-wing voters to attend polls and the rally Sunday for a secure Israel.

Bennett Attacks: Netanyahu Will Skip Over the Right

Jewish Home chair Naftali Bennett slams Netanyahu for refusing 'technical bloc' offer, confirms his suspicions PM will turn to the Left.

Bennett Suggests a 'Technical Bloc' with Likud

Jewish Home chairman says he will call Netanyahu after Tuesday's election and suggest a “unified technical bloc”.

Naftali Bennett Makes Late-Night Visit to Hevron

'We have returned to Hevron to stay there - forever,' Bennett emphasizes in last-minute campaign visit.

Bennett: If We're Not Big Enough, We Won't be in the Coalition

Jewish Home chairman calls on voters who are disappointed by Netanyahu to remain on the right and not vote for the left.

Bennett to Kahlon: Stop Your Leftward March

Bennett tells conference attendees one can be both right-wing and socially-minded, and the right party for that is Jewish Home.

Netanyahu Looks to Steal a Chunk of Bennett's Mandates

Trailing in polls, Netanyahu seeks to convince religious Zionist voters to choose Likud over Jewish Home in open letter Thursday.

Settlement Pioneers: Vote for Jewish Home a Must

Jewish Home on Thursday received endorsements from three of the most prominent veterans in the settlement movement.

Bennett Says the 'Primitive Mezuzah Kissers' Are Going to Win

Bennett responds to leftist rally condemnation of religious, saying elections are for the Jewish nature of Israel.

Haredi MK Mozes: Anybody But Lapid

United Torah Judaism MK says his party could join coalition with Jewish Home - Yesh Atid, however, was out of the question.

Tzfat Chief Rabbi Calls to Vote for Yachad

In rare move Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu writes to his students, explaining why he moved from Jewish Home to Yachad and urging them to do likewise.

Leftist Playwright Compares Jewish Home Campaign to Nazis

Yehoshua Sobol says "Stop Apologizing" slogan reminiscent of law enacted in Nazi Germany to appease nation's sense of guilt.

Bennett Blames Lapid for Stealing Ideas, Livni for Disengagement

Jewish Home chair discusses Lapid, Livni, and the 'pragmatic' side of a Likud coalition in pre-elections interview with Israeli media.

Marzel Warns Jewish Home Attacks Help Leftist Coalition

Responding to Jewish Home criticism of Ha'am Itanu, Marzel says 'now is not the time' for right-wing infighting.

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From 'Peace Now' to the Jewish Home Party

Anat Roth tells of her remarkable journey from the far-left to the nationalist camp, and how she's symbolic of a wider Israeli awakening.

Jewish Home Accuses Lapid of Stealing Their Initiatives

Jewish Home's latest campaign clip attacks Lapid for blocking party's initiatives in 19th Knesset, and now using them as campaign promises.

Eli Yishai: New Recordings Would Drop Shas from Knesset

Eli Yishai says new recordings of the late Rabbi are 'earth-shattering' and would cause Shas not to pass the threshold.

Bennett Claims: Likud Wants Herzog in Coalition, Not Us

After Ya'alon claims unity government possible, Bennett warns right-wing voters Likud is planning an about-face - Likud issues a rebuttal.

Political Correspondent: Bennett Won the Televised Debate

Kol Yisrael radio’s political correspondent says Jewish Home chairman was the clear winner of Thursday evening's eight-person debate.

Poll: Jewish Home Stuck at 11 Seats, Labor Top

25 seats for Labor in latest elections poll, despite a different poll suggesting a close race with Likud.

Wortzman: Strong Jewish Home Better for Israel, Jewish People

Deputy Education Minister notes that Jewish Home's strength could directly impact next coalition, advocates strong Jewish values.

Bennett: I Will Overthrow Gov't That Gives Even an Inch of Land

Jewish Home chair says he will do everything in his power 'to prevent giving away Israeli soil to Arabs' even if it means leaving coalition.

Students Call On Religious Political Leaders to Unite

Students in Israeli Religious Zionist high schools are demanding that the four religious parties running in this election unite.

Bennett: Our Voters Are Returning Home

Jewish Home Chairman warns Israelis this is a time of emergency: 'If we become complacent, we will cease to exist.'

Bennett Hits Out: Lapid Responsible for Housing Crisis

Jewish Home Chairman criticizes Yair Lapid for housing crisis, says for past two years 'Israel has been held hostage to his whims.'

Bennett: Without 16 Mandates We Will Be in Opposition

Jewish Home chair warns without 15 or 16 mandates, his party may not be in the coalition and a Palestinian state will be established.

Rabbi Melamed: Jewish Home Does Listen to Rabbis

Rabbi Zalman Melamed says all issues between Jewish Home and senior rabbis in Religious Zionist community have been resolved.

Marzel to Bennett: Prove Yourself Before Preaching to Others

Baruch Marzel attacks Naftali Bennett for including Eli Yishai in list of party leaders who 'support transfer of land to Arabs.'

LGBTs Crash Another Jewish Home Event, Violence Erupts

A group of leftist-LGBT activists broke into a Jewish Home elections conference Wednesday, resulting in scuffle with frustrated activists.

Brother-in-Law of Netanyahu Urges Jewish Home: Work with Likud

Dr. Hagai Ben-Artzi warns: by rejecting Netanyahu's willingness to cooperate, Jewish Home is hurting Religious Zionism.

Jewish Home MK: Bennett 'Acted as if Everyone Was Invisible'

Slomiansky gives unusually harsh words for Bennett over Ohana appointment, saying he lacked humility in springing decision on party.

Bennett Tells Western World: Israel is Fighting for your Freedom

Jewish Home party leader's new video makes the case against an Israeli withdrawal from Judea-Samaria; 'War for democracy starts here.'

Meretz MK: I Loved Orbach Dearly

Meretz MK Ilan Gilon says goodbye to Minister Uri Orbach, a close friend of his despite the political differences between them.

Likud Emerges as Clear Front-Runner in New Poll

A new poll shows that recent trends indicating a strengthening of the Likud and a weakening of Jewish Home are continuing.

'Bibi is Using Judea and Samaria Residents'

Jewish Home continues to berate Netanyahu for stealing right-wing votes by visiting communities in Judea and Samaria.

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Bibi Placates After Jewish Home Accuses him of 'War'

Netanyahu promises Jewish Home coalition but not 'two medium right-wing parties,' after sources say he tried to 'eliminate them' for votes.

Jewish Home Falls to Fifth Place in Polling First

Likud ekes by Labor, Jewish Home down to 11 seats being bypassed by joint Arab list and Yesh Atid, dropping to 5th for first time.

Bennett: I Don't Believe We're Netanyahu's First Choice

Netanyahu is saying all the right things before the election, but will he swing leftward the day after?

PM in Samaria Town: Vote for Likud, or You Might Get Left Govt.

It's not enough to vote for a right-wing party, PM Binyamin Netanyahu said; you have to vote for Likud to avoid a leftist government.

Yonah: I Need to Prove My Zionism to This Group of Crazies?

Controversial Labor candidate Yossi Yonah responds to Jewish Home campaign video against him by attacking the party and its positions.

Jewish Home Activists Boycott Campaign in Jerusalem

Capital branch boycotts elections campaign, after activists angered at campaign investing 'all money' in Bennett's Facebook page.

Poll: Likud and Labor Even, Jewish Home Recovering

Channel 10 poll gives Jewish Home 14 seats, marking a recovery from Eli Ohana saga. Labor and Likud each have 23 seats.

Shaked: Do You Prefer Dichter or Struk in Next Knesset?

MK Ayelet Shaked blasts radio host Kalman Liebskind for plans to vote Likud, saying PM needs strong Jewish Home to form gov't.

Poll: Likud Ahead, Jewish Home Falling

Right-wing bloc projected to be stable at 42 seats - but Jewish Home falls from perennial third-place spot.

MK-to-Be Smotrich: Rob Terrorists of Hope

No. 9 on Jewish Home list says in order to stop terror, Israel must stop talking about a Palestinian state.

Rabbis Slam Bennett's 'Saving Religious Zionism' Comments

Religious Zionist rabbis who transferred support to Ha'am Itanu criticize Bennett for saying he saved religious Zionist vision in Knesset.