Ponevezh Yeshiva

Dispute at haredi yeshiva

Supreme Court sets deadline to vacate Ponevezh Yeshiva

Supreme Court allows Rabbi Markovitz's followers to remain at Ponevezh until August 2027, subject to a commitment to vacate and payments totaling millions of shekels.

Ponevezh Yeshiva dispute:

Supreme Court delays eviction until August

Israel's Supreme Court delays the eviction of Rabbi Markovitz's faction from Ponevezh Yeshiva until August 2027 and raises concerns over a NIS 10 million fine.

Ponevezh Yeshiva Dean:

'Do not respond, only study'

Ponevezh Yeshiva head Rabbi Shmuel Markovitz delivered a talk to his students following the arbitration ruling about control of the institution and emphasized that studies must continue uninterrupted.

Arbitrator rules

The 'Terrorists' Faction must vacate the Ponevezh Yeshiva

An arbitration ruling by retired judge David Cheshin obligates Rabbi Markowitz to vacate the buildings of the Ponevezh Yeshiva and determines that control remains in the hands of Rabbi Kahaneman.

Tension at Ponovezh Yeshiva:

Judge to rule between rival factions

Retired judge David Cheshin is set to deliver a dramatic ruling in the decades-long Ponovezh Yeshiva dispute, addressing both financial ownership and spiritual authority. How did it all start?

Ponovezh Yeshiva sets rules on dates and gifts during engagement

Ponovezh Yeshiva heads condemn lengthy dates and frequent gifting between engaged couples, calling these practices halakhically problematic and urging restraint during the engagement period.

Uproar over burial of Jerusalem Faction leader

Serious dispute taking place in the Ponevezh Yeshiva, regarding where Rabbi Asher Deutsch will be buried, as his students arrive at the Rabbi's section in the yeshiva cemetery and begin to dig a grave.

In central Bnei Brak:

Israeli flag flown on roof of Ponevezh Yeshiva

As per the instructions of Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, legendary Ponevezh Yeshiva dean, the Israeli flag was hung early on Independence Day morning and will remain there until the afternoon.

Shock in Ponevezh Yeshiva as Torah falls on floor during Shabbat

Students waiting to hear from their rabbis whether they should fast after witnessing Torah scroll fall to the floor during morning prayers.

Philanthropist from Monaco signs billion-shekel real estate deal

Religious philanthropist sees unprecedented profit, 100% returns on investment, after signing Gav Yam deal.

Watch: Tear gas used in Ponevezh Yeshiva brawl

Police remove all students from Beit Midrash after brawl breaks out between rival factions during afternoon prayers.

Students beat rabbi in Ponevezh Yeshiva

Students from Jerusalem Faction attack son of Rosh Yeshiva in middle of study hall. leading to his hospitalization.

Live: End of Simchat Torah celebration at Ponevezh Yeshiva

Leading Yeshiva celebrates completion of yearly Torah cycle, beginning of new cycle.

Ponovezh Yeshiva hall closed following brawl

Israeli police break up large fight between students at leading Lithuanian haredi yeshiva after feuding factions used tear gas.

Bnei Brak lawsuit: Yeshiva student harassed others over 3 years

Conspiracy of silence? Allegations of sexual abuse and pedophilia at flagship haredi yeshiva.

Piron: Enlist Brawling Ponevezh Yeshiva Students as Riot Police

Former Education Minister Shai Piron took to twitter to advocate for IDF enlistment following yeshiva brawl and haredi protests.

Rumble in Leading Bnei Brak Haredi Yeshiva

Student arrested for assaulting yeshiva dean, leading to all out clash between rival factions vying to control flagship Lithuanian yeshiva.

Video: Policeman Kicks Yeshiva Student in the Face

War between Lithuanian-hareidi factions led to destruction of a library with holy books last week. Police arrest three.