Bnei Brak

MKs denounce investigation of Rabbis

Haredi MKs denounced National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for allowing Rabbis to be questioned about illegal construction.

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Funeral of Rabbi Meir Mazuz

Thousands pay their last respects to Rabbi Mazuz, the founder and head of the Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva and one of the leaders of the Sephardi-haredi community.

Rabbi Mazuz to be laid to rest; Bnei Brak roads closed

The funeral of Rabbi Meir Mazuz, head of the Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva, who passed away on the seventh day of Passover, will be held in Bnei Brak at noon on Sunday. Thousands are expected to attend.

Bnei Brak resident arrested on suspicion of burning synagogue

Police arrest Bnei Brak resident suspected of involvement in Tel Aviv synagogue arson.

Man drowns in mikveh in Bnei Brak

59-year-old man declared dead after being found unresponsive in a ritual bath, not responding to CPR.

A Purim paradox:

Haman's sons learned Torah in Bnei Brak?

Haman's sons would have to have been genuine converts to Judaism in that case. However, we (the Jewish People) do not accept Amalekite converts. Therein lies the paradox explained here by Rav Hutner.

Haredim block main road after arrest of non-haredi draft dodger

Radical haredim from the Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak after police arrested a non-haredi draft dodger at Ben Gurion airport.

Bnei Brak:

Child injured while carrying out ancient custom for Shabbat

A boy in Bnei Brak fell while feeding birds in accord with an ancient custom for this week's Torah portion.

Two dead of hypothermia as storm surges across Israel

Elderly man found partially conscious in Bnei Brak, middle-aged woman found unconscious in Eilat, during early February storm.

Bnei Brak:

Eleven illegal residents caught in one apartment

The Bnei Brak apartment was sealed off yesterday by police order after eleven illegal residents were caught there.

Elderly woman killed by truck in Bnei Brak

Woman, 70, found trapped under truck in Bnei Brak, paramedics forced to declare her death.

'Murderer of souls'

IDF general attacked in Bnei Brak restaurant, police intervene

Police had to intervene when a mob of haredi extremists attacked Maj. Gen. David Zini, who works to enlist haredim, as he sat in a restaurant in Bnei Brak.

Anti-conscription demonstrators block highway in central Israel

Members of the radical-haredi Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak to protest legislation to conscript IDF soldiers into the IDF.

Six injured in Bnei Brak fire

Fire breaks out in residential building in Bnei Brak, first responders evacuate two-year-old in serious condition, five others suffering smoke inhalation, to local hospitals.

Haredim block Bnei Brak streets to protest draft

Dozens of haredi protesters are blocking Jabotinsky Street in Bnei Brak in protest against draft notices sent to young haredi men.

Watch: 22 illegal Arab infiltrators arrested in Bnei Brak

Israel Police carry out operation aiming to prevent terror, criminal activity, arresting 27 Palestinian Authority Arab infiltrators.

Bnei Brak: Shabbat 'plata' sparks fire in synagogue

Fire investigation reveals that the 'plata' was placed near flammable materials in a local synagogue.

Bnei Brak:

1 wounded in ramming attack

Arab-Israeli driver arrested after 21-year-old man struck by vehicle. Police determine incident was attack on not an accident.

Bnei Brak:

Police stop driver transporting illegal infiltrators

A police officer in the Dan region chases after a driver on foot and finds he was transporting 11 illegal infiltrators.

Suspected hit-and-run:

Charity fund official killed in Bnei Brak traffic accident

Yitzhak Nuriel Harambam, 75, killed after being hit by a truck in Bnei Brak in what is suspected to be a hit-and-run; police investigate.

Yeshiva student dies after hiking trip in the north

Hundreds attend the funeral of Mordechai Abuhav, a Yeshiva student from Bnei Brak, who died after a hiking trip in the north.

Worrying number of road accidents in Bnei Brak

Bnei Brak, one of the most densely populated cities in Israel, witnesses a worrying number road accidents, with many injured.

Bnei Brak Rabbi:

Idan Amedi teaches us to appreciate life

The rabbi of the 'Rachem' community in Bnei Brak was moved by a post by singer Idan Amedi and conveyed the message to listeners on his radio program, urging them to appreciate life and thank God.

Minister Goldknopf:

'IDF is not really interested in recruiting haredim'

Speaking at event in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Bnei Brak, UTJ chairman argues that the IDF is not really interested in haredim. Liberman fires back: The people of Israel really don't need you.

To protest of Draft Law

Extremist haredim block roads in Jerusalem and central Israel

In protest against the draft law, dozens of extremist haredim blocked Highway 4 at the entrance to Bnei Brak; police arrest 4. Protest at Cinema City Jnct. in capital.

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.

Live broadcast from state memorial ceremony in Bnei Brak

The event will include readings of memories and longing, prayer episodes, memorial performances about the fallen, memorial songs and the reading of the names of the fallen.

The EU Ambassador's surprise visit to Bnei Brak

Ambassador Dimiter Tzantchev reveals the EU has speeded up the implementation of its program for the fight against antisemitism.

How yeshiva students fooled protesters

Demonstrators near the Slabodka Yeshiva called for the dean to come out and hear their complaints about haredim not enlisting. The students made them think he had.

Bnei Brak store goes up in flames

Two injures by smoke inhalation after Bnei Brak store set on fire.

Appeal filed to stop Health Minister becoming mayor

The plaintiffs claim that Health Minister Uriel Buso is ineligible to run for office in Bnei Brak, having secured evidence that he really lives in Petah Tikvah.

Drunk driver caught speeding at 200 km/h

37-year-old driver from Bnei Brak was caught speeding, turns out he was also driving under the influence of alcohol.

Haredi soldier attacked in Bnei Brak

Soldier serving in unit that identifies corpses cursed and has trash thrown at him in Bnei Brak.

Leading rabbi:

A sukkah in Bnei Brak? No obligation to sleep in it

Rabbi Meir Mazuz discusses Jewish law on sukkahs in Bnei Brak, in light of rodents plaguing the city.

Groom injured during wedding ceremony in Bnei Brak

A groom was rushed from his wedding to hospital care after a part of the wedding ceremony went awry.

'Haredim are our brothers'

Solidarity march held in Bnei Brak after left-wing provocations

Hundreds march in solidarity with haredi residents of Bnei Brak a week after left-wing activists stage provocative march through haredi city

Bnei Brak:

Plague of mice threatens ability to observe Sukkot holiday

Rabbi Shmuel Eliezer Stern, top Bnei Brak rabbi, warns sukkahs built where mice are rampant do not serve to fulfill religious obligation.

'This is harassment':

Woman rips off her shirt during Bnei Brak protest

Woman protesting against 'erasure of women' in Bnei Brak removes her shirt in front of a crowd of haredim.

'Don't erase us'

Hundreds of women demonstrate against haredim in Bnei Brak

Rabbis tell residents to avoid places where left-wing demonstrators have gathered to demonstrate against the haredi community.

Police approve women's march blocking main road in Bnei Brak

Haredi politicians, media personalities slam decision to allow provocative demonstration to disrupt residents' Shabbat preparations.

Infiltrators trying to break into vehicles are caught red-handed

Security volunteers catch two Arab illegal infiltrators red-handed as they attempt to break into vehicles using sophisticated equipment.

Bnei Brak:

National Unity chairman visits haredi yeshiva

The meeting with haredi leaders comes as the Likud party has announced that it may not uphold coalition agreements on the draft law.

Protest groups to hold 'women's march' to Bnei Brak

9 organizations accuse haredim of attempting to 'set women back hundreds of years.'

Bnei Brak hospital cleared of ransomware

A ransomware attack on Mayanei HaYeshua Medical Center has been stopped and the hospital computers are being cleaned and checked.

Indictment filed against Arab who stabbed Jew in Bnei Brak

Arab teen who stabbed haredi man as revenge for IDF operation in Jenin is indicted.

Bnei Brak:

Coca-Cola truck blocked over CEO's support for protests

Protest held outside Coca-Cola factory after CEO makes social media post in support of anti-government protestors.

Bnei Brak man arrested for employing terrorist before attack

A man from Bnei Brak has been charged with illegally employing the teen responsible for a recent stabbing attack in the city.

16-year-old commits terrorist stabbing attack in Bnei Brak

Arab boy stabs Jewish man in haredi city.

Bnei Brak: Toddler hospitalized after being bitten by rat

Girl, age 2.5, is brought to Bnei Brak hospital with bleeding arms, after suffering rodent bites as she slept in her bed.

Bnei Brak pharmacy covers pictures of women on products

The pharmacy claims that the move was made after discussions with the city's rabbi and representatives of those opposed to the move.

Anti-haredi protest:

'We donkeys are not going to take it anymore'

Protest movement leaders to hold demonstration against large funding of haredi educational institutions, say secular Israelis exploited.

'Day of Disruption':

Left-wing activists block major highways

Following clarifications that the legal reform won't go ahead as planned, activists are now protesting against the conscription law.

Bnei Akiva building burned down in Bnei Brak

Building heavily damaged in blaze shortly before Independence Day celebrations.

Moving:

Hatikvah sung at Memorial Day ceremony in Bnei Brak

Hundreds take part in Memorial Day ceremony in memory of fallen residents of Bnei Brak.

Toddler bitten by rat in Bnei Brak daycare

City councilman accuses municipality of ignoring residents' pleas as large rat infestation plagues city.

Protest movement splits:

'Marching in Bnei Brak is illegitimate and mistaken'

'Standing Together' organizes alternative to tonight's march through haredi city.

Bnei Brak:

Police 'very worried about escalation' during tonight's protest

National Unity party disassociates itself: 'We won't protest against an entire sector.'

30-year-old father of 4 revived after late-night cardiac arrest

United Hatzalah volunteers respond to call about man who collapsed at his house in Bnei Brak.

Social media incitement:

'Haredim should hang themselves with their tefillin'

Israeli arrested after post that includes call to murder 'stupid Bibi, wife, and retarded child.'

Protests in Bnei Brak:

Mock recruiting office set up in haredi city

Hundreds of protesters chant 'democracy,' block public buildings with barbed wire.