Bnei Brak

Miracle in Bnei Brak

Young girl riding her bike struck by truck in Bnei Brak - yet suffers only slight injuries.

Bnei Brak mayor apologizes for 'bad joke' train video

Mayor apologizes after municipality hires actor to pretend to keep haredim off of trains to protest light rail routes.

Bnei Brak municipality slammed following 'joke' gone wrong

Viewers became furious after learning individual behind anti-haredi train vid was none other than an employee of the city.

Night curfew in Bnei Brak - 'The impact is devastating'

As one of the 40 "red" zones to be subjected to night curfew, Bnei Brak's streets are deserted from 7 p.m.

'We are also allowed to enjoy Naftali Bennett'

Mayor of Beitar Illit praises former Defense Minister for his handling of the coronavirus crisis.

'Bnei Brak won't be able to tolerate consequences of lockdown'

Municipal attorney says Bnei Brak residents fear consequences of lockdown, are frustrated at government's treatment of them.

Galant to haredi leaders: There is no such thing as 'red cities'

Education Minister criticizes coronavirus project manager in closed talks during a visit to Bnei Brak.

Arson suspected in Bnei Brak

Firefighters raise suspicion of arson after fire breaks out in Bnei Brak residential building.

'It's easier to close us down than Bnei Brak'

Eliyahu Gafni, head of Emmanuel Council, slams decision to label city red despite low number of cases. 'Bnei Brak is a different story.'

Woman run over, killed in front of her husband

79-year-old woman killed by truck in Bnei Brak while walking with her husband.

Metro plan doesn't include stops in Bnei Brak

'Unthinkable' to pay tens of millions in programs so haredim can work, but deny them access to transportation there, organization says.

New COVID-19 outbreak at Bnei Brak nursing home

Decision made to keep asymptomatic COVID-19 patients at nursing home where they are to prevent trauma of relocating to unfamiliar place.

Areas 'at risk': Bnei Brak, Beitar Illit, Kafr Qasim

Number of active coronavirus cases tops 11,000, according to Coronavirus National Information Center. Over 1,400 cases in Jerusalem.

Hamodia attacks: The haredim have lost confidence

When the media needs blood, there's nothing like turning on the haredim, merchandise that always has buyers, says Hamodia's Yaakov Reinitz.

MK Gafni to Minister Edelstein: 'Destigmatize the haredi public'

Health Minister Edelstein tours Maayanei Hayeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak. Finance Committee Chair: 'Injustice was done to haredi public.'

Bnei Brak thanks Aviv Geffen: 'Cool water to a thirsty soul'

City pens letter to singer, thanking him for conveying message of unity and reconciliation.

Coronavirus in Bnei Brak: Huge number of stores up for grabs

Over 30% of commercial property on Bnei Brak's main street is up for sale, organization says.

Worker run over by tractor and killed in Bnei Brak

Tractor accident in central Israeli city of Bnei Brak leaves construction worker dead.

Missing Bnei Brak boy found - hiding underneath his bed

Dozens of police officers and volunteers search for 6-year-old Bnei Brak boy - who was later found hiding under his bed.

Bnei Brak Mayor thanks the IDF

Bnei Brak Mayor speaks at Memorial Day ceremony, thanks IDF for its assistance during coronavirus lockdown.

Will haredi yeshivas reopen this week?

Haredi community leaders have been trying to re-launch studies in the country's yeshivas. It now appears they have succeeded.

Coronavirus morbidity statistics released

Bnei Brak drops to second in morbidity rate as more patients recover from the coronavirus.

Watch: Police disperse crowd in Bnei Brak synagogue

Police remove worshipers from Bnei Brak synagogue amid derogatory cries.

Closures on Jerusalem, Bnei Brak to be lifted

In light of encouraging data in both cities, Health Ministry to lift restrictions on Jerusalem and Bnei Brak beginning at midnight tonight.

Closure on Bnei Brak and Jerusalem to be reinstated

Ministerial Committee convenes at 1:00 pm to discuss resumption of closure. At same time, patients taken to hotels.

Police break into Bnei Brak apartment to stop the music

Well-known haredi singers Ruli and Yoely Dickman perform live from their apartment to bring some joy to their neighbors, and then...

IDF Home Front Commander: 'Crisis will accompany us for a year'

Major General Tamir Yadai on aid to Jerusalem: 'We sent five companies to city, preparing to assist other authorities.'

Gabi Ashkenazi in Bnei Brak: 'We're doing exciting, holy work'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman meets with Bnei Brak Mayor and city emergency Chief of Staff Gen. (Res.) Roni Numa.

'They put us in this ghetto and washed their hands of us'

Bnei Brak residents describe failure of gov't to provide adequate health services in coronavirus crisis. 'Did we bring the virus to Israel?'

From Hebrew press: 'Enlightened' pogrom against Israel's haredim

Ramat Gan erects fence to keep Bnei Brak residents out

Dep. Bnei Brak mayor urges mutual responsibility and solidarity, attorney notes high infection rate among Ramat Gan residents.

Calling all Jews: It is a time for understanding, not finger pointing

Watch: IDF soldiers assist Bnei Brak residents

Soldiers distribute food parcels to Bnei Brak residents, closed off at home due to coronavirus, ahead of Pesach holiday.

Bnei Brak Mayor: This is a difficult time

Bnei Brak Mayor Avraham Rubinstein urges residents: Be patient during these difficult days for all of us.

Police close off entrances and exits from Bnei Brak

In effort to contain spread of coronavirus, Israel Police limit entry, exit, from Bnei Brak, other than for specific purposes.

Cabinet declares Bnei Brak a restricted area

Leaving the city will only be permitted for the purpose of obtaining essential medical treatment, legal procedures or funerals.

4,500 Bnei Brak senior citizens to be taken to 'Corona hotels'

Ministers Bennett and Deri formulate plan to protect residents of Bnei Brak over the age of 80 from the coronavirus.

Closure order expected for Bnei Brak

Cabinet to debate increased restrictions on movement in haredi city after health fund director says 1/3 of residents may be infected.

Increase in virus cases in most cities, especially Bnei Brak

900 diagnosed today in Bnei Brak as carriers of coronavirus, compared to 723 yesterday. Jerusalem shows smaller increase.

Defense Minister calls Bnei Brak residents 'exemplary'

Bennett visits Bnei Brak, promises assistance: 'Bnei Brak situation is complex, but we see great response from residents to obey guidelines'

Jerusalem the leader in number of coronavirus cases

1,530 cases of coronavirus have been recorded so far in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak combined.

Watch: Police raid active synagogue in Bnei Brak

Over 15 caught in synagogue in violation of Health Ministry instructions. Police fine them.

Citizens returning from abroad to be sent to 'Corona hotels'

Anyone returning from abroad to Israel to be taken straight to isolation facilities. PM also orders they be tested for COVID-19.

Yerushalmi faction funeral attended by just ten people

Wife of Rabbi Tzvi Friedman passes away, is laid to rest during small funeral.

1 in 3 Bnei Brak residents tested positive for coronavirus

High percentage reported by Health Ministry compares to 6 percent in Tel Aviv and 10 percent in Jerusalem.

'Savages, maybe even murderers'

Hospital director slams hundreds who attended funeral for rabbi last night against Health Ministry orders.

Hundreds attend funeral in Bnei Brak

Hundreds were at funeral of yeshiva head contrary to Health Ministry instructions. Minister Erdan: 'A serious, life-threatening incident.'

Abuse filmed at daycare center

Daycare center assistant arrested after security camera catches her using force to get toddler to lie down during nap time.

Double tragedy in Bnei Brak

31-year-old father in Bnei Brak dies - while mourning the death of his infant son.

Elderly man returns from shopping, injured by falling tree

70-year-old resident of Bnei Brak injured by a tree that collapsed on him.

Bnei Brak: Dozens protest 'Shabbat buses'

Bnei Brak protesters block main thoroughfare in protest of Shabbat desecration.

Motorcyclist killed in accident in Bnei Brak

27-year-old motorcyclist killed after slipping. Second motorcyclist, 30, moderately injured.

15 injured at Rabbi Karelitz's funeral

Emergency medical teams treat 15 people injured at funeral of Rabbi Nissim Karelitz in Bnei Brak.

Rabbi Karelitz laid to rest

Thousands attend funeral of Rabbi Nissim Karelitz, among the leading halakhic authorities in the haredi world, who passed away at age 93.

Gantz apologizes for dividing secular, haredi voters

Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz apologizes for announcement that sparks storm, but does not refrain from parting shot at haredi voters.

Watch: Man hangs from front of moving bus

Ashdod: Full post-Shabbat bus to Bnei Brak refuses to load more passengers. In protest, man hangs on front of bus - which continues driving.

Shooting in Bnei Brak

Police investigate after unknown individual fires shots at Bnei Brak apartment building.

Bnei Brak: Explosive device detonates in stairwell

Explosive device detonates in Bnei Brak - for the second time in one month.

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Beggar buys Lotto card for 1st time, wins half a million shekels

A Bnei Brak beggar decides to buy a lottery ticket on a whim while shopping for groceries and it turns out to be his lucky day.

Watch: Toddler rescued after being forgotten in car

Bystanders spot 1-year-old girl forgotten in car in Bnei Brak, rescue her and send her to the hospital.