Religious Zionism

Netanyahu to Religious-Zionists:

'No need for a sectoral party, we represent you'

'My visits to Kotel aren't for show - I respect tradition.'

Religious Zionism demands:

'Haaretz must register as a body that is involved in elections'

The letter written to the newspaper's publisher claims that the paper publishes propaganda for specific parties and against others

'Judiciary is a political party for all intents and purposes'

Sa'ar responds: Judicial system in danger if Netanyahu wins.

'Shurat Hadin' founder refused spot on Religious Zionism list

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, number four on the Jewish Home's list, asked to join Religious Zionism - but was refused.

Noam party to run together with Religious Zionism

Netanyahu visits Noam party's Rabbi Tau, urges joint run with Religious Zionism to avoid loss of right-wing votes.

MK Smotrich:

Politicians who change parties like socks can't grade me

In an extensive interview Religious Zionism chairman discusses union between Shaked and Jewish Home, talks with Noam, and more

MK Smotrich: 'Shaked must not take a chance and waste votes'

The Religious Zionism head also discussed his plans for the justice system, saying that he intends on making big changes

After the meeting:

IDF soldiers waited to escort Ben-Gvir home in time for Shabbat

New information is coming out about the Friday afternoon meeting between Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism chairmen

Religious Zionism Party source

'We prefer a right-wing government, but Gantz isn't ruled out'

Party won't agree to sit in opposition even if Netanyahu chooses to sacrifice Ben-Gvir to form government with Gantz

'Running in two separate parties better for the right-wing bloc'

Otzma Yehudit chair insists: Our party running alone, and Religious Zionism running with Amichai Chikli, will maximize right-wing votes.

Poll:

Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit win more seats separately

New poll shows joint run would bring Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit parties less seats than if they run separately.

Smotrich: Religious Zionist public will decide the elections

MK Smotrich cares about unity and prefers to conduct the negotiations with Otzma Yehudit behind closed doors.

Religious Zionism candidate:

'Goal is to realize vision of strengthening communities'

Rabbi David Fine, chairman and founder of Barkai Rabbis Organization, announces his candidacy for Religious Zionism party primaries.

Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit, nearing agreement on joint run

Major disagreement centers around who would be the best candidate for the joint party's seventh spot.

The Amoraim's great love for Eretz Yisrael - and the Imrei Emet

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars: 'Davka those Amoraim who made aliya are the ones the Talmud quotes on the deep love of the land.'

100 days to elections:

Itamar Ben-Gvir seeking full merger with Smotrich's party

Religious Zionism party is riding high in polls, but significant gaps delay agreement.

MK Ofir Sofer:

'We must not concede the Religious Services Ministry'

Religious Zionism MK does not believe Netanyahu will form a government with Gantz at the expense of his party.

2022 Elections:

Will Ben Gvir & Smotrich succeed in barring Joint List & Ra'am?

If Otzma Yehudit is granted a place on Central Elections Committee, right-wing could gain majority.

Right-wing MK: How can the coalition justify another election?

MK Simcha Rothman questions coalition MKs for their willingness to sit in a government with 'terror-supporters' while boycotting Netanyahu.

Poll:

The Israeli public has adopted Smotrich's position

New poll shows that the majority of the Israeli public opposes a partnership with Arab parties in a future coalition.

Women in combat units:

Rabbis decry IDF decision, meeting with Chief of Staff on hold

Leading Religious-Zionist rabbis made repeated appeals to discuss issue with IDF top brass but were rebuffed until it was too late.

Religious Zionist rabbis unite against women in combat units

Rabbis from religious Zionist movement call on IDF Chief of Staff not to include women in infantry units.

Rabbis plan alternative Jerusalem Day event to invite PM to

New event planned after Mercaz Harav declines to invite PM, opposition leader to traditional Jerusalem Day celebration.

No Religious-Zionist bonfire in Meron this year

Just one bonfire permitted this year after last year's terrible tragedy.

IDF cancels 'Yeshiva day' for religious soldiers

The day of study for religious soldiers has been cancelled, although there are disagreements as to why.

Stones from the Jordan River

Young Israeli Religious Zionist scholars: The stones from the Jordan were a mezuzah for all of Am Yisrael as they entered the Holy Land.

Rabbi Zera’s impulsivity

Dvar Torah from young religious Zionist Torah scholars:' Are Jews impulsive?.Only when it is the rational way to behave...'

Religious Zionist leaders stand behind Chief Rabbinate

About 1,000 rabbis to attend demonstration against Minister Matan Kahana's reforms to the kashrut and conversion systems.

Particularism or Universalism?

Are the citizens of Israel entitled to preserve their ethnic and religious makeup as well as their culture? And who is to decide? Opinion.

The goal - Eretz Yisrael

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars: 'Once again, we delve into the mitzvot which apply only in the Land; Shemitta, teruma, maaser etc'

Religious Zionism party MKs meet in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood

Members of Religious Zionism party meet today to discuss the multiple car arson attacks in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood by Arabs.

Sending national religious emissaries to the Diaspora

World Mizrachi movement holds Shlichut Fair ahead of next year's mission in the Diaspora.

Religious Zionist Party: Shaked paying protection to Ra'am

Religious Zionist Party blasts transfer of budgets to Arab authorities. Yamina: Smotrich is lying as usual.

Smotrich, right-wing MKs head to Homesh

MKs from Religious Zionism and Likud will spend the night with the yeshiva students at Homesh.

Chossing the path of faith and positivity

An illuminating talk on choosing one's way of life with Rabbi Baruch Efrati, head of the Derech Emunah organization of young Israeli rabbis.

Minister Kahana: Days of stepping on religious Zionists over

Religious Affairs Minister accuses haredi MKs of refusing to see religious Zionists as Orthodox or religious Jews.

Religious Affairs Minister: I act only according to Jewish law

Kahana describes plans to convert 500,000 Israelis of Jewish descent to Judaism as "national responsibility of Religious Zionist sector."

Yamina forming municipal front with Jewish Home

Ready itself for the next elections, Yamina party is working to shore up its voter base, install its own mayors & local councillors.

'Smotrich was wrong to block right-wing gov't with Arabs'

"Rabbi Tau foresaw the situation we have today, if a right-wing government of 59 MKs wasn't formed, with outside support from the UAL."

Jews to work on Shabbat to enable Muslims to respect Islam?

Decision to open Abu Kabir Forensics Institute on Shabbat to accommodate Muslims is not just offensive; it's also illegal, says MK Avi Maoz.

Otzma Yehudit MK calls for Knesset to help besieged town

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir says that the Knesset must convene an urgent debate to lift the police blockade around Kumi Ori.

One-to-One:

Supporting Torah learning in the Religious-Zionist world

The One-to-One Foundation distributes a million shekels per year to families of Torah students, enabling them to prepare for Yom Tov.

'Bennett has no red lines'

Religious Zionism party blasts Bennett for Gantz-Abbas meeting "restoring Abu Mazen to relevance after years in the wilderness."

What we can learn from the Taliban

Armies fueled by religious faith can only be beaten by an even greater religious faith and belief in the righteousness of the battle.Op-ed.

Bnei Brak: Swastikas graffitied on Religious Zionist synagogue

Vandals deface Bnei Brak synagogue with swastikas, throw objects at entrance.

Rabbis furious: We didn't sign letter against kashrut reforms

Rabbis from religious Zionist organization shocked to be associated with letter criticizing Matan Kahana's kashrut reforms.

Religious Zionist rabbis decry 'kashrut revolution'

Leading rabbis say any reform to kashrut industry must be approved by the Chief Rabbinate.

The Torah cautions against sinning in Eretz Yisrael

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars write weekly Torah thoughts centering on the uniqueness of the Land of Israel.

Religious Zionist Rabbis: Work with govt. despite its flaws

Senior religious Zionist rabbis say 'this is the government in Israel,' should be worked with 'for the good of the state.'

Bennett and the religious Zionist elite

The religious Zionist elite leadership’s decision to avoid a showdown in Evyatar guarantees that the next showdown will be far worse. Op-ed

Four of new directors-general are kippah wearers

Ministries of Interior, Justice, Religious Affairs as well as PMO to have religious-zionist directors-general

Rabbi Mazuz: Smotrich will pay for his deeds

Head of Kisei Rahamim yeshiva attacks head of Religious Zionism party for refusal to form right-wing government with Arabs.

The last one standing - the Religious Zionist party

Everyone is angry at the National Religious Party for keeping its word and refusing to join a government with Raam. Except its voters.Op-ed.

'We have an amazing country - we must not cover it in fog'

'We will overcome the missiles in Gaza - we won't succeed in overcoming the negative spirit,' says Miriam Peretz, who ran for president.

Religious Zionism party planning walking tour of Sheikh Jarrah

Tour to be held on Yom Yerushalayim, following a day of discussions on exerting Israeli sovereignty over a unified Jerusalem.

Rabbinical letter against forming govt. relying on Arab party

Leading religious Zionist rabbis sign letter supporting Bezalel Smotrich's position against forming government with United Arab List.

Political expert: Smotrich has 'burned' Netanyahu

Journalist Gil Hoffman says Religious Zionism's Bezalel Smotrich may be the only one interested in another round of elections.

Meretz MK to boycott Religious Zionist Party

MK Yair Golan says he intends to walk out of the Knesset plenum whenever Religious Zionist Party MKs speak.

Former Meretz MK lashes out at Smotrich in op-ed

Haaretz opinion piece aired on Holocaust Remembrance Day refers to Religious Zionist Party as 'Smotrich and co. list of hate.'

Religious Zionism MK: Left-wing gov't - 'Tragedy in the making'

Struk prior to being sworn in as MK: 'The Arabs are stealing our Land. Bennett understands this, Sa'ar is aware and Elkin is living it.'