Religious Zionism

Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf of Political Correctness? Not I

Israeli religious sub-societies are more immune to the pc epidemic due to the religious social cultures they have created. Analysis.

Smotrich 'angry but silent' as Netanyahu reaches out to Abbas

Religious Zionism leader reportedly refuses to accept call from PM as Netanyahu reaches out to United Arab List leader.

'Meretz, not Religious Zionism, in danger of being voted out'

Prominent pollster Professor Camil Fuchs says analysis of latest pre-election polls shows Smotrich, Mansour Abbas not in danger.

Netanyahu's promises on Judea and Samaria - will they be kept?

Examining Netanyahu's track record shows that only parties pulling him to the right can compel him to keep those promises this time. Op-ed.

Netanyahu: Religious Zionism like a battered person

PM gives interview in which he says he is the biggest supporter of the religious Zionist community.

Bezalel Smotrich: Netanyahu will have no excuses

Religious Zionism chairman: We will make Netanyahu do things he has not done all these years.

Atty. Rothman attacks "Supreme Court's negligent behavior"

Candidate for Religious Zionism party lays blame with Supreme Court for "disregarding people's lives to earn political points with Left"

Frmr head rabbi of Gush Katif: 'Crucial elections'

Former head rabbi of Gush Katif believes upcoming elections will 'determine Jewish character of the State of Israel.'

The forgotten roots of Modern Zionism

It is a misrepresentation of history to state that Zionism was a secular movement and that Orthodox rabbis opposed early Zionism. Op-ed.

Smotrich: Dismantle the Civil Administration in Judea & Samaria

'Israelis living in Judea and Samaria are treated like second-class citizens,' says Religious Zionist Party head.

Direct Polls polling institute: Smotrich is going to surprise

Pollster Shlomo Filber: Bezalel Smotrich's party, Religious Zionism, is gaining strength.

Smotrich explains plan for Galilee

Religious Zionism has plans that can be realized in less than a single term of government.

Everyone wants the Religious Zionist vote

We get praise and visits from all the parties during campaigns. It is time for us, the Religious Zionists, to vote for our own values.Op-ed.

Religious Zionist party on 'importance of 100% right-wing gov't'

Reps from Religious Zionist party answer questions ahead of election.

Smotrich: 'I am happy with my running partners'

Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich thinks that he has made the right choice of political alliances.

Smotrich campaigns for Yeshiva votes

Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich has set out on a massive campaign trail through Israel's Religious Zionist Yeshivas.

Smotrich: Right-wing govt meaningless if legal system not fixed

Religious Zionism leader says Supreme Court will block all right-wing policy if no reforms are implemented.

15 judges cannot decide who is a Jew

The Supreme Court has ruled on conversion, a topic which is not theirs to decide. Opinion.

Shai Maimon: Religious Zionism is a combination, not a gathering

Get to know # 10 on Yamina list.

Religious Zionism party unveils young settlement program

Religious Zionism to demand regulating young communities, closing Civil Administration. Smotrich: 'Judea/Samaria residents aren't 2nd class'

Religious Zionist candidate: The elite don't accept the majority

Watch: Attorney Simcha Rottman explains his party's plans to fight illegal infiltration and limit the power of the Supreme Court.

Betzalel Smotrich's plan to expel infiltrators

Religious Zionist Party: 'We'll demand concrete steps as condition of entering government before situation becomes irreversible.'

There is no one more worthy: Orit Struk of Hevron

Orit Struk, 5th on the Religious Zionist list, has what it takes: political savvy, achievements and humility rare in public servants.Op-ed

Survey: Likud strengthens, Sa'ar weakens

Poll says Yamina led by Naftali Bennett receives 10 seats, while Religious Zionism led by Smotrich receives 5 seats.

Naftali Bennett at Arutz Sheva

'Livelihood and Land of Israel don't conflict'

Yamina Chairman: Netanyahu gave up in face of loss of governance. In all his 32 years in Knesset, he didn't touch justice system.

Rabbis call for end to 'baseless hatred'

Leading religious Zionist rabbis issue call for a respectful, positive election campaign that does not increase divisions in Israeli society

Religious Zionist Party launches election campaign

Religious Zionist Party led by Betzalel Smotrich launches election campaign in Zoom meeting with Knesset representatives.

'We will only sit in Netanyahu's government'

Attorney Simcha Rotman, number 4 on Smotrich’s slate, clarifies: We will only recommend Netanyahu.

Smotrich: 'Neither honor nor dominion I seek'

Religious Zionist Party head Betzalel Smotrich explains his silence during unity negotiations taking place at this time. The full statement.

Bennett: Proud of my kippah, proud of religious Zionism

Yamina chairman: I wish Smotrich success, but Yamina is the home of religious Zionism.

Rabbi Yigal Kaminetzky: Unite all religious Zionist parties

Rabbi Kaminetzky lays out his reasons and plans for religious Zionist values in Israel's government

Rabbis seek to calm crowds

A group of Rabbis approached the deputy AG in an attempt to learn something with which to calm further riots.

Betzalel Smotrich:

'We respect Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef but don't need his approval'

Chief Rabbi had stated: "Main requirement of city rabbi is that he is expert in Jewish law, not an IDF officer or hesder yeshiva graduate."

The Israelites’ real estate holdings in Egypt

Religious Zionist yeshiva students on the week's Torah reading: The Israelites acquired land in Egypt, causing some to desire to remain.

RZA VP: 'We always ask - is it good for Israel?'

RZA head: 'We will be there to make sure all the policies and all the continued positivity will go on that path in the next administration.'

Is it all or nothing?

Do we say we are still in exile if everything is not perfect in Israel, or as religious Zionism does, show gratitude for what we do have.

Rabbis urgent call:

'This is a time to join hands, not to twist arms'

Yeshiva heads issue urgent call: Stop expressing incitement, agitation, and violence that could lead to bloodshed.

Netanyahu: Religious Zionism is an organic part of Israel

PM pledges to make budget for religious Zionist education into government's base budget instead of being part of coalition budget.

4 religious women to enter Knesset

Norwegian Law allows Blue and White ministers to resign from the Knesset, paving way for 4 religious Jewish women to become MKs.

Deep roots

When you uproot a tree, the deep roots which would not have been recognized otherwise, are revealed.

Rabbi Druckman:

'Hard time for religious Zionism, stay united'

Rabbi Chaim Druckman and Rabbi Yehoshua Shapira address Yamina party leaders: 'Relegating religious Zionism like beggar at door.'

Netanyahu called to include Yamina

'Religious Zionist Business Forum' calls on PM Netanyahu not to exclude Yamina party from unity government.

Lag Ba'Omer in Meron:

Religious Zionism completes bonfire preparations

This year due to pandemic there will be limited number of bonfires with only 50 participants; Lighting to be broadcast live on Arutz Sheva.

Why Rav Kook still matters

Blue and White campaign to target religious Zionism?

TV report says Blue and White formulating a campaign strategy and will target religious Zionism.

The unraveling of the national religious society

Is the national religious society in Israel truly fragmented and how will its future unfold?

Ayelet Shaked: 'Religious Zionism isn't a herd of fools'

After Blue and White launches campaign targeting religious Zionism, Yamina responds with video of their own.

'Religious Zionism agrees with us on most issues'

MK Yoaz Hendel says Blue and White is a home for the national religious public and stresses: "Look at who really represents you."

Ben Gvir: Rabbi Peretz stabbed me with a knife

Otzma Yehudit chairman outraged after religious Zionist leaders again decide to run without him.

Religious Zionism wipeout:

86% support Bennett-Smotrich, 7% for Ben-Gvir-Rabbi Peretz

Direct Poll Institute looks into who Yamina voters support; 86% choose New Right-National Union list.

"Relgious Zionism is a Cancer"

Author claims religious Zionism 'was benign but now a cancer'

Author Haim Be’er claims religious Zionism 'brutal,' will 'kill homosexuals.'

Rabbi Isaac Jacob Reines' writings donated to National Library

The unpublished manuscripts of Rabbi Isaac Jacob Reines, founding father of Mizrachi movement, were donated and digitized for first time.

New Right demands Religious Affairs Ministry

New Right coalition negotiation demands include returning Religious portfolio to religious Zionism, appointing religious Zionist Chief Rabbi

Religious Zionism's internal crisis

The fact that Jewish Home prefers to merge with Otzma Yehudit over more moderate parties is hard for moderate Religious Zionists to accept.

'I seek my brothers' Rabbis called to raise Diaspora awareness

National religious organization calls on community rabbis across Israel to raise awareness of challenges faced by Diaspora Jewry.

Modern Orthodoxy's defining moment

National Union pushes Rightist unity ahead of new elections

National Union prepares for 2020 elections, will launch campaign to unite religious Zionist parties.

'Unite or we'll vote for the larger parties'

New petition demands the religious Zionist parties unite and hold open primaries.

Rabbi Rafi Peretz: Religious Zionism is being tested

Jewish Home committee will soon issue a call for the public to apply to its public council.

'No more splintered parties: Religious Zionists must unite'

Jewish Home MK MK Moti Yogev says needs of religious Zionist community can only be met if the parties representing them unite into one.