Bayit Yehudi

'You Can't be an Occupier in Your Own Home'

In candid TV interview, Bayit Yehudi head says the lesson from world inaction on Syria is that Israel can only trust G-d and its own might.

Bennett: Stop the 'Peace Cult'

Bayit Yehudi head says if we'd handed over Golan, Al Qaeda would be dipping its feet in the Sea of Galilee.

Hareidi Woman from Mea Shearim on Jewish Home List

28-year-old activist from hareidi enclave is third on the Jewish Home list in Jerusalem.

Bayit Yehudi MKs Demand Timetables for Yeshiva Budgets

Ahead of a faction meeting, MKs say this time they will not be content with promises.

Bayit Yehudi: No Need for a Second 'Bar-Ilan Speech'

Bayit Yehudi up in arms over rumors that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is planning a second Bar Ilan Speech.

Bennett: 'Piles of Dead Children Can't be Ignored'

Bayit Yehudi head compares chemical attack in Syria to scenes from Holocaust.

Ketzaleh Calls for Bennett's Removal

Former National Union chairman says current leader is complicit in impending eviction of 8 communities.

Activists to Bayit Yehudi: Time to Wake Up

Activists with Regavim call on the Bayit Yehudi party to “wake up,” break its ties to Yesh Atid.

Bayit Yehudi: "A Home for all Israelis"

The Bayit Yehudi party’s latest initiative: working to encourage youth, women and secular Israelis involvement in party activism.

Bennett: Good Thing Pioneers Weren’t Like Livni

In spite of left-wing opposition, gov't approves Judea and Samaria towns as part of "national priority" list.

Poll: Slight Boost for Likud, Bayit Yehudi

Likud, Bayit Yehudi enjoy slight boost in popularity following Israel-PA talks - even as most say Abbas doesn't want peace.

Bayit Yehudi MK 'Trying to Understand' Disrespect at Monument

MK Shuli Muallem (Bayit Yehudi) says she cannot understand how hareidi-religious Jews could disrespect a monument to IDF soldiers.

Activists: Put 'Amalek Rabbi' on Trial

Bayit Yehudi activists want to see Rabbi Shalom Cohen put on trial for calling them 'members of the Amalek nation.'

Tel Aviv: Synagogues Empty due to Infiltrator Violence

Youth group visits southern Tel Aviv, finds neglected streets and abandoned synagogues.

Bennett: Chief Rabbi Results Could Split Religious Zionists

The results of the elections for Chief Rabbi may end up pulling the Bayit Yehudi party apart.

'No Place for Bayit Yehudi in This Government'

MK joins victims' families in last-minute protest, suggests his party leave the government.

Why Left and Right Agree on Referendum

MKs from Bayit Yehudi, Hatnua agree the nation should have a chance to vote on Israel-PA agreement.

Bayit Yehudi Jumps to 19 Seats in Poll

Analysts see connection between Rabbinate elections and leap in religious Zionist party's poll power.

Feiglin: Bennett should Consider Bolting Gov't

In slightly bizarre interview, maverick Likud MK warns Bayit Yehudi not to enable a catastrophe, "through inaction and silence"

Temple Mount Imam Threatens US, Europe

During sermon last Friday, Temple Mount imam threatens: “The Caliphate shall return... We desire to cleanse it of the impure.”

Bayit Yehudi Kicks Off Campaign in ‘Red City’

The Jewish Home picks its candidates for city council in the former socialist stronghold of Haifa.

Report: Netanyahu Ready to Give Up 90% of Judea and Samaria

Top Likud Ministers said the Prime Minister is prepared to give up as much as 90% of Judea and Samaria, a report claims.

AG Asked to Investigate Arab MK Who Called for Intifada

Young leadership of the Bayit Yehudi asks Attorney General to investigate inciting remarks by MK Afou Agbaria.

Lapid: Bennett is Wrong on Palestinian State

Finance Minister Yair Lapid says he disagrees with Economy Minister Naftali Bennett about the idea of a Palestinian state.

Religious Zionist World in Uproar over ‘Death Blow’ to Yeshivas

Government to cut yeshiva budgets by over 50%. Sources in Bayit Yehudi admit, ‘This is a death blow.’

‘Amar Law’ Heads toward Approval

Knesset set to allow Rabbi Shlomo Amar to serve a second term as Sephardi Chief Rabbi.

Bennett Maintains Veto on Stern Law

Bayit Yehudi keeps veto on law to increase number of voters, particularly women, in body that elects Rabbinate.

Bayit Yehudi Endorses Rabbi Stav for Chief Rabbi

Religious Zionist party votes to support relatively liberal candidate for Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi.

Bayit Yehudi Voters Unhappy over Issues

Poll shows people who voted for the party are not pleased with its handling of key questions.

Bennett: 'Lots of Love' Needed in Dealing With Hareidim

Bayit Yehudi leader Naftali Bennett urged members of the government and MKs to project calm over issue of hareidi integration

Perry C'tee: Hesder Yeshivas Win Reprieve

Period of military service for Hesder yeshivas will not be lengthened to 22 months, but only to 17.

Ariel: Equal Burden Should Apply to Everyone, Arabs Too

Housing Minister Uri Ariel says his party intends to demand legislation be introduced requiring Arabs to enlist in the army.

Jewish Home Split over Rabbinate Vote

Frustration in Jewish Home party as support split between Rabbi Ariel, Rabbi Stav.

Slomiansky 'Vote Buying' Case to be Closed

Police expected to recommend that MK Nissan Slomiansky not be prosecuted on charges of “vote buying”.

Proposal: Rabbis Cannot Take Payment for Weddings

A new proposal would see state-employed rabbis banned from taking payment for conducting marriages in their jurisdiction.

Jewish Home Fights for a Place in Local Politics

Following Knesset success, Bayit Yehudi prepares for a new elections battle on the local level.

Hesder Official: Hareidim, Religious Zionists Suffer Together

The budget cuts proposed by the government are decimating all yeshivas, a top Hesder Yeshiva official said

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Endorses Rabbis Amar, Ariel

Rabbis Shlomo Amar and Ya'akov Ariel were endorsed in their elections bids for Chief Rabbi by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Bayit Yehudi MKs: Don't Hurt Hareidi Yeshivas

Bayit Yehudi MKs are conducting negotiations with the Treasury to increase the budgets of yeshivot, reports said

Leaders Urge, ‘Stop Playing with Terrorists’

Samaria leaders, Jewish Home urge government to ‘stop playing with terrorists,’ crack down on would-be attackers.

Bayit Yehudi under Attack from Hardliners

Ex-MK Ben Ari, Baruch Marzel, slam religious Zionist party over alleged softness on Hevron, Ramla.

In Tears, MK Shuli Moalem Remembers her First Husband

New MK for Bayit Yehudi, in an interview on the Knesset Channel, touches her most painful memories.

Islamists: Bennett 'Defiled' Cave of Patriarchs

Al Aqsa Foundation unhappy with Bayit Yehudi tour of Hevron.

Bennett in Hevron: This is Where It all Began

Machpela House, which has been closed for a year, was opened up for the MKs.

Bennett: Time to Bring Back Israel’s Jewish Spirit

Bennett: Our goal – to bring back Israel’s Jewish spirit with accessible, friendly religious services.

Bennett: Bring Pollard Home

Economics and Trade Minister and Bayit Yehudi head Naftali Bennett called for the release of Jonathan Pollard from his American prison

Bennett: We Are 100% Behind Netanyahu

Bayit Yehudi chairman: The campaign is behind us, the negotiations are behind us, and we'll all stand behind Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Bayit Yehudi: What They Got in Coalition Deal

Bayit Yehudi party head Naftali Bennett finalized the appointments party members will receive in the government.

For the First Time, Religious ‘Status Quo’ Out of Government

For the first time in Israel’s history, the coalition agreement does not include a commitment to the religious-secular “status quo.”

Bennett: We Are Obligated to All Israelis

Bayit Yehudi chairman Naftali Bennett emphasizes that his party would be committed to all sectors of Israel society in the new government.

Livni Blasts Bayit Yehudi

New Justice Minister: "I hope that on the diplomatic subjects, Lapid won't adopt Bennett's views."

Coalition Agreements - Who Got What?

Yesh Atid receives 5 ministers, a deputy minister and 3 committees. Bayit Yehudi gets 3 ministers, 2 deputy ministers, and 1 committee.

Negotiations Conclude

Bennett and Lapid Agree to Give Up Vice PM Title

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have reportedly agreed to give up the title of Vice Prime Minister, paving the way for a new government.

Report: Sarah Still Trying to Keep Bennett Out of Govt.

The deal that will form a government is being held up by Sarah Netanyahu, who is still trying to keep Naftali Bennett out, reports said

UTJ: New Government 'Hateful, Evil, Corrupt, Disloyal,' etc.

URJ MKs slammed the new government, heaped invective on its members, and expressed wishes for its rapid demise

Final Coalition Pact Set to be Signed Thursday Night

Barring last-minute changes, members of the new Netanyahu government are set to sign final documents Thursday evening. Here's the lineup.

Bayit Yehudi Presents: The 'New Deal' on Yeshiva Student Drafts

The new coalition deal on equitable IDF service enhances the status of yeshiva students and the yeshiva world, Bayit Yehudi said

Netanyahu to Present His New Government

The agreements between the Likud, Bayit Yehudi and Yesh Atid are expected to be placed on the Knesset table before the end of the day.

Report: Uri Ariel to Receive Israel Lands Administration

Bennett will be Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor, says Bayit Yehudi source.

Coalition Talks Deadlocked, Likud Warns Yesh Atid

With coalition talks stalled between Likud-Beytenu and Yesh Atid, PM Binyamin Netanyahu warns Yair Lapid that time has run out.