Bnei Akiva

Antisemitism at a Bnei Akiva camp in Bulgaria

Men dressed in black shouted 'Sieg Heil' at Bnei Akiva members from Italy who were staying at a summer camp in Sofia.

Sderot:

'Noam, our hero, the entire city is crying for you'

Noam grew up in Sderot, studied at the high school yeshiva in Kfar Maimon and was a member of the Bnei Akiva youth movement in the city. He will be laid to rest at 3pm in the city's military cemetery.

'Boom that shook the building'

Rabbi's story of survival on Shabbat

Rabbi Shraga Fruchter described in an interview with Arutz Sheva the moments following a missile strike on the building where he lives in Shoham, and the lesson in faith he experienced on the way to the safe room.

Britain:

Jewish camp leader and child reportedly ejected from Uber

A Bnei Akiva camp leader and child were reportedly forced out of an Uber after a conversation about Judaism and Israel. Police and Uber are investigating.

Modest Proposals:

Regarding the upcoming Bnei Akiva Yeshivot Education Conference

Grappling with questions of faith, forging a heightened awareness of God’s presence in daily life, and making the Creator accessible to the tens of thousands of Jews who thirst for His voice must stand at the very top of our educational agenda, but it is not on this one.

Bnei Akiva schools launch 'Word Dash' game to boost English skill

Familiar with the popular game Alias? Yeshivot and Ulpanot Bnei Akiva launches a new hit to help its students prepare for the English matriculation exam.

What is the name of the new Bnei Akiva 'Shevet'?

The Bnei Akiva movement held its annual celebrations this evening, ending the a month of activities and at the end of the 'Shabbat Irgun'.

Chilling footage

Yaniv, who fell in Gaza, plays music at concentration camp

During a Bnei Akiva Modiin Yeshiva trip to Poland, Yaniv Kula was filmed performing Ehud Banai’s “Yotze La’or.” Yesterday, Kula was killed in battle in Rafah.

Jerusalem:

Swastikas drawn on religious youth movement headquarters

Swastikas and anti-Bnei Akiva graffiti were discovered on the movement’s Jerusalem HQ. Deputy Mayor Arieh King demanded police action, linking it to last week’s Ramot terror attack.

'The great loss hasn't set in'

Jerusalem attack victim Sarah Mendelson is laid to rest

Hundreds gathered in Jerusalem to mourn Sarah Mendelson, Bnei Akiva staff member murdered in Jerusalem terror attack. Family and friends celebrated her life and leadership in a moving funeral.

Mourning in Bnei Akiva

Sarah Mendelson murdered in Ramot terror attack

Sarah)Mendelson was murdered this morning in a terrorist attack in the Ramat neighborhood of Jerusalem. Mendelson had worked for decades as the Director of Public Relations at the Bnei Akiva Movement.

Shtivi family alerted on the way to memorial event for Idan

The Bnei Akiva branch in Gitit inaugurated a community garden in memory of Idan Shtivi. His family was on the way to the dedication event when they received word that his body had been recovered.

Heartwarming:

Released hostage prepares educators for the year ahead

Just days before the new academic year, the senior leadership of the Bnei Akiva school network came together with hundreds of school principals and administrators for an inspirational evening with released hostage Eli Sharabi.

In the face of hostile policies:

Record number of young Jews leave UK for Israel

35 members and alumni of Bnei Akiva UK have chosen to leave Britain for Israel this year, citing a desire to fulfill a Zionist dream and live Jewish destiny in its homeland.

Extreme heat:

Bnei Akiva and Ezra cancel youth camps, send children home

The Ministry of Education announced the suspension of hiking and camping activities until Saturday night, due to extreme heat. Bnei Akiva and Ezra movements cancel camps.

Bnei Akiva joins search for man vanished near Beit Shemesh

Dozens of volunteers from the Shiloh region, along with coordinators from the Bnei Akiva youth movement’s Jerusalem district, took part in the search for Yoram Filter.

'In distress I call'

Watch: Youth group members sing at the scene of the Nova Massacre

Delegates from the National Conference of the Bnei Akiva youth group prayed at the scene of the music festival massacre and met with bereaved families in the Gaza envelope.

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Havdala with Bnei Akiva of México

Cantors Yaki Lauer and Avremi Roth lead Bnei Akiva Mexico in the traditional prayer to say farewell to Shabbat.

Radio program seeks to mend the rift in the nation

Yeshivat Bnei Akiva HaDarom, together with De Shalit High School, launched the new program on Radio Kol Hashfela, dealing with the most controversial issues in Israeli society.

Youngsters from across Israeli society call for unity

Thousands of religious and secular youth marched together and called for an end to incitement and hatred: 'We are the future of our society, it's time for us to take action together.'

Honoring fallen soldier:

Torah dedication in Be'eri: 'Shilo dances with us today'

Members of the Bnei Akiva branch in Sderot raised 200,000 shekels and dedicated a Torah scroll in memory of the branch's graduate who fell in battle in Be'eri on October 7.

Salt of the Earth series:

Watch: 'Shilo's Notebooks-Golani Captain Shilo Rauchberger Hy"d'

Shilo left a legacy of wisdom in his notebooks and in the things he chose to do in his all too short and heroic life.

Swastikas spray-painted on Bnei Akiva branch in Jerusalem

Dep. Mayor of Jerusalem pens urgent letter to Jerusalem police commander. 'We must stop this dangerous deterioration immediately.'

Gush Etzion celebrates Lag Ba'omer, honoring founding fathers

Thousands of Gush Etzion residents & Bnei Akiva members attend spectacular closing ceremony of Gush Etzion’s 80th anniversary celebrations.

Bnei Akiva building burned down in Bnei Brak

Building heavily damaged in blaze shortly before Independence Day celebrations.

Bnei Akiva & Kan broadcasting reach settlement on libel claim

Kan agrees to partial retraction plus 36,000 shekels' damages.

Concerning:

Shabak attempted to infiltrate Bnei Akiva

A former regional coordinator in the religious youth movement relates how an ISA plant attempted to incite members.

Watch: 'Second hakafot' at Sheba Medical Center

Students of the Bnei Akiva yeshiva in Givat Shmuel dance 'second hakafot' at Sheba Medical Center, bringing joy to the patients.

Youth Violence

Bnei Akiva Sec. Gen.: 'It will not pass in silence.'

The Bnei Akiva youth movement takes seriously the incident yesterday in which Jewish and Arab boys entered the Lod branch and attacked the s

Lod:

Arab rioters attack and injure students at Bnei Akiva branch

Two youths injured as a result of rocks thrown at them by Arabs. MK Ben Gvir: "We must deal with terrorists with determination."

New Jersey teen breaks her ankle during camp hike in Israel

15-year-old falls and breaks her leg during hiking trip with Bnei Akiva summer camp in the Galilee.

Bnei Akiva UK backtracks after 'mazel tov' to lesbian couple

Newsletter of religious Zionist youth movement congratulates lesbian members on their engagement before deleting the 'mazel tov.'

Bnei Akiva completes 45 tractates honoring last year's victims

Bnei Akiva Movement initiates global project to complete 45 tractates of Mishna by Lag Ba'omer, honoring last year's victims.

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Students recite Psalms in memory of Be’er Sheva victims

Bnei Akiva students gather in Habima Square in Tel Aviv to recite Psalms for victims of Be’er Sheva terrorist attack.

Bnei Akiva delegation raises refugees' spirits in Moldova

Members of Religious Zionist youth activist movement bring Purim cheer to Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.

Bnei Akiva UK distances itself from MK Bezalel Smotrich

British branch of Bnei Akiva movement downplays participation by two of its members in meeting with rightist MK.

Smotrich: Mansour Abbas is pursuing civil jihad

Leader of United Arab List "has one way of talking to Jews in Hebrew, another of talking to Arabs in Arabic."

'We were like dreamers' award granted on Aliyah Day

The “Hayinu Kecholmim” (Like dreamers) Award granted to 3 Olim, Gulieta, David and Dion.

'The story of Israel is much bigger than only the politics'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Rabbi Dr. Yona Goodman talks about the political situation and his optimism about the younger generation.

Candle for the fallen: Bnei Akiva prepares for Yom HaZikaron

The initiative began during Operation Peace for Galilee, when previous Secretary General of Bnei Akiva, Danny Hirshberg lost his brother.

World Union of Orthodox Synagogues sets for Yom HaZikaron study

The initiative will function in many languages, including Hebrew, English, Spanish, Russian and French, allowing mass global participation.

300 people sent into isolation by mistake

Glitch causes false COVID positives at Bnei Akiva school in Neria, forcing hundreds of people into quarantine.

World Bnei Akiva mourns Rabbi Sacks passing

World Bnei Akiva: 'Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks was one of the most important thinkers in the Jewish world.'

Need help building a sukkah? Bnei Akiva is on its way

Bnei Akiva will be expanding its "Building Team" program to provide assistance across the country.

Bnei Akiva emissaries leave for Italy, Sweden, Germany, Norway

Emissaries to work within communities, in schools, youth movement to strengthen connection to community, strengthen connection with Israel.

Sderot: Youth rejoice in spite of rocket attack

Rockets interrupt Bnei Akiva youth event. Mayor: 'Sderot youth are stronger than everything, we will not be broken.'

Manchester's Zionist emissaries

Arutz Sheva speaks with Matan & Nini Milner, Bnei Akiva emissaries in the United Kingdom. 'The weather is cold but the people are warm.'

Thousands of Diaspora Jews overcome hurdles to celebrate Sukkot

Israeli emissaries from Bnei Akiva working abroad help Diaspora Jews overcome hurdles to acquiring Four Species needed for Sukkot holiday.

Mimouna celebrated worldwide

In some places, the Morocco-originated custom is introduced for the first time.

Students arrange wedding for new immigrant converts

In short time, students from Bnei Akiva Neriah manage to raise money, band, and even ice cream: 'Most exciting wedding I ever saw.'

Songs in memory of Ori: Good will win

Hundreds of Bnei Akiva members take part in evening of song in memory of Ori Ansbacher.

Bnei Akiva initiative: Tu B'Shvat with no cellphones

This year for first time tens of thousands of Bnei Akiva students will take Tu B'Shvat trips unplugged.

Bnei Akiva youth group to accept secular counselors

European branches of Bnei Akiva religious-Zionist youth group drop requirement that counselors be religiously observant.

97-year-old immigrant to Israel awarded 'Aliya Pin’

Renowned activist and philanthropist Kurt Rothschild honored by Bnei Akiva youth movement.

Bonds of Zionism and friendship

They first met in America - now childhood friends reunite in Israel decades later to renew bonds of friendship and Zionism.

15,000 children to attend Bnei Akiva summer camp in 16 countries

'Next generation of Diaspora Jews still connected to Israel and Jewish values, happy to disconnect from smartphone for two months.'

Special broadcast: Supporting World Bnei Akiva

Join Arutz Sheva's broadcast from Jerusalem with leaders and activists who act around the world to connect the Jewish diaspora to Israel

'Threats and intimidation against Bnei Akiva'

National Union attacks Secular Forum demand for investigation following Bnei Akiva call to purchase only from Sabbath-observing businesses.

Bnei Akiva to set up branches for haredim?

Conference decides to work for Sabbath-keeping businesses, protected Internet legislation, settlements, and to connect with haredi public.

'Charismatic, caring, with a winning smile'

Arad has difficulty digesting death of Yitzchak Dvir Feina, son of town Ulpana head, killed in rappelling accident.