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Synagogue, Bnei Akiva Branch Ransacked in Nazareth Illit

Prayer books were burned in a suspected act of nationalistic vandalism by local Muslims. No reaction yet from President.

Synagogue, Bnei Akiva Branch Ransacked in Nazareth Illit

From World Bnei Akiva to Israeli Politics

Arutz Sheva meets Jewish Home candidate Zeev Schwartz who is focusing on the immigrant and Anglo voters.

From World Bnei Akiva to Israeli Politics

Students and Elderly Rejoice in Hanukkah Together

Yeshiva students visit elderly residence for holiday, and learn their stories of Torah study, Holocaust survival and war for Israel.

Students and Elderly Rejoice in Hanukkah Together

Watch: How German Jews View Calls for Israelis to Move to Berlin

Campaign to urge Israelis to move to Germany may have bungled the facts, according to a local Bnei Akiva leader.

Watch: How German Jews View Calls for Israelis to Move to Berlin

Activists Thank British Airways for Continuing Flights to Israel

Bnei Akiva activists in Israel show British Airways crew members their appreciation for flying to Israel when others cancelled.

Activists Thank British Airways for Continuing Flights to Israel

B'nei Akiva to Fete Airline Staff

To show Israel's appreciation for their 'bravery under fire,' B'nei Akiva members will welcome airline staff arriving at Ben Gurion Airport.

B'nei Akiva to Fete Airline Staff

Bnei Akiva Leader Defends Rabbi Behind 'Revenge' Comments

Rabbi Haim Druckman, Chairman of Bnei Akiva yeshivas, insists that controversial statement of Rabbi Perel simply expressed emotion.

Bnei Akiva Leader Defends Rabbi Behind 'Revenge' Comments

World Bnei Akiva to Hold Hearing on 'Revenge' Remarks

Rabbi Noam Perel's controversial post over abducted teens may cause his dismissal, despite apology earlier this week.

World Bnei Akiva to Hold Hearing on 'Revenge' Remarks

Bnei Akiva Rabbi Apologizes for Revenge Post

Rabbi Perel says he is 'strongly opposed to any notion of revenge, and to any violent reaction by citizens against any person on earth.'

Bnei Akiva Rabbi Apologizes for Revenge Post

Members of Youth Movements Take to the Streets

Thousands of Israeli youths took to the streets in an attempt to raise the morale of the public.

Members of Youth Movements Take to the Streets

'Free Murderers So Enemies Will Agree to Talk to Us?'

Chairman of Bnei Akiva notes that deal to free more terrorists, enact building freeze, 'would hurt our people the most.'

'Free Murderers So Enemies Will Agree to Talk to Us?'

Video Campaign Target Yiddish Hareidi Aliyah

YouTube campaign by World Mizrachi movement, initiated by Jeremy Gimpel, calls on hareidi to immigrate to Israel - in Yiddish.

Video Campaign Target Yiddish Hareidi Aliyah

MK Lavie: a Sad, Meaningful Day for Religious Zionism

'It is now clear that the phenomoenon of sexual harassment exists in the religious sector, just like anywhere else.'

MK Lavie: a Sad, Meaningful Day for Religious Zionism

Bnei Akiva Branch Opens in Hong Kong

Zionist youth group seeks to deepen Jewish identity in distant community; Hong Kong Jews eagerly await emissary's arrival.

Bnei Akiva Branch Opens in Hong Kong

Knesset Joins Youth in Thanking Injured Soldiers

Bnei Akiva, MKs hope to make thanking injured soldiers an annual event.

Knesset Joins Youth in Thanking Injured Soldiers

Rabbi Zuckerman ‘Raised Generations’

Rabbi Zuckerman praised for his ‘tremendous contribution’ to Israel.

Rabbi Zuckerman ‘Raised Generations’

Orthodox Jewish Youth Pray for Syria

Israeli youth in the Bnei Akiva program pray for an end to the killing of innocent Syrian civilians.

Orthodox Jewish Youth Pray for Syria

Synagogue Vandalized in Jerusalem

Bnei Akiva counselors horrified to find crude graffiti, mistreated Torah scroll in chapter's synagogue.

Synagogue Vandalized in Jerusalem

Rio's Jews 'Fleeing Carnival'

Many Jewish families find the carnival's immodesty problematic and prefer to stay away for the duration.

Rio's Jews 'Fleeing Carnival'

MK: Let Chabad, Bnei Akiva Shlichim Vote

MK David Azulai (Shas) has requested that Israelis who are abroad on non-governmental “shlichut” missions be allowed to vote.

MK: Let Chabad, Bnei Akiva Shlichim Vote

National Religious Pioneer Rabbanit Rachel Neriya Passes Away

Rabbanit Rachel Neriya z"tl, the widow of Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neriya z”tl, passed away Thursday.

National Religious Pioneer Rabbanit Rachel Neriya Passes Away

Memories of Rabbi Neriya Help Unite Jews

Hundreds of Jews paid tribute to Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neriya, 17 years after the passing of the founder of Bnei Akiva religious high schools.

Memories of Rabbi Neriya Help Unite Jews

Bnei Akiva's Ethiopian Youth Celebrate Sigd in Jerusalem

Youth from Bnei Akiva’s HaShachar Project visit the pedestrian mall in Jerusalem and celebrate the Sigd holiday.

Bnei Akiva's Ethiopian Youth Celebrate Sigd in Jerusalem

Determined Runner Does 2012 NYC 'Mattathon' in Jerusalem

Matt Krieger of Jerusalem made a commitment to run the NY Marathon to raise money for ALEH. No marathon? He ran anyway.

Determined Runner Does 2012 NYC 'Mattathon' in Jerusalem

Youth Movements - the Real Social Networks

The Education Ministry's “youth movement week” highlights getting students together as a replacement for social networks such as Facebook.

Youth Movements - the Real Social Networks

Bnei Akiva Controversy: 'Rabin Opposed Our Values'

Bnei Akiva head’s decision to speak at Rabin memorial pleases the left, but causes consternation within the movement.

Bnei Akiva Controversy: 'Rabin Opposed Our Values'

Bnei Akiva Controversy: Left Supports Speech

Bnei Akiva head’s decision to speak at Rabin memorial pleases the left, but causes consternation within the movement.

Bnei Akiva Controversy: Left Supports Speech

Bnei Akiva Head to Speak at Rabin Memorial

An end to Rabin recriminations? Organizers invite Bnei Akiva head to commemorate slain prime minister.

Bnei Akiva Head to Speak at Rabin Memorial

High School Students Complete Talmud Study Cycle on Vacation

Yeshiva High School students fulfilled a special task during summer vacation - completing a cycle of Daf Yomi Talmud study.

High School Students Complete Talmud Study Cycle on Vacation

Gang Beats Jewish Youth in Jerusalem, No Arrests

Police are still investigating a sudden gang attack on Bnei Akiva youth group that left two with broken bones.

Gang Beats Jewish Youth in Jerusalem, No Arrests

Photo Essay: 'Historic' Youth Rally for Temple Mount Access

A rally was organized by the Bnei Akiva youth group to support equal rights on the Temple Mount and to decry desecration on the site.

Photo Essay: 'Historic' Youth Rally for Temple Mount Access

Bnei Akiva USA Connects Students to Israel and to Each Other

Rabbi Shaul Feldman, National Director of Bnei Akiva USA, spoke to Arutz Sheva about Bnei Akiva’s programs in the U.S.

Bnei Akiva USA Connects Students to Israel and to Each Other

Pre-Holocaust Dead ‘Not Forgotten’

Jewish youth pay tribute to pre-Holocaust community with cemetery repair project in Poland.

Pre-Holocaust Dead ‘Not Forgotten’

Bnei Akiva Presents: The Jerusalem Tent of Unity and Dialogue

The Bnei Akiva youth movement set up a tent in Jerusalem for the purpose of meeting and talking with members of other movements.

Bnei Akiva Presents: The Jerusalem Tent of Unity and Dialogue

Car Crash Killed Half of Local Bnei Akiva Leaders

Bar Yochai, the home of the survivor of the crash that killed the rest of her family, lost half of its Bnei Akiva leaders in the accident.

Car Crash Killed Half of Local Bnei Akiva Leaders

Bnei Akiva Yuval Grads Have a 'Sweet' Time

A special gathering was held this week for 18 graduates of Bnei Akiva's Shevet Yuval, a special youth group for special needs teens

Bnei Akiva Yuval Grads  Have a 'Sweet' Time

Bnei Akiva Celebrates 'Green' and Safe Lag Ba'Omer in Israel

The Bnei Akiva youth movement has issued safety instructions for a happy bonfire experience on Lag Ba'Omer.

Bnei Akiva Celebrates 'Green' and Safe Lag Ba'Omer in Israel

Itamar's Bnei Akiva Youth Strengthen Toulouse Children

Students from Bnei Akiva’s branch in Itamar have written support letters to the students of the Otzar Hatorah school in Toulouse.

Itamar's Bnei Akiva Youth Strengthen Toulouse Children

The Land of Our Fathers: Bnei Akiva Youth Plant Trees in Shomron

The Bnei Akiva youth movement held tree planting events across the country. Arutz Sheva visited the tree planting in Samaria.

The Land of Our Fathers: Bnei Akiva Youth Plant Trees in Shomron

The Most "Special" Tree Planters on Tu B'Shvat

Bnei Akiva took out Shevet Yuval, a group of disabled students, to join the movement's tree planting activity for Tu B'Shvat.

The Most "Special" Tree Planters on Tu B'Shvat

Israelis Travel Abroad, Strengthen Jewish Values

Bnei Akiva Program in eighth year of success; continues promoting love of Israel in Jewish communities throughout the Diaspora.

Israelis Travel Abroad, Strengthen Jewish Values

Bnei Akiva: Doing "The Amazing Race" Jewish Style

World Bnei Akiva is holding a special competition of "The Amazing Race" for its training groups currently visiting Israel.

Bnei Akiva: Doing "The Amazing Race" Jewish Style

Bnei Akiva Youth: No More Living in Shelters

Bnei Akiva youth, frustrated over constant rocket attacks on Israel’s south, decide to make their voice heard.

Bnei Akiva Youth: No More Living in Shelters

Video: Students Pray and Sing for Gilad Shalit

A week before the signing of the Shalit deal, students in NYC were praying and singing for Gilad's safe return.

Video: Students Pray and Sing for Gilad Shalit

Jewish Communities Pray for the Return of Gilad Shalit

100 Jewish communities from around North America marked their solidarity with the Shalit family in a worldwide, simultaneous rally.

Jewish Communities Pray for the Return of Gilad Shalit

Torah Celebration Tempered with Grief at Rabbi Porat's Passing

At planned Torah celebration in Kfar Haroeh yeshiva, participants' joy is tempered with grief at news of alumnus Hanan Porat's passing.

Torah Celebration Tempered with Grief at Rabbi Porat's Passing

Special Ed Bnei Akiva Group from Australia Tours Israel

Shevet Yuval, a Bnei Akiva group of special education children from Australia, concluded a special two-week to Israel.

Special Ed Bnei Akiva Group from Australia Tours Israel

Youths Protest for Pollard: Human Rights Are for Everyone

National religious and secular left youth joined forces outside the U.S. Consulate and called on President Obama to free Pollard.

Youths Protest for Pollard: Human Rights Are for Everyone

Bnei Akiva Enter ‘Pollard Prison’ in Jerusalem on July 4th

Fifty Bnei Akiva youth mark July 4th by donning prison garb and entering a jail-like environment for 10 days.

Bnei Akiva Enter ‘Pollard Prison’ in Jerusalem on July 4th

Orphaned Survivor of Fogel Terror Attack Inspires French Jews

Tamar Fogel, oldest survivor of the terrorist attack on her family, joins Itamar’s Bnei Akiva chapter on trip to help strengthen French Jews.

Orphaned Survivor of Fogel Terror Attack Inspires French Jews

Online Video Contest: What Does Religious Zionism Mean to Me?

Bnei Akiva contestants from throughout North America submitted video messages regarding religious Zionism. Watch the winning video and more.

Online Video Contest: What Does Religious Zionism Mean to Me?

World Jews Celebrate Israel’s Birthday with Bnei Akiva

Bnei Akiva emissaries around the world conducted celebrations for Israel's Independence Day. INN brings you some of their original ideas.

World Jews Celebrate Israel’s Birthday with Bnei Akiva

Bnei Akiva: A Spokesman for Every Chapter

In a nod to the growing influence of media in Israel, the religious Bnei Akiva youth movement will appoint a spokesman in each chapter.

Bnei Akiva: A Spokesman for Every Chapter

Bnei Akiva: From the Amazon to Itamar

Youth in Brazil reach out to their counterparts in Itamar through Bnei Akiva.

Bnei Akiva: From the Amazon to Itamar

Europe Bnei Akiva Contest Features Song About Fogels

Finnish delegation will sing a song written in memory of the Fogel family, murdered in Itamar.

Europe Bnei Akiva Contest Features Song About Fogels

Bnei Akiva: Touch People with Kindness instead of Touching iPod

Bnei Akiva tears youth away from iPods with “International Kindness Day” to raise cash for the needy – from Christchurch to California and Israel.

Bnei Akiva: Touch People with Kindness instead of Touching iPod

The Maccabeats: Making Jewish Music Fun

Jewish a capella group The Maccabeats visits Israel for Bnei Akiva annual conference, after a Chanukah hit with major success on YouTube.

The Maccabeats: Making Jewish Music Fun

World Bnei Akiva Int'l Conference to be Held in Jerusalem

The World Bnei Akiva movement holds its 12th international convention this week in Jerusalem, to be featured live on INN TV.

World Bnei Akiva Int'l Conference to be Held in Jerusalem

Ya'alon: Elad Riven and Ahuva Tomer – This Generation's Heroes

Minister Moshe Ya'alon blasts Jews unsupportive of Israel at Bnei Akiva's 'Heroism Week' in Beverly Hills.

Ya'alon: Elad Riven and Ahuva Tomer – This Generation's Heroes

Bnei Akiva Lights Up Chanukah in Scandinavia

World Bnei Akiva emissaries have made sure the Festival of Light warms and brightens even the most isolated Jewish community in Scandinavia.

Bnei Akiva Lights Up Chanukah in Scandinavia