 Wave of robberies of stores in Bnei BrakIn recent months, many stores in the haredi city have been targeted. Policeman who died of coronavirus laid to restSergeant Michael Levy served as a NCO in Ichilov hospital until his death. Police clash with haredim in Bnei Brak, JerusalemMore documentation of police brutality against haredim; arrests made for disruptions of public order. Watch: Police shut down yeshiva in Bnei BrakPolice carry out operation against yeshiva over prohibited gathering. Warden of the site fined 5,000 shekels, others fined, as well. Coronavirus carrier coughs at police checkpointBnei Brak coronavirus carrier questioned at checkpoint and admitted being carrier; he was fined for breach of isolation and sent home. Tree collapses on young woman in Bnei Brak; condition critical19-year-old woman seriously injured by tree that collapsed in yard of house on Halohamim Street in Bnei Brak. Violent robbery in Bnei BrakPolice investigating violent robbery after suspect attacks business owner, runs off with money. Miracle in Bnei BrakYoung girl riding her bike struck by truck in Bnei Brak - yet suffers only slight injuries. Bnei Brak mayor apologizes for 'bad joke' train videoMayor apologizes after municipality hires actor to pretend to keep haredim off of trains to protest light rail routes. Bnei Brak municipality slammed following 'joke' gone wrongViewers became furious after learning individual behind anti-haredi train vid was none other than an employee of the city. Night curfew in Bnei Brak - 'The economic impact is devastating'As one of the 40 "red" zones to be subjected to night curfew, Bnei Brak's streets are deserted from 7 p.m. Beitar Illit mayor: We are also allowed to enjoy Naftali BennettMayor of Beitar Illit praises former Defense Minister for his handling of the coronavirus crisis. 'Bnei Brak won't be able to tolerate all the consequences of lockdown'Municipal attorney says Bnei Brak residents fear consequences of lockdown, are frustrated at government's treatment of them. Galant to haredi leaders: There is no such thing as 'red cities'Education Minister criticizes coronavirus project manager in closed talks during a visit to Bnei Brak. Bnei Brak: Fire breaks out in residential buildingFirefighters raise suspicion of arson after fire breaks out in Bnei Brak residential building. Emmanuel leader: 'It's easier to close us down than Bnei Brak'Eliyahu Gafni, head of Emmanuel Council, slams decision to label city red despite low number of cases. 'Bnei Brak is a different story.' Woman run over, killed in front of her husband79-year-old woman killed by truck in Bnei Brak while walking with her husband. B'tsalmo protests against metro plan that doesn't include stops in Bnei Brak'Unthinkable' to pay tens of millions in programs so haredim can work, but deny them access to transportation there, organization says. New COVID-19 outbreak at Bnei Brak nursing homeDecision made to keep asymptomatic COVID-19 patients at nursing home where they are to prevent trauma of relocating to unfamiliar place. Areas 'at risk': Bnei Brak, Beitar Illit, Kafr QasimNumber of active coronavirus cases tops 11,000, according to Coronavirus National Information Center. Over 1,400 cases in Jerusalem.Hamodia attacks: The haredim have lost confidenceWhen the media needs blood, there's nothing like turning on the haredim, merchandise that always has buyers, says Hamodia's Yaakov Reinitz. UTJ MK Moshe Gafni to Minister Yuli Edelstein: 'Destigmatize the haredi public'Health Minister Edelstein tours Maayanei Hayeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak. Finance Committee Chair: 'Injustice was done to haredi public.' City of Bnei Brak thanks Aviv GeffenCity pens letter to singer, thanking him for conveying message of unity and reconciliation. Bnei Brak takes a hit from coronavirus: Huge number of stores offered or sale or rentOver 30% of commercial property on Bnei Brak's main street is up for sale, organization says. Construction worker run over by tractor and killed in Bnei BrakTractor accident in central Israeli city of Bnei Brak leaves construction worker dead. Missing Bnei Brak boy found - hiding underneath his bedDozens of police officers and volunteers search for 6-year-old Bnei Brak boy - who was later found hiding under his bed. Bnei Brak Mayor thanks the IDFBnei Brak Mayor speaks at Memorial Day ceremony, thanks IDF for its assistance during coronavirus lockdown. Will haredi yeshivas return to full-time learning this week?Haredi community leaders have been trying to re-launch studies in the country's yeshivas. It now appears they have succeeded. Coronavirus morbidity statistics releasedBnei Brak drops to second in morbidity rate as more patients recover from the coronavirus. Watch: Police disperse crowd in Bnei Brak synagoguePolice remove worshipers from Bnei Brak synagogue amid derogatory cries.Closures on Jerusalem, Bnei Brak to be liftedIn light of encouraging data in both cities, Health Ministry to lift restrictions on Jerusalem and Bnei Brak beginning at midnight tonight.Closure on Bnei Brak and Jerusalem to be reinstatedMinisterial Committee convenes at 1:00 pm to discuss resumption of closure. At same time, patients taken to hotels. Police break into Bnei Brak apartment to stop the musicWell-known haredi singers Ruli and Yoely Dickman perform live from their apartment to bring some joy to their neighbors, and then... IDF Home Front Commander: 'Coronavirus crisis will accompany us for a year'Major General Tamir Yadai on aid to Jerusalem: 'We sent five companies to city, preparing to assist other authorities.' Gabi Ashkenazi in Bnei Brak: 'We're doing exciting, holy work'Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman meets with Bnei Brak Mayor and city emergency Chief of Staff Gen. (Res.) Roni Numa. 'They put us in this ghetto and washed their hands of us' say Bnei Brak residentsBnei Brak residents describe failure of gov't to provide adequate health services in coronavirus crisis. 'Did we bring the virus to Israel?' From Hebrew press: 'Enlightened' pogrom against Israel's haredimThe criticism leveled at haredi society is not entirely unfounded, but vilifying them in a period when we need national solidarity shows total lack of understanding of their community. Ramat Gan erects fence to keep Bnei Brak residents outDep. Bnei Brak mayor urges mutual responsibility and solidarity, attorney notes high infection rate among Ramat Gan residents. Calling all Jews: It is a time for understanding, not finger pointingWe have been exhibiting a disturbing tendency to look for scapegoats, but demonizing an entire sector of our own people is unacceptable. Watch: IDF soldiers assist Bnei Brak residentsSoldiers distribute food parcels to Bnei Brak residents, closed off at home due to coronavirus, ahead of Pesach holiday. Bnei Brak Mayor: This is a difficult timeBnei Brak Mayor Avraham Rubinstein urges residents: Be patient during these difficult days for all of us. Police close off entrances and exits from Bnei BrakIn effort to contain spread of coronavirus, Israel Police limit entry, exit, from Bnei Brak, other than for specific purposes. Cabinet declares Bnei Brak a restricted areaLeaving the city will only be permitted for the purpose of obtaining essential medical treatment, legal procedures or funerals.4,500 Bnei Brak senior citizens to be taken to 'Corona hotels'Ministers Bennett and Deri formulate plan to protect residents of Bnei Brak over the age of 80 from the coronavirus. Closure order expected for Bnei BrakCabinet to debate increased restrictions on movement in haredi city after health fund director says 1/3 of residents may be infected. Increase in virus cases in most cities, especially Bnei Brak900 diagnosed today in Bnei Brak as carriers of coronavirus, compared to 723 yesterday. Jerusalem shows smaller increase. Defense Minister Naftali Bennett tours Bnei Brak; calls residents 'exemplary'Bennett visits Bnei Brak, promises assistance: 'Bnei Brak situation is complex, but we see great response from residents to obey guidelines' Jerusalem the leader in number of coronavirus cases1,530 cases of coronavirus have been recorded so far in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak combined. Watch: Police raid active synagogue in Bnei BrakOver 15 caught in synagogue in violation of Health Ministry instructions. Police fine them. Citizens returning from abroad to be taken straight to 'Corona hotels'Anyone returning from abroad to Israel to be taken straight to isolation facilities. PM also orders they be tested for COVID-19. Yerushalmi faction funeral for wife of leader attended by only ten peopleWife of Rabbi Tzvi Friedman passes away, is laid to rest during small funeral.1 in 3 Bnei Brak residents tested positive for coronavirusHigh percentage reported by Health Ministry compares to 6 percent in Tel Aviv and 10 percent in Jerusalem. 'Savages, maybe even murderers'Hospital director slams hundreds who attended funeral for rabbi last night against Health Ministry orders. Hundreds attend funeral in Bnei BrakHundreds were at funeral of yeshiva head contrary to Health Ministry instructions. Minister Erdan: 'A serious, life-threatening incident.' Abuse filmed at daycare centerDaycare center assistant arrested after security camera catches her using force to get toddler to lie down during nap time. Double tragedy in Bnei Brak31-year-old father in Bnei Brak dies - while mourning the death of his infant son. Elderly man returns from shopping, injured by falling tree70-year-old resident of Bnei Brak injured by a tree that collapsed on him. |
