Bnei Brak

Rabbis Lando and Hirsch condemn riots in Bnei Brak

Two prominent haredi leaders condemned the riots today, writing that they were forbidden both as a danger and a sacrilege.

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Haredi rioters attack two news crews in Bnei Brak

Haredi yeshiva students assaulted crews from Channel 13 and Kan News amid riots in the city.

IDF Chief to assaulted soldiers: This is an intolerable reality

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke with the two IDF commanders attacked by haredim in Bnei Brak, pledging to investigate the incident to ensure it does not happen again.

Deri demands Bennett be barred from Bnei Brak

The Shas chairman attacked former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who came to Bnei Brak to denounce the assault on female soldiers in the city.

Appalling footage

Tefillin and prayerbook burned in Bnei Brak riot

Haredi rioters in Bnei Brak torched a police motorcycle that was carrying a bag containing tefillin and a prayerbook. Rioters also flipped over a police squadcar.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

'Attack in Bnei Brak is sacrilege'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich described the riot against soldiers in Bnei Brak as sacrilegious and demanded haredi leaders condemn them.

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Female soldiers attacked in Bnei Brak, rescued by police

Commanders from the Education Corps came to Bnei Brak, apparently to visit one of their soldiers, were attacked by a mob and rescued by the police.

Satmar to set up a community in north

For the first time in the history of the Satmar movement, a group from the Hasidic sect is leaving the boundaries of Bnei Brak and establishing a community on Har Yona in Nof HaGalil.

Yoaz Hendel’s comparison angers the haredi community

Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists’ Party, sparks uproar after comparing Bnei Brak to Rahat in the context of loss of governance.

Infant dies at Bnei Brak daycare, caretaker arrested

One-year-old declared dead after being evacuated in critical condition from a Bnei Brak daycare.

Bnei Brak residents demand decisive action against burglaries

Following a recent wave of break-ins in Bnei Brak, residents say law enforcement authorities are not doing enough to curb the phenomenon.

Burglary in Bnei Brak

Jewelry store significantly damaged in Bnei Brak burglary.

Extremists disrupt IDF event

Soldiers injured, brigade commander evacuated

Haredi extremists disrupt an event for parents of Hashmonaim Brigade soldiers in Bnei Brak. Three soldiers lightly injured. Brigade commander evacuated with police assistance.

Stormy weather brings down trees in central Israel

Strong gusts of wind bring down trees in southern, central Israel; one injury reported.

Bnei Brak:

Two arrested for pulling down mezuzah

Two young residents of eastern Jerusalem who were caught on camera pulling the sacred object off a building in Bnei Brak and throwing it in the trash were arrested a short time later.

'Block Bnei Brak'

The creative counter to haredi roadblocks

Organizers plan to drive slowly near entrances to the haredi city, especially on Friday, to protest the traffic disruptions regularly caused by anti-conscription demonstrations.

Electricity failure leaves Bnei Brak weddings in the dark

Widespread electricity failures in Bnei Brak leave wedding halls in near-complete darkness, at the peak of the celebrations.

Body found in Yarkon River identified as that of missing teen

The body located in the Yarkon River following extensive searches has been identified as that of missing Bnei Brak teen Eliyahu Aba Shaul, 19.

Amid heavy storm:

Items belonging to missing man found

Police are searching the area surrounding the Yarkon Stream in Ramat Gan for 19-year-old Bnei Brak resident Eliyahu Abba Shaul, who went missing on Wednesday.

Footage from Bnei Brak:

Car barrels into haredi protester, moderately injuring him

A car ran through a group of haredi extremists who were blocking Route 4. One protester was injured and taken to a nearby hospital.

Remarkable honesty:

Kollel student returns 150,000 shekels found in apt. wall

After discovering 150,000 shekels hidden in a wall during renovations, a Slabodka Kollel student sought halachic guidance, leading Rabbi Yehuda Silman to rule the money be returned to the unaware seller.

12-year-old boy found lifeless at Bnei Brak home

Police investigate after 12-year-old Bnei Brak boy is found lifeless in his home.

Three sisters-in-law give birth on the same day in Bnei Brak

Three brothers become fathers on the same day - two to singletons, and the third to twins.

Ponevezh Yeshiva Dean:

'Do not respond, only study'

Ponevezh Yeshiva head Rabbi Shmuel Markovitz delivered a talk to his students following the arbitration ruling about control of the institution and emphasized that studies must continue uninterrupted.

Bnei Brak officials take 'slide' trip

Bnei Brak city officials travel first class to Florida, allegedly to examine models of slides, but without official approval.

Arbitrator rules

The 'Terrorists' Faction must vacate the Ponevezh Yeshiva

An arbitration ruling by retired judge David Cheshin obligates Rabbi Markowitz to vacate the buildings of the Ponevezh Yeshiva and determines that control remains in the hands of Rabbi Kahaneman.

Measles patient exposes masses at Bnei Brak event hall

Health Ministry calls on anyone who attended an event at Keter Harimon in Bnei Brak to check vaccination status, call Ministry hotline.

Director-General of Laniado and Mayanei Hayeshua passed away

Rabbi Gershon Lieder, a prominent leader of the Sanz Hasidim, Director-General of the Sanz-Laniado Medical Center in Netanya and Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak, passed away at age 80.

Bar Kupersteinin Bnei Brak

'Thanks to your prayers I am here'

About two weeks after his release from captivity, hostage survivor Bar Kuperstein was warmly welcomed at Bnei Brak City Hall.

Violent protests against arrest of haredi draft evaders

Hundreds block roads in Bnei Brak, Jerusalem, and Safed after three haredi yeshiva students were arrested for evading the draft.

Rabbi Mazuz's grave desecrated in act of mischief

Six minors aged 11-14 were detained after damage was found at Bnei Brak Cemetery, including the grave of Rabbi Meir Mazuz. Police said the vandalism followed a brawl.

Shocking:

Police officer stomps on protester's head

A Border Police officer was filmed kicking a haredi anti-draft protester in Bnei Brak in the head. Police: 'The incident has been referred for review.'

Haredim protest, clash with police in central Israel & Jerusalem

Jerusalem Faction protestors block Route 4 to protest the arrests of draft dodgers, throw rocks, and call police 'Nazis.'

Rubio envoy met secretly with haredi leaders in Bnei Brak

Degel Hatorah leaders Rabbi Dov Lando and Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch held secret meetings with a Trump Administration official hoping for US intervention in the issue of the haredi draft.

Bnei Brak teacher passes away during Dead Sea trip

Yehuda Avraham Shalom Gross, dedicated teacher, tragically passes away at 42 while on a trip to the Dead Sea.

Chairman of Shomrim indicted for sexual offenses

A state prosecutor filed an indictment against Ch Chaim Rotter from Bnei Brak, chairman of the Shomrim neighborhood watch organization, for rape and indecent acts committed against minors over the years.

'They Called Me a Nazi':

Haredim attack Injured IDF officer in Bnei Brak

A year and eight months after being severely wounded in combat, an IDF officer was attacked on his way to rehabilitation - by Jews.

Haredi Rabbi's message to Trump

Rabbi Dov Lando met with Ambassador Mike Huckabee and asked to convey a message to President Trump regarding the status of Torah scholars in Israel.

Widespread protests follow arrest of draft dodger

Radical haredi factions block major highways nationwide to protest arrests of draft dodgers; violent clashes erupt with police and motorists.

Senior Rabbi rules against popular late-night meal

Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein rules that eating cholent on Thursday night diminishes its Shabbat sanctity, warns it lacks blessing, and may pose health risks when consumed midweek.

Three arrested in sexual offenses case in Bnei Brak

Police arrested three young residents of Bnei Brak on suspicion of involvement in a case where the chairman of the Shomrim neighborhood watch organization was arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses.

Head of Bnei Brak's 'Hashomrim' named as sex crime suspect

Haim Rotter, prominent Bnei Brak figure, named as suspect arrested Wednesday on suspicion of serious sexual offenses against minors.

Prominent haredi figure arrested over sexual offense allegations

Senior member of a well-known organization arrested amid allegations of severe sexual offenses against minors.

Iran 'orders' evacuation of Bnei Brak, threatens news channel

Following similar evacuation orders issued by the IDF in parts of Tehran, Iran publishes a warning calling on all residents of the city of Bnei Brak to evacuate ahead of another attack on the city.

Avraham Cohen, 75, murdered in missile barrage on Bnei Brak

Avraham Cohen, 75, was killed overnight in Bnei Brak as a result of an Iranian missile barrage that killed 8 people in central Israel and Haifa.

Missile from Iran destroys ALEH’s campus for disabled children

An Iranian missile strike leveled ALEH’s Bnei Brak campus, crippling care for hundreds of severely disabled children, 'We must rebuild. Quickly. For them and their families.'

Worker killed, another injured, at Bnei Brak construction site

Concrete sewage pipe falls from crane, crushing two workers; police detain tractor operator as investigation begins.

MKs denounce investigation of Rabbis

Haredi MKs denounced National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for allowing Rabbis to be questioned about illegal construction.

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Funeral of Rabbi Meir Mazuz

Thousands pay their last respects to Rabbi Mazuz, the founder and head of the Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva and one of the leaders of the Sephardi-haredi community.

Rabbi Mazuz to be laid to rest; Bnei Brak roads closed

The funeral of Rabbi Meir Mazuz, head of the Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva, who passed away on the seventh day of Passover, will be held in Bnei Brak at noon on Sunday. Thousands are expected to attend.

Bnei Brak resident arrested on suspicion of burning synagogue

Police arrest Bnei Brak resident suspected of involvement in Tel Aviv synagogue arson.

Man drowns in mikveh in Bnei Brak

59-year-old man declared dead after being found unresponsive in a ritual bath, not responding to CPR.

A Purim paradox:

Haman's sons learned Torah in Bnei Brak?

Haman's sons would have to have been genuine converts to Judaism in that case. However, we (the Jewish People) do not accept Amalekite converts. Therein lies the paradox explained here by Rav Hutner.

Haredim block main road after arrest of non-haredi draft dodger

Radical haredim from the Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak after police arrested a non-haredi draft dodger at Ben Gurion airport.

Bnei Brak:

Child injured while carrying out ancient custom for Shabbat

A boy in Bnei Brak fell while feeding birds in accord with an ancient custom for this week's Torah portion.

Two dead of hypothermia as storm surges across Israel

Elderly man found partially conscious in Bnei Brak, middle-aged woman found unconscious in Eilat, during early February storm.

Bnei Brak:

Eleven illegal residents caught in one apartment

The Bnei Brak apartment was sealed off yesterday by police order after eleven illegal residents were caught there.

Elderly woman killed by truck in Bnei Brak

Woman, 70, found trapped under truck in Bnei Brak, paramedics forced to declare her death.

'Murderer of souls'

IDF general attacked in Bnei Brak restaurant, police intervene

Police had to intervene when a mob of haredi extremists attacked Maj. Gen. David Zini, who works to enlist haredim, as he sat in a restaurant in Bnei Brak.

Anti-conscription demonstrators block highway in central Israel

Members of the radical-haredi Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak to protest legislation to conscript IDF soldiers into the IDF.