Efrat

'It is our obligation to get up and charge'

Residents of Efrat plan new neighborhood on nearby Givat Eitam as a response to murder of Ari Fuld. 'This land is ours.'

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IDF prepares to demolish home of terrorist who murdered Ari Fuld

Army engineering team maps out home of Arab terrorist who stabbed American-Israeli man to death in preparation for demolition.

'An Israeli hero'

Prime Minister Netanyahu, Education Minister Bennett pay condolence call to family of American-Israeli man murdered in terror attack.

'Ari fought heroically on behalf of Israel'

Netanyahu eulogizes American immigrant murdered in Gush Etzion terror attack. 'He fought to spread the truth about Israel.'

First time in Israel: Drone to prevent infiltrations into town

Residents of Efrat introduce Drone that will help locate and prevent terror infiltrations into the community.

Meet the real Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

The rabbi who founded the city of Efrat is sometimes seen as controversial. Meet the real Rabbi Riskin.

Hundreds gather to remember friendly-fire victim

500 soldiers complete Tractate 'Megillah' ahead of Purim holiday in honor of IDF officer killed in tragic friendly-fire incident in Hevron.

Israelis, Arabs, celebrate coexistence in Efrat sukkah

YESHA Council envoy tells Palestinian Arab guests: 'You are heroes, and I salute your bravery.'

Nitzavim-Vayelech: Can we change?

Watch: Torah dedication ceremony in honor of fallen soldier

Efrat celebrates Torah dedication in honor of soldier David Golovensitz, who recently fell in the line of duty.

'Want service in Judea and Samaria? It will cost you NIS 3000'

Efrat resident told to pay over $800 for 'security escort' for an internet technician to come to his house.

'Our patience is wearing thin'

Efrat mayor concerned ahead of Trump's first presidential visit to Israel: 'Expectations for administration are bursting like a balloon.'

Construction greenlighted in Efrat after Arab claims dismissed

A housing project south of Jerusalem overcame last major hurdle, as claim on land made by local Arab found to be false.

Shooting near Efrat, one wounded

Soldier wounded as gunman opens fire on IDF forces in apparent terror attack.

Efrat teens collect supplies for Syrian babies

Efrat residents donate supplies for Syrian babies, teens collect, sort donations.

'How I fought the terrorist who attacked me'

Efrat resident who fought off terrorist who stabbed him multiple times recounts 'Hanukkah miracle'.

Israeli man wounded in stabbing attack in Efrat

50-year-old lightly-to-moderately wounded in a stabbing attack in the town of Efrat. Terrorist flees the scene.

Livni meets with students in Gush Etzion

Tzipi Livni met with students from Efrat, shows them a side they may not get to hear very often.

Efrat mayor's sukkah guests released

Four Palestinian Arabs who were arrested for visiting the sukkah of Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi freed.

Oded Revivi to PA: Release my Sukkot guests

Efrat Mayor calls on PA to release his Sukkot guests, says it's 'absurd that having coffee with Jews is a crime.'

Netanyahu holds security meeting following surge in attacks

After steady decline in attacks, sudden spate of violence ahead of Jewish holidays.

'We had to check every house and backyard for the terrorist'

Lior Shurka of Efrat emergency response team recalls Sunday's terrorist infiltration into Jerusalem suburb.

Efrat mayor explains how terrorist was caught

'We do not like to live behind fences', says Efrat mayor Oded Ravivi.

Stabbing attack in Efrat

One person wounded in a stabbing attack in the town of Efrat. Terrorist neutralized.

Efrat bikers take over Arab bus - with toy gun

Bikers from Efrat threaten Arab drivers with plastic pistol, force passengers off bus.

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Israel is 'afraid' of the abortion issue

Abortion debates in US and Canada are healthy, Efrat NGO head says, slamming 'scared' politicians for avoiding #1 cause of loss of life.

Rabbinate Controversy Over, Rabbi Riskin Comes Out Fighting

In first public speech since speculation over his position, Rabbi Riskin criticizes Rabbinate's conduct, says it's pushing people away.

Chief Rabbi: Rabbi Riskin Won't Be Fired

Rabbi Lau bemoans media reports taking Efrat chief rabbi's tenure extension talk 'out of proportion,' says no 'political' motive as claimed.

Meretz Judea-Samaria Label Bill 'Will Only Harm Palestinians'

Efrat mayor slams Meretz bill to label Judea-Samaria products, warns of economic disaster for Arabs and 'boomerang.'

Why Efrat is Good for the Economy

Efrat mayor explains what’ life is like in Judea-Samaria communities; author discusses 'are we on the brink of a new Cold War?'

Rabbi Riskin Files Million-Shekel Damages Suit

Suit follows legal battle over libel claims by Efrat resident; international legal team points to calculated fraud to defame Riskin.

Rabbi Riskin: Chief Rabbinate Must Speak to Everyone

Chief Rabbi of Efrat puzzles over dismissal rumors, notes that Rabbinate is important - but must address non-haredi communities.

Report: Rabbi Shlomo Riskin Faces Deposal

Sources say Chief Rabbinate looking to get rid of Efrat's veteran Chief Rabbi; Tzohar threatens to fight any moves to do so.

Rabbi Riskin Concerned over Haredi Control of Religious Affairs

Efrat's chief rabbi tells Jewish Home to press for 'reform,' both in divorce rights for women in religious courts and in the conversion law.

Rabbi Riskin Defends Jewish-Christian Independence Day Prayer

Chief Rabbi of Efrat rejects haredi attack over interfaith Independence Day thanksgiving prayer. 'What could be more appropriate than this?'

Mayor of Efrat: 'Additional Forces Not the Answer'

Tension and violence occurring throughout all of Israel. Mayor Revivi: Security will only be achieved when incitement is stopped.

Efrat Mayor: Annexation is New False Accusation Against Israel

Mayor Oded Revivi slams mislabeling of Israel building on its own land as 'annexation,' pens letter to New York Times over misnomer.

Ohr Torah: Universal Love, Exclusive Intimacy

Ohr Torah: Do Houses Have Souls?

Ohr Torah on the Parsha: Life-Force or Decay?

A Chance for Life

First in a series of testimonies of women saved from an unnecessary abortion by the Efrat organization.

NGO to Govt.: 'Abolish Abortion Committees'

Dr. Schussheim of pro-life NGO Efrat argues at Knesset that defunct abortion committees should be replaced by information-giving process.

Drowned Youth's Father and Brother Were Terror Victims

27-year-old who drowned in Efrat last Friday identified as Moshe Lapid, whose father and brother were shot by terrorists in 1993.

27-Year-Old Drowns in Efrat

27-year-old drowns in a water well near the Givat HaDagan neighborhood, located in Efrat.

Ohr Torah on the Parsha: Teeth Set on Edge

NGO: 'C'tee Robs From the Sick to Fund Abortions'

Pro-life 'Efrat' attacks govt. committee decision to fund free abortions for pregnancies with no health risk, 'money stolen from sick.'

‘Facebook Saved Lives’ During Winter Storm

Facebook, city websites credited with keeping residents up-to-date – and safe – during unusually harsh snowstorm.

Ohr Torah: Why Get Married?

Efrat: We Prepared for Snow ahead of Time

Mayor Oded Revivi tells Arutz Sheva preparations for the storm began a week before it began.

'Amos Junction' Inaugurated on Beleaguered Judea Road

Ceremony renames 'T-junction' in Gush Etzion after Jewish prophet who lived in area, part of vigil to raise Jewish presence at attack site.

From Alaska to the IDF, With Love

Six years later, mother’s ‘Chicks with Sticks’ program still delivers hundreds of warm hats to IDF soldiers facing the winter cold.

'Green' Efrat Comes Up With Another Money-Saving Idea

Efrat taking yet another step towards turning itself into the “greenest” town in Israel.

Interview: Efrat Mayoral Candidate Oded Revivi

Ohr Torah on the Parsha: Innocent Civilians

Efrat Protesters: Stop Arab Rock Throwing Now

Dozens of Efrat residents demonstrated Wednesday afternoon to “take back the roads” and make them safe from terrorist rock-throwers

Efrat Mayor to Obama: A Visit Here Would Do You Good

A visit to Efrat would give President Obama a "reality check" on the political situation here - and how Arabs and Jews get along

Pro-Life NGO Chairman: Protesters Just Bring in More Applicants

Dr. Schussheim, head of pro-life NGO, is unfazed by "pro-choice" protest outside Jerusalem Conference award venue.

Kadima MK: Cancel Prize to Pro-Life Group

MK Zuaretz asked Besheva not to give Jerusalem Prize to Efrat and its chairman, Dr. Eli Shussheim.

Restoring the Right to Choose Life

The "Efrat" organization lets women know that an unplanned pregnancy does not have to end with an abortion.

Efrat Hopes to be Part of Latest Israeli Construction

Efrat mayor Oded Revivi: We've heard rumors that we'll get 600 new homes, and we certainly hope this will happen.