Lehava

Lehava protests Jerusalem Christmas fair

Anti-assimilation activists denounce YMCA fair as attempt to steal Jewish souls.

'Did you come to Israel to make it Soviet?'

Anti-assimilation head urges ex-Prisoner of Zion Edelstein to do soul searching and fight for the Jewish state, following his call to ban.

Knesset Speaker joins calls to ban anti-assimilation group

Edelstein says Gopshtain's group 'should be declared what it should be declared'; Gopshtain isn't 'worthy' of being in Knesset.

Leftists blast Gopshtain: 'the foreskin of the Jewish KKK'

Watch: Leftists asked for debate on outlawing anti-assimilation group Lehava, but run amok when they see its leader in the room.

'Lehava Has Anti-Assimilation Groups in All the Secular Schools'

Activist explains his group present in all J'lem schools, including Torah classes in secular ones; 'media against us, but the youth is for.'

Lehava Director Summoned for Police Questioning

Judea-Samaria police succumbs to Vatican pressure, summons anti-assimilation leader over comments regarding burning churches.

Vatican to Israel: Arrest Activist for Citing Maimonides

Lehava director Gopshtain targeted in Vatican letter to attorney general, after claiming Jewish law calls to burn churches.

Vindicated Anti-Assimilation Head Urges Govt. to Join Him

After ISA admits Lehava is legal, director calls for state to help fight assimilation - and to invest time in targeting actual terror.

ISA Admits: Lehava Perfectly Legal

Shin Bet concedes that there is 'not sufficient evidence' to declare the anti-assimilation organization as 'unlawful.'

'Blame the Police for Gay Stabbing, Not Legal Protesters'

Leader of Lehava group answers Labor leader's call to label his group 'terrorist' just because it demonstrated against the gay parade.

Herzog: Label Anti-Assimilation Lehava a 'Terror Group'

Opposition chair calls to outlaw nationalist 'Jewish terror' groups; Lehava director responds: 'Herzog fights Jews, not enemies of Israel.'

Massive Missionary Conference in the Heart of Jerusalem

Anti-assimilation group Lehava calls for public protest Wednesday outside 3-day missionary event in municipally owned compound.

Women Urged: 'Don't Go Out with Mahmoud'

Anti-assimilation activists hand out sweets to Jewish women and girls at bars, appealing to their 'pure Jewish soul.'

'The State Funds Enemies of Israel, Not Defenders of Israel'

Nationalist activist notes paradox as national service directorate gives funds to radical leftist NGOs defaming Israel but not Lehava.

Non-Jewish Staff Harassed Jewish Women Praying in Meron

Lehava anti-assimilation group describes how it stopped ushers harassing Jewish women at Rashbi's tomb on Lag B'Omer.

Independence Day Protest against Arab Torch Lighter Cancelled

Lehava says due to police distancing and speech ban, it will not hold protest of Lucy Aharish lighting torch - but will find another way.

'Why Let an Anti-Zionist Arab Light Independence Day Torch?'

Police set severe limitations on Lehava group's protest against Arab torch lighter, set to occur during national ceremony.

'I'm Ready to Sit in Jail to Save Jews'

Gopshtain tells Arutz Sheva that police indictment threat doesn't intimidate him, as his work to fight assimilation continues full force.

Police Re-Opening Incitement Investigation Against Lehava Head

Israel Police planning on prosecuting activist Bentzi Gopshtain for 'racism' - despite previous ruling clearing him of those charges.

'Incitement' Charges Added in Bilingual School Arson

Attorney charges 'incitement' and supporting 'terrorist organization' against arson suspects, in 'desperate attempt to influence ruling.'

Confirmed: Ya'alon Filed Request to Outlaw Lehava

Ya'alon directs agencies to investigate legality of blacklisting anti-assimilation group, saying it is 'racist' and 'a hate group.'

Yaalon 'Intends to Declare Lehava a Terror Group'

Defense Minister instructs Shin Bet to prepare ground for the move. Anti-assimilation Lehava leader: outlaw Islamic Movement first.

Police Crackdown 'Strengthened' Lehava Anti-Assimilation Group

Lehava director Bentzi Gopshtain speaks about how arrests and media frenzy only 'vindicated' his group, explains what Lehava does.

Lehava Director Warns Police Crackdown Will Backfire

Head of anti-assimilation group explains arrest meant to silence his group which court agreed acts legally, warns of risk if it is banned.

Police 'Ignore' Court, Arrest More Anti-Assimilation Activists

Despite having arrests last week thrown out by court, police once again arrest Lehava activists; 'police ignoring court rulings.'

'Radical Left Crackdown': Lehava Head Released to House Arrest

Gopshtain and two other activists finally freed as police fail to present evidence for arresting them; charge 'populist' ideological arrest.

Lehava's 'Holy' Anti-Assimilation Work Vindicated in Court

Lehava activist released after police crackdown calls assimilation greatest threat to Jews, as court rules Lehava's work is legal.

Lehava Chairman: This is Israel Not the KGB

Bentzi Gopshtain made clear Thursday that Lehava will continue the fight against assimilation and will not be silenced by police crackdown.

Ben-Ari: I Get Raided, Zoabi Gets Away Scot-Free

Former MK Michael Ben-Ari slammed police for their 'invasion' of the offices of the new Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Strength) party.

Police Raid the Offices of Otzma Yehudit

Police raid and search the offices of the Otzma Yehudit party, says raid is related to investigation into Lehava.

'Left Repressing Anti-Assimilation Group, Government is Silent'

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir slams coordinated 'leftist crackdown' on Lehava head Bentzi Gopshtain, asks why government not defending democracy.

Livni Applauds Night Raid on Anti-Assimilation Activists

Livni reveals past government discussions to target Lehava group; activist slams 'Soviet' crackdown on legal organization.

Lehava Activists Arrested in Surprise ISA Operation

Ten activists and the organization's chairman arrested on charges of 'terror' and 'incitement'; Ben-Gvir: there's an agenda against Lehava.

Bilingual School Arson 'Response to Arafat Memorial'

According to indictment submitted Monday against three youths, they burned down Jewish-Arab school after it honored terrorist leader.

3 'Lehava' Activists Suspected in School Arson

ISA says suspects aged 18-22 torched Jewish-Arab school because of anti-assimilation ideology. Lehava: we only operate legally.

Protesters Demand from From Supermarket 'Don't Hire Enemies'

Bentzi Gopshtain's Lehava complains security at store where attack occurred hit protester; 'Rami Levy only liberal to Arabs.'

Arab MK's Aide Booted for Threatening to 'Slaughter 50 Jews'

Knesset dismisses MK Ganaim's aide for threats over upcoming Beitar-Sakhnin soccer game, where Jewish and Arab fans are set to clash.

'You Can Die Quietly, You Can't Protest'

Exclusive coverage: Lehava director Gopshtain calls 'Jews, go out to the streets' while being arrested; hundreds protest Jerusalem attack.

'Coexistence'? Arab Who Married Jew Arrested Assaulting Cops

Headlines celebrated mixed marriage of Mahmoud and Moral two months ago; now he is in jail for drug running and striking an officer.

Female Victim of Messianic Sex Cult Speaks Out

Disturbing details of cult that forced women to have sex with Arabs for 'redemption' revealed; 'I was erased, I'm in a fight for my life.'

Cult Arrested for Sexually Abusing Women to 'Bring Messiah'

Lehava anti-assimilation group exposes cult that manipulated women into having sex with Arabs to 'bring redemption.'

Rabbi Stav: 'Antagonism is not the Way to Combat Intermarriage'

Prominent religious-Zionist rabbi says that while intermarriage is a problem, protests outside mixed-marriage ceremony are wrong.

Hundreds Protest Mixed Wedding, Say It's 'Worse Than Hamas'

Nationalist leaders head mass protest against wedding of Arab and Jew, warn danger of assimilation greater than Hamas rockets.

Mixed-Marriage Protest Allowed From a Distance

Anti-assimilation group told by judge to stay 200 meters away from marriage between Jew and Arab, as both sides argue principles.

Father and Jewish Group Fight 'Tragic' Wedding to Arab

Anti-assimilation group plans to protest Jewish woman's wedding with Arab, in town that has been shelled by Arab terrorists in Gaza.

Ben-Dahan: Yair Netanyahu Scandal 'Inappropriate'

Deputy Religious Affairs Minister Eli Ben-Dahan slams the media for focusing on affair, declares Leikanger should convert.

Public Debate over Non-Jewish Girlfriend of Netanyahu's Son

Relationship between prime minister's son and Norweigan woman sparks heated discussion on assimilation.

Group Cites Worrying Increase in Jewish-Arab Intermarriage

Lehava organization records a 'significant increase' in the number of Jewish girls in relationships with Arabs.

Lehava 'Hotline' to Help Prevent Intermarriage, Assimilation

A new “hotline” will enable Israelis to alert activists of the Lehava organization on situations that could lead to intermarriage.

Veteran Educator Arrested for 'Crime of Prayer'

Veteran Israeli educator, Education Prize awardee Sarah Eliash was arrested on the Temple Mount on charges of praying.at the site

Jewish Woman Rescued from Muslim Quarter

A Jewish woman has been rescued from an abusive marriage in the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City.

Head of Anti-Assimilation Group Appeals to Zuckerberg

Benzi Gopstein, head of the Lehava Organization, sends a letter to Mark Zuckerberg over his marriage to a non-Jew.

Anti-Assimilation Group Fights with Fake Wedding Invitation

Lehava anti-assimilation organization's new campaign features a fake invitation to a wedding between a Jewish woman and an Arab man.

Jewish Woman Comes Home After Two Years

Lehava organization brings home a 25-year-old Jewish woman and her one-year-old baby, two years after she ran away with an Arab boyfriend.

Missing Jewish Teen Located in Arab Village

15-year-old Nofar Ben Hamou from Lod met an Arab man, decided to marry him, and ran away from home. She was located on Sunday.