Uproar after Israeli satirical show mocks Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky
MK Moshe Gafni says showrunners can 'burn in hell' for imitating leader of Lithuanian haredi community.
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Jewish man who became observant in prison pardoned by Trump
A year and a half ago, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky blessed man who agreed to keep the commandments in prison. Yesterday he was released.
'My father, Rabbi Kanievsky, instructed me to receive vaccine'
Rabbanit Koldetzky, daughter of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, receives second dose of Covid vaccine in Bnei Brak.
MK Kahana blessed by Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky
Yamina MK meets with leader of Lithuanian haredi community. says Torah united the Jewish people.
Rabbi Kanievsky instructs haredi girls' schools to reopen
Despite opposition from Health Ministry, leading haredi rabbi calls on haredi educators to fully reopen girls' schools.
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky recovers from coronavirus
Leader of non-hasidic haredi Jewry declared healthy after being diagnosed with coronavirus earlier this month.
Minister Omar Yankelevich condemns Rabbi Kanievsky illustration
Diaspora Minister outraged by illustration in Haaretz against Rav Kanievsky: 'No room for hatred, portraying brothers as disease spreaders.'
MK Gafni tells PM: Leave our schools open, no harm will result
Degel HaTorah MK clarifies that his party intends to abide by the ruling of its spiritual head, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.
Police close haredi schools, fine principals
Schools opened following a ruling by Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, after negotiations with the government broke down.
Rabbi Kanievsky orders opening Torah studies in haredi centers
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky instructs principals of Talmud Torah and Yeshivot Ketanot without boarding schools to begin studies as usual tomorrow.
Plan to reopen haredi schools frozen
Senior haredi rabbis freeze plan to reopen schools Monday, push for agreement with government to reopen education system.
Rabbi Kanievsky: Reopen the schools
Leading haredi rabbi calls for the reopening of schools, but says reopenings should be coordinated with the government.
Watch: Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky collapses during celebration
Leading rabbi with coronavirus collapses during Simchat Beit Hashoeva, appears to quickly recover.
Rabbi Kanievsky experiencing "dangerous stage of coronavirus"
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky's household updated that during last night (Thursday) and this morning, the Rabbi's temperature has increased
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky's household: 'His condition is excellent'
Household of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, who tested COVID positive, publishes picture of rabbi in sukkah. 'His condition is excellent, b"H.'
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky diagnosed with coronavirus
Leading haredi rabbi tests positive for the coronavirus, is said to be in good condition.
Ronni Gamzu apologizes: 'I respect and honor Rabbi Kanievsky'
Coronavirus commissar retracts criticism against Rabbi Kanievsky after clarifying the rabbi gave no instruction to stop tests in yeshivas.
Haredi rabbi: Yeshiva students should remain on campus
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky instructs yeshiva students to remain on campus to avoid risk of spreading coronavirus.
Leading haredi rabbi: 'Don't test yeshiva students for COVID-19'
Post-high school yeshivas should not test students, so as not to disrupt yeshivas' learning, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky says.
Rabbi Kanievsky: Don't rush to send students into isolation
Senior haredi rabbi tells educators they must keep yeshivas open, not to rush to order students into quarantine.
Haredi leaders urge: Avoid places lax about corona restrictions
Leading haredi rabbis urge public to avoid attending events, avoid places of study which do not adhere to Health Ministry standards.
'Our sins caused us to be chased from our synagogues'
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, prominent haredi rabbi, explains why he thinks synagogues and study halls shut, calls for stricter standards.
Letter from leading Rabbis: “Those Who Stand At Death’s Door”
A letter from Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky & the Vizhnitzer Rebbe has circulated around the globe this week. The Rabbis call to help those in need.
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky blesses Netanyahu aides
'With G-d's help and the rabbi's blessing, we will see salvation soon,' Jonatan Urich says.
Help converts pay for their wedding - and get a special blessing
A soon-to-be married couple of converts who left their old lives and home abroad to move to Israel need your help to cover wedding expenses.
Donate $1 and get rare brocha from Harav Chaim Kanievsky
Donate $1 for the wedding of these geirim and get a rare brocha from Harav Chaim Kanievsky.
'Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky is my Prime Minister'
Haredi MK surprises audience by declaring that 'his' Prime Minister is Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.
United Right chief Rafi Peretz meets with Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky
Channel 2 News reporter Yair Sherki: 'I don't remember such a close relationship between the NRP leader and haredim.'
Jewish Home chief meets with Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky
The meeting was also attended by Degel Hatorah chairman MK Moshe Gafni.
Haredi rabbis protest Eurovision Sabbath desecration
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky leads call for prayers in protest of Sabbath desecration caused by Saturday's Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv.
Shas lawmakers oppose plan to merge with UTJ
Shas MKs say initiative to run together with their Ashkenazic counterparts would destroy Shas' unique identity, pledge to oppose the move.
Ambassador Friedman meets leading haredi rabbi
US Ambassador David Friedman visits home of prominent haredi Torah sage and leading halakhic authority Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.
"My name wasn't always Chana"
A convert's dream come true. She knew, even then, that there was something more to life.
'Torah study eliminates need for smoke detectors'
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky dismisses need to prevent next fire tragedy, says Torah study provides enough protection.
Police demolish illegal Yerushalmi Faction synagogue
Police drag out worshipers holed up in illegal Jerusalem synagogue associated with the radical Yerushalmi Faction.
'Anti-draft protesters are reckless fools'
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky blasts Yerushalmi Faction over wave of anti-draft protests: 'They're empty, foolish people who insult great rabbis.'
Rabbi Kanievsky supports head of NGO investigated by police
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky publicly visits head of the 'Matanat Chaim' NGO, under investigation for trading organ donations for money.
Misquoting Rabbi Kanievsky caused Shabbat desecration
Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky never actually permitted traveling on the Sabbath to escape Hurricane Irma.
Need to escape Irma? Haredi rabbi says you can travel on Shabbat
Bnei Brak's Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky permits Jews in Hurricane Irma's path to evacuate on Shabbat.
Kashrut agency will not slaughter controversial chicken
Rabbi Shlomo Machpud, who heads the Yoreh Deah kashrut agency, says that he will not affix his Kashrut seal to braekel chicken.
How One Gabbai Crowdfunded Rav Chaim's Newest Sefer
New 'Moadei HaGra"Ch' responsa a treasure for future generations.
Rav Kanievsky calls to aid Torah scholar
Urgent letter issued by Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky on behalf of anonymous Talmid Chacham.
The most critical 120 hours of the year
Rav Chaim Kanievsky's promise: Donate to Kupat Ha'Ir and he will stand for you.
Rav Chaim Kanievsky calls on public to act
Major rabbi asks for help saving a haredi man from debt collectors in honor of Lag Ba'Omer.
'Murdered Jews Atone for Generation, Messiah Must Come'
Leading hareidi rabbi hears harrowing details of Har Nof synagogue attack, how congregation rabbi saved 'by a miracle.'
Rabbi Kanievsky: Prayers for Murdered Teens Weren't in Vain
Leading hareidi Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky says prayers for the missing teens did not go to waste.
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