![]() 'Converts to Judaism suffering because of gov't failure to act'Deputy Defense Minister calls on government to appoint empower Chief Rabbi to handle conversion matters, says delay harming converts.![]() 'Maybe the IDF feels it is being coerced by Supreme Court'Deputy Defense Minister slams IDF commission to examine reducing prison terms of terrorists sentenced to life in prison.![]() Ben Dahan in Beit El: The community is flourishingDeputy Defense Minister Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan visits the Beit El local council.![]() 'Sovereignty is not the granting of an immediate right to vote'Deputy Defense Minister says application of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would not make Israel undemocratic.![]() Hundreds gather to remember friendly-fire victim500 soldiers complete Tractate 'Megillah' ahead of Purim holiday in honor of IDF officer killed in tragic friendly-fire incident in Hevron.![]() MK: Arrest rumor mongers who said Chief of Staff killedDay after combat helicopter crash, Deputy Defense Minister demands propagators of Chief of Staff death rumors be arrested.![]() 'Removal of metal detectors could hurt us down the road'Deputy Defense Minister says Israel is perceived as weak for caving on Temple Mount security.![]() What does Israel do with money confiscated from terrorists?Deputy Defense Minister reveals how Israel put millions of shekels in confiscated terror funds to use.![]() 'There is no freeze. We will build in Judea and Samaria'Deputy Defense Minister says even with Cabinet restrictions, construction in Judea and Samaria will be greater than previous 8 years.![]() Dep. Defense Minister: Apply sovereignty to all of IsraelRabbi Eli Ben-Dahan: Cemetery for the poor of Jerusalem protected sovereignty in the capital, which must now be extended to all of Israel.![]() 'This is how we deal with those who attack haredi soldiers'Attorney General announces new measures to deal with incitement and harassment against haredi soldiers.![]() 'These demonstrators are desecrating God's name'Deputy Defense Minister says haredi demonstrations against enlistment are the antithesis of Torah values, show lack of gratitude.![]() These lights are a testament to "the Eternal City"Rabbi Ben-Dahan at candle-lighting in Hurva synagogue: “Regardless of the nations, the Land of Israel belongs to the people of Israel.”![]() 'Fight terrorism, don't contain it'Deputy Defense Minister calls for more bulletproof buses in Israel, says Europe must start fighting terrorism seriously.![]() 'Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty'Deputy Defense Secretary refuses to speculate on allegations of sexual assault by MK from Jewish Home, says that is for police to determine.![]() 'IDF will respond fiercely and without hesitation'Deputy Defense Minister Ben Dahan:'IDF will respond fiercely and unhesitatingly' to attacks by Israel's enemies.![]() Jewish Home demands haredi MK condemn caricatureActivists demand Health Minister Litzman condemn offensive caricature portraying Deputy Defense Minister executing yeshiva students.![]() Complaint filed over caricature of Deputy DMJewish Home representatives file police complaint over cartoon in haredi newspaper depicting Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan as a hangman.![]() Deputy Defense Min.: Ya'alon kept me in the darkRabbi Eli Ben-Dahan puzzles over Ya'alon's treatment of him, noting the enmity the latter had toward him seemingly came from nowhere.![]() Dept. Defense Minister, staff told to leave officeBen-Dahan's tenure technically expires with Yaalon's departure, but expected to be extended. So why are he and his staff being booted out?![]() Could Jewish Home control Judea-Samaria?Original coalition agreements gave Deputy Defense Minister Ben-Dahan control over Civil Administration; Ya'alon ignored them.![]() Ben-Dahan: Judea-Samaria next for full sovereigntyDeputy Defense Minister says Netanyahu's Golan Heights speech could mark a preemptive step toward full Israeli law in Judea-Samaria.![]() 'Dropped investigation a message to the IDF'Deputy Defense Minister welcomes decision to close the investigation against a commander who shot dead an Arab rock thrower.![]() Ben-Dahan: Sanders should get his facts straightDept. Defense Minister Eli Ben-Dahan blasts US presidential candidate for false claims Israel killed '10,000 innocents' in Gaza.![]() MKs furious over 'Breaking the Silence' reportMKs demand investigation after TV report says leftist group may have gathered sensitive information.![]() Ben-Dahan: Wording of 'suspension law' problematicRabbi Eli Ben-Dahan explains why Jewish Home backed down from support of a bill allowing for MKs to be suspended for misconduct.![]() Ben-Dahan rails against Breaking the SilenceJewish Home's Eli Ben-Dahan attacks anti-IDF NGO for spreading claims abroad instead of reporting to proper IDF investigative bodies.![]() Deputy Defense Minister receives added securitySecurity beefed up around Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan following undisclosed threat against his life.![]() Calls to Deport Rock-Throwers from JerusalemDeputy Defense Minister insists deporting assailants and their families will create instant deterrence after rock attacks.![]() Deputy DM: 'There Was Confusion; We Mobilized'Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan says it seemed security forces were set to demolish the Beit El homes overnight![]() Harsh Punishments for Rock Attacks ApprovedArab MKs livid as Knesset plenum passes bill that toughens the punishment handed out to rock throwers.![]() Could Rocket Fire Stop Israeli Aid to Gaza?Deputy Defense Minister Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan notes Israel is weighing stopping humanitarian aid, construction shipments following rockets.![]() Ya'alon Apologizes to Ben-Dahan Over Bus FiascoDefense Minister calls his new Deputy Minister to apologize for not informing him of reversal of Judea-Samaria bus plan.![]() MK: Demolitions 'Price Tag' Against Jewish HomeMK Bezalel Smotrich slams Ya'alon for demolitions, claims it is retaliation for Jewish Home's Ben-Dahan becoming Dep. Minister.![]() Ben-Dahan: Religious Zionists Tried to Do Too MuchJewish Home MK and former Deputy Religious Affairs Minister laments split in religious Zionist vote, urges unity for days ahead.![]() PM Calls on French Jews: Come Home to IsraelPrime Minister Netanyahu says the world needs to 'come to its senses; MKs call for emergency aliyah of French Jews.![]() Ben-Dahan: Jewish Home Staying True to its ValuesRabbi Eli Ben-Dahan insists more secular MKs won't mean compromise on values, says he'd love to finish what he started at the rabbinate.![]() $500K to Fortify Synagogues Against Rocket FireDeputy Religious Affairs Minister blames Shas for lagging behind in fortifying religious buildings.![]() Ben Dahan Switches from Tekuma to Jewish HomeDeputy Minister of Religious Affairs to run on Jewish Home list; Tekuma wishes him success amid rumors of split.![]() Bennett: Something New Has Begun in JerusalemMembers of the Jewish Home party welcome the results of the election of Jerusalem's new Chief Rabbis.![]() Operation Protective Edge the 'Zionist Answer'Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan speaks about IAF assault on Gaza - and why now, more than ever, is the time to build Jewish communities.![]() Maccabi Tel Aviv Congratulated over Championship"You did it big time", Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Maccabi Tel Aviv coach after victory.![]() 'Pray for Pollard,' Urges Dep. Religions MinisterRabbi Eli Ben Dahan asks the public to pray for Jonathan Pollard, who is in poor health.![]() Reforms to Standardize Kosher CertificationMinistry of Religious Affairs, Chief Rabbi David Lau present four-step program Monday to standardize kosher certification by the state.![]() After 11 Years Rabbis Appointed to Kibbutzim11 year dispute circumvented by Religious Affairs Ministry, agricultural community chief rabbis will serve in new model following requests.![]() Ben Dahan To Lapid: Stick to Finance, Not RabbisDeputy Religious Affairs Minister Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan said that Yair Lapid should worry about the Finance Ministry, not the Chief Rabbis![]() Proposal: 'Kosher Cops' to Take on Kashrut FraudA new proposal by Deputy Minister in charge of Religious Affairs Eli Ben-Dahan would establish a unit to battle Kashrut fraud![]() Video: Victory at ShdemaAfter 5 years of a tenacious struggle led by Women in Green – a Jewish community is born at Shedema.![]() Deputy Minister Roughed Up At FuneralMK Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan, was attacked as he attended the funeral of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Monday, says incitement in haredi media to blame.![]() Bayit Yehudi, Shas Making PeaceRabbi Ovadia Yosef hosted MK Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan at his home and said he actually likes Bayit Yehudi.![]() Rabbi Ben Dahan: Disappointed with ResultsDeputy Religions Minister says he hopes the secular public will not “give a kick to the institution of the Rabbinate.”![]() Jerusalem Terror Victim: "I said 'Shema Yisrael'"Dept. Minister of Religious Affairs Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan visits Tisha B'Av stabbing victim in hospital, vows to fix security situation![]() MK Ben Dahan Vows to Enable Temple Mount PrayerDeputy Religions Minister: How can it be that Jews are forbidden to pray on Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av?![]() AG Asked to Investigate MK Who Called for IntifadaYoung leadership of the Bayit Yehudi asks Attorney General to investigate inciting remarks by MK Afou Agbaria.![]() Rabbi Ben-Dahan: No Way Will Hareidim be JailedHareidi-religious yeshiva students will not go to jail, even if they refuse to enlist in the IDF, says Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs.![]() Lag Ba'omer: Traditional Torah Walk in TzfatPhotos: For the 180th straight year, dignitaries march from Abo House to Rashbi's tomb in Meron.![]() Religious Councils Told: Fly FlagDeputy Religions Minister instructs Councils to fly flag for Memorial Day and Independence Day. |