Rabbi Levanon apologizes for remarks

Rabbi Levanon apologizes for remarks

Disciplinary Court of Civil Service Commission imposes severe reprimand on Rabbi Elyakim Levanon as part of plea bargain reached with rabbi.Mordechai Sones, 3/19/2017, 6:46 PM
Rabbi under investigation for comments

Rabbi under investigation for comments

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon questioned for suggesting withholding gas from Arab motorists, supporting MK Smotrich.Yoni Kempinski, 6/20/2016, 10:06 PM
'A revival of Israel': Joseph's Tomb restored

'A revival of Israel': Joseph's Tomb restored

Two weeks after Arab rioters burned it down, tomb of Biblical figure restored in overnight operation in Samaria fixing the PA's 'barbarity.'Yoni Kempinski, 11/3/2015, 8:05 AM
Thousands Demand: Take Off Gloves, Fight the Enemy

Thousands Demand: Take Off Gloves, Fight the Enemy

Pained and angry demonstrators outside Prime Minister's residence demanded Israel use its full force against terrorists.Hezki Baruch, 10/6/2015, 8:59 AM
Baby Adelle Biton Laid to Rest

Baby Adelle Biton Laid to Rest

Infant terror victim Adelle Biton brought to burial in her hometown of Yakir; 'her murderers want to murder us all.'Yoni Kempinski, Ari Yashar, 2/18/2015, 1:37 PM
Ahead of Elections Jewish Home MKs Trade Barbs

Ahead of Elections Jewish Home MKs Trade Barbs

'Arrogant' dig at Tekuma faction gets sharp rebuttal; Jewish Home rep calls to disband National Union; rabbi suggests party split.Uzi Baruch, Ari Yashar, 12/3/2014, 2:44 PM
IFCJ Fires Back at Samaria Rabbi in Funding Feud

IFCJ Fires Back at Samaria Rabbi in Funding Feud

Samaria's regional rabbi attacks Education Ministry for taking money from Christians, says they seek control over Israel.Ido Ben Porat, Gil Ronen, 6/12/2014, 5:37 PM
Rabbis Back Jewish Home Rebel on Enlistment Bill

Rabbis Back Jewish Home Rebel on Enlistment Bill

Several religious-Zionist rabbis come out in support of MK Yoni Chetboun, who bucked Coalition to vote against hareidi enlistment bill.Maayana Miskin, 3/13/2014, 3:18 PM
Rabbi of Samaria Throws Weight behind Rabbi Ariel

Rabbi of Samaria Throws Weight behind Rabbi Ariel

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon calls on Bayit Yehudi MKs to appoint Rabbi Yaakov Ariel as Chief RabbiGil Ronen, 5/12/2013, 8:16 PM
Rabbi Levanon: We Need National ‘Price Tag’

Rabbi Levanon: We Need National ‘Price Tag’

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon talks about the most important issue facing Judea and Samaria.Maayana Miskin, 5/1/2013, 7:41 AM
'Whoever Harms Migron – his Hand will be Cut Off'

'Whoever Harms Migron – his Hand will be Cut Off'

Rabbi of Samaria warns prime minister of divine retribution for Migron eviction.Arutz Sheva, 8/26/2012, 9:34 PM
Pro-Modesty Soldiers Excel

Pro-Modesty Soldiers Excel

Students of Rav Levanon, who stood firm on modesty, take first place in Givati Brigade. Gil Ronen, 12/18/2011, 5:20 PM
Video: Jews Pray at the Tomb of Joseph

Video: Jews Pray at the Tomb of Joseph

More than 2,000 Jews entered Kever Yosef for Selichot prayers. "May we return to Kever Yosef and increase our control here."Elad Benari & Hillel Maeir, 10/7/2011, 5:40 AM
Chief Samaria Rabbi Assumes Post

Chief Samaria Rabbi Assumes Post

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon, appointed the Chief Rabbi of Samaria this week in a moving ceremony, says PM needs a Torah-true advisor.Elad Benari, 3/31/2011, 10:50 AM
Rav Levanon: Head Samaria Rabbi

Rav Levanon: Head Samaria Rabbi

The ceremony was supposed to take place two weeks ago but was postponed after the massacre in Itamar.Gil Ronen, 3/29/2011, 10:57 AM
40 Yrs of Failure, Seek New Way

40 Yrs of Failure, Seek New Way

Rabbi Levanon's installation postponed because of terrorism; he says negotiations have failed, we must seek new, independent, nationalist approach.Hillel Fendel, 3/14/2011, 11:03 AM