Religious institutions targeted in acts of arson across Israel
Acts of arson, attempted arson recorded last night at rabbinical courts, religious councils in Ashdod, Petah Tikva, Tel Aviv and Kfar Saba.
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Keeping soldiers connected to Torah
The 'Tzalash' organization has taken upon itself the mission of accompanying religious soldiers in the army via a multitude of activities.
Complaint: TV commentators bash religious soldiers on Shabbat
Television studio Friday night discourse against religious fighters was heated, one-sided, and distorted.
Surfing according to Jewish law
Former IDF officer opens 'Surfing with a Kippah,' a surfing club for the religious public. 'Everything is done according to halakha.'
France to forbid religious dress in schools?
French Education Ministry reportedly to forbid students from wearing religious articles - such as kippot and long skirts - to school.
'Go to jail rather than cooperate'
Leading Religious Zionist rabbi calls on religious girls not to show up for 'religion interviews' at army recruitment offices.
'More religious police, less violence'
Nachi Eyal, founder of 'Believers in the Police' program, talks about rise in number of religious recruits and positive results.
'Nobody is stopping religious soldiers from advancing'
Channel 2 military commentator is convinced that kippot will soon be seen in top IDF positions.
Watch: British Airways' observant Jewish pilot
At British Airways celebrations for 85 years of UK-Israel flights, Arutz Sheva hears from a religious pilot who addresses flights in Hebrew.
Study: Most people assume serial murderers are atheists
Across the world, atheists are assumed to be more immoral than religious people - even if the person judging is an atheist himself.
Study: Religious people more tolerant than atheists
Atheists and agnostics believe themselves to be more tolerant and open-minded than religious people - but in fact are less so.
Legal hotline helps religious girls harassed at draft office
Organization opens hotline for religious girls illegally called to aggressive examination to 'prove' religiosity for draft exemption.
Watch: Together as one
Caught on camera: Israel unites at the Western Wall, societal differences forgotten on the national day of mourning.
Israel Least Religious Country in Middle East
57% of Israelis claim they are 'not religious' and 8% are 'atheist,' according to Gallup poll.
Chief Rabbi Lau Pushes Secular-Religious Unity
Rabbi Lau in largest education conference questions the concept 'secular,' says all people should be learned from.
Hareidi Parties, Bayit Yehudi Unite in Tel Aviv
Religious parties manage rare cross-spectrum unity in Tel Aviv as hareidi-religious, Zionists join for city council race.
Portugal Sets Sights on Renewing Jewish Life
The first Jewish cultural and religious center in Portugal was inaugurated last week following expulsion of Jews 500 years ago.
Bayit Yehudi: Not Only for Religious
Bayit Hayehudi launched the opening of its secular branch Thursday evening; party is "for all of Am Yisrael," says MK Bennett.
For the First Time, Religious ‘Status Quo’ Out
For the first time in Israel’s history, the coalition agreement does not include a commitment to the religious-secular “status quo.”
Hungarian Court Annuls Religious Recognition Law
Hungary annuls part of a controversial law that ended official recognition and state funding for scores of religious communities.
German Court Drops Charges Against Mohel
A German court on Thursday dismissed all charges against a rabbi for his role in the circumcision of a Jewish infant.
Polish Lawmakers Expected to Back Kosher Slaughter
The Polish parliament is reportedly set to amend the law on the protection of animals to allow kosher slaughter without stunning.
European Jews Urge Reversal of Polish Shechita Ban
"Kosher butchering is essential for sustenance of Jewish life" assert European Jewish leaders, urging reversal of Polish shechita ban.
Religious Travelers Spend Sabbath in Airport
Flight delays left a group of visitors from Pennsylvania stuck in Ben Gurion airport for the Sabbath.
Shechita Ban 'Empowers Anti-Semitism in Europe'
The Simon Wiesenthal Center has urged Geert Wilders, leader of Dutch conservative Freedom Party, to drop the party's call to ban Shechita.
US Sues Florida for Halting Kosher Meals
The federal government is suing Florida's Department of Corrections for not offering kosher meals to prison inmates.
Two Manhattan Shuls Receive 'Sacred Sites' Grants
Two synagogues in Manhattan are among the “Sacred Sites” in New York State that have received grants for physical repairs.
Jewish Brooklyn Store Owner Murdered
New York police are hunting a suspect in Thursday’s murder of Brooklyn store owner Isaac Kadare. Rewards have been posted for information
NYC Billboard Warns: 'Dear Jew: Shield Your Eyes!'
On the way to Manhattan, Ultra-Orthodox Jews warn: “Dear Jew: You are entering a dangerous place. Shield your eyes.”
New Program Merges Ultra-Orthodox into Workforce
The Technion has launched a new program, aimed at integrating the ultra-Orthodox community into Israeli workforce.
Hebrew Charter School to Strengthen D.C. Community
Sela Public Charter School, a Hebrew language public charter school, has been granted a conditional charter to open in District of Columbia.
11th Plague: No California Kosher for Pesach Coke
California Jews will have to get through Passover without kosher Coke, while different Pepsi kosher symbols are confusing Illinois Jews.
Leaders: Synagogues Should be More Accessible
Jewish leaders from Israel and around the world meet in Jerusalem, call to open the gates of the synagogue to all Jews.
Study: Belief in G-d, Religious Observance Rising
A wide-ranging study shows that more Israelis believe in G-d than did a decade ago.
Rabbi: Ministry Rule Will Cause Secular Marriage
Enforcement of a residency rule will cause thousands of Israelis to get married in non-Jewish ceremonies in Cyprus, says Rabbi David Stav.
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