Religious Zionism

Senior religious Zionist rabbis warn against Temple Mount visits

Dozens of rabbis argue that visits to the holiest site in Judaism during wartime do not strengthen Israel’s connection to the Temple Mount but rather harm it and undermine the broader effort against the enemy.

Hatred towards Religious Zionists and Haredim

Antisemitism, Jewish self-hatred, and resentment of Torah scholars are not separate phenomenona; they have much in common. Opinion.

Coalition crisis resolved:

Almog Cohen to become deputy minister, Smotrich to remain in govt

MK Cohen's move will allow Zvi Sukkot to return to the Knesset without forcing MK Yitzhak Koizer out or causing Finance Minister Smotrich to move from the government to the Knesset.

Rabbi Moshe Ehrenreich passes away

Rabbi Moshe Ehrenreich, the head of the Eretz Hemdah Yeshiva and an expert in the field of Halakhic jurisprudence, considered military service important for rabbinic scholars in the Jewish State and served himself during the Yom Kippur War.

Religious Zionism Party Chairman:

'What audacity? We are the ones who are going to fight and die.'

Religious Zionism Party Chairman Yehuda Wald launches attack on Haredi parties after they announce their support for PM in second phase of hostage deal.

Religious Zionism against deal:

Watch: MK objects to deal in speech at Mar-a-Lago

MK Ohad Tal (Religious Zionist Party) objects to hostage deal with Hamas in speech at Mar-a-Lago.

Because of their spirit...Religious Zionist soldiers and this war

So what is behind that stubborn Religious Zionist desire to defeat the enemy in battle? What is behind Religious Zionist soldiers' (and others') willingness to sacrifice their lives in this existential war? (From the Hebrew press.)

'Work to bring them home'

Kibbutz Kissufim's request from Zionist rabbis

Kibbutz Kissufim in the Gaza envelope sent a letter to the rabbis of the religious Zionist community asking them to work to bring the hostages home.

On Lebanese border:

Smotrich: IDF must maintain freedom of action to strike Hezbollah

'Many called me an extremist, today everyone understands how necessary it was to remove the threat on Israel's northern border,' says Bezalel Smotrich.

Smotrich bursts into tears while discussing fallen soldiers

Minister Bezalel Smotrich cried while talking about members of the religious Zionist community who fell in battle. 'The religious Zionist sector has paid a price disproportionate to its percentage of the population.'

'Even a deal'

Religious Zionist rabbis call for hostages' release by all means

Several leading rabbis signed a letter to the government in which they called for it to work to bring the hostages home by any means necessary, 'even through a responsible deal.'

The religious elephant in the room

The room that I am talking about is the war that Israel is fighting. The elephant is our religion’s commandments on how we are supposed to fight wars.

Mental health officer who attacked religious Zionists discharged

Adi Angert, the mental health officer of the Alexandroni Brigade, accused her brigade commander of 'wishing for genocide' and referred to the religious Zionist sector as 'a cult of death eaters.'

Religious Zionist Party Director:

Deri shouldn't come to War Cabinet meetings until haredim enlist

Religious Zionist Party Director Yehuda Wald wrote that Ariye Deri can not morally and ethically send soldiers to the battlefield as long as he does not work to send haredi boys as well.

'From: Yahya Sinwar'

Activists leave flowers by Benny Gantz's office

Activists protested the National Unity Party Chairman's departure from the government claiming it was 'a gift to Sinwar and the Hamas terror organization.'

'Obligation based on the Torah'

Religious Zionist rabbis stress importance of military service

Several dozen religious Zionist rabbinical leaders, including heads of Hesder yeshivas, signed a letter opposing the “recruitment law” currently being advanced in the Government.

Religious Zionist Rabbis light dawn bonfire at Meron

The fire was lit by the Rabbi of the 51st battalion at a ceremony including some of the most notable figures in the Religious Zionist community.

Religious Zionist rabbis:

'Keep rejoicing on Independence Day'

Leading Zionist rabbis are calling on the public to continue rejoicing and thanking G-d on Israeli Independence Day, despite the hardships.

Poll:

Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism continue to gain strength

Both right-wing parties registered gains in a survey published this evening. The National Unity party leads with 30 mandates, against 19 for Likud.

Leading Zionist rabbis:

'Do not employ laborers who pose a security threat'

Rabbis call on government to prevent the entry of Palestinian Arab laborers who may pose a threat into Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Top Israeli political pundit:

'45% of the fallen soldiers are religious'

Amit Segal breaks his silence, noting that the religious Zionist sector is not given enough credit for its part in the war.

The hostage dilemma

Religious Israelis’ opposition to the hostage deal with Hamas was based on a differing view of nationalism. Opinion.

Leading Rabbis to Pres. Biden:

'Don't listen to incitement against Judea and Samaria residents'

Leading religious Zionist rabbis thanked the US President for his 'staunch, unwavering support of Israel.'

Leading rabbis meet top IDF officer to discuss security

Leading Religious Zionist rabbis meet Commanding Officer of the Central Command, demanding that he increase security in Judea and Samaria.

Dr. Jesse Berkowitz z"l: Family, chessed and Eretz Yisrael

Memorializing someone who was never in the public eye, but who symbolizes ethical and idealistic, yet practical, religious Zionism.

Minister Orit Strock:

'Hostages deal - achievement for IDF commanders and soldiers'

Minister Orit Strock explains why the Religious Zionist party members changed their mind and decided to vote in favor of the hostages deal.

Israel - birth pangs of a new reality

Let's not beat around the bush. This war will be in vain if it does not usher in a new reality, a new vision for Israel.Opinion.

'This is a false claim and our job as a state is to refute it'

Religious Zionism MK Tzvi Sucot demands that Israeli officials push back on claims of settler violence.

Petah Tikvah employee tears down election signs on Rosh Hashanah

A city employee was caught on camera tearing down Religious Zionism election signs during Rosh Hashanah.

Finance Minister Smotrich:

'I want compromise but insist on change in judicial selection'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told a party meeting that he will demand a change in the judicial appointments committee.

Leading religious Zionist rabbis call for compromise on reform

Rabbis, yeshiva heads, and settlement leaders call on Knesset, government to accept President Herzog's judicial reform compromise.

US boycott continues:

Senior Israeli ministers not invited to embassy New Year toast

Invitations to the event were withheld from Ministers from Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit, including Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

Religious Zionist rabbis demand: Stop violence in Arab sector

100 Religious Zionist rabbis, leaders, and educators call on Israeli government to fight Arab sector's internal violence.

Leftists set up mock graves outside Religious Zionism offices

Several left-wing groups protest what they call the party's support of 'terror incidents against Palestinians.'

Anti-reform protesters attack parliamentary advisor

A parliamentary advisor to a Religious Zionism MK claims anti-reform protesters ran her over with a bicycle and spat at her.

Officers' course compares Religious Zionism to Hamas

An IDF officers' course at Haifa University included a slide comparing the Hamas terror organization to Religious Zionism.

Religious Zionism and Jewish Home parties merge

Bezalel Smotrich will lead the party, which will be officially called: 'the National Religious - Religious Zionism Party.'

Religious Zionist Rabbis protest treatment of Jews in Samaria

Several prominent religious Zionist Rabbis have signed a statement demanding Israel treat Jews differently than Palestinian rioters.

Biden admin July 4th snub of Rel. Zionist Ministers condemned

Large rabbinic public policy forum strongly condemns Biden admin for not inviting Min. Smotrich and Ben Gvir to July 4th fete at US Embassy.

Shabbat BeShabbato - Shlach (Diaspora)

A unique collection of essays by contemporary renowned rabbis on the parasha.

The true scope of secularism in Israeli religious school alumni

The widely cited figures of graduates of the religious education system who become secular are inflated, and stand at less than 20%.

Ethics expert Rabbi Yuval Cherlow:

'The public needs a more diverse Rabbinate'

Ethics expert Rabbi Yuval Cherlow explains why more Sephardic Jews need to be included in public positions.

Optimism for Israel in troubled times

For us proud religious Zionists, seeing such internal disputes inside the Jewish state need not be a cause of despair.Op-ed.

This is the Day - Lazman Hazeh!

A newly translated book clarifies the ideas behind Religious Zionism through the Yom HaAtzma'ut talks given by Rabbi Z. Melamed. Review.

Eretz Yisrael in the Parsha: Three camps of holiness

Young Israeli Torah scholars in Religious Zionist yeshivas: Why do the laws of tzara’at of houses apply exclusively in Eretz Yisrael?

It’s the deep state, stupid

One may well wonder why the crucial judicial reform legislation has so far not been enacted Op-ed.

Yehuda Wald:

'The president is part of the problem, not part of the solution'

Religious Zionism party director admits need for discussion, but wants to 'keep the president out. He's not objective.'

Religious Zionist rabbis: Govt. must not freeze judicial reforms

17 leading rabbis issue letter calling on govt. to push forward with judicial reforms amidst reports PM wants to freeze the legislation.

'Go out to the streets':

Senior rabbis tell students to join pro-reform campaign

'We have an obligation to disprove the lies.'

Bezalel Smotrich:

'Dedicated to the saying 'through your blood will come life'

Religious Zionism held a special session to commemorate party activist Hallel Yaniv and his brother Yagel, who were murdered last week.

Top religious Zionist rabbis:

'Proceed with judicial reform, while promoting unity'

Leading Religious Zionist rabbis published a letter supporting the contentious bill and calling to build unity. 'Unity is our guiding light'

Judicial reform:

75 Religious-Zionist rabbis, leaders support President's call

Rabbi Moshe Lichtenstein, Rabbi David Stav among Religious-Zionist rabbis warning against passing judicial reforms without broad consensus.

'It's a holiday for me'

Yitzhar activist to enter Knesset under 'Norwegian Law'

The right-wing activist will become the Knesset's newest member this week after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich resigned from the Knesset.

Minister Orit Strock:

'The Palestinian Authority is directing the attacks'

Minister Orit Strock at Religious Zionist conference: The PA's law book contains things that were also written in the days of Nazi Germany.

LGBT issues:

Survey reveals divide within Religious-Zionist community

Most mainstream Religious-Zionists would accept those identifying as LGBT into schools and synagogues, haredi-Zionists would not.

'They nearly murdered an MK'

MK Ohad Tal injured in Samaria car accident

MK Tal was lightly injured in an accident after an Arab driver made an illegal U-turn.

To protest outpost eviction:

Religious Zionism ministers to boycott cabinet meeting

The party stated: 'We do not intend on letting this pass, and we are considering additional steps in the future.'

Academia meets matchmaking

JCT matchmaking app revolutionizing Religious Zionist dating

Shagririm Ba’Lev online matchmaking program helping Religious Zionist singles find a match using unique artificial intelligence algorithm.

Agreement with Smotrich:

Government to expand the Jewish presence in Hebron

The Likud and Religious Zionism have agreed to work to expand and strengthen the Jewish presence in Hebron as an answer to the left.

Everything that happened to Joseph happened to Zion

Religious Zionist Torah scholars discover Eretz Yisrael in the weekly Torah reading.