Religious Zionism

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.

Smotrich's achievements:

Budgets for state-religious education, Jewish settlement

National-Religious Chief Rabbi to be appointed, programs to enhance Jewish identity promoted.

Coalition breakthrough:

Netanyahu commits to amending Law of Return by April

Less than a third of recent immigrants from Eastern Europe are Jewish, many of the non-Jews take their benefits and leave.

Lapid: Netanyahu sold out the country to the 'hardalim'

Outgoing PM fumes at coalition accord between Religious Zionism and Likud.

Coalition agreement with Religious Zionism published in full

All government responses to High Court on settlements to require Smotrich's approval.

Coalition deal:

Smotrich will appoint COGAT and Civil Administration chief

According to the deal signed between Religious Zionism and Likud, the former will appoint the two most powerful men in Judea and Samaria.

The parasha and Eretz Yisrael: Why two kinds of angels?

Religious Zionist Torah scholars on the connection between this week's Torah reading and the Land of Israel.

This is the main disagreement between Religious Zionism & Likud

While Smotrich demands control of Civil Administration, Netanyahu worries policies will cause diplomatic conflicts with US, EU, report says.

MK Strock criticizes Ben Gvir:

'Negev and Galilee Ministry can't help the young settlements'

According to Strock, 'The residents of the young settlements are worried that this is just a car without a motor'

Report: Netanyahu attempted to split Religious Zionism

Adviser to PM-designate Netanyahu offered Religious Zionism MK to serve as minister - in exchange for breaking off from party, report says.

Likud MK pessimistic:

'Smotrich's demands are exaggerated, he only has 7 seats'

MK David Bitan does not expect new government to live out its term in office.

Kahana to Religious Zionism

'You raged about giving electricity to Bedouins, what happened?'

MK Kahana questions lack of demand to annul Electricity Law in coalition agreements. "Maybe it wasn't as bad as you said?"

MK Orit Strock:

'Netanyahu is delegitimizing us'

"Prior to elections, Netanyahu said nothing about not wanting Smotrich in Defense Ministry."

UTJ, Religious Zionism demand:

Anchor gender-based separation in law as not discriminatory

Demand follows years of attempts by judiciary, feminist groups to ban such separation even at cultural events for religious audiences.

Netanyahu offers compensation package to Smotrich

Netanyahu sends Religious Zionism's Smotrich offer of 'compensation package' in exchange for agreement to forgo Finance, Defense ministries.

Lessons in the parasha related to the Land of Israel

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars elucidate the connections to the Holy Land in Chayei Sarah, this week's Torah reading

Coalition talk compromise:

Interior and Religious Affairs to Deri; Finance to Smotrich

Shas is expected to give up its hold on Finance Ministry, but in return, Religious Zionism will have to give up Religious Affairs Ministry.

Netanyahu sets deadline for forming government

Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu sets middle of next week as deadline for swearing in new government.

Haredi MK: If Religious Zionism isn't in - neither is UTJ

Senior source in United Torah Judaism clarifies: If MK Smotrich isn't in the coalition, neither are we; victory belongs to the entire bloc.

End of the stalemate?

Smotrich may have found an alternative for his demands

Sources involved in the negotiations say that the Religious Zionism chair may give up on his demands in exchange for the Lands Authority.

Coalition talks:

Smotrich meets with rabbis to get support for coalition demands

The Religious Zionism chair is seeking to receive the Defense, Education, and Religious Affairs portfolios.

Report:

Netanyahu leaving negotiations with Religious Zionism for last

PM-elect Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to avoid giving Defense Ministry to Religious Zionism's MK Bezalel Smotrich, report says.

Only in English:

Journalist claims Religious Zionism are 'Jewish supremacists'

Journalist Barak Ravid calls Religious Zionism party 'Jewish supremacists' - but only in English report.

Religious Zionism recommends Netanyahu to form next government

The party headed by Smotrich and Ben-Gvir will likely advocate for Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount and annexation of Judea and Samaria.

Coalition talks:

Smotrich inclined to take defense portfolio

According to reports, the Religious Zionism chair is currently leaning towards choosing position of Defense Minister over Finance Minister.

Making Israel Great Again

Enough of progressive Israeli and anti-Zionist Arab parties supported by a biased progressive media and a politicized judicial system.Op-ed.

Smotrich lays out his demands:

Finance or Defense and expanded override clause

The Religious Zionism chair met with Benjamin Netanyahu and laid out his demands in the first round of coalition negotiations.

Incoming MK Moshe Solomon:

'I feel that we missed the Ethiopian community a bit'

The incoming Religious Zionism MK talks about his Aliyah from Ethiopia, the Ethiopian community in Israel, and his excitement to be sworn in

Covenant and Torah in the 'blessing of the land'

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars talk about the connection between Eretz Yisrael and the parsha.

Analyst:

Religious Zionists voted Religious Zionism, not National Unity

Amit Segal analyzes religious kibbutz votes, finds majority did not support National Unity - despite its Religious Zionist candidates.

Who will be the chief rabbi?

Religious Zionism source denies his party made a deal with Shas

Reports allege Deri and Smotrich have agreed to share control of the Religious Affairs Ministry, see eye-to-eye on state-religion issues.

Bezalel Smotrich:

'Today Religious Zionism made history'

Religious Zionism chair celebrates party's achievement

Smotrich to INN:

'Ben-Gvir's rise is one of the better things to happen'

The Religious Zionism chair speaks with INN about his party's chances, his running mate, opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu, and more.

President Herzog calms US fears over upcoming Israeli elections

Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with US officials to address concerns about an extremist government forming from the upcoming elections.

What kind of voter are YOU?

There are several factors behind our voting decisions A psychologist analyzes them. Op-ed/

For and against our own - the Religious Zionist 'elite'

It is undoubtedly true that one can have more confidence in Smotrich implementing his political vision than Shaked implementing hers. Op-ed.