Religious Zionism

Rabbis furious: We didn't sign letter against kashrut reforms

Rabbis from religious Zionist organization shocked to be associated with letter criticizing Matan Kahana's kashrut reforms.

Religious Zionist rabbis decry 'kashrut revolution'

Leading rabbis say any reform to kashrut industry must be approved by the Chief Rabbinate.

The Torah cautions against sinning in Eretz Yisrael

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars write weekly Torah thoughts centering on the uniqueness of the Land of Israel.

Religious Zionist Rabbis: Work with govt. despite its flaws

Senior religious Zionist rabbis say 'this is the government in Israel,' should be worked with 'for the good of the state.'

Bennett and the religious Zionist elite

The religious Zionist elite leadership’s decision to avoid a showdown in Evyatar guarantees that the next showdown will be far worse. Op-ed

Four of new directors-general are kippah wearers

Ministries of Interior, Justice, Religious Affairs as well as PMO to have religious-zionist directors-general

Rabbi Mazuz: Smotrich will pay for his deeds

Head of Kisei Rahamim yeshiva attacks head of Religious Zionism party for refusal to form right-wing government with Arabs.

The last one standing - the Religious Zionist party

Everyone is angry at the National Religious Party for keeping its word and refusing to join a government with Raam. Except its voters.Op-ed.

'We have an amazing country - we must not cover it in fog'

'We will overcome the missiles in Gaza - we won't succeed in overcoming the negative spirit,' says Miriam Peretz, who ran for president.

Religious Zionism party planning walking tour of Sheikh Jarrah

Tour to be held on Yom Yerushalayim, following a day of discussions on exerting Israeli sovereignty over a unified Jerusalem.

Rabbinical letter against forming govt. relying on Arab party

Leading religious Zionist rabbis sign letter supporting Bezalel Smotrich's position against forming government with United Arab List.

Political expert: Smotrich has 'burned' Netanyahu

Journalist Gil Hoffman says Religious Zionism's Bezalel Smotrich may be the only one interested in another round of elections.

Meretz MK to boycott Religious Zionist Party

MK Yair Golan says he intends to walk out of the Knesset plenum whenever Religious Zionist Party MKs speak.

Former Meretz MK lashes out at Smotrich in op-ed

Haaretz opinion piece aired on Holocaust Remembrance Day refers to Religious Zionist Party as 'Smotrich and co. list of hate.'

Religious Zionism MK: Left-wing gov't - 'Tragedy in the making'

Struk prior to being sworn in as MK: 'The Arabs are stealing our Land. Bennett understands this, Sa'ar is aware and Elkin is living it.'

Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf of Political Correctness? Not I

Israeli religious sub-societies are more immune to the pc epidemic due to the religious social cultures they have created. Analysis.

Smotrich 'angry but silent' as Netanyahu reaches out to Abbas

Religious Zionism leader reportedly refuses to accept call from PM as Netanyahu reaches out to United Arab List leader.

'Meretz, not Religious Zionism, in danger of being voted out'

Prominent pollster Professor Camil Fuchs says analysis of latest pre-election polls shows Smotrich, Mansour Abbas not in danger.

Netanyahu's promises on Judea and Samaria - will they be kept?

Examining Netanyahu's track record shows that only parties pulling him to the right can compel him to keep those promises this time. Op-ed.

Netanyahu: Religious Zionism like a battered person

PM gives interview in which he says he is the biggest supporter of the religious Zionist community.

Bezalel Smotrich: Netanyahu will have no excuses

Religious Zionism chairman: We will make Netanyahu do things he has not done all these years.

Atty. Rothman attacks "Supreme Court's negligent behavior"

Candidate for Religious Zionism party lays blame with Supreme Court for "disregarding people's lives to earn political points with Left"

Frmr head rabbi of Gush Katif: 'Crucial elections'

Former head rabbi of Gush Katif believes upcoming elections will 'determine Jewish character of the State of Israel.'

The forgotten roots of Modern Zionism

It is a misrepresentation of history to state that Zionism was a secular movement and that Orthodox rabbis opposed early Zionism. Op-ed.

Smotrich: Dismantle the Civil Administration in Judea & Samaria

'Israelis living in Judea and Samaria are treated like second-class citizens,' says Religious Zionist Party head.

Direct Polls polling institute: Smotrich is going to surprise

Pollster Shlomo Filber: Bezalel Smotrich's party, Religious Zionism, is gaining strength.

Smotrich explains plan for Galilee

Religious Zionism has plans that can be realized in less than a single term of government.

Everyone wants the Religious Zionist vote

We get praise and visits from all the parties during campaigns. It is time for us, the Religious Zionists, to vote for our own values.Op-ed.

Religious Zionist party on 'importance of 100% right-wing gov't'

Reps from Religious Zionist party answer questions ahead of election.

Smotrich: 'I am happy with my running partners'

Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich thinks that he has made the right choice of political alliances.

Smotrich campaigns for Yeshiva votes

Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich has set out on a massive campaign trail through Israel's Religious Zionist Yeshivas.

Smotrich: Right-wing govt meaningless if legal system not fixed

Religious Zionism leader says Supreme Court will block all right-wing policy if no reforms are implemented.

15 judges cannot decide who is a Jew

The Supreme Court has ruled on conversion, a topic which is not theirs to decide. Opinion.

Shai Maimon: Religious Zionism is a combination, not a gathering

Get to know # 10 on Yamina list.

Religious Zionism party unveils young settlement program

Religious Zionism to demand regulating young communities, closing Civil Administration. Smotrich: 'Judea/Samaria residents aren't 2nd class'

Religious Zionist candidate: The elite don't accept the majority

Watch: Attorney Simcha Rottman explains his party's plans to fight illegal infiltration and limit the power of the Supreme Court.

Betzalel Smotrich's plan to expel infiltrators

Religious Zionist Party: 'We'll demand concrete steps as condition of entering government before situation becomes irreversible.'

There is no one more worthy: Orit Struk of Hevron

Orit Struk, 5th on the Religious Zionist list, has what it takes: political savvy, achievements and humility rare in public servants.Op-ed

Survey: Likud strengthens, Sa'ar weakens

Poll says Yamina led by Naftali Bennett receives 10 seats, while Religious Zionism led by Smotrich receives 5 seats.

Naftali Bennett at Arutz Sheva

'Livelihood and Land of Israel don't conflict'

Yamina Chairman: Netanyahu gave up in face of loss of governance. In all his 32 years in Knesset, he didn't touch justice system.

Rabbis call for end to 'baseless hatred'

Leading religious Zionist rabbis issue call for a respectful, positive election campaign that does not increase divisions in Israeli society

Religious Zionist Party launches election campaign

Religious Zionist Party led by Betzalel Smotrich launches election campaign in Zoom meeting with Knesset representatives.

'We will only sit in Netanyahu's government'

Attorney Simcha Rotman, number 4 on Smotrich’s slate, clarifies: We will only recommend Netanyahu.

Smotrich: 'Neither honor nor dominion I seek'

Religious Zionist Party head Betzalel Smotrich explains his silence during unity negotiations taking place at this time. The full statement.

Bennett: Proud of my kippah, proud of religious Zionism

Yamina chairman: I wish Smotrich success, but Yamina is the home of religious Zionism.

Rabbi Yigal Kaminetzky: Unite all religious Zionist parties

Rabbi Kaminetzky lays out his reasons and plans for religious Zionist values in Israel's government

Rabbis seek to calm crowds

A group of Rabbis approached the deputy AG in an attempt to learn something with which to calm further riots.

Betzalel Smotrich:

'We respect Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef but don't need his approval'

Chief Rabbi had stated: "Main requirement of city rabbi is that he is expert in Jewish law, not an IDF officer or hesder yeshiva graduate."

The Israelites’ real estate holdings in Egypt

Religious Zionist yeshiva students on the week's Torah reading: The Israelites acquired land in Egypt, causing some to desire to remain.

RZA VP: 'We always ask - is it good for Israel?'

RZA head: 'We will be there to make sure all the policies and all the continued positivity will go on that path in the next administration.'

Is it all or nothing?

Do we say we are still in exile if everything is not perfect in Israel, or as religious Zionism does, show gratitude for what we do have.

Rabbis urgent call:

'This is a time to join hands, not to twist arms'

Yeshiva heads issue urgent call: Stop expressing incitement, agitation, and violence that could lead to bloodshed.

Netanyahu: Religious Zionism is an organic part of Israel

PM pledges to make budget for religious Zionist education into government's base budget instead of being part of coalition budget.

4 religious women to enter Knesset

Norwegian Law allows Blue and White ministers to resign from the Knesset, paving way for 4 religious Jewish women to become MKs.

Deep roots

When you uproot a tree, the deep roots which would not have been recognized otherwise, are revealed.

Rabbi Druckman:

'Hard time for religious Zionism, stay united'

Rabbi Chaim Druckman and Rabbi Yehoshua Shapira address Yamina party leaders: 'Relegating religious Zionism like beggar at door.'

Netanyahu called to include Yamina

'Religious Zionist Business Forum' calls on PM Netanyahu not to exclude Yamina party from unity government.

Lag Ba'Omer in Meron:

Religious Zionism completes bonfire preparations

This year due to pandemic there will be limited number of bonfires with only 50 participants; Lighting to be broadcast live on Arutz Sheva.

Why Rav Kook still matters

Blue and White campaign to target religious Zionism?

TV report says Blue and White formulating a campaign strategy and will target religious Zionism.