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Israel's Supreme Court Delays Eviction from Ponevezh Yeshiva

By Яэль Мишан

Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba

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Israel's Supreme Court has allowed supporters of Rabbi Shmuel Markovitch to remain in the Ponevezh Yeshiva until August 2027, provided they pay 2.5 million shekels by December and 270,000 shekels monthly. The ruling addresses a long-standing dispute over the yeshiva's management. The main hall will be split, and both sides must avoid provocations to prevent early eviction.

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Israel's Supreme Court allowed Rabbi Shmuel Markovitch's supporters to stay in Ponevezh Yeshiva until August 2027.
The group must pay 2.5 million shekels by December 13 and 270,000 shekels monthly.
The decision resolves a long-standing management dispute within the ultra-Orthodox yeshiva.
The main study hall will be divided equally between the two factions.
Provocations by Markovitch's supporters could lead to their early eviction.

Israel's Supreme Court Delays Eviction from Ponevezh Yeshiva — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

The Supreme Court of Israel has granted a temporary reprieve to supporters of Rabbi Shmuel Markovitch, allowing them to remain in the Ponevezh Yeshiva complex in Bnei Brak until August 13, 2027. This decision, made on November 12, 2026, comes with significant financial conditions. Rabbi Markovitch and his organization's board must pay 2.5 million shekels by December 13, including VAT, indexation, and interest. Additionally, they will be required to pay 270,000 shekels monthly for the use and maintenance of the premises.

An earlier arbitration ruling had ordered the vacating of the disputed premises and imposed substantial financial penalties, which were later reduced by 75% under a temporary court order. The court has also prohibited Markovitch's supporters from using the Ponevezh Yeshiva's name and official symbols.

As part of the agreement, the main study hall will be divided equally, with 300 seats allocated to each side, including during Saturdays and holidays. The Supreme Court has not yet issued a final decision on the appeal against the arbitration ruling.