Bnei Brak
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Bnei Brak, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Bus Driver Collapses While Driving on Road 651, Critically Injured in Crash
A bus driver in his 50s collapsed while driving near Pele-Yam junction on Road 651, causing a collision with a private car. Emergency teams performed extensive resuscitation and t…
Ner Zarach Yeshiva Prepares to Open Elul Term Despite Fire Safety Approval Delay
Ner Zarach Yeshiva in Otzem is set to open its Elul term Sunday despite lacking fire safety approval, following renovations and unsuccessful attempts to secure clearance. Rabbi Av…
Senior Haredi Journalist Involved in Violent Confrontation at Political Event
A senior Haredi journalist was involved in a violent dispute at a high-profile political event but was peacefully reconciled. The report also covers various religious and politica…
Vanilia Launches Matcha Ice Cream Line in Collaboration with British Brand PerfectTed
Vanilia ice cream chain teams up with British matcha brand PerfectTed to launch matcha-based ice cream products across Israel. Urbanitope begins a major residential project in Bne…
Bnei Brak Welcomes Start of Elul Period with Emotional Return to Yeshivas
At the start of the Elul period, thousands of yeshiva students return to Bnei Brak’s study halls, with emotional farewells and community spirit captured in a video by photographer…
Skulen Hasidic Leaders Yield Honor Seat to Brother-in-Law at Jerusalem Memorial
At a Jerusalem memorial for the late Skulen Rebbe, the visiting Skulen Rebbe of Lakewood and his brother honored their brother-in-law Rabbi Dov Stern by giving him the seat of hon…
Beit Meir Yeshiva Tightens Rules on Pajamas and Device Deposits Ahead of Elul
Beit Meir Yeshiva in Bnei Brak has introduced stricter rules ahead of Elul, banning short pajamas and requiring large deposits from students suspected of having unauthorized devic…
Real Estate Investors Can Use 'Between Times' to Gain Deeper City Insights Before Buying
A real estate consultant advises investors to use 'between times', periods of exploration without immediate buying, to deeply understand a city by asking questions and observing l…
Rabbi Yitzchak Yedidya Shinfeld Shares Weekly Insight on Parashat Shoftim
Rabbi Yitzchak Yedidya Shinfeld of Bnei Brak delivers a special weekly Torah commentary on Parashat Shoftim, shared on Kikar HaShabbat with an accompanying video.
76-Year-Old Woman Injured in Stair Fall in Bnei Brak, Hospitalized in Moderate Condition
A 76-year-old woman fell down stairs in Bnei Brak and was taken to Sheba Medical Center in moderate condition after receiving first aid from United Hatzalah paramedics.
Coca-Cola’s Shabbat Table Truck Arrives in Beitar Illit Offering Prizes Worth Thousands
Coca-Cola’s Shabbat Table truck concludes its tour today in Beitar Illit, offering participants a chance to win prizes worth 3,000 shekels by solving a Shabbat-themed escape room…
Former Shomrim Leader Chaim Rotter Expected to Be Released to House Arrest Next Week
Chaim Rotter, former head of the Shomrim organization in Bnei Brak accused of serious sexual offenses, is expected to be released to house arrest in Jerusalem next Monday under su…
Rabbi Shabtai Levi Addresses If a Tornado Boat Trip Requires Birkat HaGomel Blessing
Rabbi Shabtai Levi explored whether a brief 72-minute trip on a Tornado boat necessitates the Birkat HaGomel blessing for sea travelers, as featured on the Bachadrei Haredim websi…
Leading Rabbi Advises Yeshiva Scholars on Torah Study, Discipline, and Technology Use
Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein advises kollel leaders and scholars on effective Torah study methods, discipline, family balance, and limited technology use. He emphasizes the spiritua…
Israeli Parliament Members Relocated to Cafeteria Amid Renovations and Upcoming Lockdown
Due to renovations, Israeli parliament members have been relocated to the Knesset cafeteria for prayers. The Knesset will enter a two-week recess with restricted access, and a ful…
Holocaust Survivor Condemns Use of Yellow Badge in Ultra-Orthodox Protests as Disrespectful
Holocaust survivor Michael Orich condemned ultra-Orthodox protesters' use of the yellow badge symbol in anti-conscription demonstrations as a grave disrespect to Holocaust memory…
Protesters Wearing Yellow Badges Block Road Near Bnei Brak Over Yeshiva Students' Arrests
Protesters blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak for three hours, wearing yellow badges and holding Holocaust images to protest yeshiva students' arrests.
Tel Aviv’s Retail Sector Declines as Shoppers Favor Suburbs and Face Traffic Chaos
Tel Aviv’s retail sector is shrinking as shoppers prefer suburban malls and avoid the city due to traffic and parking issues. The city’s share of external purchasing power has hal…
Yaakov Bardugo Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot Over Haredi Military Draft Debate
Yaakov Bardugo criticized former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot for hindering the integration of Haredi Jews through military conscription policies, calling for greater inclusion and soc…
Wild Jackal Threatens Residents in Ramat Gan and Bnei Brak, Capture Operation Underway
A female jackal with pups is threatening residents in Ramat Gan and Bnei Brak, prompting a municipal operation to capture and relocate the animals away from urban areas.
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Highway 4 Over Draft Evasion Arrest
Extremist ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Highway 4 in central Israel on Wednesday evening to protest the arrest of a yeshiva student suspected of draft evasion. The student was…
Protests in Bnei Brak Block Highway 4 Causing Severe Traffic Jams
Protests in Bnei Brak over a Haredi deserter's arrest have led to the closure of Highway 4, causing heavy traffic jams. Police are managing the situation and advising drivers to a…
Eli Yishai Gains Momentum for Political Comeback, Surpassing Aryeh Deri in Talks
Eli Yishai is making a strong political comeback, leading in talks and gaining over 70% support among modern Haredi voters, threatening Shas's position ahead of the 2026 elections.
Yeshiva Student’s Criminal Case May Delay IDF Draft and Lead to Exemption
Moshe Steiner, a yeshiva student from Bnei Brak, was transferred from Lahav 433 to military police custody for desertion. His ongoing criminal investigation for driver's license f…
Maya Wertheimer Sparks Backlash After Revealing She Prays Daily
Israeli actress Maya Wertheimer revealed she prays daily, sparking criticism from left-wing activists who questioned her and her husband's political stances. Supporters defended h…
Former Bnei Brak Mayor and Senior Degel HaTorah MK Marries Off Youngest Daughter
Yaakov Asher, former Bnei Brak mayor and senior Degel HaTorah MK, married off his youngest daughter Tamar in a large ceremony in Bnei Brak attended by rabbis and public figures.
Local Authorities Lead in Disability Employment Targets While Government Companies Lag Behind
Israel's Ministry of Justice commission reports that 81% of public bodies met disability employment targets in 2025, led by local authorities, while only 52% of government compani…
Bnei Brak College Offers Flexible Academic Paths for Haredi Youth After Seminary
The College of Management's Haredi campus in Bnei Brak offers diverse, flexible academic programs for young men and women finishing seminary, helping them balance studies with fam…
Rabbi Shabtai Levi Explains How Often to Recite Birkat HaGomel After Short Trips
Rabbi Shabtai Levi clarifies the frequency of reciting the Birkat HaGomel blessing for travelers who journey to a distant city and return the next day, providing halachic guidance…
IDF Conscript Under Investigation Detained by Military Police Amid Ultra-Orthodox Protests
An IDF conscript suspected in an investigation was detained by military police after being found AWOL, prompting ultra-Orthodox protests planned in Bnei Brak.
Haredi Soldier Injured in Gaza Completes IDF Officer Course After Recovery
Chaim Treitel, a Haredi soldier wounded in Gaza, completed an IDF officer course six months after signing permanent service. He returned to combat after recovery and honored falle…
MK Moshe Abutbul Urges Minister Ben Gvir to Intervene in Controversial Arrest of Witness
MK Moshe Abutbul called on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to intervene after Moshe Steiner was arrested by military police following testimony at Lahav 433. Abutbul wa…
Rabbi Shabtai Levi Explains Washing Hands at Home Before Eating in Car During Trips
Rabbi Shabtai Levi advises that travelers wash their hands at home before eating in the car to fulfill ritual requirements, as explained in a daily halachic column on August 11, 2…
Haredi Employment Advocate Attacked by Extremists in Bnei Brak
Elazar Miara, who leads a center aiding Haredi integration into the workforce, was assaulted by extremist Haredim in Bnei Brak and saved by police.
Amot CEO Sees Office Market Revival Despite Challenges Outside Tel Aviv
Amot's CEO Shimon Avudraham reports a revival in Tel Aviv's office market after Operation Roaring Lion, with strong leasing activity at key projects like ToHa2 and The Park. Despi…
Far-Right Protesters Rally Against Haredi Youth Center and Move to Bnei Brak Police Station
Far-right protesters in Bnei Brak demonstrated against the 'Netivim' center's activities with Haredi youth and later moved to protest at the nearby police station. The police rece…
Coca-Cola Launches Shabbat Table Experience in Bnei Brak with Exclusive Prizes
Coca-Cola has started a Shabbat-themed summer event in Bnei Brak featuring an escape room challenge on a Shabbat truck, offering daily prizes worth 3,000 ILS to participants who s…
Haifa Leads Israeli Cities in Child Road Accident Injuries During Summer 2025
In summer 2025, 379 Israeli children were injured in road accidents, with Haifa having the highest injury rate. Eight children died and 60 were seriously hurt. Experts warn fatali…
Concerns Rise Over Infiltration Attempts in Likud Primaries Amid Growing Ultra-Orthodox Influence
Amid a surge of ultra-Orthodox membership in Likud, party officials warn Prime Minister Netanyahu of infiltration attempts by rival party activists aiming to influence the upcomin…
Origins of 'Third Temple Built of Tears' Song Traced to Kabbalistic Teachings, Not Talmudic Midrash
The phrase "The Third Temple is built of tears" is not found in classical midrash but originates from later kabbalistic teachings explaining that tears over the Temple's destructi…
Shabtai Katsch Becomes Likud's First Ultra-Orthodox MK Replacing Dan Illouz
Shabtai Katsch, a Chabad Hasid and Likud's ultra-Orthodox leader, will enter the Knesset replacing Dan Illouz, who resigned to join Israel Beiteinu. Katsch is the first ultra-Orth…
Sanz-Kloiznburg Rebbe Arrives for Surprise Visit to Israel Ahead of High Holidays
The Sanz-Kloiznburg Rebbe will visit Israel starting Thursday for a week to support Hasidic communities in Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, and Elad ahead of the High Holidays, including lea…
Ultra-Orthodox Communities Become Influential Force Within Likud Party
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews from major Hasidic sects have joined Israel's Likud party, forming a significant political force that influences ministers and Knesset members. Le…
Police and Border Police Disperse Protesters Blocking Traffic in Jerusalem's Bar Ilan Area
Police and Border Police are responding to protests in Jerusalem's Bar Ilan area where demonstrators blocked traffic and damaged a light rail site. The protests are part of nation…
Prominent Bnei Brak Community Leader Rabbi Moshe Klein Passes Away at 76
Rabbi Moshe Klein, a central figure in Bnei Brak's public and charitable sectors, died at 76 after collapsing in hospital. He was known for founding the Kiryat Herzog neighborhood…
MK Nissim Vaturi Billboard Sparks Controversy Over Shabbat Installation in Bnei Brak
A billboard for MK Nissim Vaturi's Likud primary campaign was installed in Bnei Brak before Shabbat ended, angering residents. The campaign denies wrongdoing, stating the installa…
Israeli Police Arrest Man for Threatening Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan Police Chief on WhatsApp
Israeli police arrested a Modi'in Illit man for threatening a police commander on WhatsApp amid Highway 4 protests, leading to his indictment and detention.
Free Online Life-Saving Course Launched Following Summer Tragedies in Israel
Following several tragic accidents in Israel during the summer, including child drownings and fatal injuries, a free online life-saving course has been launched by project '0' and…