Bnei Brak
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Bnei Brak, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Vizhnitz Rebbe Leads Joyous Parshpil Celebration for Grandson's Wedding
The Vizhnitz Rebbe led a large Sabbath celebration in Bnei Brak for his grandson's "Oferif" ceremony, encouraging spirited singing at the Parshpil event. The wedding will take pla…
Attorney Elishiv Rabin Runs Independently for Likud in Dan-Tel Aviv District with Broad Haredi Support
Elishiv Rabin, Likud Bnei Brak chairman, is running independently in the Dan-Tel Aviv district with broad Haredi and Shas support for the party's August 17 primaries. His campaign…
Likud Faces Intense Primaries Battle Amid Judicial Reform Debate
Likud's primaries on Monday feature 124 candidates competing for about 40 national list spots amid intense campaigning and judicial reform debates. Several incumbents withdrew due…
Zotshka Rebbe's Grandson Celebrates Bar Mitzvah at New Bnei Brak Synagogue
The grandson of the Zotshka Rebbe celebrated his bar mitzvah at the new Zotshka synagogue in Bnei Brak, attended by leading Hasidic rabbis including the Satmar Rebbe. The event ma…
Jewish Community Begins Selichot Prayers with Calls for Spiritual Renewal in Elul
Jewish communities begin the Selichot prayers in Elul, emphasizing God's deep love and the call for spiritual renewal. Teachings from the Baal Shem Tov and other rabbis inspire be…
New Haredi Party 'Black Flag' Emerges to Challenge Shas and United Torah Judaism Over IDF Draft Exemptions
A new Haredi party called Black Flag is forming to challenge Shas and United Torah Judaism by focusing solely on securing IDF draft exemptions for Torah scholars. The party unites…
Jewish Community Honors Informer’s Funeral with Unexpected Respect in Hasidic Tale
Baal Shem Tov Guides Torah Scholar Through Spiritual Crisis to Redemption
A poor Torah scholar, urged by his wife, sought the Baal Shem Tov's help to support his family. Directed to find a craftsman in Kozmir, he discovered the man was his own past inca…
14-Year-Old Girl Loses Fingers in Mixer Accident While Baking in Bnei Brak
A 14-year-old girl in Bnei Brak suffered severe finger injuries after accidentally putting her hand into a mixer while baking. She received emergency care and was taken to Sheba M…
Darg Hasidim Move to Emmanuel After 30 Years in Bnei Brak; Rebbe Visits Community
The Darg Hasidic community has relocated families from Bnei Brak to Emmanuel in the West Bank for the first time in over 30 years. The Darg Rebbe visited Emmanuel to support the n…
Two Teens Charged with Arson of Japnika Restaurant After Consulting ChatGPT on Fire Laws
Two 18-year-olds from Rehovot are charged with arson after setting fire to a Japnika restaurant in Givatayim. One suspect consulted ChatGPT about arson laws two weeks prior. Evide…
Esti Shoshan Pushes for Women's Political Representation in Ultra-Orthodox Parties Ahead of 2026 Elections
Esti Shoshan, head of "Not Elected, Not Voting," campaigns for ultra-Orthodox women's political inclusion within parties like Shas and United Torah Judaism ahead of the 2026 elect…
Israeli Leaders Celebrate Soldiers’ Recoveries and Religious Events Across West Bank and Israel
In northern Samaria and across Israel, religious ceremonies and celebrations honored wounded soldiers’ recoveries and community milestones. Rabbi Or Shwaka, severely injured in Le…
Multiple Hasidic Celebrations and Memorials Mark Shabbat Across Israel and Diaspora
Retired General Criticizes Koseira Rioters, Urges Police Intervention Over IDF
Retired Major General Eliezer Marom criticized violent rioters in Koseira, urging police to handle the unrest instead of the IDF, and dismissed fears of a Hamas-style attack. He s…
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…