Degel HaTorah
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Degel HaTorah, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Yahadut HaTorah Denies Split Rumors Ahead of Israeli Elections
Yahadut HaTorah is expected to run as a unified bloc in the upcoming elections, despite speculation of a post-election split. MK Yitzhak Pindrus dismissed these rumors and emphasi…
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…
Israeli Haredi Panel Discusses Wave of Tragedies, Political Shifts, and Military Service Debates
The 'Black Kippot' panel discussed recent tragedies during Bein Hazmanim, Haredi protests, military service challenges, and political changes in Degel HaTorah and Likud. They high…
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.
Naftali Bennett Rules Out Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni in Future Government Over Haredi Draft Opposition
Naftali Bennett announced that Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni will be excluded from any government he leads due to their opposition to drafting Haredi Jews. He condemned settler viole…
Replacing Longtime Haredi MKs Won't Resolve Draft Law Crisis, Experts Say
Calls to replace veteran Degel HaTorah MKs Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev face obstacles amid the ongoing Haredi draft law crisis. Experts say the party requires the experience of its…
Gur Rebbe Collaborates with Satmar Leader Despite Historical Opposition
The Gur Hasidic dynasty, historically opposed to Satmar and Zionism, is now seeing unexpected cooperation between the current Gur Rebbe and a senior Satmar leader, raising questio…
Modern Haredi Communities Form Ideological Bloc Within Likud Ahead of Elections
A new ideological bloc called "Community Haredi" is forming within Israel's Likud party to represent modern Haredi Jews' interests, led by activists Simcha Bernstein and Israel Sc…
Degel HaTorah Leader Rejects Netanyahu Support Amidst Political Tensions
Degel HaTorah leader Moshe Gafni publicly denies support for Netanyahu amid political friction. Concurrently, a series of tragic deaths of children and teenagers occurred during I…
Haredi Museum Breaks Attendance Records as Judge Solberg Sparks Election Reporting Controversy
The Haredi museum exhibition 'Heichalot' broke attendance records during Bein Hazmanim, while Judge Salberg's ruling banning polling station reports sparked political debate. Prom…
Dozens in Negev Rally in Support of Deputy Mayor Shimon Toubul Amid Political Controversy
Dozens of Negev residents rallied in Be'er Sheva to support Deputy Mayor Shimon Toubul amid political controversy and far-left protests against him. They praised his military serv…
Israeli Supreme Court Justice Alex Stein Temporarily Halts Budget Transfers to Haredi Education System
The Israeli Supreme Court temporarily blocked the transfer of 250 million shekels approved by the Knesset to fund the Haredi education system, citing procedural flaws. The injunct…
Israeli Parliament Approves Nearly 250 Million Shekels for Ultra-Orthodox Education Funding
The Knesset Finance Committee approved nearly 250 million shekels in budget transfers to support the ultra-Orthodox education system, including increased pay for kindergarten teac…
Haredi Parties Clash Over Netanyahu's Stance on Draft Law Amid Political Turmoil
Haredi parties reacted sharply to Prime Minister Netanyahu's briefings on freezing arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students, revealing internal divisions. Degel HaTorah chose sil…
Netanyahu Reassures Ultra-Orthodox Leaders After Halting Draft Law Advancement
Prime Minister Netanyahu reassured ultra-Orthodox party leaders that the draft law will not advance, aligning with their demands, but faced sharp criticism from opposition figures…
Degel HaTorah Moves Further From Agudat Yisrael Ahead of Elections
Degel HaTorah is distancing itself from Agudat Yisrael, holding separate meetings and reconsidering their political partnership ahead of elections. While a joint run remains possi…
New Haredi Party 'HaKahal' Challenges Traditional Politics with Democratic Primaries and Support for Military Service
A new Haredi party, HaKahal, led by Shlomo Elboum, launches in Jerusalem with over 70,000 supporters, promoting democratic primaries and support for Haredim serving in the militar…
Israeli Media Insider Reveals Highlights From Haredi Community Events and Personalities
The Israeli Haredi news site Kikar HaShabbat's weekly 'Zofnik' column highlights key religious, political, and cultural events in the ultra-Orthodox community, including a media c…
Tensions Rise as Funding for Haredi Education Stalls Amid Coalition Dispute
Moshe Gafni of Degel HaTorah accused Shas and Aryeh Deri of blocking funds for Haredi education tied to a deal with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Shas denied the claims, blam…
Former Degel HaTorah Deputy Shimon Toubul Joins Noam LeIsrael, Urges Haredim to Vote Alternative
Shimon Toubul, former Degel HaTorah deputy mayor of Beersheba, joined the new party Noam LeIsrael and urged Haredi voters to consider it as an alternative to traditional Haredi pa…
Avi Maoz Pledges to Strengthen Right-Wing Bloc as Noam Party Seeks Broader Religious Support
Avi Maoz, leader of the Noam party, announced a new strategy to unite ultra-Orthodox and national-religious voters ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections. He aims to strengthen…
Mosshe Gafni Says United Torah Judaism Treats Religious Zionists Like Secular Party
Moshe Gafni, leader of United Torah Judaism, said his party will be sought after by any future Israeli coalition for its stability. He stated they treat the Religious Zionist part…
New Haredi Party Faces Legal Pressure Over Use of 'Gimel' Letter in Campaign
The new Haredi party "Haredi Public Faction" is under legal pressure for using the letter Gimel, symbolizing United Torah Judaism, in its campaign. Lawyers demand the party stop…
MK Uri Maklev Condemns Combining Torah Study With Military Service in Harsh Speech
MK Uri Maklev condemned the Religious Zionist approach of combining Torah study with military service as unforgivable damage to the ultra-Orthodox community, prompting a Talmudic-…
Opposition Ensures Ultra-Orthodox Parties' Loyalty to Netanyahu Amid Political Standoff
Following recent legislation benefiting ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students, United Torah Judaism refused to pledge full loyalty to Netanyahu. However, opposition parties’ inflexibili…
Rabbi Shimon Galai Shares Personal Recovery Story and Dances at Bnei Brak 'Asherichem' Event
Rabbi Shimon Galai shared a personal story of recovery from severe illness 25 years ago at a large Bnei Brak yeshiva event, then danced with students to inspire them amid public c…
Environment Minister Silman Defends Using Crocodiles as Deterrent Around Palestinian Prison Facility
Environment Minister Idit Silman defended a plan to surround a Palestinian detention facility with crocodiles as a security deterrent, supporting National Security Minister Itamar…
Rabbi Lando Defends Controversial Remarks on Religious Zionists Amid Political Backlash
Rabbi Dov Lando criticized Religious Zionists for inciting violence over Haredi military conscription, sparking political backlash. Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the remarks…
MK Yaakov Asher Criticizes Supreme Court Judge Noam Solberg for Ideological Bias in Draft Law Rulings
MK Yaakov Asher criticized Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Solberg for using his judicial role to promote ideological views on religion and state, particularly in rulings on t…
Netanyahu Plans Public Distance From Ultra-Orthodox Parties Ahead of Elections
Ahead of the elections, Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to publicly distance himself from ultra-Orthodox parties while avoiding direct confrontation to preserve the right-wing bloc…
Gur Rebbe Pledges to Lead Protests Against Military Detentions of Haredi Youth
Rabbi Yaakov Aryeh Alter, the Gur Rebbe, vows to lead protests against military detentions of Haredi draft evaders, signaling major community opposition. Concurrently, Prime Minis…
Finance Minister Smotrich Responds to Rabbi Lando's Criticism of Religious Zionists
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responded to Rabbi Dov Lando's harsh criticism of Religious Zionists, highlighting the dilemma of addressing the issue while respecting rabbinic…
Thousands Gather on Mount of Olives to Commemorate Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Isaac Tuvia Weiss
Thousands gathered on Jerusalem's Mount of Olives to honor the late Chief Rabbi Isaac Tuvia Weiss, with rabbis and followers commemorating his legacy. Concurrently, political tens…
Degel HaTorah Urges Netanyahu to Respect Torah Leaders' Words on Religious Zionism
Degel HaTorah condemned Netanyahu's rejection of Rabbi Dov Lando's harsh critique of Religious Zionism, urging respect for Torah leaders' sacred words and caution in interpretatio…
Degel HaTorah MKs Condemn Tax Authority's Suspension of Bnei Brak War Damage Claims
Netanyahu Strongly Rejects Rabbi Lando's Criticism of Religious Zionist Soldiers
Prime Minister Netanyahu strongly condemned Rabbi Dov Lando's harsh criticism of Religious Zionist IDF soldiers, calling the remarks shocking and affirming the soldiers' vital rol…
Moti Babchik Criticizes Lack of Unity Among Ultra-Orthodox Parties Amid Draft Law Disputes
Moti Babchik, a senior Gur Hasidic leader, criticized the lack of unity among ultra-Orthodox parties over draft and arrest laws, announced a protest against a yeshiva student's de…
Moshe Gafni Admits Joining Netanyahu Coalition Was a Mistake, Criticizes Government on Cost of Living Crisis
Moshe Gafni, former Finance Committee chair and Degel HaTorah leader, admitted joining Netanyahu's coalition was a mistake and criticized the government's failure to address Israe…
Israeli Finance and Transport Ministries Push to Pass Metropolitan Transport Law Despite Ultra-Orthodox Opposition
Israel's Finance and Transport Ministries are pushing to pass a major metropolitan transport law despite opposition from ultra-Orthodox parties, aiming to complete legislation bef…
Israeli Knesset Votes to Keep Mandatory Military Service at 32 Months for Men
The Israeli Knesset voted to keep mandatory military service for men at 32 months, blocking a planned reduction to 30 months set for 2027. The decision affects soldiers enlisted f…
Israeli Government Recognizes Seniority in Funding for Haredi Kindergarten Networks
The Israeli government has for the first time recognized the need to fund Haredi kindergarten networks based on teacher seniority, following a campaign by Rabbi Israel Golomb and…
Rabbi Yitzhak Azrieli Warns Haredi Community to Prepare for Possible Existential Struggle
Rabbi Yitzhak Azrieli of the Mir Yeshiva warned the Haredi community about possible harsh government measures and called for deep internal preparation and readiness for extreme se…
Israeli Coalition Finalizes Deal with Ultra-Orthodox Parties in Last Knesset Session Before Elections
In the final hours before the 25th Knesset's dissolution, Israel's coalition and ultra-Orthodox parties finalized a legislative deal including laws on Torah study, draft exemption…
Dozens of Israeli Mayors Oppose Law Freezing Draft Arrests, Warn of National Harm
Dozens of Israeli mayors criticized the government for freezing arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, calling it harmful to national unity. The Knesset plans to extend military…
Israeli Knesset Approves Law Reshaping Attorney General Role and Government Legal Authority
The Israeli Knesset approved a law redefining the Attorney General's role, reducing the binding nature of legal opinions and granting the government authority over legal positions…
Degel HaTorah Agrees to Support Government Legal Adviser Powers Split Law After Funding Concession
Degel HaTorah resolved a coalition dispute by agreeing to support a bill limiting the Government Legal Adviser's powers after securing government commitment to fund Haredi kinderg…
United Torah Judaism Agrees to Back Split of Attorney General Role After PM Intervention
United Torah Judaism agreed to support the bill splitting the Attorney General's role after Prime Minister Netanyahu ensured the advancement of a kindergarten teachers' bill impor…
Netanyahu Agrees to Discuss Funding for Haredi Kindergarten Teachers as Gafni Supports Weakening State Attorney Role
Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to discuss funding for Haredi kindergarten teachers, leading Moshe Gafni to support a bill weakening the State Attorney's role.
