Degel HaTorah

Gur Rebbe Decides Yitzhak Goldknopf Will Continue Representing Hasidut in Next Knesset

The Gur Rebbe has decided that MK Yitzhak Goldknopf will continue representing the Gur Hasidut in the next Knesset term, citing his loyalty to the leadership. This decision, still…

Sister of Shin Bet Chief David Zini Joins Noam Party Ahead of Elections

Yiska Haimov, sister of Shin Bet chief David Zini, joined the Noam party's Knesset list, aiming to bolster education and Jewish identity. The party also recently welcomed Rabbi Sh…

Rabbi Shimon Tubul Shares Combat Survival and Political Vision Amid Legal Battle

Rabbi Shimon Tubul, a Haredi soldier and politician, survived a near-fatal RPG attack in Gaza and now faces politically charged assault charges as he joins the Noam LeIsrael party…

Grandson of Prominent Lithuanian Yeshiva Head Arrested and Transferred to Military Police Amid Protests

Moti Mishkovsky, grandson of a leading Lithuanian yeshiva head, was arrested near Ben Shemen and handed to military police, sparking protests and road closures. His arrest follows…

Aryeh Deri's Meeting with Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Shapes Sephardic Leadership Amid Political Tensions

Aryeh Deri's pivotal meeting with Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef reinforces Shas's commitment to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's legacy amid threats of factional splits in ultra-Orthodox parties…

Kiryat Yearim Moves Women’s Mikveh Operation from Religious Council to Local Municipality, Raising National Concerns

Kiryat Yearim is transferring the operation of its women's mikveh from the Religious Council to the local municipality, under ministry supervision. This rare move, initiated by th…

Meir Porush and Hanoch Zeibert Meet Amid Tensions Over United Torah Judaism Split

Meir Porush and Hanoch Zeibert met to discuss the possibility of Degel HaTorah running separately from Agudat Yisrael in upcoming elections amid rising tensions and concerns over…

MK Gafni Accuses Israeli Attorney General of Corruption Amid Expanded Draft Enforcement

MK Moshe Gafni sharply criticized Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for overstepping her authority amid calls to expand enforcement against ultra-Orthodox draft evaders. Despite…

MK Moshe Gafni Tours Jerusalem Torah Institutions Amid Student Growth Challenges

MK Moshe Gafni toured major Torah institutions in Jerusalem at the start of the school year, witnessing significant student growth and space shortages. He pledged to help advance…

Jerusalem Faction's Bid to Split United Torah Judaism Rejected by Gur Hasidim

The Jerusalem Faction proposed that Gur Hasidim split from United Torah Judaism to form a new anti-conscription party, but Gur leaders rejected the plan, preferring to maintain un…

Israeli Government Ties Ultra-Orthodox School Funding to Core Curriculum Compliance

Israel's Attorney General linked state funding for ultra-Orthodox schools to compliance with core curriculum teaching, revealing that only 8% of these schools employ qualified tea…

Degel HaTorah Chair Moshe Gafni Condemns Government Legal Advisor Over Haredi Education Policies

Moshe Gafni, head of Degel HaTorah, condemned government legal advisor Gali Baharav-Miara for interfering in Haredi education policies, accusing her of imposing a personal agenda…

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…