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United Torah Judaism Launches 'Existential Struggle' Campaign Ahead of Elections

United Torah Judaism has launched a new campaign ahead of elections, framing the vote as an existential struggle for Haredi identity. The party aims to rally disillusioned voters…

Security4h ago

Report: Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers Receive Prison Pay

An Israeli initiative named "Kela Alef" is reportedly paying ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers 1,000 shekels per day for time spent in jail. The program, backed by rabbis from Shas and…

World8h ago

US Observes October 7th Anniversary With Widespread Memorial Events

Across the United States, numerous events are commemorating the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attacks. Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered flags lowered to half-staff, while…

Culture11h ago

Second Hakafot Held at Be'er HaTorah Yeshiva

Second Hakafot celebrations were held at the Be'er HaTorah Yeshiva, led by the yeshiva's heads. The event took place on the evening of October 7, 2026. The article offers no addit…

Politics13h ago·3 outlets

United MKs Campaign Vigorously During Sukkot Holiday

Key figures like Yaakov Asher and Moshe Gafni led campaign initiatives, while other MKs and designated members engaged with constituents and sought blessings from prominent rabbis…

Politics16h ago

Poll Shows Smotrich's Religious Zionism Party Gains Seats

A new poll shows Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party gaining strength, reaching 7 Knesset seats. The "Yashar!" party leads with 23 seats, followed by Likud with 21. The pol…

Politics16h ago

Eisenkot Issues Emergency Call to Save Israel From Current Path

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael! party, issued an emergency call on Tuesday, warning that Israel is on a path to becoming unrecognizable if current trends continue. Speakin…

Politics17h ago

Yisrael Candidate Slams Haredi Leader's Remarks on IDF Service

Shira Shapira, a candidate for the 'Yisrael' party and mother of a fallen soldier, strongly criticized Rabbi Dov Lando's remarks against Religious Zionist IDF service, calling the…

Culture21h ago

Reveals Chazon Ish's Answer to Mother's Blessing Request

The Mashgiach's talk challenged conventional ideas about achieving success in Torah study.

Culture21h ago

Rabbi Lipkowitz Challenges Notion of Talent in Torah Study

During a Hakafot Shniyot ceremony at Meshenot HaTorah yeshiva in Bnei Brak, Rabbi Moshe David Lipkowitz stated that success in Torah study depends on will, not talent. He shared a…

Culture21h ago

Ohel Educational Network Celebrates 28 Years with Joyous Sukkot Gathering

Hundreds of students, families, and educators from the Ohel educational network convened in Beit Shemesh for a Simchat Beit Hashoeva celebration marking the network's 28th anniver…

Politics22h ago

How Liberals Enabled the Destruction of Gaza

The article argues that the Israeli liberal camp, by focusing on judicial reform and depoliticizing the Palestinian issue, inadvertently enabled the right-wing's "decisive plan" f…

Politics1d ago

United Torah Judaism Seeks Workarounds After High Court Vote Ban

United Torah Judaism is developing new strategies to track voter turnout after the Supreme Court banned party representatives from relaying real-time voting information from polli…

Politics1d ago

Israeli Parties Divided on State Inquiry Commission for October 7th

Israeli political parties are divided on establishing a state commission of inquiry for the October 7th attacks and the war. While many opposition parties support it, ruling coali…

Politics1d ago·3 outlets

Poll Shows Israeli Coalition Falling Short of Majority

A Channel 12 poll released on October 5, 2026, shows the Israeli ruling coalition winning only 49 seats, falling short of a majority. The Zionist opposition is projected to win 54…

Culture1d ago

Torah Scholars Convene for Jerusalem Study Event

Hundreds of scholars and students participated in a major Torah study event in Jerusalem, led by prominent rabbis. The event featured in-depth Talmudic discussions and a ceremony…

Politics1d ago

Top Rabbi Denounces Israel, Religious Soldiers; Opposition Demands Boycott

Influential ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Dov Lando has been recorded denouncing the State of Israel, Zionism, and Religious Zionist and secular Jews, suggesting a pre-state era under UN r…

World1d ago

Or Yehuda Holds Memorial Ceremony for October 7th Attacks

Or Yehuda held a municipal memorial ceremony for the October 7th attacks, attended by hundreds of residents and officials. The event honored fallen soldiers, including Sergeant Ma…

General1d ago

New Home for 66 Lone Soldiers Inaugurated in Memory of Fallen Captain

A new residential building for 66 lone soldiers, named "Beit Daniel," was inaugurated by the "Lev HaTorah" Hesder Yeshiva in Beit Shemesh. The inauguration coincided with the Hebr…

Culture1d ago

Leading Rabbis Embark on Historic Journey to Radin, Vilna, and Volozhin

A delegation of prominent rabbis is traveling to Radin, Volozhin, and Vilna for a spiritual journey focused on prayer, reinforcing Torah study, and connecting with historical cent…

Politics1d ago

New Poll Shows Ofer Winter's Party Failing to Pass Threshold

A new poll shows Ofer Winter's party failing to pass the electoral threshold, while the largest parties are Yashar! with 23 mandates and Likud with 21. The opposition maintains it…

Politics1d ago

Top Rabbi Slams Journalist's Anti-Haredi Remarks as 'Primitive'

Lithuanian-sector Rabbi Dov Lando strongly condemned remarks made by a former journalist against the Haredi community, calling them "primitive" and the words of an "uncultured per…

Culture1d ago

Ultra-Orthodox Newspaper 'HaModia' Fined $60,000 for Questioning Residents' Religiosity

The ultra-Orthodox newspaper 'HaModia' is appealing a court decision that fined it approximately $60,000 for publishing an article that questioned the religious standing of four r…

Politics1d ago

MK Asher Slams Haskel's Election Ad as Antisemitic Incitement

Member of Knesset Yaakov Asher accused Sharan Haskel's Israel First party of antisemitic incitement with an election video showing a Haredi figure stealing from a wounded soldier…

Culture1d ago

Top Rabbi Honors Special Son at Religious Ceremony

Rabbi Boruch Soloveitchik entered a religious ceremony accompanied only by his special son, a gesture seen as highlighting his commitment to special education and attention for ch…

Culture1d ago

Second Hakafot Celebrated at 'Mishkenot HaTorah' Yeshiva

The Mishkenot HaTorah yeshiva held its Second Hakafot ceremony on October 5, 2026, a traditional post-Sukkot event involving circling Torah scrolls in celebration.

Politics1d ago

Haredi MK Defends Stance on IDF Draft, Blames Opposition

United Torah Judaism Chairman MK Yaakov Asher defended his party's position on the IDF draft exemption law, blaming the opposition and media for political hypocrisy and obstructio…

Politics1d ago·1 outlets

Haredi Party Vows Coalition Veto Over Draft Law

United Torah Judaism MK Meir Porush stated his party will veto coalition positions and legislation until a draft law for yeshiva students is passed. He warned that the judicial sy…

Culture1d ago

Israeli Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman Celebrates Sukkot Amidst Holiday Traditions

Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman celebrated Sukkot with traditional observances in Migdal HaEmek. Separately, New York Mayor Zuhraan Madani visited a Chabad activist in Crown Heights…

Culture2d ago

Prominent Figures Attend Bar Mitzvah Celebration in Elad

A bar mitzvah celebration for the son of Moshe Reber in Elad was attended by numerous prominent rabbis, politicians, and public figures, including Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Moshe Hillel…

Politics2d ago

New Poll Shows Shifting Alliances Ahead of 2026 Israeli Elections

A new poll for the 2026 Israeli elections shows a tight race between the opposition and the ruling coalition, with Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party leading and several established pa…

Politics2d ago

Top Rabbis Meet Ahead of Elections Amid Draft Evasion Arrests

Two prominent Haredi rabbis, Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman and the Grand Rabbi of Gur, met to discuss supporting yeshiva students facing draft evasion arrests. The meeting occurred ahea…

Politics2d ago

New Poll Shows Winter's Party Collapsing Amidst Haddad Controversy

A new poll shows Ofer Winter's party collapsing and failing to pass the electoral threshold following controversy over Yosef Haddad's past statements. The poll also indicates a ti…

Culture2d ago

Vizhnitz Rebbe Leads Sukkot Celebrations Despite Frailty

The Vizhnitz Rebbe, despite frailty, led thousands of Hasidim through Sukkot and Simchat Torah celebrations, including prayers, Tish events, and emotional moments. A political dir…

Politics2d ago

Bennett Vows No State Funds for Draft Dodgers Amid Haredi Coalition Demands

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett vowed to cut state funding for those who do not serve in the military, in response to Haredi parties demanding an exemption from conscription…

Politics3d ago

Hostage Survivor Bar Kupferstein Visits MK Yaakov Asher

Hostage survivor Bar Kupferstein visited MK Yaakov Asher in Bnei Brak, marking one year since his release from Hamas captivity. Kupferstein shared his experiences of faith during…

Politics3d ago

Yeshiva Students Dance Amidst Haredi Draft Law Controversy

Hundreds of students from the "Or Yisrael" yeshiva in Petah Tikva danced and sang amidst controversy over government decrees affecting the yeshiva world. They welcomed a Knesset m…

Politics3d ago

Top Haredi Rabbi Dov Lando Denounces Calls to Boycott Israeli Elections

Rabbi Dov Lando, a prominent Lithuanian Haredi leader, has strongly criticized calls for Haredim to boycott the upcoming Israeli elections, deeming it a "great crime or great fool…

Politics4d ago

Sderot Residents Firmly Back Right-Wing Parties Ahead of Elections

A mock election in Sderot, a city heavily impacted by conflict, showed overwhelming support for right-wing parties, particularly Religious Zionism. Residents expressed firm voting…

Culture4d ago

Leading Rabbis Lead Hoshanah Rabbah Prayers and Rituals

Leading rabbis and large congregations gathered in synagogues and yeshivas across Israel for Hoshanah Rabbah prayers and rituals on Friday. Prominent figures participated in tradi…

Culture5d ago

Jerusalem Hosts Joyous Sukkot Celebration with Prominent Rabbis

Thousands attended a Sukkot celebration in Jerusalem led by Rabbi Shimon Yosef Zafani, accompanied by many other prominent rabbis and a council member. The event included singing…

Politics5d ago

Poll Shows Narrowing Gap Between Israeli Coalition and Opposition, High Security Concerns

A Maariv poll shows the Israeli coalition and opposition narrowing the seat gap, with the coalition at 51 seats and the opposition at 53. A significant majority of Israelis, 67%…

Politics5d ago

Israeli Election Polls Show Wide Discrepancy in Likud Support

Five recent Israeli election polls show consistent support for Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, but widely differing projections for the Likud party, ranging from 19 to 32 Knesset se…

Politics5d ago

Israeli Election Campaign Heats Up Amid Political Maneuvering and Security Concerns

As Israel's election campaign intensifies, opposition parties struggle with internal divisions over leadership and coalition strategy, while Prime Minister Netanyahu focuses on se…

Politics5d ago

New Poll Shows Sharp Drop for Eisenkot, Narrowing Coalition-Opposition Gap

A new poll by Maariv shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yishar party dropping four seats to 21, while Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud gains to 19. The survey suggests a narrow lead for the oppositi…

Politics5d ago

Veteran Haredi MK Moshe Gafni Not Running for Knesset

Veteran Israeli lawmaker Moshe Gafni will not seek re-election to the Knesset in 2026. The decision comes after Rabbi Dov Lando announced that Gafni and another MK would not be pl…

Politics5d ago

Meir Porush Navigates Political Landscape Amidst Legal Scrutiny and Ultra-Orthodox Issues

Meir Porush, a Member of Knesset, is running in the upcoming election under a new party, "Chomat Torat Yisrael," after serving as Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage. His c…

Culture5d ago

Talmudic Scholars' Fund Raises Record Sum Through Seminary Student Campaign

The "Olam HaTorah Fund" raised a record 41.5 million shekels in one year, primarily through a campaign involving seminary students contacting their families and friends. The fund…