Yitzhak Yosef
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yitzhak Yosef, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Irony Dominates Israel's 2026 Election Campaign Amid Political Contradictions
Israel's 2026 election campaign features notable ironies, including Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urging voters against Shas to weaken the right-wing bloc, Gilad Erdan naming his party "Uni…
Inside the Strict Lifestyle and Political Tensions in the Hasidic Community of Arad
A visit to Arad reveals strict Gur Hasidic community rules and lifestyle, sparking debate on religious obedience. Political rivalries in Likud and an Iranian assassination attempt…
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Accuses Netanyahu and Religious Zionists of Undermining Right-Wing Bloc
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef accused Netanyahu and Religious Zionists of undermining the right-wing bloc and suggested working with the left, though his aides denied this. Internal ultra-O…
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Urges Ultra-Orthodox to Oppose Netanyahu and Right-Wing Bloc
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urged his followers not to vote for Shas and to oppose Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc, claiming Netanyahu and religious Zionists dislike the ultra-Orthodox. Netan…
Leading Torah Authorities Strengthen Yeshiva Camp Amid Draft Controversy
Hundreds of yeshiva and high school students gathered at the Birkat Mordechai camp, founded by Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Ezrachi, to strengthen Torah study and ideology amid Israel's…
Haredi Law to Freeze Yeshiva Student Arrests Aimed at Messaging, Not Legal Survival
Yaakov Hershkowitz explains that the law freezing arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students was designed to reassure the Haredi public rather than survive Supreme Court challenges…
Keshet 12 Joins Legal Challenge Against Israeli Broadcasting Law Citing Political Bias
Keshet 12 has joined multiple petitions against Israel's new Broadcasting Law, accusing Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi of politically motivated efforts to weaken critical me…
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Honors Talmud Students at Ceremony in Tiberias
In Tiberias, Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef honored Talmud Torah students for their dedication during a summer study program, praising their knowledge and perseverance. The event featu…
52 Boys From Anoushei Mashhad Community Celebrate Bar Mitzvah at Western Wall in Jerusalem
The Anoushei Mashhad community from New York brought 1,000 members to Israel to celebrate 52 boys' bar mitzvahs at the Western Wall, marking a significant religious and cultural e…
Rabbi Yitzhak Panger Delivers Emotional Tisha B'Av Lament at Kiryat Sefer Yeshiva
On Tisha B'Av night, Rabbi Yitzhak Panger delivered a heartfelt speech on the Temple's destruction at Nezer Yisrael Yeshiva in Kiryat Sefer, broadcast live by Kikar HaShabbat. Chi…
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Leads Kinot Recitation on Tisha B'Av in Jerusalem
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef conducted the Kinot prayers on Tisha B'Av night at his Jerusalem study hall, commemorating the Temple's destruction.
Rabbi Amir Krispel Reveals Rabbi Ovadia Yosef’s Shift Against Oslo Peace Agreements
Rabbi Amir Krispel revealed that Rabbi Ovadia Yosef initially supported the Oslo Accords to save Jewish lives but later opposed peace deals due to Palestinian incitement. He ruled…
Shas Faces Identity Crisis Ahead of 2026 Elections Over Its Role and Representation
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, Shas faces an identity crisis between its ultra-Orthodox base and traditional Sephardic supporters, with internal leadership divisions over polit…
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Affirms Loyalty to Netanyahu Amid Reports of Gadi Eizenkot Alliance
Shas leader Aryeh Deri reaffirmed full support for Prime Minister Netanyahu, rejecting ties with Gadi Eizenkot despite recent political overtures. Deri criticized Eizenkot's camp…
Israeli Knesset Approves Major Communications Reform Establishing New Regulatory Authority
The Israeli Knesset passed a major communications reform law establishing a new regulatory authority and imposing content funding obligations on broadcasters. The law aims to incr…
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Declares Full Loyalty to Netanyahu Amid Political Tensions
Shas leader Aryeh Deri declared full loyalty to Prime Minister Netanyahu, criticizing Benny Gantz and affirming support for Netanyahu as head of the political bloc. This follows R…
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Dedicates Mezuzah at Jerusalem's Shulchan Aruch Study Hall
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visited the Shulchan Aruch synagogue in Jerusalem's Ramot neighborhood to deliver a Torah lesson and affix a mezuzah, praising the study hall's education…
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Praises Israel's Basic Law on Torah Study and Kosher Reform Repeal
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef praised the Israeli Knesset's passage of the Basic Law on Torah Study, which honors Torah learners and aims to end their persecution. He also welcomed th…
Israeli Parliament Repeals Kashrut Privatization Reform in Close Vote
The Israeli Knesset voted 46-41 to repeal a reform that would have allowed private kosher certification, restoring the Chief Rabbinate's exclusive control. The repeal followed str…
Heated Debate on Torah Study Law and Military Service Sparks Clash on Israeli Panel
The "Black Kippot" panel held a heated debate on Israel's Basic Law on Torah Study, military service disparities, and recent political controversies, revealing sharp divisions bet…
Israel Faces Extreme Heat Waves Reaching Up to 50°C, Meteorological Service Warns
Israel's Meteorological Service warns of escalating heat waves reaching up to 50°C in eastern valleys and 45-47°C on the coast soon, with temperatures rising further by century's…
Liberman Accuses Knesset Speaker Ohana of Serving Netanyahu Family Interests
Avigdor Liberman accused Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana of serving the Netanyahu family and being overly political during a July 13 parliamentary session. Ohana defended his impartial…
Avigdor Lieberman Rules Out Coalition with Shas Amid Gadi Eisenkot's Party Talks
Avigdor Lieberman and Yair Golan announced they will not join a government including Shas, amid Shas's warming ties with Gadi Eisenkot's party. Lieberman criticized Shas's stance…
Critics Accuse Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot of Political Deception in Bid for Shas Party Support
Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot is criticized by political analyst Yaakov Bardugo for a deceptive political campaign to join the Shas party, abandoning his roots and promoting fail…
Gadi Eizenkot Signals Potential Political Alignment With Shas Amid Haredi Discontent
Former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot signals openness to political cooperation with the ultra-Orthodox Shas party amid growing Haredi dissatisfaction with Netanyahu. Both sides express…
Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi Criticizes Haredi Draft Exemptions as Political Failure
Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi denounces the exemption of Haredi yeshiva students from military service as a political failure, urging Israel’s next government to enforce universal conscriptio…
Otzma Yehudit Targets Shas Votes Ahead of Israeli Elections
Otzma Yehudit’s Amichai Eliyahu says the party plans to win votes from Shas by appealing to Sephardic Haredim ahead of Israel’s elections. He defends party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir…
Israeli Politics, Security Tensions, and Cultural Highlights Mark Upcoming Week
Israeli politics face shifts as MK Dan Illouz leaves Likud over military exemption laws, amid ongoing party disputes. Security tensions rise with Iran, while Israel mourns US Sena…
Former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot Rejects Compromise on Haredi Draft Law, Accepts Possible New Elections
Former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot insists on no compromise over the Haredi draft law, accepting the possibility of new elections. Hagai Hoverman warns that additional elections risk…
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Denies Support for Political Shift Amid Controversial Comments
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef made controversial remarks about political figures including Netanyahu and Eizenkot, sparking reports of a possible political realignment. He later denied supp…
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Endorses Gadi Eizenkot Over Netanyahu for Prime Minister
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef publicly endorses Gadi Eizenkot as Israel’s next Prime Minister, sharply criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu as untrustworthy. Yosef praises Eizenkot’s charac…
Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Says Netanyahu Has No Chance to Repent
Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef stated during a weekly lesson that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no chance of repenting, while others like Gadi Eizenkot might still do so.
Netanyahu Coalition's Final Weeks Trigger Economic Risks and Political Chaos
In the final weeks before the Knesset dissolves, Netanyahu's coalition is pushing controversial laws amid intense political extortion, risking billions in economic damage and cons…
Degel HaTorah Leader Gafni Rejects Any Changes to Basic Law on Torah Study
Moshe Gafni of Degel HaTorah firmly rejects any changes to the Basic Law on Torah Study agreed with Prime Minister Netanyahu, amid tensions over ultra-Orthodox legislation. Gafni…
Communications Minister Agrees to Remove 'Sabbath-Violating' App to Secure Ultra-Orthodox Support
Communications Minister Shlomo Karai agreed to remove a free TV and sports app from a media law to secure ultra-Orthodox support, who oppose it due to Sabbath concerns. This move…
Shas Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Urges Support for Communications Law Amid Conflict of Interest Allegations
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has directed Shas leader Aryeh Deri to support a controversial communications law promoted by Minister Shlomo Karhi, despite earlier opposition over Sabbath co…
Explosion Near Macron's Hotel in Damascus Raises Security Concerns
An explosion near French President Macron's hotel in Damascus has raised security concerns, while Israeli political tensions grow with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's ultimatum to Aryeh Der…
IDF Combat Veteran Condemns Knesset Debate Over Haredi Military Service Amid Torah Study Law Discussion
IDF combat veteran Yossi Saharadi angrily criticized Knesset members during a debate on the Basic Law on Torah Study, accusing them of neglecting soldiers' sacrifices while focusi…
Senior Rabbi Eliyahu Medina Collapses After Dawn Prayer in Jerusalem, Condition Critical
Rabbi Eliyahu Medina, Sephardic chief rabbi of Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter, suffered a severe head injury after falling on stairs following dawn prayers. He was rushed to Shaare Ze…
Shas Prioritizes Deal with Netanyahu, Signals Support for Communication Law Amid Religious Concerns
Shas plans to support Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's Communication Law after Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef emphasized prioritizing the political deal with Netanyahu. The party seeks…
Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Supports Bnei Brak Rally, Questions Sephardic Exclusion
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef praised the large Bnei Brak rally and questioned why Sephardic communities should be excluded if other groups like Gur and Vizhnitz protest.
Weekly Torah Lesson by Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Broadcast Live from Jerusalem
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef will deliver his weekly Torah lesson live tonight from the Hizdim Synagogue in Jerusalem, preceded by a preliminary lecture from Rabbi Shabtai Levi.
Shas MK Michael Malchieli Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot as Controlled by Kaplenist Elements
Shas MK Michael Malchieli condemned former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot as controlled by Kaplenist elements and defended Shas' opposition to draft reforms. He acknowledged par…
Journalist Yuli Barim Reveals Violence and Political Rift Behind Ultra-Orthodox Protests Against IDF Draft
During a protest against military conscription in Bnei Brak, journalist Yuli Barim was violently attacked by ultra-Orthodox protesters. He revealed escalating tensions within the…
Council Member Redeems Grandson of Leading Sephardic Rabbis in Special Ceremony
A council member performed a Pidyon Haben ceremony for the grandson of Sephardic chief rabbis Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef and Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar, with Rabbi David Cohen conducting th…
Thousands Rally in Bnei Brak Against Yeshiva Students' Arrests, Led by Top Rabbis
Thousands of Sephardic Torah scholars protested in Bnei Brak against the imprisonment of yeshiva students for studying Torah, with speeches from leading rabbis including Chief Rab…
Rabbi Shabtai Levi Explains Why Political Signs Were Banned at Massive Bnei Brak Torah Protest
Rabbi Shabtai Levi, organizer of a large Bnei Brak rally protesting arrests of Torah students, explained the event's apolitical nature and condemned army conscription efforts as a…
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Pressures Against Bnei Brak Protest and Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's Attendance
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri tried to stop a protest rally in Bnei Brak due to fears of criticism and Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's participation, but the event proceeded with Yosef speaking…