United Torah Judaism

Israel's death penalty, haredi ideology and Yisrael Beytenu's role - opinion

The death penalty for terrorists bill may pass the Knesset in what may be a dream come true for some and a horrific nightmare for others.

By ELIYAHU BERKOVITS
08/03/2023

Hametz Law passes first reading in Knesset overnight

The bill will allow hospital managers to decide on the Passover arrangements in each hospital, including wholly prohibiting hametz from entering the building.

Israeli gov't approves Ministerial Committee on Aliyah and Integration

The committee will be chaired by Ofir Sofer and will include a number of ministers, most of whom support amending the Law of Return

05/03/2023
Haredi students at the Jerusalem College of Technology

Haredi faction demands funding for its private schools in Israel's new state budget

Senior figures in Degel Hatorah even threatened not to support the budget in the Knesset if the issue is not taken care of.

A MAN wraps fresh matza during Passover in Ashdod in 2016

Ministers approve controversial 'Hametz Law' for preliminary reading in Knesset

The "Hametz Law" makes it illegal for hospitals to enter or hold hametz (leavened bread) during Passover.

Haredi MK: Yeshivas are only moral justification to occupy Palestine

A Yesh Atid MK heckled Eichler by saying he would like it if Haredim would 'join the war' for the State of Israel.

Housing cabinet approved by gov't, to be headed by Minister Goldknopf

The new committee will be granted broad powers to tackle the housing crisis in the country.

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