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Deri increases religious establishment influence

“This decision supported by Shas will in effect pass the authority over appointing a district rabbi from representatives of the [local] residents to politicians.”

Deri: non-Orthodox Jewish streams not Judaism

Shas chairman questions why Reform, Conservatives have no attachment to Western Wall. Comments termed “ugly and crass” by Reform leader.

By JEREMY SHARON
Who are the candidates for Israel's 4 Supreme Court vacancies?

The one seat which most clearly has two candidates is the Israeli-Arab-reserved seat which Joubran is vacating.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
Bill banning boycotters from Israel moves forward

Knesset Interior Ministry authorizes legislation for a first reading.

By LAHAV HARKOV
Herzog calls on Netanyahu to disavow allies who support Trump

Netanyahu: No matter who wins, US is our greatest ally.

By LAHAV HARKOV
Wonder Woman Gal Gadot pregnant with second 'wonder baby'

Gadot shared a photo on her Facebook page of her husband, Israeli real estate developer Yaron Varsano, holding her stomach alongside the hashtag #mommyforthesecondtime.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
A changing wind blows through Israel-Norway relations

On the streets of Oslo thousands of miles from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, many Norwegians still feel connected to what plays out in the holy land.

By ELIYAHU KAMISHER
Analysis: When Netanyahu's mouthpiece has a foot in it

If you’re wondering who Bitan is, where he came from and why is he making so many headlines, that’s understandable.

By LAHAV HARKOV
Nissenkorn will not interfere with gov’t decision on public broadcasting

Which of the two Israeli broadcasting entities will go, which will stay or will they merge.

By GREER FAY CASHMAN
Holon trounces Hap Jerusalem to improve to 4-1 in BSL

Ironi Nahariya’s poor start to the campaign continued on Sunday with a comprehensive 96-75 defeat at Maccabi Haifa.

By ALLON SINAI
Hapoel Beersheba extends gap at the top

Reigning champion thrashes Ashkelon while Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Petah Tikva can only manage goalless deadlock.

By ALLON SINAI
Dance Review: Liquidation Sale

Eyal Dadon, Suzanne Dellal, October 18

By ORA BRAFMAN
A peek in the kitchen

After three years in Tel Aviv, ‘Open Restaurants’arrives in Jerusalem – in a big way.

By AMY SPIRO
Israeli universities see decline in number of new student enrollment

The decline is a continuing decline from previous years.

By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI
Netanyahu orders advancement of smart transportation plan

The Fuel Choices Initiative has a budget of NIS 1.5b. for a 10-year period.

By SHARON UDASIN
Handicapped and disadvantaged march for increased pensions

“I am here for the people who don’t have things to eat, who are outside in the winter. I am here to tell the government to give the people the minimum they need to live. The minimum!”

By ELIYAHU KAMISHER
Israel to resume searches for solider Guy Hever, missing since 1997

Hever, who was 20 at the time of his disappearance, was last seen walking away from his base on August 17 carrying only his Galil rifle, dog tag and ID card.

By ANNA AHRONHEIM
Knesset defense panel to meet with Russian counterparts in Moscow

MKs plan to discuss Russia’s increased involvement in the Mideast and the need for the IDF and Russian forces in Syria to coordinate closely.

By LAHAV HARKOV
Ayelet Shaked announces 28 candidates for 4 Supreme Court spots

Justice minister shifts attention from public row with Supreme Court president.

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
Wife of Yigal Amir: Incitement did not motivate Rabin assassination

In an interview with radio station 103FM, Larisa Trembovler stated that what she regards as a political assassination is one intended to change the leadership.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
Russia PM: 'We never denied Israel’s right to Jerusalem, Temple Mount'

The issue has been "blown out of proportion," Dimitry Medvedev tells Channel 2.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF
Hapoel Jerusalem visits Holon in battle between in-form sides

The atmosphere during their clashes never disappoints, but many of their recent affairs have been one-sided, with Jerusalem winning the last five meetings.

By ALLON SINAI
Beitar back on track with Ra’anana conquest

Beitar had won just two of its first eight league matches, losing only once but registering five draws.

By ALLON SINAI
International stamp exhibition opens in Jerusalem on November 13

Welcomes young visitors clueless about philately.

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Let’s be diplomatic and ask: What does an ambassador do?

Foreign Ministry Vice Director-General and Ambassador Jeremy Issacharoff explains.

By GREER FAY CASHMAN
UN peacekeepers to attend Israeli field medicine forum

The seminar, due to take place in the next few weeks, will focus on Israeli-developed life-saving techniques on the battlefield.

By ANNA AHRONHEIM
New initiative seeks to bring French medical professionals to Israel

The initiative is operated by Gvahim, a subsidiary association of the Rashi Foundation, in cooperation with AAEGE – the association of alumni of French-speaking academic institutes.

By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI
Coalition chairman tracking IBC journalists’ Facebook posts

Left-wing MKs compare Bitan’s comments to KGB and Stasi.

By LAHAV HARKOV,GREER FAY CASHMAN
Herzog at Rabin memorial: Chance of unity government with Netanyahu over

Earlier on Saturday, coalition chairman MK David Bitan (Likud) caused controversy after stating that Rabin's death was not a "political murder."

By ELIYAHU KAMISHER,LAURA SIGAL,LAHAV HARKOV
All wheels lead to Jerusalem

The full Wheels of Love ride takes place over five days, ending with a moving ceremony at the hospital in Jerusalem’s Kiryat Hayovel district.

By BARRY DAVIS
Eleanor Friedberger’s point of ‘View’

The American singer and songwriter is ready to bring her no-nonsense vintage sound to Tel Aviv this week.

By ARIEL DOMINIQUE HENDELMAN

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Gal Gadot anounces pregnancy

Wonder Woman Gal Gadot pregnant with second 'wonder baby'

Gadot shared a photo on her Facebook page of her husband, Israeli real estate developer Yaron Varsano, holding her stomach alongside the hashtag #mommyforthesecondtime.

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Women of the Wall

Deri: non-Orthodox Jewish streams not Judaism

Shas chairman questions why Reform, Conservatives have no attachment to Western Wall. Comments termed “ugly and crass” by Reform leader.