Ovadia Yosef
High Court dismisses Shas petition after Ovadia Yosef memorial conference canceled
The three-day event had been planned for October 6-8 at Jerusalem’s International Convention Center.
MQG demands gov't open criminal probe into Shas spiritual leader after attack on attorney-general
Popular Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon marries partner Ella Lusa at age 86
Israeli society Jewish for all Jews - Zvika Zameret's legacy - opinion
Bayit Yehudi: No deal with Shas on chief rabbinate
Party spokesman denies deal has been agreed on with Shas to cooperate on election of two new chief rabbis.
Confusion around chief rabbinate race
Rumors circulate regarding a possible deal between Shas and Bayit Yehudi to cooperate on election of two new chief rabbis.
Deri reaches out to Yishai to heal Shas rift
Deri orders his followers not to rejoice upon his return to the Shas leadership, because Yishai would see it as gloating.
Deri takes control of Shas with appointment as chair
Council of Torah Sages, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef approve Deri's return to party's top position; Yishai to take 10 days to consider next steps.
Report: Shas set to name Deri as chairman
Haredi website: Shas approves Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's decision to reappointment Deri as party head after exile from politics.
Ask the rabbi
Does Halacha recognize the maternal status of egg donors?
Yosef urges Peres to prevent rift over haredi enlistment
Shas spiritual leader urges president to prevent “a split in the Jewish people” and to act as mediator between factions over enlistment issue.
Spirit of the vote
Resisting the influence of hype, spin and manipulation and educating oneself on the issues is essential to the functioning of a healthy and enlightened democracy.
Bayit Yehudi denies favoring civil marriages
Ovadia Yosef slams party after candidate says it would let couples marry if one person is Jewish.
Elections c'tee: Parties can't use IDF soldiers in ads
Na’ama Margolis removed from Meretz ads; Am Shalem to stop using Ovadia Yosef's image.