Bnei brak
How the haredi draft issue puts the status of Israeli women into question
Tal Hochman, Executive Director of the Israel Women's Network, and Rabbi Natan Slifkin, explore the ongoing struggles faced by women in Israeli society, and the haredi draft issue.
Tearing Israel apart: Jew-on-Jew violence in Bnei Brak is unacceptable - opinion
Ultra-Orthodox rioters to remain in custody after chasing female IDF soldiers, clashing with police
Bnei Brak shows Israel must address structures that enable 'fringe' violence - analysis
From captivity to community: The heartfelt homecoming of Bar Kupershtein - opinion
Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Senior haredi rabbi calls for widespread protest after unrest following arrests of draft dodgers
Three haredi protesters were arrested in Bnei Brak, while protesters in Jerusalem blocked a major road and the light rail tracks, throwing stones at passing vehicles, Israel Police confirmed.
WATCH: Haredi anti-draft protesters block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak
Several dozen protesters blocked the southbound direction of the highway, with others blocking the northbound direction.
Indictment filed against Chaim Rotter for severe acts of sexual assault
He was indicted for severe sexual assault against four complainants, including the orchestration of the rape of a boy who was 15 years old at the time.
Indictment against accused sex offender Chaim Rotter expected Sunday
The case against him consists of 15 different accusations. Soon after his arrest, a special task force was created to manage the case, and his arrest was periodically extended to keep him detained.
Israel Police arrest additional five Bnei Brak residents suspected of sexual abuse
The investigation into the case is ongoing, police noted.
Goldy's: Great Jewish food just like Grandma used to make - review
We left Goldy’s, but not before Yitshak had thrust a huge bag of takeaway food into our hands, which meant I had a wonderful Friday not spent in the kitchen for a change.
Chaim Rotter named as haredi suspect of systematic sexual assault, rape
The head of the Shomrim patrol group in Bnei Brak, several testimonials were publicized against him.
'He turned my life into hell': Victim of Shomrim's Chaim Rotter details alleged assault
"He’s like the ultra-Orthodox chief of police. I served three years in a commanding position in the army—and no one believes or helps me," the man said.
Chaim Rotter named as Bnei Brak official suspected of sexual assault of minors
The court said that there is reasonable suspicion against Rotter and ruled that he poses "a high level of risk" to society.