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Knesset panel advances bill to expand rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters
Critics have warned of the bill's democratic implications, including those involving women's rights, which may deepen the rift between the haredi and secular communities.
High Court: Israeli gov't must explain why it funds haredi schools without core studies
Haredi draft bill could trigger 'collapse' of Israel's Right in elections, aliyah minister warns
Knesset votes to split Arrangements Bill amid haredi parties' threats over state budget
Shas leader Deri knew about illegal funding of Shas party newspaper – report
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri was aware in 2022 that Haderech newspaper's salaries were funded illegally through the Shas education system.
Shas minister accused of using taxpayer money to fund party newspaper - report
The Shas minister has been accused of using public funds to finance the party's newspaper while he was CEO of the Ma'ayan HaTorah school network.
AG approves three-month extension of daycare subsidies for yeshiva students
After a 3 month extension of daycare subsidies were approved for Yeshiva students on Tuesday, Labor Minister Ben-Tzur said the decision will lead to 'total chaos,' and at least one year is required.
Chief Rabbi election must be held by September 30, High Court rules
The state has two chief rabbis, one Sephardic and the other Ashkenazi. The previous rabbis were Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef and Rabbi David Lau.
Shas labor minister requests year delay in haredi daycare subsidy cuts
Removing yeshiva studies from the list of occupations that qualify for daycare subsidies would require a number of software updates, according to Ben Tzur.
Historic shift: Attorney-General uses economic pressure to enforce haredi draft - analysis
Attorney-General Baharav-Miara’s office sent a letter to cut childcare subsidies worth between NIS 1,000-1,700 per child to yeshiva students who are ignoring call-up notices.
Otmza Yehudit, Shas resume spat as Knesset convenes for special recess session
The plenum may convene during the Knesset's summer recess following a special process initiated by either the government or a group of at least 25 Knesset members.
Major haredi systems to face organizational overhaul after financial trouble
The issue of the haredi school system is unrelated to the ongoing issue of the haredi exemption from IDF service, whose legal basis expired in July 2023.
Otzma Yehudit and haredi parties negotiating to pass series of controversial measures
Wheeling and dealing abound as Knesset wraps up summer session.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls on gov't to agree to hostage deal, says its a Jewish commandment
In addition to calling for a hostage deal, Rabbi Yosef said that it is permissible to release terrorists who committed criminal acts as part of the deal.
