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Rabbis hold key to safety in Israel's haredi society - opinion

In haredi society, religious authority matters more than warnings when it comes to missile safety.

An Israeli emergency worker wipes the tears off a child's face at an impact site, after Iran launched missiles towards Israel, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Bnei Brak, Israel April 1, 2026.
Security camera footage showing the impact near MK Moshe Gafni's Bnei Brak residence, April 4, 2026.

Iranian missile fragments damage MK Gafni's Bnei Brak house, none injured

Damaged caused by shrapnel of an Iranian missile in central Israel, April 3, 2026.

Iranian cluster munitions cause heavy damage to vehicles, buildings across central Israel

A ‘MOHEL’ holds a scalpel as he performs a circumcision

Mohel arrested for death of baby linked to circumcision


Three ladies, three lattes: Rav Chaim Kanievsky's funeral

You ask the questions, the three latte ladies provide the answers!

 THOUSANDS ATTEND the funeral of Rav Chaim Kanievsky in Bnei Brak, March 20.

‘We Are Strong:’ Israelis undeterred by wave of terror

Security presence reinforced across Israel ahead of Easter, Passover, and Ramadan holidays.

 Scene from a security incident at Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem on March 30, 2022.

From the US to Turkey, world stands united with Israel against terror

"We condemn this terrorist attack," tweeted the Turkish embassy • PA head Mahmoud Abbas: "The killing... will only lead to a deterioration ahead of Ramadan."

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas looks on during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (not pictured) in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank March 27, 2022.

'He was our backbone:' Relatives eulogize police officer killed in Bnei Brak attack

Amir Houry, an Arab-Israeli from Nof HaGalil, served in Israel Police's motorcycle unit. Here is how he was eulogized

 Scene of terror attack in Bnei Brak, March 29, 2022

Five killed in Bnei Brak shooting as Israel enters 'new wave of terror'

Israel in the midst of new wave of terror - Bennett • PA's Mahmoud Abbas condemns attack in rare statement

Israel Police officers and rescue forces are seen at the scene of a shooting attack in Bnei Brak, March 29, 2022

Israel's golden opportunity to integrate haredim - opinion

What exactly is the opportunity? The genuine and positive integration of the haredi community into the wider Israeli society.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men walk in the funeral procession of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky in Bnei Brak on Sunday

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky buried, thousands break into cemetery

Officials concerned it could develop into a second Meron disaster • Clashes between police and some attendees at the funeral • Dozens already injured

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews attend the funeral ceremony of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky at the cemetery in the city of Bnei Brak, on March 20, 2022.

'An open heart and bright eyes': Israel mourns Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

Politicians all along the political spectrum made statements in mourning of the rabbi, who was one of the most prominent figures in haredi society in Israel.

Ultra-Orthodox rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, haredi leader, dies at 94

One of the most prominent figures in Israeli haredi society passed away on Friday afternoon.

 Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

Consortium buys Bnei Brak land for 200 homes

The master plan for development in Bnei Brak is approved for 200 apartments in seven-floor buildings.

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