Rachel Azaria

A nation’s pillar: The rise of the largest volunteer organization following Oct. 7

In just months, HaOgen LeMishpachot HaMiluim went from a grassroots idea to the state’s biggest volunteer force

  ‘YOU CAN spot HaOgen volunteers by the kindness in their eyes.’
Rachel Azaria and Oren Hazan spar at a finance committee meeting, January 15, 2018.

Women's rights campaign to feature on Jerusalem buses

Kulanu leader Moshe Kahlon

Despite 4 MKs out, Kulanu says everything is fine

Member of Knesset Rachel Azaria

Haredim deface Azaria’s bus posters


PM delays vote on bill annexing Greater Jerusalem after US frowns on it

The bill in question seeks to legalize the annexation of 19 settlements to the capital and has sparked a heated debate in the government.

A VIEW of the Jerusalem neighborhoods of Ramot (foreground) and Ramat Shlomo (background).

US on Jerusalem annexation bill: Israel, Palestinians must support peace

Politicians spar over the legitimacy of folding more Jewish communities into Jerusalem city limits.

Heather Nauert

Greek patriarch tells pope rights of Israel’s Christians are 'undermined’

Theophilos III, in first meeting with Francis, seeks support on Jerusalem real-estate issues.

Pope Francis meets with Theophilos III Greek Patriarch of Jerusalem at the Vatican

Young and old gather for Biblical experience in Jerusalem forest

The children and other participants were able to press grapes underfoot in a wine press and get their hands dirty with some pottery.

"MK Rachel Azaria, Jerusalem Municipal Council member and head of the Communal Administrations portfolio Moshe Leon, and Ramot Communal Administration head Esti Kirmayer attended the Land of the Bible Park."

Preschool afternoon programs to provide healthy food, teach healthy habits

The children will also learn about hygiene, washing hands, drinking water, setting a table and making salads.

Vegetables (illustrative).

Netanyahu calls to pardon Azaria

IDF chief Eisenkot hints at Azaria pardon.

Elor Azaria and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Greek Orthodox Church sells Jerusalem land to anonymous investors

Israeli MK Rachel Azaria concerned this would change the character of the capital.

A Greek Orthodox priest watches pilgrims roam around the ancient church of nativity, where many Christians believe Jesus was born.

Rabbinate kashrut monopoly criticized in Knesset ahead of court hearing

"The rabbinate’s kashrut system is failing, unnecessary and irrelevant,” says Rabbi Aharon Leibowitz.

kashrut certification

Jerusalem nosedives in national socioeconomic ranking

The capital is now rated next to development towns Netivot and Ofakim, and behind Arab village Abu Ghosh.

Homeless person on Jaffa Street in Jerusalem.

2-day Lag Ba’omer school break irks working parents

Group of parents, supported by Jerusalem City Council member Rachel Azaria, initiate Facebook campaign for less vacation days for kids.

Lag baomer bonfire 370