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Hasidic MKs tell Netanyahu they’ll oppose budget if draft exemption law not passed

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:39:30 +0000

Report says despite PM's promises, Haredi draft exemption bill likely to be postponed; out of 10,000 Haredim who received draft orders since July, only 177 have enlisted, IDF says

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UTJ minister criticized for lobbying for son’s election the day after Oct. 7 attack

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:09:56 +0000

Party spokesman acknowledges Meir Porush sent letter seeking support on Oct. 8, but rejects claims 'his political activity continued in full force' as 'a complete lie'

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Haredi parties said to demand hundreds of millions more to back budget

Wed, 17 May 2023 06:08:50 +0000

Agudat Yisrael faction reportedly seeking additional funds for education in exchange for its support, threatens to renew ultimatum on draft exemption law

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Netanyahu’s Haredi allies turn up heat, reiterate demand for military exemption law

Tue, 02 May 2023 20:40:59 +0000

UTJ minister Porush tells PM to go home if he can't keep coalition deal vow to pass law before budget approval; fellow MK threatens party may avoid voting for crucial state budget

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Degel Hatorah coalition faction mouthpiece pans Ben Gvir for Temple Mount visit

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:56:13 +0000

Yated Neeman calls move 'futile and great folly,' says it helps provoke Palestinian terror; publications aligned with Agudat Israel less critical but note halachic ban on visits

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Jewish groups share horror over Texas shooting, but remain split on gun control

Wed, 25 May 2022 22:07:04 +0000

Organizations affiliated with liberal and progressive streams of Judaism call for reforms after latest mass killing, but others shy away from taking politically fraught stance

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Release of suspect in Bronx synagogue attacks reignites debate over bail reform

Thu, 06 May 2021 03:24:24 +0000

Several groups object to decision and call for allowing judges to set bail for perpetrators of hate crimes, while progressives say move would roll back recent progress on issue

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US Jewish groups express ‘outrage,’ ‘disgust’ at DC violence, criticize Trump

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:28:00 +0000

AIPAC lobby group condemns president's 'incitement,' ADL calls for suspension of his social media accounts; others focus on restoring law and order to Capitol

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Top NY Haredi rabbi: Virus compliance waned because people thought crisis passed

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:16:06 +0000

Agudath Israel spokesman says Brooklyn protests sparked by anger at New York authorities, who he says bullied Orthodox Jewish community instead of engaging with it

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For Orthodox groups, US Supreme Court’s ruling on religious schools is a big win

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:53:02 +0000

Orthodox Union, Agudath Israel filed briefs in case viewed as proxy in school vouchers fight; ruling doesn't force states to offer programs; New York, New Jersey don't allow them

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UK chief rabbi disinvited from London event marking end of Talmud study cycle

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 06:11:57 +0000

Invite rescinded reportedly because Mirvis angered some parts of the Orthodox Jewish community in 2018 when he released a guide for Jewish schools on how to support LGBT students

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Ultra-Orthodox said expected to push hard line on Shabbat in coalition talks

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:01:51 +0000

Agudath Israel document reportedly calls for party's MKs to be appointed to Knesset bodies deciding laws to ensure they adhere to religious strictures

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Ultra-Orthodox factions reunite in ‘equal’ United Torah Judaism

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:57:27 +0000

After 'procedural' breakup, Degel Hatorah and Agudat Yisrael sign new pact splitting the slate evenly for first time

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Court rules ultra-Orthodox party must end ban on women within 21 days

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 00:23:03 +0000

Though coalition's Agudath Israel agrees to change regulations, it stresses move is 'symbolic' and 'devoid of meaning,' as its rabbis won't allow women to run regardless

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For votes, ultra-Orthodox MKs don’t rule out followers of sex offender rabbi

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:41:52 +0000

Deputy education minister seen speaking to Eliezer Berland, but both factions of the former United Torah Judaism deny intention to drum up support among fringe messianic community

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