The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dov-lipman/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:03:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Dov Lipman | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dov-lipman/ 32 32 New US immigrants to Israel no longer need to double-pay social security, under new law https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-us-immigrants-to-israel-no-longer-need-to-double-pay-social-security-under-new-law/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:15:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762691 Legislation means that for their first 5 years in country, self-employed Americans can now avoid losing an extra 15% of their income by paying social security to both countries

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]]> As Haredi protests spiral into perilous chaos, police are often nowhere to be found https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-haredi-protests-spiral-into-perilous-chaos-police-are-often-nowhere-to-be-found/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:24:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3740782 Cops appear to be taking hands-off approach to unrest, allowing demonstrations to turn violent while employing excessive force once they do respond, souring already tense ties

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]]> MKs protest halt to government vouchers for immigrants’ Hebrew-language classes https://www.timesofisrael.com/mks-protest-halt-to-government-vouchers-for-immigrants-hebrew-language-classes/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:42:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3248863 Private ulpans and new immigrants scramble to cope after coalition, without warning, cuts off funding for lessons

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]]> After five years of waiting, American convert finally granted Israeli citizenship https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-five-years-of-waiting-american-convert-finally-granted-israeli-citizenship/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:30:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2923736 David Ben Moshe, born David Bonett, first applied for citizenship in 2018 and spent years fighting against the unyielding world of Israeli bureaucracy

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]]> Yair Lapid’s unlikely rise from TV star to Israel’s incoming prime minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/yair-lapids-unlikely-rise-from-tv-star-to-israels-incoming-prime-minister/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:45:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2790160 The 58-year-old Tel Aviv native has had a turbulent decade-long political career, from Netanyahu's finance minister to his key rival

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]]> Ex-MK Dov Lipman ousted by Zionist umbrella group over sexual harassments claims https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-mk-dov-lipman-ousted-by-zionist-umbrella-group-over-sexual-harassments-claims/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:57:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2564833 World Confederation of United Zionists lets go of American-born rabbi who served as secretary-general, citing 'grave allegations' by two women who say he harassed them

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]]> Woman sues ex-MK Dov Lipman for sexual harassment in counterclaim https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-sues-ex-mk-dov-lipman-for-sexual-harassment-in-counterclaim/ Sun, 09 May 2021 20:15:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2539285 Former Yesh Atid lawmaker has been seeking damages, after plaintiff and another accuser warned others about him in private #MeToo Facebook group

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]]> With parents locked out of country, fuming immigrants plan Knesset protest https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-parents-locked-out-of-country-fuming-immigrants-plan-knesset-protest/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:33:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2518427 Numerous English-speakers who moved to Israel are finding their families are being barred from visiting for weddings, births, surgeries and more, with no rhyme or reason

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]]> Ex-MK Dov Lipman dropped from Yesh Atid as English speakers’ representative https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-mk-dov-lipman-dropped-from-yesh-atid-as-english-speakers-representative/ Tue, 08 May 2018 10:56:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1845746 Baltimore native who came to fore as voice against ultra-Orthodox extremism says he left party for 'personal reasons'

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]]> An anti-Semite, a conman and a useful idiot https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/in-poland-an-anti-semite-a-conman-and-a-useful-idiot/ Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:10:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1742570 An event in Poland honoring gentiles who rescued Jews during the Holocaust promoted a distorted historical narrative

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]]> Yair Lapid and me https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/yair-lapid-and-me/ Fri, 25 Aug 2017 09:41:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1682355 If you only knew the Yesh Atid head like he knows the Yesh Atid head...well, now is your chance

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]]> Ex-MK’s soldier son attacked by ultra-Orthodox mob in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-mks-soldier-son-attacked-by-ultra-orthodox-mob-in-jerusalem/ Sun, 11 Jun 2017 14:04:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1637185 Dov Lipman calls for new legislation to combat uptick in violence against servicemen, says it's the 'last gasp of extremism' as Haredi enlistment grows

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]]> What will it take to keep new immigrants in Israel? https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-will-it-take-to-keep-new-immigrants-in-israel/ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 06:54:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1434177 Upstart group KeepOlim says there's not enough being done to help newcomers settle in; 'Something's gotta change,' says founder LiAmi Lawrence

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]]> The missing judges of Israel https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-missing-judges-of-israel/ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:59:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1411548 Fill the religious court vacancies with justices who will order get-refusers to give a get and sanction all who don’t

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]]> Netanyahu, Herzog bury hatchet for a day to celebrate US Jewry https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-herzog-bury-hatchet-for-a-day-to-celebrate-us-jewry/ Wed, 25 May 2016 21:55:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1398593 As Knesset marks Jewish American Heritage Month, politicians laud historically strong relationship between communities -- but some warn of growing rift

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