The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/moshe-abutbul/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Moshe Abutbul | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/moshe-abutbul/ 32 32 In Beit Shemesh election, the ultra-Orthodox are looking to regain power https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-beit-shemesh-election-the-ultra-orthodox-are-looking-to-regain-power/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:43:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3232136 Religious conflict no longer solely defines the city's politics but some worry that a victory for Shas's Moshe Abutbul could spell a return to the violence of his last term

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]]> MK booted for meowing, brandishing cat doll during budget vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/mk-booted-for-meowing-brandishing-cat-doll-during-budget-vote/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:14:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2643744 Knesset ushers confiscate stuffed animal from Shas opposition lawmaker Moshe Abutbul, who is protesting coalition's allocation of NIS 12 million to neuter stray felines

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]]> Netanyahu apologizes to Haredi MKs after phoning Olympic medalist on Shabbat https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-apologizes-to-haredi-mks-after-phoning-olympic-medalist-on-shabbat/ Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:12:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2596184&preview=true&preview_id=2596184 Opposition leader says he is 'very careful to keep the Sabbath' and his staff will learn to do better; Likud blames ‘technical error’ that led to publishing post before nightfall

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]]> Opposition MKs scold leader Netanyahu for phoning Olympic medalist on Shabbat https://www.timesofisrael.com/opposition-mks-scold-leader-netanyahu-for-phoning-olympic-medalist-on-sabbath/ Sat, 07 Aug 2021 22:55:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2595714 After leaders of all 3 religious slates in bloc slam 'desecration' of Jewish day of rest, Likud apologizes for 'technical error' that led to statement's publishing before nightfall

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]]> 5th MK enters quarantine after exposure to virus carrier https://www.timesofisrael.com/5th-mk-enters-quarantine-after-exposure-to-virus-carrier/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:31:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2263567 Moshe Abutbul of Shas says Health Ministry told him that he and his son must isolate themselves after being near MRI technician with coronavirus

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]]> In major upset, Bloch boots Abutbul to become first female mayor of Beit Shemesh https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-major-upset-bloch-boots-abutbul-to-become-first-female-mayor-of-beit-shemesh/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 02:27:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1953383 Former principal beats two-term ultra-Orthodox mayor by 533 votes after all-night vote count to take helm of city riven by religious tensions

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]]> Eight indicted for Beit Shemesh voting fraud https://www.timesofisrael.com/eight-indicted-for-beit-shemesh-voting-fraud/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:15:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1466966 Suspects allegedly cast ballots using other voters' identities, wore disguises to fool election officials

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]]> Dozens rally in Beit Shemesh in support of Hebron soldier https://www.timesofisrael.com/dozens-rally-in-beit-shemesh-in-support-of-hebron-soldier/ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 21:05:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1366194 100 demonstrators demand release of 'hero of Israel' who killed disarmed Palestinian assailant; MKs blast city for endorsing event

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]]> Ultra-Orthodox infant buried after court-ordered autopsy https://www.timesofisrael.com/ultra-orthodox-infant-buried-after-court-ordered-autopsy/ Fri, 08 Jan 2016 02:28:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1317547&preview_id=1317547 Judges rule procedure necessary to check if baby died after shaking by carer, in spite of family objection and riots in Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh

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]]> Ultra-Orthodox riot in Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh against autopsy on infant https://www.timesofisrael.com/ultra-orthodox-riot-in-jerusalem-beit-shemesh-against-autopsy-on-infant/ Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:49:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1317146 13 held as roads blocked; police suspect baby grandson of Beit Shemesh mayor died after 'shaking' by carer, who denies any wrongdoing

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]]> Police slammed for slow response in Beit Shemesh attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-slammed-for-slow-response-in-beit-shemesh-attack/ Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:59:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1271011 Mayor says he's complained more than once about insufficient police presence in neighborhood where stabbing occured

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]]> The growing pains of Beit Shemesh https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-growing-pains-of-beit-shemesh/ Sun, 31 May 2015 03:06:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1176744 As the demographics of this burgeoning city skew more religiously rightward, residents fret over what the future will bring

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]]> Beit Shemesh municipality removes wall between secular, Haredi students https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-haredi-girls-may-continue-using-beit-shemesh-school-building/ Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:14:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1059828 Court rules it does not have the jurisdiction to force ultra-Orthodox out of secular school's facilities; Education Ministry mulls further court action

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]]> Mayor condemns attack on ‘immodest’ woman in Beit Shemesh https://www.timesofisrael.com/mayor-condemns-attack-on-immodest-woman-in-beit-shemesh/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 01:39:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=938544 Bystanders at bus stop did nothing as victim was allegedly harassed and then assaulted while with her 2-year-old daughter

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]]> A tale of two contested cities https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-tale-of-two-cities/ Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:12:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=909696 The press highlights election day in Nazareth and Beit Shemesh; sparring in the Knesset ahead of the draft bill vote

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