The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ron-huldai/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ron Huldai | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ron-huldai/ 32 32 Shas-backed candidate Zevadia Cohen appointed new chief rabbi of Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/shas-backed-candidate-zevadia-cohen-appointed-new-chief-rabbi-of-tel-aviv/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:23:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810441 Rabbi selected by a 64-member committee after receiving the support of Mayor Ron Huldai

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]]> Over 3,000 people run largest-ever Tel Aviv Marathon; new women’s record set https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-3000-people-run-largest-ever-tel-aviv-marathon-new-womens-record-set/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:59:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3763656 Half-marathon also sees record participation with over 12,000 runners; mayor Ron Huldai expresses hope that race will come to symbolize a return to normalcy

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]]> ‘Greatest musician of our generation’: Legendary artist Matti Caspi laid to rest https://www.timesofisrael.com/greatest-musician-of-our-generation-legendary-artist-matti-caspi-laid-to-rest/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:04:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3751396 Thousands pay respects to iconic Israeli singer as his children hail him as an inspiration; 'We wouldn't have Israeli culture without you,' says Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai

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]]> Tel Aviv’s pilot ban on smartphones in high schools meets opposition from students https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-avivs-pilot-ban-on-smartphones-in-high-schools-meets-opposition-from-students/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:18:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3630881 As city preps for six schools to take away mobiles at start of each day, some students say program is 'unreasonable,' don't intend to comply

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]]> Tel Aviv tells synagogues to operate ‘without distinction of gender,’ sparking storm https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-synagogue-contract-sparks-political-storm-over-gender-prayer-rights/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:23:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3626691 City says non-discrimination clause in new contract won’t affect Orthodox practice of men and women praying separately, but lawyers warn it could expose synagogues on municipal land to lawsuits

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]]> 86 wounded by Iranian missile attacks on Israel after US strikes 3 Iran nuclear sites https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-86-wounded-as-iran-launches-two-missile-barrages-at-israel-after-us-strikes/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:16:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3580762 Broad devastation at impact sites in Tel Aviv and nearby Ness Ziona; failed interceptor crashes in Haifa; IDF destroys primed Iranian launchers, foiling larger attack

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]]> Tel Aviv schools to ban smartphones starting in September https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-schools-to-ban-smartphones-starting-in-september-mayor-announces/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:22:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3497744 'We won't let technology control us,' vows longtime Mayor Ron Huldai, saying schools must 'allow children to have simple moments with each other'

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]]> 45,000 compete in Tel Aviv Marathon with symbolic yellow balloons https://www.timesofisrael.com/45000-compete-in-tel-aviv-marathon-with-symbolic-yellow-balloons/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:43:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3493492 Felix Kimutai wins race as Kenya dominates podium; mayors says this year's event held 'with heavy hearts' but also 'looking ahead -- to the triumph of the Israeli spirit'

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]]> Sidelined by war, fight over gender-segregated prayer in Tel Aviv resumes in court https://www.timesofisrael.com/sidelined-by-war-fight-over-gender-segregated-prayer-in-tel-aviv-resumes-in-court/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:23:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3352832 Residents file petition alleging discrimination in city's refusal to permit Yom Kippur service, citing Muslim public events where municipal barriers separated male, female worshipers

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]]> Tel Aviv to fine hurry-up honking https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-to-fine-hurry-up-honking/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:54:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3323942 With mayor hoping to stamp out 'bad habit' at traffic lights, city seeks to penalize drivers NIS 475 if they toot for any reason other than to avoid danger

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]]> Tel Aviv cancels annual Pride Parade out of respect for hostage situation https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-cancels-annual-pride-parade-out-of-respect-for-hostage-situation/ Wed, 08 May 2024 16:04:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3285235 Mayor says city and LGBTQ groups will instead rally for 'pride, hope and liberty'; Jerusalem Open House announces May 30 march still on as part of struggle for captives' return

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]]> Jerusalem’s Moshe Lion, Tel Aviv’s Ron Huldai cruise to victory in mayoral races https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalems-moshe-lion-tel-avivs-ron-huldai-cruise-to-victory-in-mayoral-races/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:58:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3234144 As election results roll in, Holon's veteran mayor loses seat after 30 years while Beit Shemesh and Haifa will go to run-off races after no winners emerge

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]]> Judge asks Tel Aviv’s mayor to drop ‘time wasting’ libel lawsuit over public prayer https://www.timesofisrael.com/judge-asks-tel-avivs-mayor-to-drop-time-wasting-libel-lawsuit-over-public-prayer/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:23:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3213528 Ron Huldai is suing Transportation Minister Regev for saying he prevented people from putting on tefillin in the street

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]]> Limited in-person classes held in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, as ministry tightens rules https://www.timesofisrael.com/limited-in-person-classes-held-in-tel-aviv-jerusalem-as-ministry-tightens-rules/ Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:10:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3137974 Education Ministry revisits earlier decision that schools in much of the country would continue as normal, instead saying only those with adequate staff, shelters can open doors

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]]> Judge rejects Orthodox group’s petition over canceled permits for its Sukkot events https://www.timesofisrael.com/judge-rejects-orthodox-groups-petition-over-pulled-permits-for-sukkot-events/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:56:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3108316&preview=true&preview_id=3108316 Tel Aviv District Court judge urges Rosh Yehudi, municipality to come to agreement on planned gatherings in city, after Yom Kippur altercations; jurist cites 'reasonableness law'

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