Moshe Gafni
Knesset passes in first reading bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law
The wording in the proposal emphasizes Torah study as “a fundamental value in the heritage of the Jewish people and in the State of Israel.”
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
Haredi leaders say they will support Knesset dissolution if no progress made on draft bills
Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law
For American Jews engaging with Israel can feel like talking to the Wall
Will the cabinet’s decision on the Kotel and conversion affect Jewish support from the Diaspora?
Haredi parties prepare for showdown over Western Wall plan
The haredi parties are extremely concerned that the High Court will intervene on the side of those demanding a state-recognized egalitarian section.
MK Gafni says will fight against construction of mikvas for progressive denominations
The US Jewish leadership lobbied heavily against the recently approved mikva law which essentially bans the Reform and Masorti movements from using public mikvas for their conversion ceremonies.
Periphery towns to strike over frozen tax break changes
Nearly 200 towns in the North and South will stop all municipal services, including garbage collection, but not schools, for one day.
Did the Israeli gov’t surrender to the EU?
MKs debate terms of Horizon 2020 agreement; decision needs to made about whether Israel's priority is Judea and Samaria, or joining int'l economy, says MK.
Shteinman supports Lau for Ashkenazi chief rabbi
Ovadia Yosef and Shas have yet to decide whom to back for Sephardi chief rabbi position.
Haredi MK calls Knesset c'tee 'trash can of Judaism'
Moshe Gafni lambasts Constitution, Law and Justice Committee discussing so-called Tzohar bill on marriage registrations.
Edelstein: Lapid damaging Knesset's reputation
Lapid says he won't give major speeches at Knesset because of heckling; Gafni: Haredim won't give you satisfaction of arguing.
Liberman takes over Foreign Affairs, Defense C'tee
Meretz MK Horowitz: Unacceptable Liberman will head c'tee when a corruption trial against him is still ongoing.
Lapid avoids Knesset, denies education cuts
Yacimovich storms out plenum when finance minister decides to respond to issue on Facebook, instead of appearing at Knesset.
