Religious sector

A-G warns haredi schools face funding cuts over core curriculum gaps

During the hearing, the justices sharply criticized the state. Justice Gila Canfy-Steinitz asked the state's representative: "Under what law or procedure were the funds transferred?"

|ByGILAD MORAG, ANNA BARSKY
Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.
Haredi Orthodox and secular protesters and counter protesters face off outside a Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat, Aug. 9, 2026

Jerusalem cafe becomes flashpoint in growing haredi protests over Shabbat

Israeli police were out in full force after demonstrators broke through the barricades last weekend.

|ByTHEIA CHATELLE/JTA
Max Stock launches its new back-to-school collection with bags, school supplies, and accessories for all ages.

Max Stock's new collection: Everything you need for school

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|ByADI ACHRAK
Rare Beauty products displayed as the Selena Gomez-founded cosmetics brand launches in Israel through the Be Pharm chain.

Good news for beauty lovers: Be Pharm brings rare beauty to Israel

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|ByADI ACHRAK

The 3-in-1 Brow Wax by Izabell

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MAY 25, 2026ByADI ACHRAK
“Izabell’s 3-in-1 Brow Wax delivers full, natural brows in one easy step.”

Bringing the Voice Back: "Women's Prayer" launches inspiration cards & Shavuot recommendations

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MAY 18, 2026ByADI ACHRAK
100 inspirational prayer cards designed to foster reflection, connection, and resilience.

Washes, vacuums and polishes: Karcher’s FC 7 arrives in Israel

MAY 11, 2026ByADI ACHRAK
“Karcher Israel launches the FC 7, an advanced floor cleaner offering fast, smart deep cleaning for all home surfaces.”

Lighting up and getting excited: Tamar Zeitlin’s creation for Lag BaOmer

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MAY 4, 2026ByADI ACHRAK
“An artistic Lag BaOmer candle-lighting installation that projects Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai’s silhouette, creating a spiritual home experience.”

Linera launches Cloud Premium 2.0 – a cloud-like sleep experience

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APRIL 27, 2026ByADI ACHRAK
“Turns any mattress into a soft, unified, cloud-like sleep experience.”

Israeli former teacher sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for indecent acts against eight pupils

In a ruling cleared for publication, Senior Judge Michal Brant also ordered Shaar to pay NIS 290,000 in compensation to the victims.

APRIL 23, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
(Illustrative) An empty classroom at a school in Safed, northern Israel, August 31, 2025

Blue and white with meaning: The jewelry of Moriel Hadar Gutgold for Independence Day

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APRIL 20, 2026ByADI ACHRAK
"Meaningful, handcrafted jewelry that blends faith, identity, and style into timeless pieces with emotional and spiritual depth."

Kosher certification in Israel: A commercial reality, not religious coercion - opinion

Dan Perry’s April 12 article is 'riddled with unsubstantiated, imagined, and inaccurate assertions.'

APRIL 15, 2026ByMORDECHAI KUBER
REPRESENTATIVES OF the Chief Rabbinate of Israel cross Jaffa Street in Jerusalem as they deliver a kosher certificate to a local restaurant.

Dr. Shirley Hershko explains: ADHD accompanies us throughout life

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APRIL 13, 2026ByADI ACHRAK
“ADHD is a lifelong condition that often persists into adulthood and requires proper diagnosis and treatment.”

ZER4U holiday collection - bringing spring into your home

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APRIL 5, 2026ByADI ACHRAK
“A Passover collection of flowers and gift sets combining wine, chocolate, and seasonal treats.”