Shas
Knesset advances bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law, supporting haredi draft evaders
It proposes that the State of Israel "recognize those who commit themselves to long-term dedication to Torah study as performing significant service to the state and the Jewish people."
Shas pushes tone-deaf Torah study law while soldiers die in Lebanon, Gaza - comment
Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law
Haredi MKs instructed to end cooperation with coalition over contentious ultra-Orthodox draft bill
Shas MKs partially retract calls in Knesset to launch state probe into October 7
Earlier on Wednesday, the two MKs called for a state probe during a Finance Committee meeting in the Knesset.
Rabbi Kalman Bar appointed new Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi
The elections for Chief Rabbi are conducted by a 150-member statutory electoral body. The final tally was 77-58 in favor of Bar.
Shas leader Deri knew about illegal funding of Shas party newspaper – report
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri was aware in 2022 that Haderech newspaper's salaries were funded illegally through the Shas education system.
Shas minister accused of using taxpayer money to fund party newspaper - report
The Shas minister has been accused of using public funds to finance the party's newspaper while he was CEO of the Ma'ayan HaTorah school network.
AG approves three-month extension of daycare subsidies for yeshiva students
After a 3 month extension of daycare subsidies were approved for Yeshiva students on Tuesday, Labor Minister Ben-Tzur said the decision will lead to 'total chaos,' and at least one year is required.
Chief Rabbi election must be held by September 30, High Court rules
The state has two chief rabbis, one Sephardic and the other Ashkenazi. The previous rabbis were Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef and Rabbi David Lau.
Shas labor minister requests year delay in haredi daycare subsidy cuts
Removing yeshiva studies from the list of occupations that qualify for daycare subsidies would require a number of software updates, according to Ben Tzur.
Historic shift: Attorney-General uses economic pressure to enforce haredi draft - analysis
Attorney-General Baharav-Miara’s office sent a letter to cut childcare subsidies worth between NIS 1,000-1,700 per child to yeshiva students who are ignoring call-up notices.
Otmza Yehudit, Shas resume spat as Knesset convenes for special recess session
The plenum may convene during the Knesset's summer recess following a special process initiated by either the government or a group of at least 25 Knesset members.
Major haredi systems to face organizational overhaul after financial trouble
The issue of the haredi school system is unrelated to the ongoing issue of the haredi exemption from IDF service, whose legal basis expired in July 2023.
