Harsh statistics about rabbis’ wages revealed during Knesset Internal Affairs meeting, MK Asher: This Embarrassment for the State Can Not Continue
Initial release • Police arrested tonight in Bnei Brak two suspects for assaulting the Hapeles editor• The two were investigated - and at 12:00 will be brought for remand hearing in court • more arrests are expected • Lithuanian daily Yated Ne'eman in a sharp condemnation letter: against violence spreading in recent times against rabbis and public figures
In order to allow the government to send its representatives to the chosen bodies, the Judiciary Committee transferred the proposal to temporarily extend the term of the Chief Rabbis serving for an extra three months
In light of the threats of closing Mikves and firing employees, city rabbis gathered to protest the situation • "It's unthinkable that a Hareidi city may actually harm Mikves" • Mayor: "Will be dealt with"
German Justice Ministry drafted a law that would allow to circumcise babies • The Jewish community accepted the decision with great satisfaction, but Muslim community disappointed