Bnei brak

Haredi protests block Jerusalem entrance, Highway 38

The protesters initially disrupted traffic both around the entrance to Jerusalem and on Highway 38. Police announced that they had successfully dispersed the protesters on 38.

Haredi anti-draft protesters block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak denouncing the detention of a draft dodger, February 9, 2026.
Israeli police arrested seven people and deported eight others after stopping a vehicle carrying 15 Palestinian residents who were suspected of entering Israel illegally in February 2026.

Israeli police arrest seven, stop attempted infiltration of 15 Palestinian residents

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police following an assault on two female Israeli soldiers in Bnei Brak, central Israel, February 15, 2026.

Israel's female soldiers sacrifice for our country, we must not let them be harassed - editorial

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) mob flips police car while chasing female soldiers in Bnei Brak, February 15, 2026.

WATCH: Israel Police rescue two female IDF soldiers chased by ultra-Orthodox mob in Bnei Brak


Goldy's: Great Jewish food just like Grandma used to make - review

We left Goldy’s, but not before Yitshak had thrust a huge bag of takeaway food into our hands, which meant I had a wonderful Friday not spent in the kitchen for a change. 

 Goldy's

Chaim Rotter named as haredi suspect of systematic sexual assault, rape

The head of the Shomrim patrol group in Bnei Brak, several testimonials were publicized against him.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

'He turned my life into hell': Victim of Shomrim's Chaim Rotter details alleged assault

"He’s like the ultra-Orthodox chief of police. I served three years in a commanding position in the army—and no one believes or helps me," the man said.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Chaim Rotter named as Bnei Brak official suspected of sexual assault of minors

The court said that there is reasonable suspicion against Rotter and ruled that he poses "a high level of risk" to society.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Israel Police find body of elderly man near hit home in Bnei Brak

More than 20 people were wounded by the impact in Bnei Brak, bordering Tel Aviv, Israel Police said. 

The body of a man in his 80s was found by Israel Police during a search of buildings surrounding an impacted site in the Bnei Brak-Tel Aviv area.

In the pink: Israeli films showcase ethnic, LGBT diversity in the haredi community - review

Together, Pink Lady and Neither Day nor Night cast a light on the highly insular center of the haredi world.

 A scene from the film ‘Pink Lady.’

Rabbi Meir Mazuz, renowned Torah scholar and spiritual leader, passes away at 80

Rabbi Meir Mazuz, leader of Kisse Rahamim Yeshiva and a key figure in Israeli politics, has passed away at 80, leaving a lasting impact on Torah study and the Jewish community.

 Rabbi Meir Mazuz.

Israel on the map: A unique international showroom opened in Bnei Brak

Negav earned exceptional trust when Atlas Concorde chose to establish its first conceptual showroom outside Italy in Israel, within an innovative 800-square-meter space.

 Atlas Concorde Concept Showroom at Negav

We went out for falafel with NIS 20 – and in these cities, we got change

A gourmet falafel plate for NIS 35 or a modest one for under NIS 15? We explored which city serves the most affordable option amidst a national crisis.

 Falafel

Haredim verbally assault IDF Maj.-Gen. in Bnei Brak restaurant

Dozens of young men could be heard shouting insults at him, calling "murderer," and "shame on you."

 Footage showing Maj.-Gen. David Zini being escorted by Israel police. January 9, 2025.