In latest inflammatory remarks, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef says non-religious Jews 'don't find fulfillment in life' and are 'jealous' of the ultra-Orthodox

Far-right minister says he is happy 'the extreme left' backed down from plans to protest future prayers; Gantz condemns 'both sides' of Yom Kippur clashes in city

Many in coalition, including PM, urge minister to stay away following Yom Kippur clashes; Opposition Leader Lapid tells secular activists not to give him limelight by protesting

Right-wing politicians, including PM, urge lowering of flames after Yom Kippur fray, as Lapid tells activists to stay away; mayor threatens to bar future Rosh Yehudi services

Religious hardliners are among critics of the bill, which many see as part of a pact benefiting Shas and the Chief Rabbinate

This week on the podcast, we hear how the judicial overhaul package may affect religious freedom - and the lack of it - in the Holy Land from an Israeli lawyer/Reform rabbi

Law setting prison term for mixed prayer and immodest clothing at site to be expedited, enraging opposition, liberal groups who warn move would make place a 'symbol of oppression'

Transportation minister says works planned for Saturdays to be spread across weekdays, while key safety works will continue as planned; predecessor decries 'surrender to blackmail'

Likud-held Transportation Ministry officials refuse, warning of service delays if maintenance is pushed to weekdays

Less than one-third back changing the Law of Return, revoking recognition of Reform conversions, or permitting gender segregation at public events, survey finds