Yisrael Beytenu leader lists civil marriage, public transport on Saturdays, and the abolishing of law against Shabbat trading as his 'minimum' requirements for joining coalition

Daring to break social taboos, religious activists initiate awareness campaign to counter violence against them within their own community

Recently launched series 'Chef Mentor,' made up of 30-minute tutorial videos, features the best Israeli chefs teaching their specialties

Some rioters said to seek out Arab vehicles to attack; most of those involved reportedly from sect led by convicted sex offender rabbi Eliezer Berland

Despite opinions from three district psychiatrists deeming former principal fit for extradition to Australia, latest ruling casts doubt on evidence

Judge forgoes decision on alleged pedophile wanted in Australia, further extending legal process that's lasted over five years; defense says it'll petition for her release

Defense and prosecution concerned judge could further delay proceedings with call for fresh psychological evaluations for former principal accused of 74 counts of child sex abuse

Suspect's mother says her son was stuck at home babysitting so he gave his identity card to someone else, who was then arrested trying to use it at a polling station

Battle lines often form around the country's balance of religion and liberal democracy; those tensions were a central theme of the recent national election

Free bus takes passengers from Ramat Gan to Tel Aviv, so that even those who don't own cars can go to the beach or otherwise enjoy the coastal city on Shabbat