Bnei brak

Toddler lightly injured after father used stroller to block Military Police vehicle in Bnei Brak

According to sources familiar with the details, both the father and his son were lightly injured, suffering bruises and abrasions to their legs.

Ultra orthodox Jews clash with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, on road 4 near Bnei Brak, August 08, 2026.
ISRAEL POLICE at the scene of a fallen piece of an Iranian missile, March 5, 2026.

Military police enter Bnei Brak as riot begins near study hall

Haredi protestors stand under a bridge, blocking a road near Bnei Brak on Wednesday, 17 June.

Bnei Brak Municipality allegedly blocked road with dumpsters before Shabbat in protest - report

Sharp objects and scissors found inside of the Wolt delivery box belonging to the suspect who stabbed a bus driver, August 26, 2026.

Wolt driver arrested for stabbing bus driver in Bnei Brak, police to request extended detention


47 people hospitalized over smoke inhalation after suspected arson in Bnei Brak

Several motorcycles reportedly caught fire outside a five-story building, causing many of the building residents suffer from smoke inhalation.

A Magen David Adom ambulance; illustrative.

Israeli arrested in assassination plot targeting compatriot in Malaysia

The man was also caught in possession of six guns and 200 bullets.

A mosque is silhouetted against city buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 27, 2016.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews block Israeli highway in protest of IDF draft

The protesters can be seen blocking vehicles and clashing with police officers at the intersection near the Coca-Cola factory in Bnei Brak in footage shared on social media.

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews block a road during a protest outside the city of Bnei Brak, March 3, 2024

Low voting numbers in wartime municipal election

according to an update by the unit in the interior ministry responsible for the election, at 7:00 p.m. approximately 2.9 million Israelis, 41% of eligible voters, had cast their votes.

 Israelis cast their votes at a voting station on the morning of the Municipal Elections, in Jerusalem, on February 27, 2024.

Bnei Brak, Ashkelon lead cities with highest municipal election voter turnout

Mayoral candidates Hanoch Zeibert, Yaakov Vider, and  Uriel Menachem Buso made their last pitches to the city's residents on Tuesday.

 An ultra-orthodox Jewish man casts his ballot at a voting station, in Bnei Brak, on February 27, 2024.

Israel's municipal elections: Which vote will impact national politics? - analysis

A number of the municipal elections also have political ramifications on the national level. Here are a few to look out for.

 ELECTION POSTERS promote the mayoral candidacies of incumbent Ron Huldai and challenger Orna Barbivai on the streets of Tel Aviv, ahead of this week’s election.

Bnei Brak Yeshiva announce death of Rabbi Baruch Weisbecker z"l

Rabbi Baruch Weisbecker was known to be dedicated to the spiritual development of his students and was a leading figure in the Haredi community.

Rabbi Baruch Weisbecker

Extremist haredi men defaced posters of abducted Israel women

Extremist ultra-Orthodox men have spray-painted photos of women in the past.

 POSTERS BEARING the photos of Israelis being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza are seen on a street in Port Washington, NY

The co-creator of ‘Shtisel’ identifies as haredi Orthodox again

New drama series ‘Shtisel’

Bnei Brak opens new accessible synagogue for disabled worshipers

Tailored with innovative features such as entrance and exit ramps, accessible elevators, a lowered Ark of the Covenant, the Accessible Synagogue sets a benchmark for religious inclusivity in Israel.

 Young Jewish worshipers with disabilities seen at the new Accessible Synagogue in Bnei Brak