Bnei Brak

From Bnei Brak to Jerusalem, a journey through fading workshops, quiet faith, and the message that still burns: as long as the candle is lit, it’s never too late to repair

Tired of watching their worlds misrepresented, Esti Reichman and Ya’ara Landau Kanner chose a different path. Through an intimate community theater project, they bring ultra-Orthodox and secular women onto one stage to confront stereotypes, share real stories, and build something rare in Israel today: genuine connection.

City workers from Bnei Brak rolled up their sleeves to support agricultural communities in the South.

From city inspector to the 'protector of great rabbis' at mass events, Adir Ma'atu shares his experiences working with prominent rabbis like Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky and the miraculous events he's witnessed.

A city of remarkable compassion: Thousands of gemachs provide assistance to people in need in the world's largest city of kindness.

Amid recent city riots, hostile media coverage, reopening of educational institutions, and unique initiatives found only in the city of Torah and Chassidus during COVID-19 times. Rabbi Avraham Rubinstein, Mayor of Bnei Brak, speaks out on it all.

When Avital Keshet moved near Bnei Brak, she could never have imagined how proximity to this unique city would open a gate to a new world for her. Alongside her husband, who discovered he was Jewish at the age of 14, she embarked on a journey, during which she found she had to reinvent herself professionally as a director.

He's not religious nor traditional. 'I'm completely secular,' declares Assaf Salant, a veteran tour guide, to Eric, a local resident. 'It's hard to explain, but people who aren't observant are simply drawn here. It's fascinating for them.' A special journey.

A young yeshiva student made a mistake in 1989. Thirty years later, he’s still trying to make it right.

Rabbi Eliyahu Leon Levi, affectionately known as 'Baba Leon,' passed away this morning. His funeral will be held this afternoon, departing from his study hall on Kahaneman Street in Bnei Brak to the city cemetery.