Yitzhak Goldknopf
Profile
Yitzhak Goldknopf is an Israeli politician serving as a member of the Knesset and the leader of the Agudat Yisrael party, a faction within the United Torah Judaism alliance. Born in Jerusalem, he previously managed a network of kindergartens and daycare centers. He served as the Minister of Housing and Construction from 2022 until his resignation in June 2025 following disputes over Haredi conscription laws. A prominent figure in the religious community, he is known for his advocacy regarding the sanctity of the Sabbath and his firm stance against the mandatory drafting of Haredi Jews into the Israel Defense Forces.
Details
- Born
- 1950-10-30 · 75 years old
- Birth place
- Jerusalem, Israel
- Career
- CEO of Beit Yaakov and Beit Petahia kindergartens and daycare centers; Member of the Jerusalem City Council
