Ultra-Orthodox
Haredi soldiers graduate from IDF's Hashmonaim Brigade, ready for combat training
The Hashmonaim brigade is unique because its members are full-time haredim both inside and outside the army, receiving special measures like at least an hour of daily Talmud study.
With backs to the wall on IDF draft, Haredi MKs slam Edelstein, A-G
Deri and Lapid clash over IDF draft law, sanctions on ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students
New NGO bill that would tax foreign donations by 80% will exempt ultra-Orthodox orgs. - report
IDF to summon over 50,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews in massive push for haredi draft
All 54,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews eligible for military service will be called on to arrive for actual service by July 2026.
How a tax opposed by Shas sparked climate backlash in the ultra-Orthodox community
A newly published Hebrew University of Jerusalem study found that the well-meaning environmental tax turned into a cultural flashpoint.
Text of Haredi draft law expected in Knesset committee within days
The text is expected to reflect agreements reached between Edelstein and representatives of the Knesset’s haredi parties on June 12.
Haredi boys schools lack enforcement of basic educational requirements, IDI study reveals
The study's findings have raised concerns about the quality of education and the integration of ultra-Orthodox students into Israeli society.
'He turned my life into hell': Victim of Shomrim's Chaim Rotter details alleged assault
"He’s like the ultra-Orthodox chief of police. I served three years in a commanding position in the army—and no one believes or helps me," the man said.
Chaim Rotter named as Bnei Brak official suspected of sexual assault of minors
The court said that there is reasonable suspicion against Rotter and ruled that he poses "a high level of risk" to society.
Markets jump after Israel strikes Iran, but is the economy really resilient? - analysis
In order to really be resilient, Israel's economy must include a strong middle class and effective economic policy that is in line with national interests.
We say we want haredim to join the IDF, but do we mean it? - opinion
The task is not only how to encourage ultra-Orthodox Jews to embrace the IDF, but also how to encourage the IDF to embrace ultra-Orthodox Jews.
Dramatic preliminary vote to disperse Knesset expected on Wednesday
The coalition’s ultra-Orthodox parties have threatened to support the bill due to Netanyahu’s prolonged failure to push through a law to regulate haredi service in the IDF.
Huckabee denies reports he acted to prevent collapse of Netanyahu government
“Israel needs both scholars and soldiers, but how they determine the balance is not something I could or would weigh in on," Huckabee wrote on X.
Israeli gov't rolls out new program for 3,000 haredi conscripts
Despite the initiative, many critics believe negative incentives are still needed to get haredim to serve.
