National service israel

Tradition and transition: How the Haredi world is quietly evolving - opinion

From the ground up, quietly and courageously, individuals and families are making choices that do not reject tradition but embody it differently.

 Haredi men in the workplace; illustrative.
From left: FIDF CEO Steven Weil, Minister of Transportation Miri Regev, Nefesh B’Nefesh Co-Founder Rabbi Yehoshua Fass.

Fast lane for lone soldiers: Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF host driver’s license conversion day

 United Hatzalah

Volunteer EMT: Is this the solution for the haredi draft law?

 BAT SHERUT Devora Ruderman.

Devora Ruderman: A lone ‘Bat Sherut’ making a difference


Mandatory Sherut Leumi for haredim will make things worse - opinion

Sherut Leumi (National Service) is not the solution to recruiting ultra-Orthodox to the army. Another reasonable solution may address the ongoing problem effectively.

 Haredim at a recruiting office

Israel Prison Service recruits haredi national servicemen in diversity drive

The Israel Prison Service recruited the 12 haredi national servicemen as part of their non-military national service.

 Some of the 12 Haredi recruits for the Israel Prison Service (IPS), March 4, 2024.

IDF chief again slams exemption of ultra-Orthodox Jews from national, military service

Halevi said that broadening the sectors of Israel's population that serve in the IDF and national service is the only way to replace the many Israeli soldiers who have died in the current war.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi seen on February 13, 2024

National service girls no longer able to approve gun permits

The National Security Ministry has been allowing National Service girls to handle interviews with applicants for gun permits. Now, this will no longer be allowed.

 People shop for weapons at Caliber 3 weapon's store in Gush Etzion, following the recent wave of terror attacks. February 1, 2023.

NGO to AG, police chief: Probe Ben-Gvir's gun permit policies

MQG made their petition in a letter following reports that unqualified people, such as National Service members, were tasked with approving requests for gun permits.

 Illustrative image of a man at a shooting range.

US women coming to Israel for Sherut Leumi face poor living conditions

SOCIAL AFFAIRS: The lack of adequate housing has put a damper on a two-year-old initiative through the national service program for young North Americans to immigrate and integrate into Israel.

 ONE OF THE apartments that were provided to the B’not Sherut was in active construction while the girls are living there.

2 president's staff members among honored Sherut Leumi volunteers

This week is Sherut Leumi week, in which the efforts of 18,000 young men and women are recognized as vital to Israel's positive achievements.

President Isaac Herzog

As haredi draft law debate rages on, IDF presents new conscription model

The new model would see combat soldiers serving for longer periods of time with increased benefits while non-operational service roles would be shortened.

 Haredi men dressed in traditional ultra-Orthodox garb stand behind a group of religious IDF soldiers

Michael Levin Base: The 'home' of Israel's b'not sherut, lone soldiers moves

Moving overseas to serve in Israel can be scary and difficult. But the Michael Levin Base has become a true home away from home.

 THE MICHAEL Levin Base.

What is Orit Struck's Settlement and National Missions Ministry? - explainer

The ministry will have three branches focusing on settlement issues, Jewish identity and society and pre-military preparatory schools (mechina) and National Service.

 MK Orit Struk attends a protest against the demolition of structures in the illegal outpost of Homesh, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on January 9, 2022.

Yoav Kisch unveils new plan to revitalize Israeli education system

In an effort to combat Israel's teacher shortage, Yoav Kisch hopes to integrate IDF soldiers to teach in schools both during and after their service.

MK Yoav Kisch of the Likud speaks to supporters on Gideon Saar's Likud leadership campaign opening event, in Or Yehuda, Dec 16, 2019.