Haredi women work, earn a living, study, and acquire an education – yet they still face glass ceilings that are difficult to shatter.
Director Meni Philip's powerful film gives a voice to survivors of corporal punishment in haredi educational institutions, revealing how widespread abuse shapes an entire community.
The pilgrims were reportedly escorted by IDF soldiers early on Friday morning to hold the Shacharit prayer at the site of Rav Ashi's tomb.
The annual celebration commemorates Lia van Leer's legacy during a significant year marking a decade since her death, the centenary of her birth, and the Cinematheque's 50th anniversary.
The relationship between the IDF and society
Perhaps a decade from now, after the ultra-Orthodox population has become accustomed to core studies and state service, a universal military draft can be imposed.
Some reports indicated that politicians were encouraging yeshiva students to open businesses on paper in order to continue being eligible for subsidized state care.
"The data speaks for itself. It proves that minors from the ultra-Orthodox sector were the only ones prosecuted for passive unlawful assembly," the judge said.
“We’re not fighting for freedom. We’re fighting against terror," Rivlin said.
A new program is bringing mental health support to Israel’s haredi community, tackling deep-rooted stigma.