Ultra-Orthodox

New movie explores Beatie Deutsch's long journey as Israel's 'Marathon Mom'

Scenes of Deutsch running outside show the joy that the petite athlete takes in the sport and will likely inspire others to give it a try.

'We will preserve haredi life': IDF deputy chief visits new ultra-Orthodox brigade base

He told the brigade's ultra-Orthodox fighters "we will preserve the Haredi lifestyle of the soldiers here - there is no contradiction between devout Judaism and combat, courage, and battle."

Rabbi David Leybel: The haredi rabbi pushing for IDF, workplace integration

Rabbi David Leybel, a graduate of the most prestigious Lithuanian haredi institutions, is leading a quickly growing movement that is revolutionizing ultra-Orthodox society.

Failure to draft ultra-Orthodox cost economy NIS 8.5 billion

These estimates were based on publicly available information and BDO estimates, and the calculation was based on conservative assumptions.

19/12/2024

Most of IDF reservists oppose ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions

The survey polled 800 reservists who fought in the Israel-Hamas War.

19/12/2024

What effects does first exposure to social media have on former haredi Jews?

The study aimed to look at ex-ultra-Orthodox Jews' use of social media after their first encounter with it to see what effect it had on them.

'Far from simple or clear-cut': What do Israelis think about the haredi draft bill?

The Magazine spoke to Israeli men and women who have served in the army and/or have children in uniform. Here’s what they had to say about the haredi draft debacle.

TV Week: Calling all 'Shtisel' fans: A new prequel, 'Kugel,' debuts

Discover what is on TV this week: Shtisel's prequel debuts, a new HOT documentary to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and more.

On conscription and separation: the issues with the Haredi draft

Those who do not enlist should be designated as deserters, with all the economic sanctions that it entails.

By SHLOMO FISCHER
04/12/2024

Israeli government must adapt, incerase support for hi-tech ecosystem

Yet, in true Israeli fashion, adaptability prevailed. Many reservists continued working from the field, using laptops whenever they could spare a moment.

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