Ultra-Orthodox

Shattering glass ceilings: The quiet revolution of haredi women

Haredi women work, earn a living, study, and acquire an education – yet they still face glass ceilings that are difficult to shatter.

By LINDA COHEN-ROFEH , ODELIA FROSH
12/03/2025

Disturbing doc highlight systemic abuse in ultra-Orthodox education

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.

  Ultra-Orthodox Jews pray at the tomb of Rav Ashi,on the Israeli border with Lebanon, March 7, 2025

Israeli troops escort hundreds of hassidic pilgrims to rabbi's tomb inside Lebanon

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.

Lia Fest: Jerusalem Cinematheque honors founder with women's film festival

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 incoming chief of staff has many challenges he'll need to confront

The relationship between the IDF and society

By AMICHAI COHEN
05/03/2025

This is the way ultra-Orthodox men can be recruited into the IDF

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.

By RIVKA WEILL
01/03/2025

Investigate attempts by haredim to bypass IDF draft-dodger sanctions, NGO demands

Some reports indicated that politicians were encouraging yeshiva students to open businesses on paper in order to continue being eligible for subsidized state care.

  A HAREDI protest against enlisting in the military takes place outside the IDF recruitment office

Jerusalem Court criticizes prosecutors for targeting haredi protesters

"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.

By BINI ASHKENAZI
21/02/2025

Rivlin blasts Haredi draft refusal at the Conference of Presidents

“We’re not fighting for freedom. We’re fighting against terror," Rivlin said.

  A haredi man and an IDF soldier pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, November 14, 2024

New program helps address mental health stigma in Israel’s haredi community

A new program is bringing mental health support to Israel’s haredi community, tackling deep-rooted stigma.

By STUART KATZ , ZVIKA ORR
19/02/2025
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