Ultra-Orthodox
'Vile, despicable, you are scum,' victim of senior Bnei Brak shares 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.
Detention of senior Bnei Brak public figure extended on sexual assault allegations
Markets jump after Israel strikes Iran, but is the economy really resilient? - analysis
We say we want haredim to join the IDF, but do we mean it? - opinion
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.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters launch feces at real estate CEO's home over grave-digging issue
Individuals rioted outside the homes of the CEO and VP of Aura real estate in protest of a new project in Yehud, which they claim would take place on top of graves.
Ultra-orthodox ultimatum pressures Netanyahu over military draft crisis - explainer
Seven weeks remain in the Knesset’s summer session. Amid the crisis, the opposition plans to place bills to dissolve the Knesset on the plenary agenda for next Wednesday.
Netanyahu puppeteering government's collapse to avoid cross-examination in trial - report
Sources within ultra-Orthodox parties told Kan News that Netanyahu is attempting to puppeteer the government's collapse to delay his cross-examination as part of his trial.
Yitzhak Teshuva: "Where others tried and failed - I succeeded only through faith"
At Derech Ami's annual event, Iris Haim receives inaugural award for Jewish identity, sharing a powerful message of unity after October 7.
Haredi school counselors train to identify domestic abuse under new initiative
"We teach counselors to do more than recognize distress—we teach them how to respond effectively," said Bat Melech director of education and outreach.
Israeli society is veering towards the brink of collapse – opinion
Israeli society is splitting in two, and the bridges, if any still exist, are collapsing rapidly. How can we repair our divides?
'Articles of Faith': Faithful to tradition, open to complexity - book review
A recurring theme in Articles of Faith is the delicate balance between upholding rabbinic authority while acknowledging the realities of a post-modern, digitally saturated world.
In the pink: Israeli films showcase ethnic, LGBT diversity in the haredi community - review
Together, Pink Lady and Neither Day nor Night cast a light on the highly insular center of the haredi world.
