Ultra-Orthodox

Ultra-orthodox US Jews intend to vote Trump, survey finds

The researchers explored trends regarding views on Israel, Zionism, and the influence Jewish issues play on local and national voting among US Orthodoxy.

'No young man will go to the army': Senior rabbi dissuades yeshiva students from IDF service

This follows rulings made by a number of top rabbis from different ultra-Orthodox groups in July that IDF service was prohibited.

Caballero - a restaurant not only for the ultra-Orthodox

Despite the Spanish name, Caballero is an intrinsically Jerusalem restaurant. Dishes are inspired by iconic Jerusalem foods, each with the chef’s twist. 

By DEBBIE LAMPERT
06/10/2024

October 7 trauma’s political aftermath will be like Yom Kippur War’s aftermath

The ultra-Orthodox problem will be a major feature of the political earthquake that will be this war’s aftermath. The social drama will take several years to mature.

Biden administration praises Rabbi Lando's stance on Temple Mount amid controversy

US Ambassador met with Rabbi Dov Lando in Bnei Brak, praising his opposition to Temple Mount visits and relaying President Biden's appreciation for his role in reducing regional tensions.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police forces outside the IDF Michve Alon base in northern Israel

Haredim protest draft at northern recruitment base, 12 arrested

The IDF reported that Border Police successfully kept the protesters away from the base's fences, though the police had to disperse a large number of demonstrators using tear gas.

‘Temple desecrators’: Haredi newspapers slam Ben-Gvir's ascent to Temple Mount

Leading Ashkenazi haredi newspaper criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for visiting the Temple Mount, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to act against him.

By YAKI ADAMKER
14/08/2024

Israel to stop subsidizing haredi children's daycare amid IDF draft efforts

The attorney-general's ruling will likely lead to a financial blow to thousands of haredi families just weeks before a new school year begins.

Haredim break into Tel Hashomer base to protest IDF draft

Border Police and the Israel Police forcefully attempted to disperse the crowd on horseback. 

06/08/2024

Major haredi systems to face organizational overhaul after financial trouble

The issue of the haredi school system is unrelated to the ongoing issue of the haredi exemption from IDF service, whose legal basis expired in July 2023.

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