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'You’re 40 but look 50': The tough love behind Israel’s modern matchmaking scene

A candid discussion with three matchmakers from across Israeli society reveals the unfiltered challenges of guiding singles with rigid expectations and low self-awareness toward meaningful relationships

Sivan Kanety Avitan | 11.08.25

Jerusalem braces for ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protest: packed trains, heavy traffic ahead

As hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis head to Jerusalem for the ‘million man protest’ against the draft, Israel Railways warns it cannot handle the load and will close the Navon station at 12:30 p.m.; Highway 1 and city routes are expected to be gridlocked

ynet correspondents | 10.30.25

IDF reservists to face off with ultra-Orthodox draft bill protesters: 'Look us in the eye and see our pain'

As ultra-Orthodox Israelis rally against the draft, IDF reservists, bereaved families, and war-wounded soldiers plan a counter-protest in Jerusalem, demanding equal service and slamming government proposals as a threat to Israel’s security

Gal Ganot | 10.30.25

Jerusalem shuts train station, roads ahead massive ultra-Orthodox draft protest

Police will close major routes to Jerusalem, including Highway 1 from Latrun to city entrance; heavy congestion and major traffic disruptions are expected across the capital and main highways

Sivan Hilaie | 10.30.25

Jerusalem braces for mass ultra-Orthodox protest against military draft on Thursday

Up to half a million expected at ultra-Orthodox ‘million rally’ against drafting yeshiva students; Highway 1 closures and major disruptions expected in Jerusalem as rabbis urge calm

Sivan Hilaie, Shilo Freid | 10.29.25

IDF reservists vow to fight renewed push for draft-exemption bill: 'We’ll stop it with our bodies'

Decades-old debate over ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions is flaring again as government prepares to advance new legislation that would formalize policy — prompting anger from reservists who say they have borne the weight of the country’s wars

Gal Ganot | 10.27.25

Military Police arrest two Haredi draft dodgers amid renewed debate over conscription bill

One of the men studies at the Itri Yeshiva in Jerusalem, and the other attends the Ateret Shlomo–Sorotzkin Yeshiva in Rishon Lezion

Shilo Freid | 10.22.25

Satmar Hasidim unite in New York protest against IDF draft of yeshiva students

In rare display of unity, rival Satmar factions held a protest in New York against Israel’s military draft; rabbis spoke from cranes, condemning the arrest of yeshiva students 'for the crime of studying Torah'

Shilo Freid | 10.20.25

Legal officials slam Bismuth proposal for enabling Haredi draft evasion

Senior legal officials say the draft principles by Boaz Bismuth, head of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, entrench Haredi draft evasion and restore yeshiva funding without enlistment — calling it unrealistic and unlikely to pass Supreme Court review

Tova Zimuky | 10.17.25

איתמר בן גביר, ישראל כ"ץ, ביבי בנימין נתניהו, בצלאל סמוטריץ', יריב לוין, יצחק גולדקנופף במליאת הכנסת

Goldknopf sparks outrage after calling to free Haredi draft dodgers as hostage deal advances

In a letter to Netanyahu, United Torah Judaism leader Yitzhak Goldknopf praised the plan to free hostages but also urged releasing Haredi draft dodgers, saying they were jailed 'for studying Torah' and should 'celebrate Sukkot with their families'

Shilo Freid | 10.06.25

Meet 13-year-old Hasidic pop star Shay Viner: ‘At first friends mocked me, now they support me’

Shay Viner, a rising voice in Jewish pop, opens up about mockery that turned into support, the challenge of balancing school and stardom, preparing for his voice to change, and why his influencer mom Giti, is his biggest supporter

Itzchak Tessler | 09.25.25

"השגנו הישגים משמעותיים". לוחמי נצח יהודה בעזה

Haredi IDF battalion honored for wartime role; commander: defense of Gaza border 'top postwar mission'

Netzah Yehuda Battalion to receive top honor for wartime service, including combat in Gaza and daring rescue operations; commanders say defending Gaza border key to postwar security as Haredi troops reshape perceptions through service

Shilo Freid | 09.17.25

Ultra-Orthodox hint at return to Netanyahu government after walkout over draft law

Two months after quitting Cabinet over stalled draft law, Haredi leaders signal comeback, with ministers reappearing at government events and aides still in place; officials say return after Sukkot could secure yeshiva exemptions and coalition power

Shilo Freid | 09.15.25

Why secular foodies are flocking to Bnei Brak for Shabbat flavors

Every Thursday, Bnei Brak’s iconic Jewish Restaurant hosts a seven-cholent feast drawing secular and religious diners alike; what began as a Haredi tradition has become a culinary destination for nostalgic comfort food and cultural connection

Sapir Gordo | 09.15.25

אלימלך שטרן מגיע להכרעת דינו במחוזי ירושלים

Jerusalem Court indicts Haredi man for ties to Iranian agents

Court rules Elimelech Stern collaborated with an Iranian agent, carrying out tasks aimed at destabilizing Israel and sowing chaos among the public

Idan Bloemhof | 09.14.25

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