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Record number of Haredi men join workforce amid soaring cost of living

Employment rate among ultra-Orthodox men exceeds 55% threshold for second successive quarter after hovering around low 50s in recent years; Expert says trend stems from rising interest rates, changes in mortgage market and cost of living

Shahar Ilan | 08.03.23

Israeli minister introduces gender-segregated bathing pilot at national park springs

Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman announces plan to extend operating hours at natural springs for designated periods of gender-segregated bathing 'without compromising the experience for all visitors'; Proposal currently awaiting approval from Justice Ministry; Critics maintain 'gender segregation must not be normalized'

Gilad Carmeli | 08.01.23

Haredi youths outside an IDF enlistment center

Israel is dodging the ultra-Orthodox question

Opinion: While outrage has surrounded the timing of the proposed Basic Law: Torah Study, Israeli society should also ask itself about the law's ideological motives

Shmuel Rosner | 07.30.23

Thriving in the shadows: Israel's underground Haredi economy

How does the Haredi sector cope with poverty? Some rely on charity while others work under the table, and there are those who manage to bridge the educational gaps or secure jobs through connections; Alongside many struggling with significant deprivation, the past decades have also seen the emergence of a middle-class Haredi bourgeoisie

Tali Farkash | 07.28.23

Kosher pizza pioneers: The inspiring story of Jerusalem's 'La Piedra'

Chosen as one of the top 50 pizzerias in Asia by the prestigious Italian magazine 'Top 50 Pizza' - the Michelin guide to pizzas, 'La Piedra' owners share how they started from scratch and built up their business, their plans to expand in Israel and abroad, and the reactions they receive amid national discourse about the ultra-Orthodox sector

Shoshana Hen | 07.24.23

Nearly half of Israel's Jews self-describe as traditional

Jewish People Policy Institute study finds that traditional Jews identify with political parties in the center and to not overall support the ruling Likud or right-wing parties

Itamar Eichner | 07.10.23

אילוס יהודים חרדים בברוקלין, ניו יורק, ארה''ב

Hassidic Jew assaulted in Brooklyn in possible hate crime

After being asked by his assailants if he's Jewish, the man, who was walking in Crown Heights in the middle of the night, was stabbed in the arm; He only sought medical the next day

Itamar Eichner | 07.09.23

סגן הרמטכ"ל אלוף אמיר ברעם מעניק שי לדוד הגר

'Haredim are black gold:' The businessman empowering Haredi IDF recruitment

For over 20 years, philanthropist David Hager has tirelessly championed Haredi enlistment, generously contributing millions for the cause; Now he unveils his blueprint for integrating Haredi men into the army and explains why there is no room for more than two additional Haredi battalions in the IDF

Shmuel Munitz | 07.05.23

Yonatan Elon Hirsch. Reserve officer in the military

Haredi abused on public bus in Israel: 'Go to the army, sexually ill deviant'

Victim of a slew of degrading verbal attack by a woman, is a reserve officer in the military; traveling to He served as a captain of a combat unit, but his fellow passenger publicly shamed him over his side curls and kippa

Kobi Nachshoni | 06.19.23

Surprised Haredi lawmaker mistakenly joins LGBT rights Knesset panel to roaring applause

Yosef Taieb from Shas received a warm welcome, but soon realized he had entered the wrong conference room; After his advisor informed him of his mistake, he left

Moran Azulay | 06.06.23

From ultra-Orthodox outcast to TikTok sensation: Riki Rotter's path to freedom

The rebellious girl ran away from home to escape the constraints of her religious life, and today claims she 'fucking loves my life,' which she spends with her partner Anna and as a content creator and consultant for renowned Israeli figures such as Merav Michaeli, Amit Segal and others

Tia Barak | 06.02.23

What lies ahead for Haredi community after passing of key spiritual leader?

Passing of Rabbi Gershon Edelstein signals the end of an era, as non-Hasidic leadership is expected to splinter into multiple factions, each backing different candidates

Kobi Nachshoni | 05.31.23

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בפתיחת ישיבת ראשי הקואליציה לפני העברת התקציב

Netanyahu says his budget will bring stability to Israeli economy

Speaking to coalition partners prime minister says contrary to media reports, budget bill to resolve housing, education, social services, Jewish identity as well as personal and national security; protesters gather outside Knesset

Sivan Hilai | 05.23.23

מחאת המילואימניקים מחוץ לביתו של יצחק גולדקנופף נגד "חוק ביזת הארנונה"

It's lifestyle that pits Israelis against Haredim, not the budget

Opinion: Protests in the name of liberalism against ultra-Orthodox communities require a discussion over the legitimacy of ultra-Orthodox society and its way of life. Can the secular and ultra-Orthodox worldviews coexist and share a common space?

Yakov Plevinsky | 05.17.23

Only 1,200 Haredi Jews join IDF annually, report reveals

Recent discussions around a law exempting ultra-Orthodox Jews from serving in the military have caused concern after data revealed only 10% of potential conscripts were enlisted in 2019-2021, with hundreds abandoning their observant status

Kobi Nachshoni | 05.10.23

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