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They were dancing: Russia arrests four ultra-Orthodox Jews for 'disruptive behavior' outside security HQ

Local forces detain Haredi Jews—citizens of Israel, the U.S. and Russia—in St. Petersburg for dancing and taking photos near the FSB headquarters

Itamar Eichner | 07.23.25

Haredi yeshiva head blames parents after students opt to join the IDF

Head of the Wolfson Yeshiva in Jerusalem says students' downfall began when their parents allowed them access to the internet; although only a small number of yeshiva students plan to enlist, Haredi leaders fear a fracture in their traditional stance

Shilo Freid | 07.23.25

'Zionism brought disasters—spiritual and physical': Leading Haredi rabbi renews ban on army draft

Rabbi Dov Landau, the leading authority of Israel’s non-Hasidic Haredi community, reiterated his absolute opposition to military enlistment, accusing Zionism of causing deep harm and ordering students to reject all draft directives

Shilo Freid | 07.22.25

Shas announces government exit over draft law row

Ultra-Orthodox party says will withdraw Netanyahu government but remain in coalition for now, protesting delays over legislation to exempt yeshiva students from military service; move follows similar action by United Torah Judaism

Shilo Fried | 07.16.25

Coalition braces for instability after Haredi ministers quit

United Torah Judaism lawmakers exit coalition over draft bill, Shas signals solidarity, Edelstein digs in and opposition eyes revival of bid to dissolve Knesset—but elections remain far off despite loss of majority

Shilo Freid | 07.15.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו משוחח עם ח"כ משה גפני במליאת הכנסת - חוק הרווחים הכלואים

United Torah Judaism says leaving government over draft exemption law

During Netanyahu blitz of talks, Degel HaTorah announces it would quit the coalition, citing Likud's draft law breach after a meeting with Edelstein; Agudath Israel follows

Moran Azulay, Shilo Freid | 07.14.25

From tradition to high fashion: Wigs gain ground beyond religious boundaries

Once rooted in religious modesty, wigs — or sheitels — are now embraced by women across Israeli society; from fashion to function, high-end wigs offer personal expression, confidence and convenience to religious and secular women alike

Shilo Freid | 07.14.25

Haredi soldiers are dying for Israel—stop the smear campaign against Torah Jews

Opinion: As Haredi soldiers fall in battle and their families mourn, a growing political campaign falsely paints Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community as draft dodgers—ignoring their sacrifice, fueling division and threatening national unity in a time of war

Duvi Honig | 07.13.25

'War on Torah': Ultra-Orthodox leaders blast Haredi draft crackdown

Israel set to begin enforcing new Haredi draft plan this month, with tighter measures at border crossings and limited amnesty offer for draft dodgers; Haredi leaders accuse AG of targeting Torah study and violating coalition agreements

Tova Zimuky, Shilo Freid, Netael Bandel | 07.09.25

Savvy NY Haredi businessman worth $500 million tells Israeli ultra-Orthodox: Stop dependency on state funds

Ultra-Orthodox businessman Yoely Landau sparks debate with open letter to the Ger Rebbe, criticizing Haredi dependence on Israeli government funding and spiritual compromises

Shlomo Teitelbaum/Calcalist | 07.04.25

בנימין נתניהו אריה דרעי יצחק גולדקנופף משה גפני יולי אדלשטיין

Government survives Knesset dissolution vote after draft compromise with ultra-Orthodox bloc

After late-night rabbinic intervention and a draft law compromise, Haredi lawmakers side with coalition, defeating opposition’s bid to dissolve the Knesset 61–53 and granting Netanyahu government crucial reprieve

Sivan Hilaie, Shilo Freid, Moran Azulay | 06.12.25

Draft rift narrows as Haredi bloc drops exemption law demand, opts for guiding principles

Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers agree to principles-based draft deal, abandoning demands for formal exemption law; compromise includes immediate penalties for evasion but faces legal and political hurdles, threatening Netanyahu coalition

Moran Azulay | 06.11.25

Reshaping the IDF: Expanding ranks, new divisions and Haredi integration amid war

Amid ongoing fighting and lessons from the October 7 terror attack, the military is adapting its force structure: reshaping air defenses, rethinking drone deployment, expanding tank support and easing the burden on combat troops

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.11.25

IDF set to send 54,000 draft notices to Haredi men, bolster enforcement against dodgers

Senior commander of IDF manpower division tells Knesset panel the military is shifting its enforcement to the individual draft dodger after previously dealing with religious learning institutions and sectors

Shilo Freid, Sivan Hilaie, Gal Ganot | 06.11.25

Mixed feelings in Haredi camp ahead of vote to dissolve Knesset over draft bill

Internal divisions within Israel’s ultra-Orthodox bloc are casting doubt on a widely expected Knesset dissolution, as most Hasidic leaders back new elections while others urge patience—leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition in limbo

Shilo Freid | 06.09.25

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