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‘Not giving up this opportunity’: Orthodox women innovate through war

Even missile sirens and a 12-day conflict with Iran could not stop the Jerusalem College of Technology’s biggest hackathon from producing real-world defense and tech solutions

Addie J. Davis/The Media Line | 08.10.25

גיוס ראשון לחטיבת החי""ר החרדית הראשונה בצה"ל

Ultra-Orthodox Hashmonean Brigade completes training amid draft tensions

The political battle over draft deferments for yeshiva students continues

Steve Leibowitz, ILTV | 08.08.25

Two men arrested in Manchester for water gun attack on Orthodox Jews

Two men, aged 26 and 36, were arrested in Manchester for allegedly targeting Orthodox Jews with a water gun in a racially aggravated assault; Police are investigating additional footage and potential victims

Itamar Eichner | 08.07.25

Top Haredi rabbi warns of 'global struggle' against Israel over yeshiva student draft evasion arrests

Rabbi Dov Landau’s aides say Israel has 'declared war on Torah scholars' after arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, vowing global campaign; warning comes as lawmakers revive efforts to pass new military conscription law

Gal Ganot | 08.06.25

סיום מסע הכומתה הראשון של היחידה החרדית "החשמונאים", בכותל המערבי

New Haredi IDF brigade marks end of training with Western Wall ceremony: 'It teaches me what it means to be a Jew serving God'

IDF’s first Haredi Hasmonean Brigade completed its beret march in Jerusalem, marking a milestone in ultra-Orthodox integration into the military, with leaders and families praising the unit’s blend of religious devotion and national service; event moved from Western Wall plaza over fear of disruption by extremist Haredim

Idan Bloemhof | 08.06.25

Haredi lawmakers push to lower voting age as tensions over military exemptions grow

Legislation mirrors existing voting rights in municipal elections and could add roughly 120,000 new voters; leaders warn of 'state without Haredim' amid backlash over draft exemptions and threats of mass arrests of yeshiva students

Shilo Freid, Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 07.24.25

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

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