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חייל עם תפילין סמוך לגבול רצועת עזה
War reshapes faith: Study finds Israeli young adults turn to religion and spirituality amid conflict
A Hebrew University survey of 1,200 students found that a quarter grew more religious and a third more spiritual since the war began, while 14% moved away from faith — revealing how trauma drives a search for meaning
Shilo Freid | 10.08.25
איתמר בן גביר בדרך להר הבית
Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, again violating status quo
Contrary to procedure and in the midst of negotiations in Egypt, the minister announced that he was going to 'pray for victory in the war, the destruction of Hamas and the return of the hostages'; The Prime Minister's Office has been forced to disavow the minister, who claimed that 'the political echelon permits Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount'
Shilo Freid | 10.08.25
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
דונלד טראמפ בנימין נתניהו חליל אל חיה
Hamas says can't release all hostages within 72 hours; Netanyahu: 'If that does not happen, we will resume fighting'
Amid Hamas’ claim it can’t free all hostages in three days, Netanyahu said Israel won’t advance the plan until 48 hostages are released, warning the PA won’t rule Gaza and Israel will oversee its demilitarization; Officials expect delays.
Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid | 10.05.25
הסטורי של אלי-ה כהן באינסטגרם על חטיפתו
Freed hostage Eliya Cohen hails killing of Hamas abductor, jokes ‘baklava, anyone?’
Former hostage Eliya Cohen welcomed the IDF’s elimination of the Hamas commander who abducted him on October 7, calling it 'a blessing'; He and his partner shared celebratory posts as families of victims urged focus on freeing remaining hostages
Shilo Freid, Idan Bloemhof | 09.29.25
תינוק חולה חצבת
Anti-vaccine leaflets spread in ultra-Orthodox communities despite infant deaths from measles
Four infants died of measles in a week, yet extremist ultra-Orthodox groups continue distributing leaflets urging parents not to vaccinate; In contrast, Israel’s chief rabbis and the Eda Haredit court have called on the public to vaccinate as soon as possible 
Shilo Freid | 09.28.25
כרים בהלול כמאל דיף אללה יוסף אלקדאים חאלד חסונה וליד אלקדאים איאד מראחלה אחמד דנון חשודים ב רצח לינץ' יגאל יהושע ב לוד
Court sentences seven men in 2021 lynching of Lod resident Yigal Yehoshua
Central District Court in Lod handed down prison terms of 11 to 17 years for six Lod residents and a Palestinian from the West Bank, convicted in the fatal attack during the May 2021 riots that erupted alongside Operation Guardian of the Walls
Shilo Freid | 09.28.25
חגיגות במוצאי שבת באומן
'Every year is a race': Tens of thousands of Israelis ride trains from Europe to Uman
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the journey to Uman has become particularly challenging, with hours of waiting at border crossings and long delays; This year, many Hasidim are choosing a new solution - organized train trips from across Europe, some are luxury lines with bedrooms and kosher catering, allowing them to arrive at Rabbi Nachman's grave by Rosh Hashanah relaxed and prepared
Shilo Freid | 09.21.25
הילולה בציון הקבר, במהלך חגי תשרי
Beyond Uman: Hasidic pilgrimages for Rosh Hashanah around the world
Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, and the US are key High Holiday prayer hubs, as Hasidim worldwide come to connect with rabbis, pray, and draw spiritual energy, investing time and money; Some groups even urge men to leave wives and children at home to cut costs
Shilo Freid | 09.19.25
ניצולי השואה בכותל המערבי
Holocaust survivors pray for hostages, soldiers at Western Wall
Group gathers in Jerusalem ahead of High Holidays and prays for the success of IDF soldiers and the safe return of all hostages from Gaza
Shilo Freid | 09.19.25
מהומות חרדים בסמוך לכלא 10 בשל מעצר וכליאתם של חרדים עריקים בנתב"ג
Hasidim clash with MPs outside military prison, free one draft dodger
Protesters hurled stones and tear gas at soldiers, injuring several, as Gur leaders denounced the government and vowed resistance; dozens more ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers were arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport en route to Uman
Shilo Freid, Eitan Glickman, Yoav Zitun | 09.18.25
"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
הגרפיטי הקיצוני בשכונת רחביה. האותיות ת' ו-ע' מסמלות את המילים תורה ועבודה
'Antisemitism in Israel 2025': Swastikas spray-painted on religious youth movement HQ in Jerusalem
Bnei Akiva condemns antisemitic graffiti found outside national headquarters week after longtime staffer killed in terror attack; leaders urge police to act, noting it was the fourth such incident in recent years
Idan Bloemhof, Shilo Freid | 09.16.25
חייל מתפלל ליד גבול רצועת עזה
More time to pray: IDF updates General Staff orders on religious observance
Military revising its General Staff order on religion and kashrut, with expected changes including early Shabbat leave for religious soldiers, extended weekday prayer times and exemptions for priests from entering cemeteries
Shilo Freid | 09.16.25
יעקב מרגי
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
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