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Open letter from ultra-Orthodox soldier calling others to enlist

Elimelech Risses says joining the IDF made him discover strength and qualities he didn't know he had before, calling on other ultra-Orthodox youth to join him in protecting Israel

Elimelech Risses | 11.23.23

Israel's civil society stands strong amid war, led by unbreakable Haredi spirit

Opinion: Civil society organizations, especially ultra-Orthodox ones, are crucial for fostering strength and resilience on the home front; building ties between the state, public, security systems and civic organizations is essential

Eli Paley | 11.09.23

Ultra-Orthodox training to defend their communities

The events of October 7 made ultra-Orthodox society realize that haredi neighborhoods need a civilian defense and security system; 'The People's Guard' initiative trains volunteers, organizes local protection forces; About 20 haredi neighborhoods across the country have already joined the project

Roni Green Shaulov | 11.05.23

Israeli women more driven to serve

Since war, growing number of women from religious backgrounds decide on IDF service in place of available alternatives while others seek deployment where women before them fought and died

Korin Elbaz-Alush, Roy Rubinstein | 10.29.23

As war surges, Haredi Jews begin enlisting en masse

The Tel Hashomer recruitment center has initiated the conscription process for 120 recruits from the ultra-Orthodox sector amid a surge of applications; These recruits will be designated as reservists, undergo basic training, and serve in various roles such as medical services and drivers

Roy Rubinstein | 10.23.23

חרדים הגיעו לבקום בתל השומר לדחות את הגיוס

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox request to join IDF in war

New recruits to serve in support roles such as medics and search and rescue; 120 will be draft on Monday and IDF says this is a dramatic decision in the Ultra-Orthodox society

Yossi Yehoshua | 10.20.23

Ultra-Orthodox want to contribute to the war effort, and that's a step forward

Opinion: The heartfelt but naïve belief of the Haredis is that their prayers and the study of the Torah is as valuable a contribution as others and must not be disregarded despite the deep rift between Israeli sectors over military service

Eliezer Hayun | 10.11.23

Haredi lawmaker: 'We live in a country with no rights at all, only taxes'

At United Torah Judaism Party conference, Deputy Knesset Speaker MK Yisrael Eichler goes on tirade against status of Haredi sector in Israel, less than a month after expressing anti-Zionist sentiments

Moran Azulay, Yair Kraus | 10.04.23

Franciscan Vatican envoy says attacks by Jews can ignite antisemitism

Father Francesco Patton, custodian of Christian sites in Israel says pilgrims fear visits amid rising violence which is immediately reported across the world; blames the government for inaction and aligning with extremists to hold on to power

Tamar Tunik, Gilad Cohen | 10.03.23

Jerusalem: A city at a turning point

Rich and poor, divided and united, modern and fundamentalist: A visit to the world's most complex city, trying to preserve its unique character while also aspiring to resemble European capitals

Sever Plocker | 09.16.23

Haredi boy whose mother was killed in terror attack is now IDF commander of same area

Major Shimon Abraham's mother was murdered in a terror attack in Emmanuel during the second intifada; since then he left the ultra-Orthodox world, fought against the IDF to enlist, and advanced in rank to his current position

Yoav Zitun | 09.14.23

Unorthodox: Jewish Netflix star talks about past religious life

Miriam Haart visits Israel for a vacation and talks about her life growing up in an ultra-Orthodox community in the US before following her mother's footsteps and leaving religious observance behind

Ariella Lahyani, ILTV | 09.06.23

Davos Jewish leader says some Israeli tourists 'find it difficult to respect the local laws'

Complaints about ultra-Orthodox Jewish Israelis visiting the town in the Swiss Alps have deteriorated into abject antisemitism, that has an effect on the local Jewish community as well

Daniel Bettini, Attila Somfalvi | 09.06.23

Study shows single American ultra-Orthodox Jews sidelined

Survey of over 2,300 singles shows they are not invited to events and struggle to find a mate after a certain age; communities urged to change their attitude to include unmarried members

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.03.23

Meet the Border Police's only female Haredi soldier

After getting closer to the Jewish faith as she grew older, Sgt. Maj. Avishag Shiran Malka says she's 'very proud to serve in the Border Police'

Israel Moskovitz | 08.15.23