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בנימין נתניהו, ישיבה תלמידי ישיבות חרדים אברכים

Court stops funding to Haredis not serving in IDF

Prime minister consults with ultra-Orthodox coalition partners after ruling to prevent coalition crisis if they chose to resign; Shas leader says he can understand those who refuse to serve in the military of a country that fights against the Yeshiva world

Tova Zimuky | 03.28.24

IDF prepares for a potential Haredi recruitment

Opinion: Military says it's making preparations and changes to various recruitment and assessment systems to try and remove obstacles for ultra-Orthodox men to enlist including dedicated training centers manned exclusively by men

Yossi Yehoshua | 03.25.24

Sexual abuse survivors in NY Orthodox community take a stand

Ultra-Orthodox survivors run Miami marathon and raise money for others including those dealing with addiction; Here are some of their stories

Ynetnews | 03.21.24

Rabbi becomes father at 88; 'it's a happiness like no other, never lose hope'

Rabbi Tzvi Kushelevsky, head of major Jerusalem yeshiva, and wife, 57, welcome firstborn; nephew heaps praise on medical assistance that enabled miraculous birth: 'Doctors are the messengers of the Creator'

Alexandra Lukash, Nina Fox | 03.13.24

Chief rabbi threatens Haredi exodus over conscription, critics call for his resignation

'If you force us to go to the army, we’ll all move abroad,' says Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, tying Israel's military successes to Torah study; 'Rabbi Yosef's words are an insult and disgrace to IDF soldiers who risk their lives to defend the country,' Lapid says

Moran Azulay | 03.10.24

יצאנו לדבר עם תלמידי הישיבות על נושא הגיוס לצה"ל

War drums fail to stir Haredi enlistment enthusiasm for IDF service

Army seeks to bolster Haredi enlistment, but faces stiff resistance; Haredi reservists criticize IDF's inability to accommodate their observant lifestyle, while some argue Torah study protects Israel as effectively as tanks; 'Every soldier saved is thanks to Gemara page I studied'

Liran Tamari, Nina Fox | 03.04.24

Haredi stabbed by Muslim teen in Zurich

Swiss police say investigating motive of attack after the victim and perpetrator had been in dispute; Jewish community leader says attacks of this nature are rare but increasing since war began

Itamar Eichner, Tamar Sebok | 03.03.24

Haredim don scrubs, smashing medical glass ceilings

Jerusalem College of Technology’s Netzach to Medicine program helps aspiring Haredi medical professionals pursue a career path that few of their peers have attempted before, while simultaneously maintaining their religious identity and lifestyle

Shoshana Chen | 03.02.24

Netanyahu says not possible to get 'complete agreement' on Haredi conscription

The prime minister tries to put out fires during news conference; He calls elections during wartime 'the dream of Hamas, Nasrallah and Iran'; On hostage deal: 'We are running into a brick wall of delusional, unrealistic Hamas demands'

Yuval Karni | 02.29.24

Ultra-Orthodox recieving their exemption from the IDF

Yes to drafting the ultra-Orthodox, no to imposing values on them

Drafting ultra-Orthodox men into the IDF has been debated for the past 75 years; although there are scores of ultra-Orthodox volunteers, Israeli society demands they do more for the country's security at a time when none have sacrificed their lives on the battlefield

Arye Erlich | 02.26.24

Ultra-Orthodox couple sues JetBlue for $40 million: 'Taken off plane because we are Jews'

Michael Nektalov and Miryem Yushanayev from Queens filed a huge lawsuit against JetBlue for a 2021 incident, when the flight attendants took them off the plane, along with their five children, just before takeoff; They gave 'disdainful and dirty looks,' couple says

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.04.24

ת', מהנדסת בחטיבת תעופה בתעשייה האווירית

How integration of Haredi women in the high-tech sector is making leaps and bounds

This remarkable trend is quietly unfolding: an increasing number of ultra-Orthodox women get into weapons development, including the Air Force and elite intelligence units of the IDF; Following in the footsteps of civilian high-tech companies, the defense sector is now recognizing the immense potential they bring to the table

Shoshana Hen | 01.20.24

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

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