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Thriving in the shadows: Israel's underground Haredi economy
How does the Haredi sector cope with poverty? Some rely on charity while others work under the table, and there are those who manage to bridge the educational gaps or secure jobs through connections; Alongside many struggling with significant deprivation, the past decades have also seen the emergence of a middle-class Haredi bourgeoisie
Tali Farkash
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07.28.23
Women's rights curtailed as coalition disregards gender equality
In the past two months, Nofar was prevented from boarding the bus twice on her way to work, and Tzipi, an ultra-Orthodox woman, couldn't enter a gymboree event with her son due to sex segregation; 'Voices of ultra-Orthodox women go unheard in the government and the Knesset'
Hadar Gil-Ad
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07.26.23
Haredi lawmakers table bill treating Torah study at par with military service
United Torah Judaism legislators say Netanyahu committed to enshrining exemption of yeshiva students from IDF service into law as part of coalition agreement; Gallant asserts Torah not equal to serving in the defense of the country
Kobi Nachshoni, Moran Azulay
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07.25.23
Kosher pizza pioneers: The inspiring story of Jerusalem's 'La Piedra'
Chosen as one of the top 50 pizzerias in Asia by the prestigious Italian magazine 'Top 50 Pizza' - the Michelin guide to pizzas, 'La Piedra' owners share how they started from scratch and built up their business, their plans to expand in Israel and abroad, and the reactions they receive amid national discourse about the ultra-Orthodox sector
Shoshana Hen
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07.24.23
Can the ultra-Orthodox sector bolster Israel's high-tech industry?
Opinion: The continued growth and prosperity of technology companies depend on available, suitable manpower and the Haredi community has the potential to be an excellent workforce if the country would focus on how to integrate them
Prof. Boaz Golany
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07.17.23
'Haredim are black gold:' The businessman empowering Haredi IDF recruitment
For over 20 years, philanthropist David Hager has tirelessly championed Haredi enlistment, generously contributing millions for the cause; Now he unveils his blueprint for integrating Haredi men into the army and explains why there is no room for more than two additional Haredi battalions in the IDF
Shmuel Munitz
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07.05.23
Legal draft exemption for ultra-Orthodox in IDF expires
As of July 1, every 18-year-old ultra-Orthodox man studying in a yeshiva who does not enlist in the IDF is considered a deserter according to the law
Kobi Nachshoni
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07.02.23
New York rules 18 yeshivas failed to meet city's educational standards
State officials who have inspected several ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools in the city report that most fail to teach their students basic secular subjects including English, math, and science
Daniel Edelson, New York
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07.01.23
In 30 years, 1 out of every 3 students in Israel will be ultra-Orthodox
Central Bureau of Statistics report shows that 31.9% of the students in 2060 will be ultra-Orthodox, and the number of students in the sector is expected to increase by more than 200%; There will be more than 5 million students in Israel, and more than twice the number of teachers will be needed
Yaron Drukman
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06.27.23
Haredi lawmaker: LGBT community 'more dangerous than Hamas'
United Torah Judaism MK Yitzhak Pindrus continues streak of controversial statements by claiming that Israel's LGBT community is more harmful to Israel than terrorist organizations and weapons of mass destruction
Ynet
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06.21.23
Surprised Haredi lawmaker mistakenly joins LGBT rights Knesset panel to roaring applause
Yosef Taieb from Shas received a warm welcome, but soon realized he had entered the wrong conference room; After his advisor informed him of his mistake, he left
Moran Azulay
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06.06.23
From ultra-Orthodox outcast to TikTok sensation: Riki Rotter's path to freedom
The rebellious girl ran away from home to escape the constraints of her religious life, and today claims she 'fucking loves my life,' which she spends with her partner Anna and as a content creator and consultant for renowned Israeli figures such as Merav Michaeli, Amit Segal and others
Tia Barak
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06.02.23
What lies ahead for Haredi community after passing of key spiritual leader?
Passing of Rabbi Gershon Edelstein signals the end of an era, as non-Hasidic leadership is expected to splinter into multiple factions, each backing different candidates
Kobi Nachshoni
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05.31.23
It's lifestyle that pits Israelis against Haredim, not the budget
Opinion: Protests in the name of liberalism against ultra-Orthodox communities require a discussion over the legitimacy of ultra-Orthodox society and its way of life. Can the secular and ultra-Orthodox worldviews coexist and share a common space?
Yakov Plevinsky
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05.17.23
Women's images defaced on hair products at Bnei Brak drugstore
'It sends a distorted message that femininity and beauty are things to be ashamed of,' says the woman who discovered the new phenomenon in the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood; Chairwoman of women's status committee expects police to look at store camera footage and prosecute the criminals responsible
Korin Elbaz-Alush
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05.16.23
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