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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

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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

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

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