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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

Terrorists in Jerusalem attack killed by two ultra-Orthodox men, one serves in Haredi IDF unit

The civilian used a pistol once carried by his grandfather, a longtime police volunteer, while on his way to yeshiva; alongside him, a Haredi platoon commander from the IDF’s Hasmonean Brigade also opened fire, helping to neutralize the attackers

Shilo Freid, Yoav Zitun | 09.08.25

Coalition pushes talks on Haredi draft exemptions as IDF warns of major enlistment gap

Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee holds first of three sessions this week on draft exemption law, as IDF says ultra-Orthodox recruitment rose but remains far below military needs

Amir Ettinger, Shilo Freid | 09.07.25

משלחת הרבנים החרדים הבכירים במסע גיוס הכספים בארה"ב

Reservist groups lobby global donors against funding yeshivas that shun military service

Ahead of a global fundraising event for yeshivas, reservist groups appeal to donors to back programs blending Torah learning with military duty, warning against funding men who avoid enlistment

Shilo Freid | 09.05.25

Haredi IDF recruits singing Israel's national anthem Hatikvah at basic training graduation ceremony

'Retarded, evil, rude and a fool': Yeshiva head blasts student for enlisting in IDF

Storm erupts at top Jerusalem yeshiva after student joins IDF's Haredi brigade, prompting fierce backlash from Rabbi Benjamin Rimmer, who denounced move as betrayal of Torah values and warned others against following suit

Shilo Freid | 09.04.25

טקס ההצהרה של הפלוגה השנייה של החטיבה החרדית "החשמונאים"

Being the bridge between Torah and military service is a privilege, says Haredi IDF soldier

As many in the Haredi community stand aside, a growing number of Haredi soldiers are integrating into the IDF, serving on the frontlines, leading units, and demonstrating how religious values can coexist with military duty

Shilo Freid | 09.03.25

Dozens of ultra-Orthodox men enlist in IDF: 'Proud to serve and protect Israel'

Families expressed pride, hope, and concern as dozens of ultra-Orthodox recruits joined IDF units; 'Soldiers gave all that was dear to them — now it’s our turn'

Shilo Freid | 09.01.25

Haredi families get more holiday food voucher aid than reservists, other low-income families

Bnei Brak prioritized Haredi families in holiday food voucher distribution, ignoring other low-income families in need, sparking criticism from the High Court; Families of seven or more received 750 shekels ($210), while reserve soldiers’ families got only 400 shekels ($112)

Shilo Freid | 09.01.25

Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'If military police come to Yeshivas, stand up to them'

In his weekly lecture, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urged students not to fear military police seeking to arrest draft dodgers, adding that Torah study protects Israel more than military service

Shilo Freid | 08.31.25

המקום הוכרז כהקדש דתי. בית כנסת תפארת צבי

Equal access requirements spark legal drama in Tel Aviv’s battle over synagogue control

Tel Aviv is pressing synagogues to sign new contracts requiring equal access 'without distinctions of gender or faith' or face eviction; Dozens of congregations fear the move erodes Orthodox practice, triggering court battles that pit the city’s secular ethos against its religious heritage

Netael Bandel | 08.24.25

Switzerland adapts resorts for Orthodox Jewish tourists, offers kosher phone guidance

In Davos and Saas Valley, special representatives help Haredi tourists navigate local rules, enjoy vacation safely and avoid misunderstandings — while teaching locals about Jewish customs and traditions

Itamar Eichner | 08.21.25

Ultra-Orthodox protesters block major Israeli highways over army draft arrests

Massive traffic jams hit central Israel as fringe Jerusalem Faction activists, protesting arrest of draft dodgers, block key junctions on Highways 2, 4 and 6; in dramatic footage, protesters beat on a car that broke through—one clung to the roof

Ynet correspondents | 08.20.25

Leading Haredi rabbi on IDF draft: 'Jews persecute Jews over Torah study'

Rabbi Dov Landau criticized military and arrests of deserters, urging yeshiva students not to succumb and enlist; 'It is unacceptable for Jews to be imprisoned for studying Torah'

Shilo Freid | 08.18.25

IDF launches one-time amnesty for 14,600 Haredi draft dodgers

For five days, the IDF will reach out to draft deserters, mostly ultra-Orthodox, offering to cancel penalties if they enlist; 'This is a one-time opportunity,' officials say; military says that without a real draft law, the number of deserters could rise by 5,000 soon and reach tens of thousands within 18 months

Yoav Zitun | 08.17.25

Positive incentives: The link between a school experiment and the Israeli economy

Opinion: Linking resources to behavior can spark change — from cleaner school bathrooms to shifting economic incentives in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community

Dan Ariely | 08.15.25

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