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New York's rat plague has led to a change in garbage collection times, and the haredim are furious

Weekend garbage collection means that Sabbath-observant Jews will have to keep their garbage around a few days longer, take it out after the start of the Sabbath or risk a fine; 'The needs of the Jewish community are no longer considered'

Itamar Eichner | 09.25.24

Belgian court sentences couple for plotting attacks on Jews in Antwerp

Chechen couple sentenced to 15 and 8 years for planning attacks, including on Antwerp’s Jewish neighborhood; 21-year-old in Denmark charged with terrorism for arson attack on Jewish woman’s home amid rising antisemitism

Itamar Eichner | 09.11.24

While extremists protest against conscription, more Haredim are joining the IDF

Ultra-Orthodox extremists protest near enlistment office against Haredi conscription, calling it a threat to Torah and Judaism; At the same time, many are enlisting: 'it was important for me to contribute'

Shilo Freid | 09.02.24

תיעודים של רחפן מתוואי מנהרה ופעילות הכוחות ברצועת עזה

Government extends IDF reserve service period as Haredi draft proves ineffective

Military says Defense Ministry's urgent voting on extension will allow fresh manpower to enter the system as burden on reservists continues to grow

Itamar Eichner | 08.30.24

Protest organizer Amit Farber dancing with Haredi youths in front of Arye Deri's Jerusalem home

When ex-ultra-orthodox try to navigate a new life in mainstream Israel

Leaving a highly-strict society means facing significant challenges integrating into the Israeli mainstream, akin to emigrants in their own country; They navigate employment, language, and cultural barriers while striving to realize their potential

Tova Herzl | 08.17.24

Haredi protesters break into IDF base during demonstration against drafting yeshiva students

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed with police at the recruitment center to disrupt the arrival of haredi new recruits; Some managed to breach the gate of the base, declaring: 'We gave you a reminder of October 7, understand what will happen if you continue drafting the ultra-Orthodox'

Shilo Freid | 08.06.24

Will Haredim show up to enlist? Hundreds get draft summons for this week; extremists plan demonstrations

Young Haredi men who received initial draft summons are scheduled to report to recruitment offices on a dedicated day for them, ensuring that all interviewers, examiners and medical personnel are male ; Despite this, senior rabbis instructed their followers not to report

Shilo Freid | 08.04.24

עשרות חרדים קיצוניים מפגינים נגד כנס חשיפה למתגייסים חרדים בבית החייל בתל אביב

The truth behind the protests: Why extremist Haredim fear the IDF

Protests reveal vast gaps between reality and expectations; what shapes the image of the army in the eyes of young Haredim, and what misconceptions reinforce their perception of military service as an affront to the Torah?

Shilo Freid | 08.03.24

רב"ט (במיל') מוטי רווה, מהיישוב שני, לוחם מפעיל צמ"ה, חטיבת גבעתי (84), נפל בקרב בדרום רצועת עזה. בן 37 בנופלו.

Haredi men can serve under special IDF program

Since the beginning of the war, more than 4,000 Haredi men apply to join military's Stage B track and the reserves, with over 1,100 successfully enlisted

Shilo Freid, Yoav Zitun | 07.29.24

Likud's Edelstein on possible elections: 'We don't have the luxury of 5-6 months of complete stagnation'

Yuli Edelstein discusses the potential dissolution of the Knesset amid ongoing conflicts, emphasizes need for conscription law, highlights importance of broad coalition, and touches on his relationship with Netanyahu; 'A state commission of inquiry will be established'

Moran Azulay | 07.25.24

Haredi boys at IDF conscription center await exemption from military service

'Torah study is the center of my life': Haredi man surprised to receive IDF draft notice

1,000 ultra-Orthodox men are expected to receive their IDF draft notices this week, and for many, the requirement to leave behind the world of Torah study is leaving them wondering how they'll fit in, if at all; 'This is not something I had planned at this stage of my life'

Shilo Freid | 07.22.24

Young Haredi men outside an IDF draft center

First 1,000 draft notices to be sent to ultra-Orthodox young men this week, not clear how many will respond

After decades of struggle, and in the face of fierce opposition from the ultra-Orthodox leadership, the IDF will begin sending out draft notices to yeshiva student recruits on Sunday

Shiloh Frid | 07.21.24

IDF to send draft notices to Haredim on Sunday

IDF says can no longer rely on ultra-Orthodox volunteers and will send draft notices to thousands of Haredim who are eligible for service and are not currently studying Torah; Haredi movements plan to protest against conscription on major highway

Yossi Yehoshua | 07.16.24

חרדים השליכו חפצים על קצינים בכירים שהגיעו לבני ברק

Haredi mob attacks IDF commanders visiting Bnei Brak

Officers arrive to discuss ultra-Orthodox conscription to the military with local leaders when rioters storm their vehicle, blocking their path and throwing objects at them, causing light injuries

ynet correspondents | 07.16.24

The Haredi star making waves on TikTok

Kerry Bar Cohn opens up about immigrating to Israel and readjusting from American culture to Israeli customs, societal expectations and a bit of overall culture shock; Now, via TikTok, she communicates with other ultra-orthodox about food, faith and life

Tchia Barak | 07.15.24

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