Ultra-Orthodox

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: Education, a sphere as deeply embedded in values and identity as any other, is undergoing a subtle yet significant evolution.

A few meetings are being held among supporters, a visual campaign is starting to flood the streets of Jerusalem. A certain awakening is taking place.

This Jerusalem district resident, with several albums to his name, has been working to use his sizable platform and talent as a performer to help uplift people during Israel’s darkest hour.

Since being deployed to the city, Israeli forces have been met with verbal and physical attacks by local Israelis from the Peleg Yerushalmi sect.

Recent studies indicate that the war has had a deeper emotional impact on the haredi community than other significant events.

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews have enlisted in the IDF since the start of the war, although the majority remain opposed to military service.

An overwhelming 75% expressed feeling a deep connection to what they referred to as the "Israeli narrative."

Involving 585 US Jews, the survey revealed a nuanced and multifaceted picture of a community deeply connected to and impacted by the events in Israel.

Only imposed change can achieve integration of the ultra-Orthodox community into Israeli society.

Lone soldiers are also disproportionately represented in new draft data.