haredim

 An Israeli soldier prays next to an ultra orthodox Jewish man at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem

Gallant to oppose Netanyahu's bill to exempt ultra-Orthodox from IDF service

Netanyahu has been rumored to be ready to extend the Haredi exemption from IDF and national service in practice while trying to make some symbolic gesture toward greater service.

Director Benny Fredman talks about his movie about haredim, 'Home'

Despite of his pessimism about the fate of anyone who dares to open a store like his, he said firmly that Home is not an anti-haredi movie.

Post-October 7: What does a haredi IDF draft look like?

Pre-October 7, draft exemptions were thought to be a solution to the haredi unemployment rate.

16/03/2024

Likud's Hanoch Milwidsky: 'Israel demands a real solution, not temporary fix'

Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky comments on the ultra-Orthodox draft protests, the current elections, and Biden's relationship with Netanyahu.

By 103FM
13/03/2024

Israel's Knesset begins marathon debate on new 2024 budget

Although the 2024 budget is highly likely to be passed into law by Wednesday, many controversial factors remain on the agenda, namely funding for the haredi education system.

Israel's isolation of ultra-Orthodox Jews is becoming untenable

As the 2024 budget approval and haredi draft crisis loom, the question of haredi refusal to integrate presses on the Israeli economy and army - and at what cost?

Agents of social change: Haredi student volunteers

Haredi students’ participation in volunteer programs offered by their colleges can result in more ultra-Orthodox community members becoming inclined to enroll in higher education. 

By ZVIKA ORR
12/03/2024

WIN-WIN Situation: Dozens of haredim on their way to work on construction sites

Haredi men train as worksite managers in a program by the Ministry of Labor, the Association of Builders in Israel and the Construction Industry Development Foundation.

Israeli government officials slam chief rabbi's threat of haredi exodus

Yair Lapid lambasted the chief rabbi’s remarks on Sunday, stating, “Rabbi Yosef's words are an insult and disgrace to the IDF soldiers who risk their lives to defend the country."

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