Ramat beit shemesh

Haredi extremist vandalizes image of female Hatzalah volunteer killed in missile attack

“This is an extreme act that does not represent the residents of Beit Shemesh. This act is crossing a red line that has no place in our society," Hatzalah head Eli Beer said.

The defaced image of Ronit Elimelech that was vandalized on a Hatzalah vehicle in Ramat Beit Shemesh Bet by a haredi extremist in April 2026.
Diaspora volunteers in Israel’s national service program help families displaced by Iran war. Shalem Bat Ami volunteer with displaced families.

Diaspora volunteers in Israel’s national service program help families displaced by Iran war

FIREFIGHTERS COMBAT a fire in Ramat Beit Shemesh, January 10, 2026.

Fire breaks out in Ramat Beit Shemesh apt., no injuries reported

MK Moshe Gafni in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

Gafni urges Shas to open Sephardi schools, party responds amid renewed discrimination debate


Supreme Court threatens ultra-Orthodox officials with jail over ‘modesty’ signs

“It won’t happen that women will be excluded from the public domain.”

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men are seen in the southern city of Arad, Israel October 2, 2017.

Spitting, harassment a matter of course in Beit Shemesh neighborhood

Non-haredi residents face threats when walking through Ramat Beit Shemesh Bet neighborhood.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men praying in Ramat Beit Shemesh

Haredi drug trade network in Mea Shearim and Beit Shemesh uncovered by police

The undercover agent was able to purchase stolen cars, weapons and drugs, including marijuana, hashish, ecstasy and Cocaine in the ultra-Orthodox communities.

Jerusalem Mea Shearim

Shifting kids into high gear

Geerz is a youth mountain biking program that takes boys on bike trips throughout the Judean Hills.

The Geerz bike program promotes physical fitness, self-esteem and teamwork building in kids.

June 3, 2015: Haredi violence

Readers respond to the latest 'Jerusalem Post' articles.

Envelope

Civil rights or Jewish values as a model for conflict resolution

It is obvious that the law recognizes that one may not enforce one’s lifestyle on another.

Ultra Orthodox and secular Israelis clash in Beit Shemesh.

Giving Beit Shemesh children a helping hand

The Rakefet Child Development Center, which treats more children than the equivalent municipal facility, is in danger of closure.

Children studying (illustrative)