Haredi population in israel
Study shows how Israel's economy funnels money to ultra-Orthodox families through benefit programs
The study, titled "On Taxes and Wonders," mapped, for the first time comprehensively, all that Israeli citizens give to the state and all that they receive from it.
High Court: Israeli gov't must explain why it funds haredi schools without core studies
'We have prayer, we are serving, we are dying': IDF reservists frustrated over haredi draft issue
'Poking a finger in whole country’s eye': Haredi anti-draft protests frustrate Jerusalemites
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox face arrest for draft evasion in IDF crackdown
Last month, the military announced that legal action was underway against draft candidates from the haredi community who failed to report for enlistment.
338 haredim join IDF's special new tracks, compared to 10,000 summoned
Of the 338 new haredi draftees, 211 are in combat units, while 127 are in units to support combat units.
IDF needs to act on recruiting haredim - opinion
Only a conscription law that includes minimal exemptions and with teeth will enable the continued defense and prosperity of the state.
Coalition, opposition spar as preliminary vote on haredi daycare bill nears
United Torah Judaism threatens to oppose other coalition bills if daycare bill falls
Police beat Haredi demonstrators with batons in Beit Shemesh
One of the police officers was heard saying, "There's approval," before hitting a protester on the head.
Major haredi systems to face organizational overhaul after financial trouble
The issue of the haredi school system is unrelated to the ongoing issue of the haredi exemption from IDF service, whose legal basis expired in July 2023.
NJ man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2022 spree of violent antisemitic attacks
Lakewood is a fast-growing city in central New Jersey with a large haredi Orthodox population, and is home to Beth Medrash Govoha, the largest yeshiva outside of Israel.
Opposition blasts state attempt to assist major haredi school system in financial trouble
MK Beliak warned the "prime minister's office, head of the Knesset Finance Committee (Gafni) and all those who are involved in the matter – we are following closely."
Is the NIS 70 m plan for haredi employment going to work without a draft law?
Israel's new NIS 70M plan aims to boost haredi employment and productivity through education incentives, but IDF exemptions pose challenges.
Numbers aside, haredi conscription is about the fabric of Israeli society - editorial
The haredi community must find a way to contribute more directly to the defense of the nation, whether through military service or other forms of national service.
