Haredi news
Supreme Court decision on baby autopsy, Trump’s Greenland texts under scrutiny
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
The Haredi Debate: Where do we stand?
Haredi protesters block Jerusalem highway in protest against draft-dodger arrest orders
Haredi Jews protest construction site over alleged ancient burial ground
Climbing up the socioeconomic ladder: Military service among the Haredim
Even though military service is one of the most blatant threats to the ultra-Orthodox lifestyle, it has become a rather attractive channel for broad segments of the community.
Degel Hatorah, Agudat Yisrael to run together
A source in Aguda confirmed that it appears the two parties will be able to come to an agreement to run together.
Finalization of haredi enlistment bill to move forward next week
Agudat Yisrael’s rabbinic leadership did indicate a softening of their stance in a meeting last month.
Hasidic newspaper omits photos of Pittsburgh’s female victims
'Di Tzeitung'’s editor called it a standard practice.
Haredi radio station charged with 1 million NIS for gender discrimination
This is the first class action lawsuit on civil rights and gender segregation in Israel.
Haredi MK Gafni nearly lynched on Yom Kippur eve for support of draft bill
Demonstrators in Haredi garb called Gafni a murderer and tried to break the windows of his car.
Haredim on TV
Recently, there’s been a virtual explosion of TV programs and series highlighting the haredi sector.
Netanyahu: Election coming if coalition won't compromise on haredi draft
Ya'acov Litzman said “we have no interest in elections, but we cannot compromise on a significant matter of principle, or maintaining the status of yeshiva students who study full-time.”
Gov't given three months to pass new haredi enlistment law
Yesh Atid, which backed the government enlistment bill, said there was no reason to wait to pass the law, insisting that it not be changed “by even one letter” before going for its final votes.
Ultra-Orthodox clash with police in Bnei Brak over arrested draft-dodger
19 haredim were arrested in the latest protest organized by the extremist Jerusalem Faction.
