Haredi news
A-G to High Court: Gov’t has not adopted economic sanctions plan against haredi draft dodgers
The Attorney-General warned the High Court that the government failed to plan for revoking benefits from Haredi draft evaders, despite data showing financial sanctions increased enlistment rates.
Supreme Court decision on baby autopsy, Trump’s Greenland texts under scrutiny
The Haredi Debate: Where do we stand?
Haredi protesters block Jerusalem highway in protest against draft-dodger arrest orders
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.
Study finds widespread history of sexual abuse among formerly Orthodox
“This report supports the anecdotal evidence I’ve seen that indicates a close link between abuse in a religious context and the subsequent rejection of that community."
Litzman threatens to leave coalition if haredi draft bill passes
Bill expected to pass late on Monday night, majority of haredi MKs to vote against; Yesh Atid to support govt and vote in favor.
Enlistment law goes to vote Monday
Zionist Union to turn vote into no-confidence motion
Young haredim more myopic than modern Orthodox and secular counterparts
"The results of the study indicate the need for cooperation between the health and education systems in formulating strategies to prevent the development of myopia in children."
Ultra-Orthodox Netzah Yehuda battalion gets a new commander
Lt.-Col. Nitai Okashi was commended for stopping Gazan terrorist with his bare hands in 2007.
MK vows government will fall if haredi enlistment exemption law not passed
UTJ’s cooperation with the government is based on the agreement to protect the right of yeshiva students not to perform military service.
In Bnei Brak, Lag Ba’Omer celebrations abound for sage Shimon Bar Yochai
Despite warnings of heat, residents flocked to a “celebration of light.”
Haredi yeshiva head sentenced to 17 months for defrauding state
He was found guilty of defrauding the state of NIS 2.2m by faking student enrollment.
#NotMeToo?
Haredi papers ignore International Women’s Day
