Haredi
Israel’s election campaign lacks substance, fresh leadership, and vision - opinion
From national security to the haredi draft, Israel’s most pressing challenges have received little serious attention from candidates seeking to lead the country.
Yoaz Hendel: Reservists are the key to breaking Israel’s political deadlock - opinion
Israel’s election must be about repairing society after October 7 - opinion
Haredi protesters block Highway 4 near Ra'anana, Kfar Saba over draft dodger arrest
Cutting support for Haredi families would weaken Israel’s demographic resilience, economy - opinion
Population decline can create a feedback loop. As populations shrink, the burden on younger generations grows, making it harder for young couples to raise families.
IDF expected to make historic change for more inclusive combat soldier profile
While there have been numerous reports over several months suggesting that such a change might be approved, KAN News reported first on Sunday that the decision has finally gone through.
When women are asked to disappear - opinion
In every case, the same principle is being established: when a man’s beliefs collide with a woman’s presence, the woman is the one expected to move.
Why Israel’s Arab-Jewish coexistence is stronger than its racists - opinion
A hospital visit offered hope for Arab-Jewish coexistence. A light rail encounter revealed how much hatred still threatens it.
'Result of haredi terror': Jerusalem's Basimta Cafe to close on Shabbat after weeks of protests
“Now we are asking to return Basimta Cafe to what it was intended to be: a calm, pleasant and open place for coffee, culture and dialogue,” said the CEO of Jews for Jesus, Eli Birnbaum.
Editor's Notes: The man who decides which Jews the president hears - comment
Six rabbis were invited to the Oval Office before Rosh Hashanah. The interesting question isn’t who they are, but who picked them.
High Court strikes down law shielding haredi yeshiva students from arrest over draft evasion
Justice Ofer Grosskopf froze the law on July 15, one day after it passed, and the full nine-justice panel maintained that freeze following a hearing later that month.
IDF reworking food procedures for military bases in effort to allow stricter kashrut standards
The change comes amid ongoing controversy over haredi (ultra-Orthodox) enlistment in the military and the term of service for religious soldiers.
Shas leader Arye Deri claims IDF prefers secular army, haredi soldiers are 'a big headache'
Naftali Bennett responded to Deri's comments, saying the Shas chairman is "harming IDF soldiers," adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "spreading blood libels about IDF commanders."
Jerusalem's Basimta Cafe may decide to close on Shabbat amid weekly haredi protests
The demonstrations against the cafe began following a revelation that the the eatery is an official Jews for Jesus project, a movement seen as controversial amongst mainstream Judaism.