Orthodox Jews

IDF nearly strikes right-wing Israeli activists mistaken for terrorists near Syrian border - report

Military observers halted an airstrike moments before it launched to hit five Israeli activists near Mount Hermon after realizing the suspected infiltrators were activists with HaBashan Pioneers.

Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli border with Syria in northern Israel, February 28, 2026.
Daylight Savings Time (Illustrative)

Why Orthodox Jews are pushing back against permanent daylight saving time

he Waitrose logo is displayed outside a branch of the supermarket retailer Waitrose on November 9, 2025.

Man yells ‘f*** the Jews’ at Orthodox woman in upscale British supermarket chain

People march in the Capitol Pride Parade on June 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Capitol LGBT parade had been postponed due to President Trump's UFC fight at the White House.

Visible allyship: Why LGBTQ+ Jews shouldn't have to choose between their identities - opinion


Call of war: Have Orthodox Israelis been using phones on Shabbat since Oct. 7?

A survey conducted by The Jerusalem Post revealed a significant shift in cellphone usage on Shabbat since Oct. 7 and sheds some light on evolving attitudes toward technology and religious practice.

 A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) is seen praying while keeping a smartphone in front of him.

Are more Orthodox Jews in Israel using phones on Shabbat during wartime?

Read the full Jerusalem Post survey on Shabbat phone usage among Orthodox Israelis in this week's Magazine and online over the weekend.

 A Magazine cover featuring The Jerusalem Post's survey on phone usage over Shabbat among Orthodox Jews in Israel.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews block traffic, light rail in haredi draft protest

A Jerusalem Post intern at the scene reported witnessing one of the Haredim at the protest blocking a car. The orthodox Jewish man persisted in blocking the vehicle even as it drove forward.

A group of ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked traffic and the light rail  in Jerusalem demonstrating against a Haredi draft into the IDF. February 26, 2024.

Why do we pray? Turning to God in times of trauma - opinion

Perhaps prayer’s greatest benefit is that it enables us to elevate and purify ourselves.

 A Jewish man praying (Illustrative).

After 24 years, Israel's prodigal son Yehuda Solomon comes home

After 24 years, Moshav’s lead singer Yehuda Solomon returns to Israel after becoming an Orthodox rock star in Los Angeles.

 YEHUDA SOLOMON at home in Israel.

Ultra-Orthodox women break through in tech education, report finds

“This change stems from deep processes in the perception of the role of women in ultra-Orthodox society and the quality of their professional training in the education and higher education system.”

Haredi women in the tech sector

Haredi soldiers and the struggle for community acceptance

As the story of the haredi community and the broader Israeli society unfolds, the challenge lies not just within the haredi community but in the willingness of the entire society to adapt and grow.

 ORTHODOX SOLDIERS participate in an IDF swearing-in ceremony in Jerusalem.

Ari Segal, former head of two Orthodox schools, accused of ‘sexualized’ communications with student

A Houston Orthodox day school says it found credible allegations that a former head of school engaged in “sexualized” communications with students.

The skyline of downtown Houston is seen in Houston, Texas, US. July 16, 2023

'Jewish students are hiding who they are' as antisemitism surges

Yeshiva University president Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman on the surge of hate on US campuses.

'THERE ARE many good people in the US and in higher education.' Yeshiva University students and faculty marching for Israel.

Thousands of Chabad emissaries gathered for a joint prayer for the abducted Israelis

Thousands of rabbis from Jewish communities worldwide united for a joint prayer in response to the challenging circumstances in Israel and the Jewish world.