Religious minorities
Austrian government presses ahead with planned headscarf ban in schools
The lower house is due to discuss the legislation that would introduce the ban, despite criticism from rights groups and the possibility that the Constitutional Court could overturn it.
Tehran has arrested at least 21 Christians since Israel ceasefire, non-profit claims
'The war in Gaza, will come to us:' Palestinians, Israeli Arabs share how war has impacted them
Israel must secure southern Syria, up to Damascus to protect Druze - opinion
A democratic nation state of the Jewish people
The new law does not erode a single right or protection of any minority. It actually reaffirms Israel’s commitment to minority groups.
‘A milestone’ victory for Shabbat observant sports competitors
Shabbat Team says it has fielded dozens of complaints in recent years by religious sportsmen in different fields who have found it impossible to compete.
Nation-state bill strikes blow to minorities
So the question arises as to whether the nation-state bill is essentially just a declaration, and what – if any – problems does it generate?
![A man holds up an Israeli flag at the start of a soccer match [Illustrative]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/428016 "A man holds up an Israeli flag at the start of a soccer match [Illustrative]")
Why haredim need secular studies
There are not enough jobs within yeshivot for haredim who want to become teachers and rabbis. Often the jobs that are available – even as a cashier in a neighborhood store – require outside contact.
Religious tolerance is a safeguard of peace and security
High Court rules TA shops can remain open on Shabbat
Haredi MKs vow legislative override.
Drôle de monde
De la difficulté des minorités religieuses en pays musulmans
