Ultra-Orthodox
When first graders in Modi’in sang 'You Won’t Defeat Me,' I cried - opinion
First graders in Modi’in danced and sang prayers for soldiers and peace, a moving reminder of faith, resilience, and hope.
When I sat next to a haredi: A moment of humanity in amid division in Israel - opinion
Should control of the Western Wall be delegated to one sect of Judaism over another? - editorial
Iran’s 400% espionage surge in Israel: Rising threats and societal vulnerabilities - opinion
Israel must halt funding of haredi schools lacking legal standards, court rules
In the opinion sent to Education Minister Yoav Kisch, the Attorney-General’s Office stated that the continued funding of institutions that do not meet statutory obligations “cannot persist.”
IDF's haredi Hashmonaim Brigade completes first operational activity in southern Syria
Also on Thursday, soldiers of the IDF's Brigade 636 killed a terrorist who threw stones at them near the village of Luban al-Sharqiyya in the West Bank during an overnight ambush.
High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes
Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner ordered that hearings in both cases be held by January 8, and instructed the parties to submit preliminary responses up to 24 hours beforehand.
Petah Tikva declared 'red city' for measles outbreak, six-month-old children to be vaccinated
According to the ministry’s statement, the exceptional step was taken due to the rapid spread of the disease in the city and the makeup of the population.
High Court freezes Tel Aviv chief rabbi election, citing flawed consultation process
A High Court order has postponed the Tel Aviv chief rabbi election after judges found procedural shortcomings in how ministry representatives were presented to the city council.
Two policemen injured at religious youth protest in Jerusalem marking Ahuvia Sandak's death
The protesters, a group of young right-wing nationalists, took to the streets to mark five years since the death of hilltop youth Ahuvia Sandak.
Between ultra-Orthodox draft and Knesset coalition, Israel's democracy is too complicated - opinion
The composition of our fragile coalition in the Knesset, mirrored in the cabinet, makes governing our already volatile population factions extremely difficult.
Why Israel's draft law will not solve the IDF's manpower problem - opinion
Total victory is not achieved through false faith, but through difficult decisions. It requires serious, painful thinking, especially regarding the immediate term. This draft law does not do that.
Israel Hofsheet petitions High Court to freeze haredi national-civic service track
Israel Hofsheet asked the High Court to freeze the national civic service track it says lets haredi men avoid IDF enlistment without a legal basis.
Ultra-Orthodox rioters throw stones at bus carrying IDF soldiers during Jerusalem protest
Soldiers tried to help the police disperse the rioters, but were forced to go back inside the bus violently. The police had to use stun grenades to disperse the rioting crowd.
