Ultra-Orthodox
High Court: State’s haredi draft enforcement update ‘does not satisfy’ amid Iran war tensions
“In these pressing times, today’s hearing was canceled,” the court wrote. “But the need to enforce the obligation of military enlistment is steadily increasing.”
When first graders in Modi’in sang 'You Won’t Defeat Me,' I cried - opinion
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
Ex-Sephardi chief rabbi slams Tel Aviv rabbi as 'heretic' after he calls for haredi IDF enlistment
Rabbi Tamir Granot's son, Capt. Amitay Zvi Granot, was killed shortly after Hamas's October 7 attack in an incident on the Lebanon border while fighting Hezbollah.
As the Gaza war ends, Israel's battle for values starts now - opinion
After two years of war, a soldier reflects on Israel’s challenges ahead. Unity, responsibility, and the gap between true leaders and politicians. Can Israel heal and rebuild together?
'Is Trump planning on building Jerusalem's Third Temple?' Haredi correspondent asks press sec.
Mishpacha's Jake Turx asked Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about the possibility of Trump rebuilding the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during a discussion on the new White House ballroom.
Senior haredi rabbi calls for widespread protest after unrest following arrests of draft dodgers
Three haredi protesters were arrested in Bnei Brak, while protesters in Jerusalem blocked a major road and the light rail tracks, throwing stones at passing vehicles, Israel Police confirmed.
Thousands of haredi ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israeli military draft in New York City
Thousands of haredi Orthodox men gathered outside Israel’s New York consulate to protest mandatory IDF conscription, echoing growing tensions in Israel over the Supreme Court’s draft ruling.
Donors fund synagogue renovation at COGAT's Erez base near Gaza border, manned by haredi soldiers
The synagogue was renovated at COGAT's Erez Coordination and Liaison Administration base near the Gaza border, where the ultra-orthodox Netzah Yehuda Battalion serves.
The legacy of Huvy Elisha: The quiet life of a Mea She’arim painter and matriarch
Ahuva “Huvy” Elisha lived in step with the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood she called home for the last 40 years of her long and well-traveled life.
Bismuth submits controversial haredi draft law outline in bid for Shas return to gov't
The outline of Bismuth’s draft lays out principles under which 50% of the haredi draft cohort will be enlisted within five years and the exemption age will be set at 26.
Knesset approves NIS 30 b. increase in defense budget for ‘war-related’ expenses
The bill passed its third reading with 55 in favor and 50 against, following a full day of speeches from the coalition and opposition members.
WATCH: Elderly rabbi pelted with chicken bones in antisemitic London incident
A 41-year-old man was arrested after hurling chicken bones and abuse at a 77-year-old rabbi outside a Stamford Hill pharmacy.
