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Beyond the Headlines: Stronger than we think
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
This high school’s library is now a memorial to 25 fallen alumni in Efrat
![An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man is seen during protests in Jerusalem as a banner reads 'All [Israeli] people are IDF,' October 30, 2025](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/687674 "An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man is seen during protests in Jerusalem as a banner reads 'All [Israeli] people are IDF,' October 30, 2025")
Haredi population grows rapidly while male employment and army service stall, IDI report finds
Israel faces tough choices over haredi draft exemptions, legal expert warns - interview
Matisyahu's amazing performance: A night of music, unity, and resilience in Jerusalem - review
Matisyahu's comeback at Jerusalem's Zappa Club drew a diverse crowd. Despite tour cancellations, his performance celebrated Jewish heritage, evoking emotion and leaving fans uplifted.
The High Court's draft decision offers an opportunity for unity and shared sacrifice - editorial
The court’s ruling should serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue and engagement on the issue of military service instead of pathetic threats of emigration and political discord.
Israeli rabbi: Torah students cannot serve in IDF, they are protecting soldiers
"We must not, God forbid, take them [the haredi Yeshiva students who do not study Torah all day to the army because they also pray and they also study,” the Rabbi said.
Jerusalem rabbi becomes father at 88, 'like our forefather Abraham'
The birth and celebrations of the rabbi and his wife in welcoming their first child has been covered by the haredi press, with many rejoicing the rarity and significance of the birth.
Bnei Brak Yeshiva announce death of Rabbi Baruch Weisbecker z"l
Rabbi Baruch Weisbecker was known to be dedicated to the spiritual development of his students and was a leading figure in the Haredi community.
Israel-Hamas war doc. and more hit Israeli TV, streaming
Until They Return is a look at the early days of the war, when Israel suddenly found itself mired in the chaos of identifying over 1,000 bodies and figuring out who was dead or taken hostage in Gaza.
Rabbi Zevulun Charlop, dean who led Yeshiva U seminary through period of growth, dies at 94
When Charlop was named dean of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary at YU in 1971, it had 154 students. When he retired in 2008, it had 340.
War, Talmud, and agriculture - opinion
No one expects an unqualified yeshiva student to show up on the frontline and shed his blood. Instead, they could shed some sweat.
'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.
Yeshiva students light 138 Hanukkah menorahs in honor of hostages
Students at the Erlau Hasidic Yeshiva in Jerusalem's Katamon neighborhood have arranged 138 Hanukkah menorahs in honor of the hostages who cannot light their menorahs this year.
