Haredi
Politicians decry attempts to allow haredi draft dodgers to travel to Uman, New York
The government decision to invest NIS 10 million to finance the various aspects of the annual haredi pilgrimage to Uman sparked widespread criticism.
Between two narratives: A candid conversation with an ultra-Orthodox Israeli
The Bukharan Quarter: A long way from the Silk Road
Ultra-Orthodox Jews block central Israel highways, protest outside military prison
Let them serve with dignity: Inside Eli Beer’s plan to welcome haredim into national life
“We are tearing ourselves apart – not from external threats but from inside” the founder and president of United Hatzalah states
WATCH: Haredi anti-draft protesters block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak
Several dozen protesters blocked the southbound direction of the highway, with others blocking the northbound direction.
Military announces new, last-ditch plan to re-enlist draft-dodgers
The new option will be available for draft dodgers until this coming Thursday.
Netanyahu to Border Police haredi unit: Torah study, military service 'not contradictory'
"We are in a process of change. It is very important to show the great contribution of all parts of society, but as far as I am concerned, you are pioneers," Netanyahu told the soldiers.
Video showing haredi youth desecrating Ben-Gurion's grave prompts outrage, police investigation
“Whether the video is authentic or fake, it attempts to tarnish David Ben-Gurion's memory," the Ben-Gurion Heritage Institute stated,
Coalition fails to secure majority, postpones IDF reservist order extension
Politicians from the opposition slammed the postponement of the vote to extend emergency call-up orders for reservists.
Jerusalem Faction plan to shut down Ben-Gurion Airport to protest haredi draft - report
The protest is in response to the continued arrest of ultra-Orthodox (haredi) men for dodging the draft and refusing to serve in the IDF.
WATCH: IDF Hashmonaim Brigade soldiers receive berets after two week long combat training
The Hashmonaim Brigade soldiers received the berets after two weeks of combat training, including a 55-kilometer beret march through the Jerusalem hills and ending at the Western Wall.
'Israel has declared war on Torah scholars': Haredi leaders call for global protest
"The State of Israel has declared war on Torah scholars. The Haredi community will launch a global battle like no other,” the leaders of the Haredi community said.
State will halt funding for at-risk haredi yeshivot with students who don’t draft
The petition notes that many of these students are not studying Torah in a consistent manner, and often work off-the-books - in violation of the conditions for military exemption.
Understanding the ultra-Orthodox: Is haredim in the army a pipe dream or within reach?
Fears, hopes, and the IDF’s efforts to work with the community – and improve conditions to maximize ultra-Orthodox recruitment
