Haredi demographics
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
National-Religious men were found to have increased in service substantially from the start of the war until 2025, while the participation of secular men decreased the most of any group.
Likud MK Kallner opposes criminal arrests for haredi draft evaders, backs economic sanctions
Equality requires universal draft, participation in economy and workforce, MK Liberman says
Coalition, opposition spar as preliminary vote on haredi daycare bill nears
Candidly Speaking: Nine challenges confronting Israel
We have never been so self-reliant or as powerful as we are today, and in as optimal a position to defend ourselves.
The ultra-Orthodox community's new trend: From isolationism to involvement
In 2017, we have to ask: Who is ultra-Orthodox? What are the boundaries of ultra-Orthodox society? What are the boundaries of ultra-Orthodox identity within the Israeli sphere?
Haredi leaders concede no dramatic changes on Shabbat status quo in Jerusalem
A committee was established by the municipality a month ago to look into the issue.
Court strikes blow against discrimination of Sephardi haredi girls
Haredi political leaders were swift to denounce the ruling.
MK denounces gov’t over rise in yeshiva students, unemployed haredi men
The Knesset approved a budget increase for yeshivas, which Levi denounces as a "foolish decision."
Haredim protest against ‘harassment’ on Gur community
According to the Gur community, protesters entered the synagogue during the Shabbat evening prayer service and started using their cell phones, taking pictures and making phone calls.
Israeli President Rivlin: Democracy is not to be taken for granted
“Israel is changing before our eyes,” he said. “There is no clear majority and there is no clear minority.”
Haredim proud to be Israeli, poll finds
Haredim are right wing, believe Jewish law should take precedence in a conflict with civil law, and have barely any trust in the High Court of Justice or the media.
Calls to protect hassidic community from secular 'provocateurs'
There is severe inter-communal strife in Arad, where relations between the secular and haredi communities, in particular the Gur community, have been become increasingly rancorous.
Three Ladies, Three Lattes: To work, to work, ‘l’haim’
Secular Pam, modern Orthodox Tzippi and haredi Danit answer your questions on percolating issues in Israel’s complicated social and religious fabric.