Haredi

Haredi Public's Moti Leitner: Israel’s future is our responsibility, too - opinion

A community must prepare its children for the lives ahead, enable its families to achieve economic independence, and accept its share of responsibility for defending the country.

Moti Leitner, chairman of the Haredi Public Party, holds a press conference at the party’s election campaign headquarters in Neve Ilan, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 21, 2026.
Moti Leitner, chairman of the Haredi Public party, party members and supporters attend the launch of the party’s election campaign ahead of the upcoming Israeli general elections in Beit Shemesh, August 23, 2026.

'We will get them': Haredi Public Party leader vows to help fill IDF manpower shortage

Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election

Israel’s election campaign lacks substance, fresh leadership, and vision - opinion

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man walk near an electoral banner for the Reservist-Economic Party  led by Yoaz Hendel (R) and Yaron Zelekha (L) in Bnei Barak, near Tel Aviv, October 18, 2026

Yoaz Hendel: Reservists are the key to breaking Israel’s political deadlock - opinion


Shas leader Arye Deri claims IDF prefers secular army, haredi soldiers are 'a big headache'

Naftali Bennett responded to Deri's comments, saying the Shas chairman is "harming IDF soldiers," adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "spreading blood libels about IDF commanders."

Shas chairman Arye Deri attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Jerusalem's Basimta Cafe may decide to close on Shabbat amid weekly haredi protests

The demonstrations against the cafe began following a revelation that the the eatery is an official Jews for Jesus project, a movement seen as controversial amongst mainstream Judaism.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against a cafe operating on Shabbat and clash with Israeli police, while secular protesters hold a counter-demonstration in support of the cafe in central Jerusalem, August 8, 2026.

The haredi community faces a growing threat from Iranian recruiters - opinion

Iran is betting on our divisions. The smartest answer is to prove it wrong by investing in the shared resilience that is itself a pillar of national security and age-old Jewish values.

Meir Nahum, one of two brothers who were indicted for conducting espionage on behalf of Iranian agents.

Degel HaTorah leader Rabbi Lando says haredim only need to rely on God, not any prime minister

"We are not dependent on this person or that person, or on one prime minister or another, but only on the Creator of the world," he declared.

Rabbi Dov Lando, head of the Slabodka yeshiva in Bnei Brak arrives to deliver a lesson at the Mir Yeshiva, in the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, September 19, 2023.

To bring more haredi men into the IDF, first support those who serve - opinion

The success of haredi enlistment will not be measured only by how many young men put on a uniform, but also by how many will have a community and a future.

Haredi soldier

Haredi enlistment to combat units jumps 30% as over 250 men join IDF in recent draft cycle

Current assessments indicate that some of the tracks are expected to meet the recruitment targets set by the head of the IDF Personnel Directorate, Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men at the Tel Hashomer IDF base, August 30, 2026.

Only clear rules, command chain, can let IDF avoid internal conflict due to religion - editorial

The IDF's reality, where it wants both women and religious men serving together, demands clear rules, common sense, and commanders who know the soldiers they lead.

IDF soldiers participate in the Arrowhead agility competition on July 8, 2026.

Givati situation must teach IDF it has no time for diversions by religion, egalitarianism - comment

As the IDF incorporates more religious soldiers and more women, it will need to demonstrate common sense, sensitivity, and flexibility.

A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protester argues with a police officer outside the Jerusalem IDF recruitment center, April 12, 2026.

Toddler lightly injured after father used stroller to block Military Police vehicle in Bnei Brak

According to sources familiar with the details, both the father and his son were lightly injured, suffering bruises and abrasions to their legs.

Ultra orthodox Jews clash with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, on road 4 near Bnei Brak, August 08, 2026.

Hundreds of haredim arrive at Tel Hashomer to enlist in IDF as anti-draft protesters gather

“The young men who walked through those gates this morning show you can be fully committed to Torah study and still defend this country on the front line," said Lt.-Col. (res) Yossi Levi.

A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) man at the Tel Hashomer IDF base, August 30, 2026.