Haredim

Haredim in Israel’s periphery show distinct lifestyle gaps from center, Shoresh Institute finds

The research studies how the accelerating migration of haredi households out of central Israel intersects with transportation, spending patterns, and fertility decisions.

 Rain in Bnei Brak
Israel Police take a woman in for questioning.

'I don’t care about optics': Inside United Hatzalah’s Jerusalem daycare disaster response

Caps with slogans supporting Greenland are on display in a clothing store in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 20, 2026.

Supreme Court decision on baby autopsy, Trump’s Greenland texts under scrutiny

Kindergaten owner arrested in Romema, Jerusalem, after two babies died due to illegalities. January, 19.

Deadly autonomy: How haredi society's contempt for law has killed its children - opinion


Sanctions against haredi draft dodgers must be enforced, attorney general warns

"According to the data presented by the military, in the absence of effective enforcement measures, the enlistment rate among this group is negligible,” Limon wrote

 POLICE CONFRONT haredi demonstrators blocking a road in Jerusalem, protesting against efforts to draft haredim into the military, earlier this month.

Taking from Israel and refusing to serve: Why haredim draft refusal is hard to swallow - editorial

Few things are more provocative for non-haredim than haredi rabbis and students gleefully rejecting the government and refusing to defend the state – all while taking its money.

 Using donations to force change in Haredi draft row.

Israel Katz says 'unilateral' IDF draft letters to haredim have failed

Katz added that it was imperative for the Israeli military to take into account the "protection of the world of the Torah" in Israel.

 DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz appears before the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee last month.

Dancing on the brink: Haredi draft dodging video triggers national backlash

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Viral videos of haredi anti-draft chants have reignited Israel’s conscription debate, sparking public outrage and political backlash.

THE ISSUE of haredi conscription into the IDF has once again been brought into the spotlight this week, even as the Knesset continues its inability to legislate the matter. If elections come soon, the haredi parties could be in danger of losing their place in government, and their reality may change

Less than 2% of haredim summoned since July have begun IDF service

According to the data, the IDF has sent out 2,231 “Tzav 12” orders, which are a final summons to people who did not adhere to the initial order, before an arrest warrant is issued.

 An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man is seen exiting an IDF recruiting office in Jerusalem, June 25, 2024

Letters to the Editor February 5, 2025: Impulsively decisive

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox face arrest for draft evasion in IDF crackdown

Last month, the military announced that legal action was underway against draft candidates from the haredi community who failed to report for enlistment.

 ‘THE HAREDI leadership argues that it is forbidden to draft yeshiva students whose Torah is their profession and that they defend the State of Israel through their studies.’

Shas chief Deri calls on Netanyahu to continue with 2nd phase of hostage deal

“I understand the concerns—this is a very difficult deal with significant costs—but we are obligated to save lives," Deri stated.

Shas chairman Arye Deri.

Haredi organizations press on efforts to prevent IDF recruitment - report

One of the associated hotlines actively works to intervene in cases of arrested draft dodgers.

 ULTRA-ORTHODOX men protest against the haredi draft, in Jerusalem last week.

Haredim verbally assault IDF Maj.-Gen. in Bnei Brak restaurant

Dozens of young men could be heard shouting insults at him, calling "murderer," and "shame on you."

 Footage showing Maj.-Gen. David Zini being escorted by Israel police. January 9, 2025.