Orthodox Jews
Most Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur, while over half take part in prayer services, survey finds
Only a small number of those reported to be fasting partially or not at all are older people, according to the survey data, suggesting that the reasons are more linked to health or principle.
Givati situation must teach IDF it has no time for diversions by religion, egalitarianism - comment
Beyond outrage: Building communities that can fight antisemitism - opinion
IDF nearly strikes right-wing Israeli activists mistaken for terrorists near Syrian border - report
25 years of peace education essential to shift Palestinian attitudes on Israel, says MK Tur-Paz
The Knesset member views the issue of drafting ultra-Orthodox men as a potential breaking point for Israel’s current government
Orthodox women activists pledge to hold ‘sex strike’ to protest religious divorce refusal
An advocate for Jewish women whose estranged husbands are refusing to divorce them ritually, calls for post-mikvah sex to be seen as a natural site of protest.
What do the ultra-Orthodox parties do when they encounter a brick wall? - Opinion
Call of war: Have Orthodox Israelis been using phones on Shabbat since Oct. 7?
A survey conducted by The Jerusalem Post revealed a significant shift in cellphone usage on Shabbat since Oct. 7 and sheds some light on evolving attitudes toward technology and religious practice.
Are more Orthodox Jews in Israel using phones on Shabbat during wartime?
Read the full Jerusalem Post survey on Shabbat phone usage among Orthodox Israelis in this week's Magazine and online over the weekend.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews block traffic, light rail in haredi draft protest
A Jerusalem Post intern at the scene reported witnessing one of the Haredim at the protest blocking a car. The orthodox Jewish man persisted in blocking the vehicle even as it drove forward.
Why do we pray? Turning to God in times of trauma - opinion
Perhaps prayer’s greatest benefit is that it enables us to elevate and purify ourselves.
After 24 years, Israel's prodigal son Yehuda Solomon comes home
After 24 years, Moshav’s lead singer Yehuda Solomon returns to Israel after becoming an Orthodox rock star in Los Angeles.
Ultra-Orthodox women break through in tech education, report finds
“This change stems from deep processes in the perception of the role of women in ultra-Orthodox society and the quality of their professional training in the education and higher education system.”
Haredi soldiers and the struggle for community acceptance
As the story of the haredi community and the broader Israeli society unfolds, the challenge lies not just within the haredi community but in the willingness of the entire society to adapt and grow.
