Ultra-Orthodox
Israeli military nearing breaking point without more manpower, IDF warns Knesset committee
The reported gap in platoon commanders comes as the military continues to warn of broader manpower shortages across combat formations.
Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence
Knesset passes in first reading bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law
Son of rabbi who verbally attacked IDF chief says father receives no state funding whatsoever
Netanyahu's political opposition must present clear policies - opinion
Israel’s opposition unites against Netanyahu, but lacks policies to present a clear alternative government.
Haredi parties accuse Knesset foreign affairs committee legal adviser of stalling draft bill
According to senior haredi party figures quoted by Maariv, some of Frenkel-Shor’s conditions are not purely legal in nature but reflect “an ideological approach.”
Tearing Israel apart: Jew-on-Jew violence in Bnei Brak is unacceptable - opinion
Two female soldiers were attacked in Bnei Brak; if we believe in Torah and unity, Jew-on-Jew violence can never be tolerated.
Study shows how Israel's economy funnels money to ultra-Orthodox families through benefit programs
The study, titled "On Taxes and Wonders," mapped, for the first time comprehensively, all that Israeli citizens give to the state and all that they receive from it.
Ultra-Orthodox rioters to remain in custody after chasing female IDF soldiers, clashing with police
The suspects' arrests were extended until Wednesday, and one additional suspect, aged 12, was granted conditional release, the statement added.
Bnei Brak clashes reflect long-building tensions within haredi society, researcher says - interview
An Israel Democracy Institute researcher says the violence reflects long-standing shifts within haredi society and mounting friction over IDF conscription.
Haredi chickens come home to roost - opinion
This catastrophic situation in Israel is the fault of the haredi leadership.
WATCH: Israel Police rescue two female IDF soldiers chased by ultra-Orthodox mob in Bnei Brak
Over 20 arrested as haredi parties condemn violence, stress it does not reflect the broader haredi community.
Socioeconomic intervention needed to save haredi periphery towns - opinion
Haredi women in the periphery are more educated, with increased matriculation certificates or academic degrees: 41% vs 34% in the center. Geography itself has a tangible effect on haredi lifestyles.
The Book of Ruth: Esty Shushan, activist for haredi women, tells a different story - review
She realizes that the film, which she wrote more than a decade ago, will be seen by a largely secular audience, although she said that quite a few in the ultra-Orthodox world will likely see it too.
