Ultra-Orthodox
Former PM Bennett backs civil marriage, public transport on Shabbat in Israel
Naftali Bennett’s remarks in favor of civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat draw praise from left-wing figures but face sharp criticism from haredi parties.
Reservists Party vows to form Zionist government, discusses potential alliance with Gantz
MK Boaz Bismuth attacked by haredi mob in Bnei Brak, affirms dedication to draft law
High Court clash exposes IDF manpower crisis, gov't stalling on haredi draft - editorial
Ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn man who abused child may see 103-year sentence reduced - NYT
The message Brooklyn's district attorney was sending was that “politics matters more than protecting children,” said Boorey Deutsch, the husband of the woman who Weberman abused when she was a girl.
Colombian authorities, Interpol rescue 17 minors from ultra-Orthodox Lev Tahor sect
Five of the minors had an Interpol Yellow Notice, used in cases of missing persons and human trafficking. The Lev Tahor victims were nationals from the United States, Canada, and Guatemala.
Ultra-Orthodox leaders give haredi factions green light to advance IDF draft bill
The past week has seen violence from within the haredi community from extremists who are against a law that would require army enlistment from members of the community.
Liberman slams haredi draft-dodger extremists, ultra-Orthodox parties condemn violence
UTJ and Shas denounce violent haredi extremists as tensions rise over a contentious IDF draft bill, prompting political backlash and stalled legislation.
‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ aliyah: All different kinds of Jews are welcome in Israel - opinion
Will Israel abandon those unable to provide the requisite rabbinical letter? If so, how could Israel claim moral superiority to countries that turned away boatloads of Jews fleeing Nazi Europe?
Prosecution moves to hold Roche Israel, former UTJ aides accountable for possible fraud
Three key figures are facing potential criminal charges in an ongoing lobbying investigation.
Tomer Persico: The evolution of individualism and collective identity in Judaism
Dr. Tomer Persico explores how the biblical idea of humans created in God’s image shaped Western values like individualism and equality.
Israelis feel Trump wields more influence on Israel's security than Netanyahu's government - poll
The nationwide survey also finds broad perception that Israel’s security is a central consideration for Trump, alongside persistent splits over judicial legislation and haredi conscription.
Israel won’t be saved from the haredim. It will be saved with them - opinion
The real challenge is not the existence of such a community but the erosion of trust and communication between sectors.
Smotrich threatens to halt coalition voting if reservist tax benefits bill not passed
The bill has been undergoing discussion in the Knesset's Finance Committee, but has not yet been brought for its second and third readings.
