Yeshiva students

The long way home: Free after decade in Iraqi prison, Benjamin Hassin begins new life in Jerusalem

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Just over a month ago, on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, Benjamin Hassin landed on Israeli soil for the first time in 12 years.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Benjamin Hassin overlooks the Western Wall, just weeks after returning to Israel following more than 11 years in Iraqi prisons, including nearly five years under a death sentence.
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with Israeli military draft orders, in Jerusalem, August 2, 2026.

Israel Police says 143 draft evaders were released as IDF failed to meet detention deadlines

A document from the Attorney-General's Office revealed gaps in draft enforcement, including a postponement of an arrest operation and unclear criteria for releasing draft evaders at border crossings.

|ByLIAT RON
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion addresses Torah MiTzion’s 30th-anniversary celebration at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on October 13, 2026

Torah MiTzion marks 30 years of strengthening ties between Israel, Diaspora Jewry

Hundreds of former emissaries and community leaders gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate three decades of Jewish education and religious-Zionist outreach across more than 20 countries.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Argentina's President Javier Milei attends a meeting of the Shield of the Americas on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US, September 22, 2026.

Argentine President Javier Milei dances with yeshiva students after receiving Lover of Israel prize

In his speech at the yeshiva, Milei thanked his hosts for presenting him with the award and said he viewed it as a commitment to continue supporting the Jewish people.

|ByELI LEON

'No young man will go to the army': Senior rabbi dissuades yeshiva students from IDF service

This follows rulings made by a number of top rabbis from different ultra-Orthodox groups in July that IDF service was prohibited.

OCTOBER 9, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rabbi Dov Lando seen during a meeting to discuss the drafting of ultra-Orthodox jews to the IDF in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, April 5, 2024.

Gov’t again defies A-G, aims to continue subsidies for draft-age haredim

Daycare subsidies are economic incentive for ultra-Orthodox men to continue yeshiva despite legal requirement to enlist.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024ByELIAV BREUER
A group of ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked traffic and the light rail in Jerusalem demonstrating against a Haredi draft into the IDF. February 26, 2024.

Community benchmarking beneficial for Jewish schools, yeshivas to create culture of trust - opinion

Benchmarking, a practice widely used in the corporate sector, involves comparing an organization’s performance metrics with those of peers or industry standards.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024ByODELIA EPSTEIN
STUDENTS LEARN at the Seattle Jewish Community School.

Empty yeshiva seats are reflective of Israel's need to rebuild - opinion

This past year has proven how fragile and precious life can be. I owe it to the students who perished to give everything I can to those who now sit in their seats.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024ByMOSHE TARAGIN
An illustrative image of empty seats.

Sunny Isles: The mayor honored Rabbi Pinto's new Yeshiva with her presence

AUGUST 20, 2024ByMARK FISH

'Yeshiva students wrote the Matrix': New unbelievable claim from Israeli member of Knesset

During a Channel 14 panel, Likud MK Galit Distel Atbaryan falsely claimed "The Matrix" was written by yeshiva students, sparking backlash.

AUGUST 20, 2024ByWALLA!, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel Ganz and Minister Galit Distel Atbaryan at the scene of the terror attack near Eli.

Grapevine August 18, 2024: Preserving and promoting Yiddish

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 18, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
A man studies in a university library.

WATCH: haredim protest draft at northern recruitment base, 12 arrested

The IDF reported that Border Police successfully kept the protesters away from the base's fences, though the police had to disperse a large number of demonstrators using tear gas.

AUGUST 14, 2024BySHAKED SADE
Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police forces outside the IDF Michve Alon base in northern Israel, August 14, 2024

'If the army were without women, we might have been able to discuss it,' senior haredi rabbi says

"Even if there were a haredi brigade, today it would be one way, and tomorrow the another," the rabbi added.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Haredi men dressed in traditional ultra-Orthodox garb stand behind a group of religious IDF soldiers

IDI study uncovers illegal employment among haredi Yeshiva students

"This study sheds light on the complex relationship between religious obligations and economic activity among young Haredi men," Gordon explained.

JULY 20, 2024ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Haredi youth works in office.