haredi news

Numbers aside, haredi conscription is about the fabric of Israeli society

The haredi community must find a way to contribute more directly to the defense of the nation, whether through military service or other forms of national service.

Community engagement motivates ultra-Orthodox Jewish men to pursue higher education - study

Haredi students’ participation in volunteer programs offered by their colleges can make other members of their community more inclined to enroll in higher education, the new study reveals.

What do Israelis think of haredi IDF draft exemption?

Nearly all (97%) of Jews identified as secular supported the complete cancelation of the exemption policy.

Thousands of haredi volunteers rally to aid Israel amidst conflict with Hamas

Chamal's activity is divided into three core divisions, each dedicated to addressing critical needs.

24/10/2023

Israel must heed A-G on gender segregation, interior minister says

The letter approached a societal issue in Israel brought to the public eye on Yom Kippur in Tel Aviv.

Israel Police forge new collaborations with ultra-Orthodox communities

There are currently over 1.3 million Haredim in Israel—roughly 13% of the population—and while religious, their communities are far from crime-free.

By AARON PORIS/THE MEDIA LINE
01/10/2023

Gov't to transfer hundreds of millions in funds for haredi education

The plan seeks to transfer NIS 94 million for the sake of "Jewish culture", NIS 61 million to support yeshivas and their students, and NIS 32 million to boys' schools that don't teach core studies.

Tension in coalition mounts over last minute budget demands

Agudat Yisrael demands additional funds, threatens to oppose budget; Smotrich threatens to resign

Bus line in Ashdod doesn't allow women, drivers say it's line for 'only men'

Bus drivers on the Ashdod 80 line have barred women from riding the bus multiple times.

Israel needs to allow more building permits to haredi municipalities - comptroller

Of Israel's population, an estimated 9.45 million people, around 1.2 million (or 13%) are considered ultra-orthodox.

02/05/2023
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