haredi population in israel

NJ man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2022 spree of violent antisemitic attacks

Lakewood is a fast-growing city in central New Jersey with a large haredi Orthodox population, and is home to Beth Medrash Govoha, the largest yeshiva outside of Israel.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
26/07/2024

Opposition blasts state attempt to assist major haredi school system in financial trouble

MK Beliak warned the "prime minister's office, head of the Knesset Finance Committee (Gafni) and all those who are involved in the matter – we are following closely."

Is the NIS 70 m plan for haredi employment going to work without a draft law?

Israel's new NIS 70M plan aims to boost haredi employment and productivity through education incentives, but IDF exemptions pose challenges.

23/06/2024

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.

The US is mulling over sanctions against Ultra-Orthodox army unit, says expert

Antony Blinken is expected to announce sanctions against the IDF’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion for potential human rights abuses in the West Bank, setting a precedent that other countries may follow.

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
22/04/2024
INCREASED INTEGRATION of Haredim into the workforce has resulted in a record-low poverty rate in the

Solving the haredi employment problem in Israel

The differences in haredi society are significant, and they require us to rethink any actions that might be taken in order to encourage their employment.

By YEHUDIT MILETZKY
21/03/2024

Survey of haredi society shows a community inching toward the norm

In 2002, only about a third of haredi men, and just over half of haredi women, were employed. Those numbers surged between 2003 and 2015.

Majority of Israeli haredim oppose draft despite the war

The survey found that 70% of the ultra-Orthodox have not changed their opinion regarding conscription since the outbreak of the war between Israel and Hamas.

By BROOKE SARAH BORDEN
06/12/2023

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
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