Haredi

  An illustrative image of Jerusalem's Ramat Eshkol neighborhood.

Ramat Eshkol: From Six Day War battleground to thriving haredi hub

Neighborhood Corner: Founded after the Six Day War, Ramat Eshkol was intended to be one of the "hinge" neighborhoods connecting west Jerusalem with Mount Scopus.

Why was it a tumultuous week for Israel's coalition?

Noisy public infighting usually develops into an attempt by parties to leverage their position to score political victories.

SHVIL HAMAAYANOT is a popular hiking trail close to Jerusalem, with stunning views of the Judean Mou

IDF Home Front Command issues warning to haredis hiking in isolated areas

The IDF highlighted that many common hiking areas are out of the range of sirens and have weak cellphone connections, making it extremely difficult to know if there has been an attack.

‘Temple desecrators’: Haredi newspapers slam Ben-Gvir's ascent to Temple Mount

Leading Ashkenazi haredi newspaper criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for visiting the Temple Mount, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to act against him.

By YAKI ADAMKER
14/08/2024

New salary agreements for haredi schools proposed despite concerns

Israel's Education Minister plans to implement new regulations for major haredi school systems despite unresolved concerns from finance and justice ministries.

'Speak quietly': Ashdod rabbis call for restrictive rules for women on public transport

Haredi women's rights activist Tzippy Lavi, Head of Government Relations for Nivcharot condemned the letter on X, formerly Twitter.

Shas labor minister requests year delay in haredi daycare subsidy cuts

Removing yeshiva studies from the list of occupations that qualify for daycare subsidies would require a number of software updates, according to Ben Tzur.

Israel to stop subsidizing haredi children's daycare amid IDF draft efforts

The attorney-general's ruling will likely lead to a financial blow to thousands of haredi families just weeks before a new school year begins.

'Careful, Beauties Ahead!': Internal strife threatens Israel's success

Tuvia Tenenbom is a Zionist but, he says, "The Haredim are my family, whether I want it or not."

By HAROLD GOLDMEIER
11/08/2024
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