Ultra-Orthodox
The Book of Ruth: Esty Shushan, activist for haredi women, tells a different story - review
She realizes that the film, which she wrote more than a decade ago, will be seen by a largely secular audience, although she said that quite a few in the ultra-Orthodox world will likely see it too.
Why Jerusalem’s last-place quality of life ranking doesn’t tell the full story - opinion
WATCH: Haredim block roads near Tel Hashomer in protest of IDF draft, deemed unlawful by police
Israelis divided on joining US pre-emptive strike on Iran, ending US military aid - IDI poll
IDF warns of manpower crisis if ultra-Orthodox Jews not drafted by March
The IDF on Tuesday unveiled new pathways to increase haredi enlistment, aiming to prevent major troop shortages when 2,500 soldiers are released in January 2027.
A-G Baharav-Miara says gov’t is violating ruling on haredi conscription as enforcement plan stalls
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's comments at the High Court of Justice came as the government has failed to adopt effective measures for the conscription of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students.
State to High Court: Education data on haredi core studies incomplete, disputes A-G’s framing
At the January hearing, the High Court ordered the state to submit all documents in its possession relating to core-curriculum instruction in the networks.
Jerusalem daycare tragedy: Why make the story worse than it is? - opinion
We have many problems to solve in Israel, but we can’t afford to be blindsided by our own prejudices or by those of persons seeking any excuse to demonize our country.
Collapse of responsibility in the name of faith - opinion
Parashat Bo warns: true faith demands responsibility, that honoring life means accountability and protecting the vulnerable.
Ultra-Orthodox rioters throw stones, call police 'Nazis' in protests over dead infants' autopsies
Eleven were arrested before protests began to disperse following the High Court of Justice's blocking of the planned autopsies.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest infants' autopsies in Jerusalem daycare disaster
Police arrested the daycare owner and the caregiver in charge following initial questioning, and both will be brought before a judge on Tuesday as the investigation continues.
Israel Police arrest Jerusalem daycare owner, caregiver in charge where two babies died
The court ordered the autopsy, demanded by the Attorney-General's office and the police, while the family of the victims will be able to appeal the decision on Tuesday.
IDF draft equality is minimum condition to restore Israeli solidarity - editorial
The Israel-Hamas War did not only take bodies; it took spirit. It took marriages, jobs, sleep, and the sense that someone competent is steering.
Growing contradictions at the heart of Israel’s liberal camp - opinion
Israeli liberal leaders push policies that clash with democratic principles, showing differing ways of how they treat different communities.
