Ultra-Orthodox

Bridging the divide: Integrating ultra-Orthodox men into the IDF

The push to draft ultra-Orthodox men into the IDF sparks controversy. Can a new hesder program and tailored solutions bridge societal divides and ensure fair participation for all?

By KENNETH BRANDER
21/07/2024

'Kosher cell phone' bill passes major hurdle in Knesset

The bill will preserve in law the Rabbinic Committee for Communication's ability to control some 500,000 users of what are known as "kosher cell phones."

Gallant approves draft orders for 1,000 haredim on Sunday

IDF says it may need to summon up to 24,000 Haredim to get 3,000 to enlist by mid-August.

Tobacco company advertises products differently in Israel, depending on demographic

The study emphasized the critical need for rigorous media surveillance and regulatory measures to ensure fair and balanced reporting.

Shas spiritual leaders encourage haredim to refuse draft orders

The message stated Shas rabbis “have firmly instructed that as of now, with no new law yet established to regulate the status of yeshiva students, no draft orders or summons should be responded to."

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews block a road during a protest outside the city of Bnei Brak, March 3, 2024

Ultra-Orthodox extremists hurl bottles at IDF senior commanders in Bnei Brak, call them 'murderers'

Two IDF officials were attacked in Bnei Brak after a meeting about an ultra-Orthodox IDF division. Extremists surrounded their car, shouting slurs.

‘Rabbi Capoeira’: A movie mixing ultra-Orthodox and martial arts

The film is showing throughout July and August at theaters in the Lev Cinemas chain and other venues around the country.

Protect both body and spirit: How to draft haredim into the IDF

With the Supreme Court ruling on haredi enlistment the Three Ladies decided to reunite to tackle the explosive issue. What do secular Pam, Religious Zionist Tzippi, and ultra-Orthodox Danit think? 

By THREE LADIES , THREE LATTES
12/07/2024

Does Jewish law require yeshiva students to be drafted at age 18?

There is no halachic or moral justification for haredi draft evasion. “Shall your brothers go to war, while you sit here!?”

'Do not show up at recruitment offices': Haredi rabbi responds to Gallant's draft goal

As of Wednesday, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said draft notices would be delivered in coming weeks to ultra-Orthodox Jews who were previously exempted from serving in the IDF. 

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