Eida Haharedit

Haredi draft:

1,000 summoned, demonstrations expected

The IDF made it clear that if only a few of those who were summoned report, more orders will be sent. In the meantime, forces in the haredi community are calling for massive protests.

'We won't join the enemy army'

Haredim protest conscription ruling in Jerusalem

Droves of anti-Zionist haredim gathered at Shabbat Square in Jerusalem to protest the recent Supreme Court ruling demanding the enlistment of haredi yeshiva students.

Eida Haharedit:

'It is forbidden to enlist in civilian service'

Eida Haharedit vehemently opposes haredi enlistment to alternative services besides the IDF. 'It is forbidden for any individual to be recruited for any type of enlistment.'

Haredi rabbis denounce journalists who praise soldiers

A strongly worded letter to the haredi community attacks journalists who praise soldiers and encourage IDF service for men and women.

In the midst of the war:

Anti-Zionist haredi community announces day of prayer

The Eida Haharedit is calling on members to pray for the well-being of the Jews of the land of Israel.

Eida Haharedit condemns synagogue that gave woman 'Gelilah'

A video that was posted to social media this week shows the woman dressing the Torah scroll in the sanctuary as men surround her.

Anti-election protest held in Meah She'arim

Eida Haharedit rabbis attend protest, calling on followers not to vote in Israel's elections.

Thousands participate in funeral of Eidah Hachareidit leader

Eidah Hachareidit announces places of work, schools to be closed to allow participation in funeral of Rabbi Yitzhak Tuvia Weiss.

Thousands expected at funeral of Eidah Hachareidit leader

Police to block roads in Jerusalem to make way for funeral procession, drivers asked to find alternate routes.

Rabbi Yitzhak Tuvia Weiss zt"l

Head of the Eidah Hachareidit has passed away

Rabbi Weiss was 95 years old, and served as head of the Jerusalem haredi Rabbinical Court for 19 years.

Head of haredi court hospitalized with serious infection

Rabbi Yitzhak Tuvia Weiss is hospitalized at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center; the public is asked to pray for his recovery.

Who cut the wires of Har Nof's eiruv?

Damage was done too close to evening to be fixed in time for last Shabbat in Jerusalem haredi neighborhood.

Haredi factions under attack for supporting Nationality Law

Eida Haharedit group angry at UTJ, Shas, for supporting Nationality Law defining Israel as a Jewish State.

'They wanted me to distance knitted kippot from the wine'

CEO of Jerusalem Wineries: 'Edah Haharedit had all sorts of demands to move workers around because it didn't fit for them. I rejected them.'

'Barkan' winery affair:

Revenge - bill seeks to limit haredi kashrut organization

MK Moalem slams organization's ban on Ethiopians in wine production. 'Edah Haharedit is trampling rulings of the great rabbis of Israel.'

Chief Rabbi: 'Edah's ban on Ethiopian employees is pure racism'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi blasts decision by prominent haredi court to ban Ethiopian Jews from wine production.

Police investigate haredi group over anti-IDF street performance

Edah Haharedit reportedly organized street performance in which children were encouraged to hurl fruit at actor dressed as IDF soldier.

Watch: Bus driver threatens protesters with gun

Haredi protesters block traffic in Jerusalem in protest against autopsy of infant who drowned in jacuzzi.

'I had a bad feeling watching those videos'

Police Commissioner denounces police brutality documented at haredi anti-draft protest.

Rioter given $24,000 reward - for attacking police

Haredi man who attacked police at anti-draft rally to be released Thursday after 8 months in prison, and will receive $24,000 reward.

Kashrut agency will not slaughter controversial chicken

Rabbi Shlomo Machpud, who heads the Yoreh Deah kashrut agency, says that he will not affix his Kashrut seal to braekel chicken.

Riots in Jerusalem over draft

Hundreds rioted in Jerusalem Saturday night, protesting the arrest of a haredi girl for dodging the draft.

Haredi rabbis debate: Is new chicken breed kosher?

Top haredi rabbis debate whether a breed of chicken, imported to Israel from Europe for the first time, is kosher.

'Tara' dairy products switch kashrut supervision

Israel's second-largest dairy company announces change in kashrut supervisors, emphasizes continuum of stringent supervision.

Protests over haredi conscientious objector's arrest

Eida Haharedit plans countrywide protests following conscientious objector's arrest, claim he is being 'tortured' in custody.

Extremists hang faux haredi soldiers

Eida Haharedit youth hang dummies dressed as haredi soldiers.

Haredim to protest Sabbath desecration in Jerusalem on Saturday

Eida Haredit announces demonstration against Sabbath desecration in Jerusalem this coming Saturday.

Chief Rabbi Lau condemns violent attacks on Rabbi Havlin

Chief Rabbi David Lau issued a sharp condemnation of the attacks on Kiryat Gat rabbi Moshe Havlin and his family.

Extremist protests against Rabbi Havlin gaining momentum

Members of the Eda Haredit intend to renew demonstrations against Kiryat Gat chief rabbi Moshe Havlin whom they term 'traitor and informer'.

Haredi leader attacks Bennett: You're a swine, ditch the kippah

In vicious attack, Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch compares Bennett to a pig, calls on him to throw away his kippa. 'It would be a great mitzva'.

Haredi Leader Orders Boycott of Sabbath-Violating Shopping Chain

Top haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch told a businessman to sell all his holdings in the Big Shopping Centers Group.

Major Haredi Organization Bans IDF Costumes on Purim

Badatz Eida Haredit claims it's parents' 'duty' to prevent encouraging 'draft decree' for mandatory IDF service, slams IDF 'melting pot.'

Eida Haredit Offers Grants to Non-Voters

Posters appear on message boards in haredi communities encouraging citizens not to vote in the upcoming elections.

Protest, Clashes as Hareidi Youth Arrested over Draft

Arrest of hareidi youth who failed to report to induction office sparks violent protests.

Hareidi Rabbi will Fine Beit Shemesh Rioters

Eida Hareidit rabbis have had enough of violence over construction at Beit Shemesh site.

Jewish ‘Burka Family’ Missing in Israel After Baby's Death

The hareidi-religious Eida Hareidit organization has joined a search for a hareidi-religious Jerusalem family missing after the baby died.

Hareidi Rabbis: What to Do When Call-Up Comes?

Hareidi rabbis debate approach young Torah students should take when summoned to report for IDF service.

Likud: 'Unity, Not Division' Over Draft Law

Likud Education Minister Gideon Sa'ar urged Monday night that what he called a “fair and acceptable” draft system be ensured.

Massive Hareidi-Religious Protest Against Universal Draft

Thousands of hareidi-religious Jews rallied Monday night in Jerusalem to protest the universal draft law.

Hareidim Mulling 'H-Bomb': Million Man Demo

As Likud, Kadima prepare enlistment law, "eida hareidit" wants to unite hareidim in huge protest next week.

Eda Hareidit Denounces Neturei Karta

Senior members of the Eda Hareidit want to make it abundantly clear that the Neturei Karta sect does not represent their views.

Psychiatrist Debunks Claims that Mom Suffers from Munchausen

A psychiatrist concluded that the mother suspected of starving her son is fit to stand trial and doesn’t suffer from Munchausen by Proxy syndrome.

Mother Accused of Starving Child Underwent Psychiatric Exam

The Jerusalem mother accused of starving her child underwent a court-ordered psychiatric examination overnight, in order to avoid the media.

Mother's Arrest Prompts Protest against Abuse Claims

A woman suspected of malnourishment of her child was arrested. Members of her hareidi religious community feel that they are merely scapegoats.