Haredim

Yeshiva students' children to lose daycare subsidies?

Finance Ministry proposes list of economic sanctions worth hundreds of millions of shekels, in effort to force haredi yeshiva students to enlist in the IDF.

Draft Law crisis:

Deri accuses: 'Gantz is blocking all options for agreements'

Shas chief Aryeh Deri talks about potential Draft Law, says negotiations have arrived at a 'junction which seemingly can't be passed,' since MK Benny Gantz and his party refuse all options for agreements.

Estimate:

Haredim will agree to draft up to 50% of yeshiva students

Representatives of haredi parties agree to Draft Law which would see enlistment of up to 50% of yeshiva students in the coming years, report says.

Dozens of haredim trained to protect Judea and Samaria towns

The group completed Rifleman 03-level basic training and will join emergency security squads and partake in the security in haredi towns in Judea and Samaria.

'We will die and not enlist'

Thousands of haredim protest draft in Jerusalem

Protesters from the extremist Jerusalem Faction carried placards reading: 'Either haredi or military,' 'I do not cooperate with the forced apostasy law,' and 'No compromises and no concessions.' One rabbi even compared Israel to Nazis.

Minister Arbel:

Haredim must realize: There's no moral option to continue this

Interior Min. Moshe Arbel speaks out on Draft Law, calls on haredi community to change its perspective, enlist in the IDF.

Haredi protestor presents 'Palestinian Jew' ID to police

2 arrested during anti-Israel protest by haredi extremists in Jerusalem where PLO flags were waved and trash cans were burned.

Draft Law crisis:

Slonimer Rebbe's son requests - Lithuanian-haredi rabbi says 'no'

Lithuanian-haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch rejects proposal for mass protest against Draft Law, warning it would fan flames, potentially bring down government.

Defense Min.: We will address Hamas brigades in Rafah 'soon'

'Hamas has ceased functioning as a military organization in most areas of Gaza, information gained from terrorists enables us to make difficult decisions,' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.

Minister points out:

Over 40,000 secular Israelis avoid draft every year

Following Supreme Court's decision to freeze funding for draft-age yeshiva students, MK David Amsalem points out glaring double standard.

Haredi rabbi proposes solution to yeshiva budget cuts

Rabbi Dov Landa calls on haredim abroad to help support yeshivas, following warnings of impending budget cuts to haredi yeshivas in Israel.

Attorney General to government:

‘Take steps to recruit haredim; do not compensate yeshivas’

In a letter to the Ministries of Defense and Education Attorney General instructs government to start recruiting haredim and prohibits compensating yeshivas in any way.

Haredi Draft:

Granddaughters of haredi MKs enlist in the IDF

Two granddaughters of two MKs from the party most strongly against the drafting of haredim are serving at a military base in the center of the country, where they are working on intelligence projects.

Crown Heights Rabbis call for prayers against secular studies

Community leaders have asked all parents of students in Crown Heights haredi institutions to recite additional chapters of Psalms ahead of a court ruling on whether the schools must teach secular studies.

Minister reveals:

Number of haredim in civil service has increased

Settlement Minister Orit Strock speaks up on Draft Law, says number of haredim in civil service roles has increased.

The haredim are our secret weapon

The rest of the world is also beginning to recognize the unique value of Israel’s religiously committed population.

Lithuanian-haredi leadership discusses Draft Law

MKs Uri Maklev, Yakov Asher, present Draft Law proposal to Lithuanian-haredi leadership, receive their feedback.

After the uproar:

Sephardi Chief Rabbi explains himself

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Sephardic Chief Rabbi, clarifies: Comments were directed against the recruitment of those engaged in Torah learning, those who do not study 'absolutely forbidden from finding excuses not to serve.'

Haredi parties agree:

Core studies in return for Ofek Hadash program

According to the agreement, the haredi schools joining the Ofek Hadash program will be obligated to take core studies, like any other school receiving Ministry of Education budgets.

Haredim and the Living Torah

In a perfect world, in my view, every Jew would spend time as a soldier and every soldier would spend time learning in a yeshiva – the former to teach us how to fight, the latter to teach us what we are fighting for.

Haredi parties set conditions for Draft Law

Haredi parties support enlistment of haredim who are not studying in yeshiva, insist each individual be allowed to choose whether or not to remain in yeshiva.

MK Liberman:

Strip draft dodgers of daycare subsidies

MK Avigdor Liberman says he will submit a bill to strip yeshiva students who do not do mandatory service of multiple rights and benefits, including the ability to leave Israel or receive daycare subsidies for their children.

Council of Torah Sages:

‘No one can abandon the Torah’

The eldest member of the Council of Torah Sages, Rabbi Bergman, clarified that he objects to any legislation that will force yeshiva students to recruit to the IDF.

MK Matan Kahana:

'Haredim have a chance to solve a years-long problem

'Since October 7, question of enlistment is no longer a social question, but an existential one,' MK Matan Kahana says.

Haredi IDF Shlav Bet program

Many jeered; now they understand the importance

A survey conducted by the Netzah Yehuda haredi IDF unit among graduates of the Shlav Bet program found that 75% served over a hundred days of reserve duty.

Kiryat Ye'arim: Haredi residents vote in protest

The incumbent head of the Kiryat Ye’arim Council won the local elections, but will have difficulty functioning in the absence of a majority in the city council. 36.1% put a green protest ballot in their envelope.

In first: Haredi mayor elected to head Tzfat

Shas candidate Yossi Kakon defeats incumbent Shuki Ohana, winning 52.2% of the vote. 'We are brothers, and we will work together for the benefit of all the city's residents.'

Hundreds protest in Jerusalem for 'equal draft'

Parallel to Supreme Court hearing, hundreds protest in favor of drafting haredim; haredi groups hold counter-protest insisting, 'I will not draft to an army of Torah destruction.'

IDF weighing yeshiva for haredi soldiers near border

New initiative aims to allow haredi soldiers to maintain religious lifestyle, regular Torah study, while protecting Israel's borders.

Ayelet Shaked:

'Unthinkable that during a war, haredim won't serve'

Former Justice Min. Ayelet Shaked says that passing humanitarian aid to Gaza is 'mother of all sins,' haredim should serve in IDF during wartime.

The importance of Nahal Haredi - now, more than ever

The Jewish nation is in physical and existential danger. We need the haredi soldiers now more than ever, to lead the charge against those who mean to kill and destroy us, and to uproot us from the land of our heritage and destiny.

Who knows what F stands for?

Haredi school surprises students with firetruck exhibition and fire safety lecture.

Haredi Rabbi:

'We will set the entire state on fire'

Violent protests against the autopsy of a 13-year-old boy found dead in his home are now in their second day.

'Taken off because we're Jewish'

Haredi couple sue for antisemitism on flight

Haredi couple are suing JetBlue for $40 million, claiming they were removed from their Aruba-New York flight because they are Jewish.

Composer of 'Pharaoh in Pajamas' passes away

Rabbi Alter Tzvi Aryeh Yachnes, known as 'Rebbe Alter,' passed away Friday night at a Jerusalem hospital.

Haredi rabbi to battalion rabbi:

Jews around the world are praying for your success

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, senior haredi rabbi, speaks with IDF rabbi stationed on northern border, tells him, 'There's no synagogue in the world where they aren't praying for you.'

Haredi minister:

Jewish settlement in Gaza? 'I won't oppose it'

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf won't rule out Jewish settlement in Gaza, urges Israelis to back the government during wartime.

Rabbi attacked, mutual complaints filed

Leader of Ashdod's Vizhnitz hasidic community is attacked by local resident, both sides file complaints.

IDF withdraws from city due to assaults on soldiers

Following numerous assaults on IDF soldiers, the IDF has withdrawn its troops from defending the city of Modi'in Ilit.

MK Cassif impeachment:

Hadash-Ta'al pressuring haredi parties

MK Ofer Cassif and MK Ahmad Tibi are pressuring the haredi parties to prevent the impeachment of the MK who expressed support for the lawsuit against Israel in the ICJ.

Haredi rabbi: No rain? 'Acknowledge miracles'

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein urges public to recognize 'outstanding, amazing miracle' of lack of damage by rockets launched towards Israel.

Rabbi Matisyahu Chaim Salomon, BMG mashgiach, passes away

US Jewry mourns passing of Rabbi Matisyahu Chaim Salomon, mashgiach of Lakewood's Bais Medrash Govoha.

Haredim taken off plane: 'Imbalance in weight'

Three haredi passengers removed from flight after changing seats for religious reasons. 'This is a violation because of weight imbalance.

Haredi man arrested in Moldova for smuggling ecstasy

The suspect is an Israeli man who agreed to take several boxes of drugs to Moldova in exchange for $500 and a plane ticket.

Leading rabbi speaks out in support of working haredim

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch: Working haredim to be viewed, treated, as Torah-learners, new yeshivas should be founded for them.

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.

Haredi rabbi: This is why yeshiva students don't visit injured

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, leading haredi rabbi, explains why yeshiva students do not pay hospital visits to those injured in war.

Family of Biala Rebbe asks public to pray for his recovery

The 89-year-old Biala Rebbe, Rabbi Bezalel Simcha Menachem Benzion Rabinowitz, is suffering great weakness and needs prayers, family says.

Survey of haredim:

70% say that a man who isn't learning Torah should enlist

A recent survey of haredi communities shows widespread and growing support for service in the IDF following the OCt. 7th massacre.

Shock in Satmar:

Hasidic couple who converted revealed as imposters

Yechiel Yisroel Bloyd joined the Satmar community several years ago. Now they are claiming he's an imposter. Bloyd denies this.

Leading haredi rabbi: 'Don't hold large parties'

'Holding large parties at the present time may cause a desecration of G-d's Name,' Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein warns.

Deputy Minister: 'This is how Gantz tries to become PM?'

Deputy Minister Uri Maklev rebukes Benny Gantz for criticizing haredi educational budget plan.

135 haredi soldiers enlist in IDF

The new draftees will undergo an abbreviated basic training and take on roles as reservists in a variety of units.

Netanyahu:

This is not the time for baseless hatred, no one will lack funds

PM Netanyahu answers journalists' questions on budget, asking, 'Is a haredi teacher not a teacher? Is a haredi child half a child?'

Haredi yeshiva sets table for hostages

The Nehora Yeshiva has become the first haredi yeshiva to display what has become an international symbol of the cause of the hostages.

Haredi influencer: "Hope the hostage deal includes all of them"

Haredi influencer Yanky Goldhaber: "It is forbidden to leave even one hostage with them. Without that, there is no deal and no ceasefire."

Hasidic rebbe to soldiers:

'The angels accompany you'

The Sadigura Rebbe in Jerusalem visited an IDF base near Gaza and the village of Kfar Aza.

Watch:

120 haredi IDF recruits complete basic training

The 120 new soldiers enlisted two weeks ago and will be assigned to various jobs.

After the murderous attack:

Left-winger admits to agreeing with the Right

Tzufit Grant meets with hareidi women who volunteered to help the IDF and talks about the moment she agreed with Daniella Weiss.

Hassidic leader sends gifts to IDF soldiers

The Boyan Rebbe sent prayer books, chocolates, and letters to soldiers. 'You are etched into our hearts and into the hearts of the people.'