Women Singing

66% of Israelis support soldiers' right not to hear women sing

New survey shows nearly two-thirds of Israelis believe soldiers shouldn't have to attend events at which women sing, unless they wish to.

Women's voices

Religious IDF soldiers have been vilified for refusing to attend performances in which women singers appear. What is the issue?

Khan Theater to host women-only performance

Haredi women's band Bereishit will be performing at the iconic venue.

Chief Rabbi: They talk as if haredim don't serve in the army

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef says haredim do serve in the army, slams IDF for forcing men to listen to women singing.

Chief rabbi: This is what IDF soldiers should do when women sing

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef tells IDF soldiers what he did in similar situation, says soldiers should follow his example.

Tyranny of the minority

Gender Turf War in the General Staff?

First woman general's recommendation to force religious soldiers to hear women's singing contradicts Chief of Staff.

Livni: Women's Singing Connected to Riot at IDF Base

Livni: If anyone thinks there's no connection between the riot at the Ephraim base and the exclusion of women - he is wrong.

Expelled Religious IDF Officers Rejoin Course

Two religious IDF recruits expelled from a training program rather than transgress a Torah injunction have rejoined the officers' program.

Chief of Staff Apologizes for Joke about Women

Lt. Gen. Gantz offers apology after feminists skewer him and Defense Minister over 'sexist' banter.

Barak, Gantz Joke About Female Soldiers Singing

Defense Minister, top general caught joking about IDF women singing even as they punish religious soldiers who refuse to attend.