Haredim

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Following numerous assaults on IDF soldiers, the IDF has withdrawn its troops from defending the city of Modi'in Ilit.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

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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.'

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.

Support the task:

Nahal Haredi embarks on task to benefit all IDF units

Nahal Haredi is not just an integral part of Israel's present; it's the driving force behind socio-economic change.

In one morning: Over 100 haredim enlist in IDF

Over 100 haredi new recruits will undergo basic training before serving as ambulance drivers and paramedics in the IDF.

IDF: Over 2,000 haredim requested to enlist since start of war

IDF spokesman notes uptick in haredi requests to enlist, emphasizes, 'Every building which falls in Gaza is a building Hamas operates from.'

Haredi rabbi:

'Anyone not in yeshiva should volunteer with police'

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, leading haredi rabbi: If police experts say armed patrols are needed, there should be patrols on Shabbat as well.

Haredi journalist:

'Our public is mobilized to be part of the war'

Will we see an influx of haredim into the IDF? Journalist Israel Cohen on the change in trend, from within the sector and in the leadership

Haredi initiative offers bereaved families much-needed support

Ahead of the hundreds of funerals expected in the coming days, the haredi community has begun an initiative to support the mourners.

Message to Netanyahu:

UTJ minister: If the Draft Law isn't approved, I will resign

Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf in interview: As soon as the Draft Law is not passed, I will resign.

Where is women's sisterhood?

Aliza Lavie: These are not women's rights

Chairwoman of the Israel Film Council: 'Red lines were crossed with violence against haredi women. An apology should be sounded loudly.'

'Heartless monsters'

Male protesters break up women's film night

A haredi women's screening of various films was disturbed by a group of men protesting gender separation.

Haredi man sues bus driver who humiliated him on public route

The lawsuit alleges that the driver recorded an exchange containing a series of taunts and threatening demands to a haredi passenger.

Public outrage after radio host calls haredim 'cancer'

103FM is facing massive backlash after broadcaster Ron Koffman called the haredi public 'cancer' on air.

Protest leaders fear biblical law will overturn democracy

Activists against the judicial reform explain why they believe the current coalition poses such a danger to the state.

Finance committee approves millions for haredi institutions

In accordance with the coalition agreements, millions of shekel will go to funding a wide range of haredi educational initiatives.

Ex Meretz MK Yair Golan:

'Haredim are a parasitic population'

B'Tsalmo organization demands criminal investigation of former MK for incitement, racism, and sedition following remarks about haredim.

Increase in the number of haredim in the workforce

Ministry of Finance data shows increase in number of working haredi community members since 2019, partly unrelated to population growth.

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Police dress as haredim to catch stone-throwers

A Jerusalem police force dressed as haredim to catch two residents of eastern Jerusalem in the act of attacking cars with stones.

Growing employment rates in haredi communities

The employment rate for haredi men has returned to the level from before the coronavirus crisis and continues to rise.

Haredi students receiving degrees, entering workforce, in droves

The percentage in haredi society of those who officially work has reached a record high of 55.8%

'Don't erase us'

Hundreds of women demonstrate against haredim in Bnei Brak

Rabbis tell residents to avoid places where left-wing demonstrators have gathered to demonstrate against the haredi community.

Yeshiva students sue PA Arab for 100,000 NIS in reparations

Two yeshiva students are demanding 100,000 shekel sfrom a Palestinian Arab who attacked them in Jerusalem.

Airline apologizes to woman who was asked by haredi to move

Kraus claims she was pressured to switch seats because she's a woman, but the passenger says his son just wanted to sit next to his friend.

Belz schools to implement core curriculum

Two schools to participate in initial pilot program, as agreement expected to expand to include all Belz schools and their 9,000 students.

Haredi parties:

'We will not agree to mandatory service'

Representatives of haredi parties make clear they oppose mandatory service for haredim, even in a civil-national framework.

Haredi couple:

'We were attacked on way to delivery room'

Couple attacked by Arab mob throwing stones and fireworks after making wrong turn into Issawiya while attempting to reach hospital.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'I think all haredim need to enlist in the army'

'We need to create the right framework for haredim, so that they can come and serve,' MK Almog Cohen stresses.

Haredi leaders back down from Draft Law demands

A meeting with the Defense Minister has produced understandings regarding the Draft Law for the haredi community.