 The culture of evil controversy part IINot all members of the Haredi sector promote violence and controversy, but unfortunately, we also do not hear them condemn such phenomena. 'Haredi soldiers are our modern day Maccabbees'Blue and White minister lauds Nahal Haredi soldiers, vows to expand programs for haredi service members. 'How is haredi morbidity declining?'Health Minister seeks examine how there is no significant COVID increase among haredim, although many institutions stayed open. To the Esteemed Rabbis of the Agudath Israel of America OrganizationThe recent "Statement of Agudath Israel of America on Haredi Principles." both profoundly saddens and frightens me. An Open Letter. Haredi students help elderlyStudents of haredi Hesder Yeshiva B'Tzavta volunteer with elderly just before enlistment. Rosh Yeshiva: 'I'm proud of the students.' The dati-haredi divide: The Covid Stress TestWhat lies behind those in the haredi community who disregarded the covid guidelines? A socio-religious analysis. Opinion. Zionism is a polarizing wordZionism has contradictory associations for different sectors of Israeli society. How to bridge the gap, asks a baal tshuva writer? 'It's police harassment; bring them to justice'Construction and Housing Minister appeals to Internal Security Minister following video of police detaining 13-year-old girl in Jerusalem. Arab describes haredi who found and returned his money: 'He's a holy man'Arab man loses bag with 40,000 shekels - and receives it back after haredi person finds it. The haredi sector and coronavirus: Just the facts, pleaseTo Ron Jager: It is sad that what began as a factual piece concerning COVID-19 descended into lambasting all of Haredi society. Opinion.A rabbi's outrageous attack on the haredi communityRabbi Yitz Greenberg’s unfair attack on haredi Jews during the corona crisis was published in a paper they do not read. Opinion. Haredi aliyah initiative releases first edition of new bookletEretz Chemdah releases first edition of perspectives, experiences, and tips from haredi English-speakers living in Eretz Yisrael. Calling all Jews: It is a time for understanding, not finger pointingWe have been exhibiting a disturbing tendency to look for scapegoats, but demonizing an entire sector of our own people is unacceptable. Haredi aliyah initiative blossoms into movementNaava Kodesh establishes network to facilitate aliyah for English-speaking haredi community, focusing on networking and community The secular journalist mourns the death of the haredi boy'Suddenly I found myself inside the room and Asher is lying there, and I - a complete stranger - suddenly became part of the family.' Rabbi: I never refused to officiate Liberman's son's weddingBnei Brak rabbi writes to Amos Liberman, expressing sorrow on the pain caused to him by 'fake news.' 'I don't even officiate at weddings.' When Blue & White chief Benny Gantz compared himself to MosesGantz has gained notoriety for his multiple gaffes during speeches and interviews over the course of the Blue and White election campaigns. Arabs attack haredi youths at Jaffa GatePolice advise young complainant that chances are attackers won't be caught. Lawyer: 'In Europe, incident would be treated strictly.' 'When I hear Yair Lapid, I feel hurt on a personal level'A haredi member of the Election Committee speaks up: 'Lapid uses racist, anti-Semitic language. I walk down the street, people curse at me.' Benny Gantz comes out against Lapid's anti-haredi videoBlue and White chairman Benny Gantz: 'The strength of Israeli society lies in its unity - secular, religious, and left and right.' Liberman: We will not recommend anyone who says 'no' to unity'If Likud or Blue & White favors a narrow gov't, we won't recommend either,' says Yisrael Beyteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman. Haredi sues McDonald's for 3 years of back wagesHaredi man sues Orlando-area McDonald’s for not hiring him due to his beard. Policeman suspected of pulling haredi by sidelocks suspendedVideo of officer dragging protester by hair provokes outrage; policeman transferred from post immediately until circumstances are clarified. Haredi rabbi: Don't do ultrasounds during pregnancyRabbi Shalom Cohen, President of the 'Council of Torah Sages,' says waiting for the doctor means there's going to be a blow afterwards. Haredi woman judge saves flight passengerRachel Freier, known as first Haredi judge appointed in United States, used paramedic skills during flight from Budapest to Frankfurt. 'Today there's no patience. If it doesn't work they divorce'Slabodka Yeshiva dean says rising divorce rates may be partly due to women working, men helping at home. The haredi community and Israel's futureThe haredi total devotion to intellectual and spiritual activities turned Israel not only into the start-up nation, but also in a global spiritual center. 'We don't need more haredi soldiers'Senior Israeli journalist, Yossi Yehoshua, says that IDF is overstaffed, making drafting of haredi youths unnecessary. 'Yanki is dejected, hurt and humiliated'Father of mentally disabled haredi youth arrested Wednesday in Jerusalem discusses trauma his son experienced. 'We are shocked.' Watch: Border Police use excessive force on haredi youthVideo circulating on social media shows Border Police using brutal force on haredi youth suffering from mental disability. Haredi woman takes first place at Latvia marathonBeatie Deutsch, a resident of Har Nof, Jerusalem, finishes in first place in the Riga Marathon in Latvia. From sleeping on the street to an IDF combat officerWhen Lieutenant Avi (Avremi) Laufer was 14, he never dreamed that 11 years later he would be an IDF combat officer. Read his moving story. Haredi female MK: I'm not defecting to the LikudOmer Yankelevich, a haredi Blue and White MK says that she does not represent the haredi sector. Haredi youths rescued in Golan Heights wildernessGroup of youths on off-road tour rescued by police near Mount Susita after losing their way as darkness fell. 3 suffered dehydration. Condition of Bnei Brak rabbi improvesCondition of Rabbi Nissim Karelitz, hospitalized earlier this week, improves over weekend. Haredi MK: No guarantee partnership with Likud will continueUTJ's Yakov Asher says party isn't trying to steal votes from Shas, no guarantee haredi parties will continue working with PM Netanyahu. Haredi city looks to legalize apartment splitsln effort to solve housing crisis, Elad mayor holds meeting to discuss allowing existing apartments to be split in two. Shas voters slam party's campaignShas voters split on whether campaign posters sufficiently honor spiritual leader's legacy. Haredi rabbis: Don't get drunk on PurimLeading haredi rabbis call on the public not to drink excessively, say drunkenness leads to 'murder' and 'tragedies.' 'Shabbat shalom, there's a kidney waiting for you'Israel Police officers transport haredi man to hospital for emergency kidney transplant. Deri rejects haredi union initiativeInterior Minister Deri rejects haredi initiative claiming he received no official proposal. Also: He won't accept Eli Yishai back to Shas. You joined the haredi family in the IDFIDF haredi administration head in special column for recruits to haredi Chitzim paratroopers and Tomer Brigade. Faith and art through supervised graffiti'Graffiti is an art of protest. I draw and protest as if to tell people, "Look! There are so many people out there suffering".' Haredi immigrant from US becomes IDF paratrooperShmuel Mishori, 30, fulfills dream to become a combat soldier in the Paratrooper Brigade. Quadruplets born to newlywed haredi coupleA year after her wedding, haredi woman gives birth to quadruplets. Judge orders haredi stabber sent for additional evaluationHaredi stabbers friends and attorneys say that suspect suffered from severe mental problems prior to attack at Kiryat Sefer yeshiva. 'My children weren't accepted to school because they're black'Black rapper who converted to Judaism and moved to Israel says haredi school refused to accept his children due to the color of their skin. Traditional 'tashlich' ceremony faces problemEvery year Antwerp's Jews hold tashlich at large urban lake that heat wave dried up completely, but there is an alternative plan. Survey: Haredim believe academia helps them financiallyNearly half of haredim believe academic studies are worthwhile, improve earning ability, survey shows. Haredi parents spend the least on private tutorsLess haredi parents spend money on private tutors for their children, survey shows. Lapid to Netanyahu: 'Don't give in to haredim on draft law'"This law must be passed in its letter and in its language,” said Yair Lapid, Chairman of the secular Yesh Atid party. Swiss tourism official complains about ‘Jewish guests’’ behaviorOfficial in Davos, Switzerland, complains to Jewish community about Jewish guests whose behavior ‘disturbs’ other visitors. Haredim to the paratroopersRecord number from haredi sector completes preparatory program for paratroopers today, about 60% increase compared to previous cycle. Jerusalem's Jewish Home Head: 'We have nothing against haredim'The head of the Jewish Home's Jerusalem branch expressed her disapproval of a campaign photo showing 3 mayoral candidates in haredi garb. Haredi refusal to vaccinate caused measles outbreakMedical report says 100% of measles cases were haredi Jews, 12 of them babies. Tzfat becoming more haredi?Many Tzfat businesses make the bulk of their profit during vacations, when haredi visitors flock to the northern city, kashrut agency says. Jerusalem to get a haredi mayor?Haredi decision making body clears Yossi Deitch to run for mayor of Jerusalem. Observers say crowded race makes him the clear favorite. |
