In light of the controversy surrounding the question of drafting haredim into the IDF, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered the creation of a plan to integrate them into the Israel Police instead.
Data revealed in a recent Knesset meeting shows that for all of 2022 and 2023, only haredim were ever charged with illegal assembly during protests.
As per the instructions of Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, legendary Ponevezh Yeshiva dean, the Israeli flag was hung early on Independence Day morning and will remain there until the afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interior Min. Moshe Arbel speaks out on Draft Law, calls on haredi community to change its perspective, enlist in the IDF.
2 arrested during anti-Israel protest by haredi extremists in Jerusalem where PLO flags were waved and trash cans were burned.
Lithuanian-haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch rejects proposal for mass protest against Draft Law, warning it would fan flames, potentially bring down government.
'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.
Following Supreme Court's decision to freeze funding for draft-age yeshiva students, MK David Amsalem points out glaring double standard.
Rabbi Dov Landa calls on haredim abroad to help support yeshivas, following warnings of impending budget cuts to haredi yeshivas in Israel.
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.
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.
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.
Settlement Minister Orit Strock speaks up on Draft Law, says number of haredim in civil service roles has increased.
The rest of the world is also beginning to recognize the unique value of Israel’s religiously committed population.
MKs Uri Maklev, Yakov Asher, present Draft Law proposal to Lithuanian-haredi leadership, receive their feedback.
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.'
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.
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 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 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.
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.
'Since October 7, question of enlistment is no longer a social question, but an existential one,' MK Matan Kahana says.
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.
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.
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.'
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.'
New initiative aims to allow haredi soldiers to maintain religious lifestyle, regular Torah study, while protecting Israel's borders.
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 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.
Haredi school surprises students with firetruck exhibition and fire safety lecture.
Violent protests against the autopsy of a 13-year-old boy found dead in his home are now in their second day.
Haredi couple are suing JetBlue for $40 million, claiming they were removed from their Aruba-New York flight because they are Jewish.
Rabbi Alter Tzvi Aryeh Yachnes, known as 'Rebbe Alter,' passed away Friday night at a Jerusalem hospital.
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.'
Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf won't rule out Jewish settlement in Gaza, urges Israelis to back the government during wartime.
Leader of Ashdod's Vizhnitz hasidic community is attacked by local resident, both sides file complaints.
Following numerous assaults on IDF soldiers, the IDF has withdrawn its troops from defending the city of Modi'in Ilit.
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.
Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein urges public to recognize 'outstanding, amazing miracle' of lack of damage by rockets launched towards Israel.
US Jewry mourns passing of Rabbi Matisyahu Chaim Salomon, mashgiach of Lakewood's Bais Medrash Govoha.
Three haredi passengers removed from flight after changing seats for religious reasons. 'This is a violation because of weight imbalance.
The suspect is an Israeli man who agreed to take several boxes of drugs to Moldova in exchange for $500 and a plane ticket.
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch: Working haredim to be viewed, treated, as Torah-learners, new yeshivas should be founded for them.
A strongly worded letter to the haredi community attacks journalists who praise soldiers and encourage IDF service for men and women.
Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, leading haredi rabbi, explains why yeshiva students do not pay hospital visits to those injured in war.
The 89-year-old Biala Rebbe, Rabbi Bezalel Simcha Menachem Benzion Rabinowitz, is suffering great weakness and needs prayers, family says.
A recent survey of haredi communities shows widespread and growing support for service in the IDF following the OCt. 7th massacre.
Yechiel Yisroel Bloyd joined the Satmar community several years ago. Now they are claiming he's an imposter. Bloyd denies this.
'Holding large parties at the present time may cause a desecration of G-d's Name,' Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein warns.
Deputy Minister Uri Maklev rebukes Benny Gantz for criticizing haredi educational budget plan.
The new draftees will undergo an abbreviated basic training and take on roles as reservists in a variety of units.
PM Netanyahu answers journalists' questions on budget, asking, 'Is a haredi teacher not a teacher? Is a haredi child half a child?'
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 Yanky Goldhaber: "It is forbidden to leave even one hostage with them. Without that, there is no deal and no ceasefire."
The Sadigura Rebbe in Jerusalem visited an IDF base near Gaza and the village of Kfar Aza.
