Members of the Council of the Association of Hesder Yeshivas clarified that they are working with the IDF on the issue of female combat soldiers in the Armored Corps.
Zamir addressed for the 1st time the letter from heads of Hesder yeshivas opposing the integration of female combat soldiers into the Armored Corps.
Thirteen heads of Hesder yeshivas join the announcement to stop sending recruits to the Armored Corps following the integration of women into combat units.
The IDF says no option under review would place male and female soldiers in the same framework as it defends the pilot program.
Roshei Yeshiva sign letter announcing that they will prohibit students from enlisting in the Armored Corps due to a pilot program integrating female combat soldiers into tanks.
Hesder yeshiva students sang the Holocaust-era 'Ani Ma’amin' while awaiting induction, linking faith, remembrance, and service on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Alon Malik, a non-religious infantry reservist, defends IDF's hesder track, says attempts to harm it will deal deadly blow to IDF.
Hundreds of rabbis join new partnership between Tzalash and Tochnit Hadar, named in memory of Lt. Hadar Goldin, to accompany yeshiva and mechina graduates throughout their IDF service, reinforcing military service as a supreme mitzvah and expression of holiness.
From Yeruham and Sderot in the south to Acco and Hispin in the north, yeshiva students light candles, sing, dance, and study Torah, marking the first night of Hanukkah.
Refusal to recognize haredi hesder yeshivas 'severe blow to equality, and clear discrimination against haredim who serve in IDF,' organization says.
Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launches attack against Rabbi Tamir Granot and other Zionist rabbis who support drafting haredim. 'They are classified as heretics.'
Rabbi Ben-Zion Algazi, Dean of the Ramat Gan Hesder Yeshiva and IDF reservist, delivered a Torah lecture inside Gaza to soldiers, inspiring even non-religious officers at the front.
Safed Chief Rabbi publishes letter to dozens of yeshiva students from the Hesder yeshivas who are currently enlisting in combat service. 'You are part of the army of David, of Mattathias, and Bar Kochba!.'
32 students from Yeshivat Har Etzion enlist, the most in 56 years, motivated by October 7th attacks and strengthened connection to Israel and the Jewish people.
Military officials approached the Minister of Defense asking to extend the mandatory service of students from Hesder Yeshivas but were rejected.
The song written by Ephraim Yechman Hy"d of Gush Etzion, a student at the hesder yeshiva in Yerucham, and myself, is released here in his memory and that of all the other friends who fell fighting for the Land of Israel and its people.
Purim in Israel's yeshivas: Bereaved families dance, top police officer visits, a noose for Haman, ex-IDF general in a Fez, and the yeshiva dean's cape.
Why do Jewish donors overwhelmingly prioritize military aid over supporting the educational institutions that foster the spiritual and intellectual growth of Israel’s future leaders?
There are times when you have to go as far as Teaneck, New Jersey, to find the treasure right under your nose. Opinion.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits the Kiryat Shmona Hesder Yeshiva, which is operating, due to the war, in Moshav Nehalim in central Israel.
Neve Dekalim hesder yeshiva asks Jews around the world to pray for recovery of Yoni Greenblatt, an IDF soldier who was severely injured in Rafah.
Malkia Gross, a student at the Or Etzion Yeshiva, was the eighth Hesder student to fall in battle in the past week: 'We cry for the loss of Malkia, who lived a short life but full of meaning and significance.'
Several dozen religious Zionist rabbinical leaders, including heads of Hesder yeshivas, signed a letter opposing the “recruitment law” currently being advanced in the Government.
After a night of Torah study at the Western Wall, yeshiva students hold festive Jerusalem Day prayers, before returning to Torah learning.
Several thousand students in Hesder Yeshivas currently in the IDF were supposed to be discharged at the beginning of summer but may have their service extended.
Mevaser Dwight, a student in the Karnei Shomron Hesder Yeshiva, and Second Lieutenant Noam Alon, a student at Yeshivat Hakotel, who were both seriously wounded in Gaza, were filmed dancing at their respective yeshivas.
Rabbi Yehoshua Van-Dyke, head of the yeshiva in Itamar, eulogized his student Uriel Aviad Silberman: 'He loved Torah, he was very connected, caring, modest, helpful.'
A man who stole property from the Hesder Yeshiva in Acre was caught and arrested during a police operation against theft in the area.
'This is a process which will save lives, allow fighters who protect Israel to protect themselves and their families,' Min. Ben Gvir says.
Yeshivat Lev Hatorah's Rabbi Dudi Winkler accompanied his lone soldier students, on seven different marches over the past two weeks
Netzach David, Israel's first-ever haredi hesder yeshiva, enters second year of operation, integrating Torah learning with combat service.
Students from Yeshivat Hakotel's hesder program visit Tsalmon Prison, learn Torah and dance with the prisoners.
Around 400 hesder yeshiva students accompanied by excited relatives enlist in the IDF, mostly in elite units.
Hundreds resume blood donations due to dangerously low supplies, even though MDA still hasn't restored "father" and "mother."
Budget cuts force rabbis to ask Prime Minister for emergency assistance to keep yeshivas open next year.
A father studying to become a rabbi is no longer eligible, but a father studying for an academic degree of any kind is.
Around 28,000 tests conducted in last few months; just 34 active virus cases as of last week.
Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef's office clarifies: 'Rabbi hasthe greatest respect for graduates of hesder yeshivas and their Torah learning'
Preparations include higher partitions between capsules and better ventilation.
PM Netanyahu announces: Preschools and daycares to close. DM Bennett orders hesder yeshivas, yeshiva dorms, to close as well
A fourth battalion will now also incorporate mixed-gender service, leaving only one battalion out of five single-gender.
Some thousand participants gather in Jerusalem at an event in honor of the completion of the Talmud Bavli (Babylonian Talmud).
Father of fallen IDF soldier says government broke the 'covenant' between army and soldiers by failing to return his son's remains.
Hesder Yeshiva Association says report religious soldiers disrespected female instructor 'fake news.'
Early morning Kinneret crossing by Bnei Akiva Yeshivot Center and students; 12-year-old takes first place.
In preparation for Kinneret crossing led by hesder yeshivas, MK called for reprimand after admitting he does mixed swimming.
Yeshivat Torah in Zion head explains purpose of fund - raising the next generation of Torah scholars in religious Zionism.
Sderot Hesder Yeshiva dean says critics of Deputy FM Hotovely 'only want to censure the government.'
Chief Ethiopian Jewish rabbi retires, new rabbi learned in Religious Zionist yeshivas and published over ten books.
Defense Minister calls reports of closing of pre-military yeshiva 'incitement' and an attempt to score political points at IDF's expense.
Outrage over new IDF orders, as hundreds of religious-Zionist soldiers say they will go to jail rather than violate religious convictions.
In ongoing battle with haredi party UTJ, Bennett emerges with 40 percent increase over 2012 budget.
Hesder Yeshiva Association head Rabbi Karov says there's no surprise that combined army-Torah study track gaining popularity.
Nine years since the expulsion from Gush Katif in Gaza, Sderot's yeshiva is once again acting as a beacon of strength for the south.
Hundreds of Hesder yeshiva students enlist to IDF this week, amid talk of changing and lengthening army service in the five-year program.
Prime Minister freezes Shaked Committee vote on sanctions for draft-dodging after controversy erupts over length of Hesder service.
Hesder yeshiva rabbi outraged by Hatnua MK’s claims. ‘He knows he’s twisting the truth.’
In an interview with Arutz 7, MK Eliezer Stern discusses the Conversion law, hesder yeshivas, and Religious Zionism
Zionist yeshivas absorbed a 40% budget cut and warned they will soon be unable to pay salaries.
Economics Minister Naftali Bennett said that he would not allow Hesder yeshivas to be damaged by proposed changes in requirements
