![]() Watch: Haredim in US celebrate completion of Talmud with haredi IDF soldiersSoldiers in IDF's Netzach Yehuda Battlion celebrate completion of daily Talmud cycle, together with American haredim.![]() Must Yeshiva sudents enlist?We need people who will postpone their recruitment in order to grow in Torah and become Torah scholars, but the majority of yeshiva students will not be rabbis, and those must fulfill the great mitzvah to enlist in the army.![]() 'IDF doesn't fake haredi enlistment data'Businessman David Hager, one of the key supporters of Nahal Haredi, responds to report IDF inflated statistics on recruitment of haredim.![]() IDF soldiers' parents: Let them go, they're not terroristsThe parents of the Nahal Haredi soldiers jailed after scuffle with Bedouin youths protest against 'a travesty of justice.'![]() Arabs suspected of firebomb attacks arrestedIDF soldiers from Netzah Yehuda Battalion carry out arrests of suspected Arab terrorists.![]() Dear secular Israelis, the haredi Jews are Israel's bulwarkTo survive and strive, the Jewish state also needs the "other Israel," it needs all those black-suited rabbis and students.![]() Fight breaks out between soldiers of Bedouin, haredi battalionsConfrontation leads to knives being thrown at the haredi soldiers in front of base commanders. Investigation opened by military police.![]() 6 months in prison for soldiers who beat Arab suspectsNetzach Yehudah soldiers convicted of beating collaborators in Givat Assaf terror attacks receive jail time.![]() 3 'Netzach Yehuda' soldiers convicted of mistreating ArabsMilitary court accepts plea bargain of soldiers with prosecutor. Soldiers to serve 6.5 months in prison and be demoted to rank of Private.![]() Second plea bargain in Netzach Yehuda caseSoldier will confess to aggravated abuse, will be convicted and serve six-and-a-half months, and will be demoted to rank of Private.![]() First plea bargain in Netzach Yehuda caseOne of five soldiers indicted for abusing Arab detainees signs order to serve 6.5 months in prison and be demoted to rank of Private.![]() Member of Haredi paratroopers: 'Today I won'Paratrooper Joe Brikman writes about his journey, celebrates becoming a paratrooper, and promises not to stop 'till he gets to the top.'![]() Former US chaplain attends grandson's IDF ceremonyGrandfather served as rabbi and colonel in the US Army, grandson serves as religious paratrooper in the IDF.![]() Officer indicted for not preventing beating of detained ArabsCommander of soldiers indicted for beating detained Arabs indicted for not preventing the incident despite discerning it.![]() Soldiers' parents slam journalist's criticismParents of Netzach Yehuda soldiers slam journalist who called them 'animal people,' insist she thank them for allowing her to sleep well.![]() Indictment hearing for Netzach Yehuda soldiers5 Netzach Yehuda soldiers stand accused of beating Arabs suspected in helping the terrorist who murdered their friends![]() Joe's path: From Chabad to the haredi ParatroopersJoe Brikman serves in the haredi Paratrooper battalion. In a personal interview, he talks openly about childhood abuse, and joining the IDF.![]() Bereaved father: It's the Azariya trial all over againFather of murdered soldier slams decision to indict his son's comrades for beating terrorists involved in the attack.![]() Indictment: Soldiers beat detained Arabs5 soldiers from haredi battalion charged with beating Palestinian Arab detainees who were handcuffed and blindfolded, causing severe injury.![]() IDF launches campaign to recruit haredim to fightCombat units: Netzach Yehuda Battalion, Tomer Company in Givati, Hetz Company in Paratroopers, Mageni Hanegev Brigade, Air and Space Corps.![]() Indictment against soldiers who beat ArabsNahal Haredi fighters suspected of beating two Arabs they held as detainees causing them severe injuries while handcuffed and blindfolded.![]() Givat Assaf terrorist capturedTerrorist wanted for pair of shooting attacks north of Jerusalem captured by Israeli security forces after nearly month-long manhunt.![]() Nahal Haredi soldiers under investigationSoldiers from IDF's Nahal Haredi battalion are under suspicion of attempting to release right-wing activists who had thrown stones at Arabs.![]() "The bodies were still warm; people were already hurling blame"A haredi businessman who served in the Netzach Yehuda battalion, reacted to criticism leveled against the battalion's soldiers.![]() 150 haredi soldiers sworn in at Western Wall plazaNetzach Yehuda Battalion holds first swearing-in ceremony since Givat Assaf attack.![]() From Brooklyn to the haredi paratrooper battalionBorn in Brooklyn, Joe Brikman overcame personal hardships to become a warrior, and now helps other haredi youths connect to the IDF.![]() Netanyahu encourages Netzach Yehuda fightersPM meets Netzach Yehuda Battalion, two of whose fighters fell in attack last week: 'I want to express my great appreciation and salute you.'![]() “Naveh’s message – We are strong and will triumph”Soldier injured during the infiltration on Beit El says he was thinking of his young daughter. “The small baby girl defeated the terrorist”![]() Wounded soldier's parents ask public to prayNetanel Felber remains in critical condition after being shot during Thursday's terror attack at Givat Assaf.![]() Nahal Haredi rabbi recalls final talk with murdered soldiers'I saw them only half an hour before the terror attack. To hear that these happy and energetic boys have fallen is indescribably painful.'![]() Soldiers killed at Givat Assaf identifiedTwo soldiers murdered in grisly terror attack identified as Yuval Mor-Yosef and Yosef Cohen from the Netzach Yehuda-Nahal Haredi Battalion.![]() Watch: Religious troops prepare for action...with a songTroops from Netzach Yehuda, also known as Nahal Haredi, sing traditional Jewish songs shortly before raiding the home of a wanted terrorist.![]() Record number of haredi paratroopers sworn inHaredi paratrooper company sworn in at Western Wall as requests to join unit continue to climb.![]() Haredi lone soldiers receive new home in JerusalemNahal Haredi inaugurates new home for lone soldiers, emphasizes need for support for haredi soldiers who can't go home during army service.![]() The prayer of the haredi soldiersSoldiers of 'Netzah Yehuda' battalion finish brigade-wide march with special prayer. 'May every drop of sweat be elevated to G-d's will.'![]() This haredi commander overtook a terrorist - without a weaponHaredi battalion's new commander is a hero who overtook a terrorist with his bare hands.![]() Watch: Haredi soldiers pray at Western WallHaredi soldiers 'sworn in' to IDF in special ceremony at the Western Wall. Rabbis: Haredi soldiers ensure Holocaust never happens again.![]() How security camera footage helped Israel track down killersSecurity camera footage enabled the Israeli security forces to track down the terrorists who murdered Ron Kukia earlier this month.![]() Extremists force Rabbi Shteinman memorial to change locationMemorial event for Rabbi Shteinman in England forced to move location after haredi extremists protest.![]() More haredi soldiers requesting uniform exemptionsJustice Minister Shaked praises Netzah Yehuda for aiding haredi IDF soldiers.![]() Rabbi Shteinman credited with enlistment of 15,000 soldiersFounder of the haredi Netzah Yehuda Battalion says Rabbi Shteinman blessed the initiative, valued unity above all else.![]() Haredi battalion returns to Binyamin regionNahal Haredi Battalion returns to guard Binyamin region after two months of training exercises.![]() 'You're following in Abraham's footsteps'Haredi soldiers hold battalion exercise in Jordan Valley. 'You do what is right despite what others think, just like Abraham.'![]() New Netzach Yehuda commander recipient of top bravery awardIncoming haredi battalion commander Nitai Okashi received bravery award in 2007 for tackling a terrorist preparing to throw a grenade.![]() Watch: IDF soldiers dance with haredi Jews at weddingVideo from wedding of IDF haredi unit officer shows common sight of uniformed soldiers dancing with haredi Jews.![]() Labor leader: Haredi boys can't touch their mothersLabor leader shows his ignorance by claiming haredi soldiers earn 7,000 shekels per month, haredi boys cannot touch their mothers.![]() Watch: Haredi soldiers at the Western WallNetzah Yehuda soldiers visit Jerusalem for spiritually uplifting day ahead of Rosh Hashannah.![]() Watch: Nahal Haredi recruits finish tractate before swearing-inHaredi troops celebrate swearing-in with completion of a tractate of the Talmud. 'You have the privilege to sanctify God's name.'![]() From 'Cheder' to platoon commanderLieutenant Shlomo Weizman will stand today at his soldier's swearing-in ceremony, Haruv reconnaissance unit recruits.![]() 'Haredi soldiers not giving up on Torah study'Netzach Yehuda CEO says haredi IDF recruits maintain religious lifestyle, show haredim have nothing to fear from IDF.![]() Watch: Haredi paratroopers take the plunge20 soldiers who performed their first parachute jump yesterday are part of the second draft cycle of the new haredi paratrooper unit.![]() The matchmaking office of 'Nahal Haredi''Netzah Yehuda Association' hires matchmaker to help haredim who choose to serve in the army find wives.![]() Will an IDF soldier then be attacked in a synagogue?Violence against haredi soldiers leads President to meet with Netzach Yehuda fighters, 'A winning battalion in battle against terror.'![]() Eli commercial center becomes 'Palestinian village'Nahal Haredi fighters conduct exercise in Binyamin taking control of mall in Eli. 'We will not rest, we will continue to prepare for war.'![]() Haredi soldiers save Samaria residentTerrorists throw stones at Samaria resident commuting to work, haredi soldiers chase terrorist, save victim's life.![]() Chief of Staff: Imprison those who maltreat haredi soldiersLt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot visits soldiers of Netzach Yehuda and Shachar Battalions.![]() Recruiting haredim - no longer a dreamYehuda Duvdevani, of Nahal Haredi founders, calls to cease criticism of haredi soldiers, encourage those who do not learn - to enlist. |