Haredim

Haredim vandalize homes of real estate company managers

Dozens of haredim broke into the homes of senior corporate officials and vandalized them due to unconfirmed claims about graves at a construction site in Yehud.

Leading haredi rabbi calls to dissolve Knesset

Yesh Atid to submit bill to dissolve the Knesset next week following Rabbi Dov Landau's call to back such a bill in the wake of a failed meeting with MK Yuli Edelstein

Growing concern:

Haredi youth recruited to smuggle illegal substance abroad

Young men lured by quick cash face harsh penalties and community backlash as smuggling trend spreads.

Haredi enlistment

MK Illouz warns: 'The serving public will turn their backs on us'

'I sincerely hope haredi parties won't bring down a right-wing government just to avoid sharing in this existential war. How will they explain this to their grandchildren? Jewish history will not forget they did this,' says MK Dan Illouz.

Yeshiva heads ban travel for students with draft orders

Following arrests at Ben Gurion Airport and stricter enforcement of the draft law, top haredi leaders order: No exit from Israel without explicit approval.

UTJ: No coalition exit without full rabbinic backing

As tensions rise over stalled Draft Law, senior UTJ figure says no move will be made without agreement from all party rabbis. 'Symbolic withdrawal is pointless.'

Ponovezh Yeshiva sets rules on dates and gifts during engagement

Ponovezh Yeshiva heads condemn lengthy dates and frequent gifting between engaged couples, calling these practices halakhically problematic and urging restraint during the engagement period.

Haredi editorial declares: 'Secularism will not survive'

Hamevaser frames Meron pilgrimage as symbol of enduring Torah tradition amid rising tensions over national identity and yeshiva draft debate.

Haredi parties boycott Knesset votes over yeshiva draft crisis

UTJ vows to continue boycott until draft issue is resolved, as Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara orders conscription notices for tens of thousands of haredi men starting in July.

Otzma Yehudit opposes transfer of synagogue to haredi control

Minister Itshak Waserlauf vows to prevent removal of Zionist presence from historic Jerusalem synagogue.

Haredi makes millions after missile lands at Ben Gurion Airport

US Haredi businessman and controlling owner of El Al rakes in NIS 250 million following 10% jump in company's stock in just two days.

The Parsha and Current Events:

The Haredi View

It is time for the Haredim to come out of the cold and recognize the wisdom of Hashem in history and the great potential that this Medina brings to all parts of Am Yisrael.

Supreme Court to gov't: Explain why haredim haven't been drafted

Supreme Court demands Israeli government explain why haredim have not been drafted on a scale appropriate for IDF's needs.

MKs denounce investigation of Rabbis

Haredi MKs denounced National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for allowing Rabbis to be questioned about illegal construction.

An expensive protest:

Haredi man pays for 83K NIS of beer and pizza and destroys it

A haredi man who visited a spring fair in Haifa over Passover paid the price of all the chametz pizza and 30 kegs of beer and ensured that it all would be thrown in the trash, burned, and poured down the drain.

Brooklyn:

Driver denies charges in crash that killed Jewish mother and kids

Brooklyn woman accused of causing a deadly crash that killed a Jewish mother and her two daughters pleads not guilty to second-degree manslaughter charges.

Haredi Rabbi calls to divest from email

A Hasidic community announced that it will stop sending updates via email to its followers as part of its struggle against technology.

Hatred towards Religious Zionists and Haredim

Antisemitism, Jewish self-hatred, and resentment of Torah scholars are not separate phenomenona; they have much in common. Opinion.

Haredi MK:

'We have no ideological covenant with the religious parties'

MK Yakov Asher warns of incitement against haredim, clarifies boundaries of haredi parties' partnership with the Religious Zionist parties and the Likud.

Haredi teenager collapses and passes away in hours

Schneider Hospital has declared the death of a Haredi teenager who collapsed during a protest on Route 4 just a few hours previously.

Beit Shemesh:

Beit Shemesh at a crossroads: Rapid growth meets chaotic planning

Conflicts between haredim and national religious residents in Beit Shemesh. How did the city get caught up in these power struggles?

Driver who killed Jewish mother, daughters: I had the devil in me

Driver with suspended license and troubling record faces manslaughter charges after tragic collision kills haredi mother and two daughters.

Haredi soldiers:

I enlisted in the IDF

The more haredim who join the army, the quicker the army will evolve into a haredi-friendly army. Opinion.

Haredi man attacked on the subway in New York

A woman physically assaulted the man and spat on his friend while shouting slurs about them being Jewish.

Haredi rabbi during missile sirens: 'The study hall is safest'

Instead of instructing those listening to his lesson to seek shelter during a Houthi missile attack, Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein ensured them that their Torah study would protect them.

Young hasid returns bag with diamonds, $100,000 to rightful owner

'He was ecstatic when we called him; when he opened it, he couldn't believe his eyes, he was happy,' Shmira volunteer says of businessman who lost his bag.

To Serve or not to Serve

Moshe Rabeinu served in the army; Yehoshua served in the army; King David served in the army. These holy heroes of the nation were great in military prowess and great in Torah.

American haredi sues after pilot forcibly drags him from bathroom

Yisroel Leibb of New Jersey says pilot of United Airlines flight broke the bathroom door and dragged him out with his pants around his ankles.

President Herzog condemns assault on Beit Shemesh mayor

The president made his declaration after an attack on Beith Shemesh mayor Shmuel Greenberg that injured his son and destroyed his car.

Following arrest of draft dodger

Jerusalem Faction blocks Bnei Brak area roads

Demonstrators arrived at Jabotinsky Road, which runs between Petah Tikva and Tel Aviv, and the Coca-Cola Junction on Route 4, and blocked the roads in both directions.

Report:

Haredi youth smoke four times the average

A new survey by the Ministry of Health reveals that 56% of students from large yeshivas smoke regularly, and 80% of haredi dropouts smoke more than average.

Religious Zionism:

30% say disperse government, but don't exempt haredim

New Jewish People Policy Institute poll reveals majority of public believes that government's main motive in promoting draft law is coalition survival.

Rabbi David Yosef:

'Criticism is acceptable, but you need to choose your words'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef criticizes brother Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef for statement on IDF enlistment, telling him to 'choose words carefully.'

Haredi minister votes against funds for his community

In vote on coalition funds, all haredi ministers support funneling money to haredi community - except Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf. 'He's opposing budgets for the haredi community?'

Haredim block main road after arrest of non-haredi draft dodger

Radical haredim from the Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak after police arrested a non-haredi draft dodger at Ben Gurion airport.

Enlistment controversy:

Karliner Rebbe attacked with teargas

Extremists attacked car of Karlin-Stolin Rebbe, who they accused of encouraging haredi enlistment in the IDF, with teargas.

20 haredim caught crossing into Lebanon

The IDF apprehendedat least 20 haredim who crossed the Lebanon border attempting to reach the Tomb of Rabbi Ashi on Mount Shanan.

Attorney General:

Daycare subsidies for yeshiva students ends this month

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara instructs Director General of Israel's Labor Ministry to end daycare subsidies for young yeshiva students who are required to serve in the IDF.

Haredi family suing Jerusalem Arab for assault

A haredi family has filed a civil lawsuit for 440,000 NIS against an Arab man who attacked them in Jerusalem.

Haredim face steep costs on their way to pilot licenses

A haredi pilot trying to qualify for a commercial aircraft license could have to pay up to 700,000 shekels before making a single certified flight.

Leading haredi rabbi:

'Zionist rabbis teach a twisted version of the Torah'

The dean of the Slabodka Yeshiva Rabbi Dov Lando attacked the religious Zionist community and claimed that it would be better if the Arabs would rule Israel.

First haredi yeshiva student arrested trying to leave Israel

Haredi yeshiva student attempting to fly out of Israel to avoid enlisting into the IDF is arrested at Ben Gurion International Airport, sent to prison at Beit Lid base.

Haredi community sounds alarm at new arnona discount criteria

Interior Ministry planning to change eligibility criteria for property tax discounts to examine 12 months' income instead of three months, as yeshiva students and families express concern over losing eligibility.

IDF to initiate criminal proceedings against haredi draft dodgers

IDF spokesperson says haredi men who receive draft notices and fail to report to their recruitment offices will be subject to criminal penalties.

'Nazi, go die in Gaza'

Haredi extremists riot outside IDF recruitment center

Police working to restore order after extremist haredim began rioting and blocking roads outside the Tel Hashomer Recruitment Center in central Israel.

'Murderer of souls'

IDF general attacked in Bnei Brak restaurant, police intervene

Police had to intervene when a mob of haredi extremists attacked Maj. Gen. David Zini, who works to enlist haredim, as he sat in a restaurant in Bnei Brak.

2 companies, 180 soldiers:

New haredi brigade gets underway

New "Hashomonaim" brigade for haredim to include a regular and a reserve company with 80 and 100 soldiers, respectively.

Poll:

Most Religious Zionists support haredi draft

A large majority - 72.5% - of Religious Zionists support some type of haredi draft; just 20% of haredim say agreement must be reached on Draft Law.

Lower birthrates and increased use of Internet in haredi sector

A Haredi Institute for Public Affairs report shows that economic pressures are changing the face of haredi society in several parameters.

Minister Regev:

'There is no better government than this'

Transportation Minister Miri Regev urges haredi parties not to resign from the coalition, despite the lack of progress in passing the Draft Law: There is no better government than this, especially for the haredi public.

35 haredi officers join Israel Police

In the shadow of significant concerns regarding haredim enlisting in the IDF, a new course of haredim have been certified for a variety of roles in the Israel Police.

Yesh Atid MK:

'The haredim tricked me - it's time for sanctions'

MK Moshe (Kinley) Tur-Paz says he made great efforts for discourse on Draft Law, claims haredim 'tricked' him. 'It's time for sanctions - they will all enlist.'

Belgian haredi MP appointed to new position

Michael Freilich, haredi member of the Belgian parliament and a member of the Antwerp City Council, appointed as diplomatic envoy of European Jewish Association (EJA) for issues of antisemitism and Holocaust remembrance.

Haredi MK hints: We won't leave the coalition

Following reports that haredi parties will offer ultimatum to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, haredi party leader MK Moshe Gafni clarifies: 'Goal of our opponents is to harm Torah learners, push us to leave coalition.'

AG demands Draft Law include cap on number of yeshiva students

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is demanding that any Draft Law include a limit on the number of yeshiva students exempted from army service, report says. 'She knows we won't agree, she's trying to bring down the government.'

Nir Barkat:

Incentives for haredim who enlist, sanctions on those who refuse

Likud minister says October 7 proved there is no avoiding the conscription of haredi men to the IDF, but it must be done with sensitivity and avoid causing fear of 'secularization.'

Haredi minister slams:

Judiciary holds a double standard

'Terrorists receive stipends until a special law is passed, but a yeshiva student loses stipends in a single day,' Jerusalem Affairs Minister Meir Porush tells Knesset plenum.

Rabbi Yosef to Gerrer Rebbe:

'I worry about the fate of Sephardic youth'

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef expresses to the Gerrer Rebbe concern for Sephardic-haredi youth in Israel's periphery, who he says are likely to be drafted into the IDF first.

'They'll fight the wars of G-d'

Attorney warns against drafting haredim

Attorney Yair Nehorai, who waged legal battle against the pre-military academy in Eli, warns against drafting haredim: 'The face of the IDF will change because more and more units will fight the wars of G-d.'

Defense Minister Katz approves 7,000 draft orders for haredim

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves 7,000 draft orders decided upon by predecessor Yoav Gallant; the orders will be sent out at a pace decided by the IDF.