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הרב יצחק יוסף
Chief rabbi threatens Haredi exodus over conscription, critics call for his resignation
'If you force us to go to the army, we’ll all move abroad,' says Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, tying Israel's military successes to Torah study; 'Rabbi Yosef's words are an insult and disgrace to IDF soldiers who risk their lives to defend the country,' Lapid says
Moran Azulay | 03.10.24
יצאנו לדבר עם תלמידי הישיבות על נושא הגיוס לצה"ל
War drums fail to stir Haredi enlistment enthusiasm for IDF service
Army seeks to bolster Haredi enlistment, but faces stiff resistance; Haredi reservists criticize IDF's inability to accommodate their observant lifestyle, while some argue Torah study protects Israel as effectively as tanks; 'Every soldier saved is thanks to Gemara page I studied'
Liran Tamari, Nina Fox | 03.04.24
זירת אירוע האלימות בציריך, שוויץ
Haredi stabbed by Muslim teen in Zurich
Swiss police say investigating motive of attack after the victim and perpetrator had been in dispute; Jewish community leader says attacks of this nature are rare but increasing since war began
Itamar Eichner, Tamar Sebok | 03.03.24
חיים לייבוביץ' מתלמידי "נצח רפואה"
Haredim don scrubs, smashing medical glass ceilings
Jerusalem College of Technology’s Netzach to Medicine program helps aspiring Haredi medical professionals pursue a career path that few of their peers have attempted before, while simultaneously maintaining their religious identity and lifestyle
Shoshana Chen | 03.02.24
ראש הממשלה בנימין ביבי נתניהו בהצהרה
Netanyahu says not possible to get 'complete agreement' on Haredi conscription
The prime minister tries to put out fires during news conference; He calls elections during wartime 'the dream of Hamas, Nasrallah and Iran'; On hostage deal: 'We are running into a brick wall of delusional, unrealistic Hamas demands'
Yuval Karni | 02.29.24
Ultra-Orthodox recieving their exemption from the IDF
Yes to drafting the ultra-Orthodox, no to imposing values on them
Drafting ultra-Orthodox men into the IDF has been debated for the past 75 years; although there are scores of ultra-Orthodox volunteers, Israeli society demands they do more for the country's security at a time when none have sacrificed their lives on the battlefield
Arye Erlich | 02.26.24
מטוס של חברת ג'ט בלו
Ultra-Orthodox couple sues JetBlue for $40 million: 'Taken off plane because we are Jews'
Michael Nektalov and Miryem Yushanayev from Queens filed a huge lawsuit against JetBlue for a 2021 incident, when the flight attendants took them off the plane, along with their five children, just before takeoff; They gave 'disdainful and dirty looks,' couple says
Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.04.24
ת', מהנדסת בחטיבת תעופה בתעשייה האווירית
How integration of Haredi women in the high-tech sector is making leaps and bounds
This remarkable trend is quietly unfolding: an increasing number of ultra-Orthodox women get into weapons development, including the Air Force and elite intelligence units of the IDF; Following in the footsteps of civilian high-tech companies, the defense sector is now recognizing the immense potential they bring to the table
Shoshana Hen | 01.20.24
עם כיפה, פאות, מדים ונשק. אלימלך ריסס
Open letter from ultra-Orthodox soldier calling others to enlist
Elimelech Risses says joining the IDF made him discover strength and qualities he didn't know he had before, calling on other ultra-Orthodox youth to join him in protecting Israel
Elimelech Risses | 11.23.23
מתנדבי זק"א בבדיקת בתים אחרונה בכיסופים
Israel's civil society stands strong amid war, led by unbreakable Haredi spirit
Opinion: Civil society organizations, especially ultra-Orthodox ones, are crucial for fostering strength and resilience on the home front; building ties between the state, public, security systems and civic organizations is essential
Eli Paley | 11.09.23
מתאמנים עם נשק
Ultra-Orthodox training to defend their communities
The events of October 7 made ultra-Orthodox society realize that haredi neighborhoods need a civilian defense and security system; 'The People's Guard' initiative trains volunteers, organizes local protection forces; About 20 haredi neighborhoods across the country have already joined the project
Roni Green Shaulov | 11.05.23
An IDF lookout soldier
Israeli women more driven to serve
Since war, growing number of women from religious backgrounds decide on IDF service in place of available alternatives while others seek deployment where women before them fought and died
Korin Elbaz-Alush, Roy Rubinstein | 10.29.23
Haredi Jews at the recruitment center
As war surges, Haredi Jews begin enlisting en masse
The Tel Hashomer recruitment center has initiated the conscription process for 120 recruits from the ultra-Orthodox sector amid a surge of applications; These recruits will be designated as reservists, undergo basic training, and serve in various roles such as medical services and drivers
Roy Rubinstein | 10.23.23
חרדים הגיעו לבקום בתל השומר לדחות את הגיוס
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox request to join IDF in war
New recruits to serve in support roles such as medics and search and rescue; 120 will be draft on Monday and IDF says this is a dramatic decision in the Ultra-Orthodox society
Yossi Yehoshua | 10.20.23
חרדים בתור לתרומות דם במודיעין עילית
Ultra-Orthodox want to contribute to the war effort, and that's a step forward
Opinion: The heartfelt but naïve belief of the Haredis is that their prayers and the study of the Torah is as valuable a contribution as others and must not be disregarded despite the deep rift between Israeli sectors over military service
Eliezer Hayun | 10.11.23
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