Haredi
Most Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur, while over half take part in prayer services, survey finds
Only a small number of those reported to be fasting partially or not at all are older people, according to the survey data, suggesting that the reasons are more linked to health or principle.
The Haredi Public: A politically responsible voice from Israel's ultra-Orthodox public - opinion
Israel's ultra-Orthodox community can no longer avoid the hard conversations - opinion
Haredi parties plan to remain outside government coalition until draft law is resolved
IDF reworking food procedures for military bases in effort to allow stricter kashrut standards
The change comes amid ongoing controversy over haredi (ultra-Orthodox) enlistment in the military and the term of service for religious soldiers.
Shas leader Arye Deri claims IDF prefers secular army, haredi soldiers are 'a big headache'
Naftali Bennett responded to Deri's comments, saying the Shas chairman is "harming IDF soldiers," adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "spreading blood libels about IDF commanders."
Jerusalem's Basimta Cafe may decide to close on Shabbat amid weekly haredi protests
The demonstrations against the cafe began following a revelation that the the eatery is an official Jews for Jesus project, a movement seen as controversial amongst mainstream Judaism.
The haredi community faces a growing threat from Iranian recruiters - opinion
Iran is betting on our divisions. The smartest answer is to prove it wrong by investing in the shared resilience that is itself a pillar of national security and age-old Jewish values.
Degel HaTorah leader Rabbi Lando says haredim only need to rely on God, not any prime minister
"We are not dependent on this person or that person, or on one prime minister or another, but only on the Creator of the world," he declared.
To bring more haredi men into the IDF, first support those who serve - opinion
The success of haredi enlistment will not be measured only by how many young men put on a uniform, but also by how many will have a community and a future.
Haredi enlistment to combat units jumps 30% as over 250 men join IDF in recent draft cycle
Current assessments indicate that some of the tracks are expected to meet the recruitment targets set by the head of the IDF Personnel Directorate, Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa.
Only clear rules, command chain, can let IDF avoid internal conflict due to religion - editorial
The IDF's reality, where it wants both women and religious men serving together, demands clear rules, common sense, and commanders who know the soldiers they lead.
Givati situation must teach IDF it has no time for diversions by religion, egalitarianism - comment
As the IDF incorporates more religious soldiers and more women, it will need to demonstrate common sense, sensitivity, and flexibility.
Toddler lightly injured after father used stroller to block Military Police vehicle in Bnei Brak
According to sources familiar with the details, both the father and his son were lightly injured, suffering bruises and abrasions to their legs.
