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
High Court maintains freeze on law limiting enforcement against haredi draft dodgers
The interim order issued on Tuesday followed a hearing held just a few hours earlier, during which the nine-member panel heard from the different sides represented in the case.
Beyond the haredi draft: What’s really at stake for Israel’s future - opinion
It would be a national mistake if many make one of the most consequential political decisions of their lives based primarily on anger over a single issue, without considering the much broader impact.
Government tells High Court draft arrests risk civil war, says case outcome 'known in advance'
“Israel needs haredi recruits, not haredi detainees,” the government said, arguing that arrests of yeshiva students could reverse a gradual increase in enlistment and risk civil war.
One people cannot survive under two laws: What pushed Israel's deputy FM to resign - opinion
What I taught my daughter on Tisha B’Av – and why I resigned from the government.
Most religious Zionists prefer dialogue over legislation to solve Israel's social issues - poll
At Tzohar's annual conference, 79% of religious Zionists backed grassroots dialogue over legislation as the best path to social consensus in Israel.
Divider-in-chief: How Netanyahu is ruining Israel-Diaspora relations - opinion
While Benjamin Netanyahu frequently speaks with great emphasis about the unity of both the country and the Jewish people, his record in office stands in stark contrast to that declared objective.
A-G asks High Court to strike down 'discriminatory' haredi draft enforcement freeze
The law passed the Knesset on July 14. Justice Ofer Grosskopf froze it the following day and ordered the state and Knesset to explain why it should not be struck down.
Jerusalem cafe became symbol of secular defiance, until Israelis learned it's run by Jews for Jesus
“Everyone accuses us of that,” Ben David, the cafe owner, said about proselytizing. “The Jesus goal is not completely out, but it’s not front and center.”
Netanyahu’s haredi gamble may become his biggest election liability - analysis
Years of concessions to haredi partners may now pose a political risk for Netanyahu, as right-wing voters express growing anger over the draft exemption issue.
Haredi draft dodgers should avoid airports, border crossings to evade arrest, yeshiva council warns
It added that yeshiva students who wish to travel abroad and have not shown up for their draft order must ensure they are allowed to fly and will not be arrested at the airport.
