Haredi

In an unusual meeting at the White House, the Satmar Admorim delivered to President Trump an "urgent appeal for the protection of the rights of the Haredi community" The letter, drafted by members of the Haredi community, accuses the State of Israel of religious persecution, claims that yeshiva students live in fear of arrest, and warns that American citizens are trapped in Israel. The message to...

A number of anti-Zionist Admorim met with the US President at the White House. At the last minute, through the intervention of officials in the house of Rabbi Dov Lando, the delivery of a letter demanding intervention in the conscription issue was prevented. The White House described the event as a meeting for Rosh Hashanah.

Nine Supreme Court justices struck down the amendment to the law that prevented the arrest of Haredi draft evaders. The justices justified the decision by citing fundamental flaws in the legislative process.

The MK from Degel HaTorah claimed at the "Time for Decision: Democracy and Society" conference held by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth in collaboration with the Israel Democracy Institute that United Torah Judaism is also targeting Haredim who have enlisted in the IDF, and addressed the exemption law that did not pass: "Faith cannot be suppressed by force, it is a mistake to take the country to a rift."...

About 50,000 out of 60,217 draft dodgers are Haredim. The number of candidates for security service declared as draft dodgers or issued 'Order 12' has increased by about 95,000 since the end of 2024. At the same time, the IDF is expanding service tracks and adaptations for the Haredi public, whose recruitment rate has risen.

After the method of obtaining exemptions using medical documents during designated recruitment days was exposed, the IDF changed the procedure. Now, deserters claiming serious medical issues fear they will be harmed by the new policy. The IDF's response has not yet been received.

Shas and Degel HaTorah are dealing with a court ruling that prohibits real-time tracking of voters at polling stations. Party representatives explain how the community- and technology-based mobilization system works, and in Shas they clarify: "We have adapted the systems to the new method, every activist is equipped with an app."

The state-Haredi stream's Talmud Torah schools were left without a building. Parents are furious, claiming that Shas representative Avi Amsalem and municipal officials are blocking the establishment of the institutions. MK Moshe Tur-Paz, who arrived at the protest, said: "Shas blocked the move." The municipality has yet to respond.

Degel HaTorah is expected to demand ministerial positions in the next government. The decision marks a historical shift, as for decades its members refrained from demanding ministerial roles based on a minority perception.

Against the backdrop of the issue of drafting yeshiva students and the arrests of young men who did not report for service in the IDF, the Haredi sector is promoting a new initiative designed to provide financial support to yeshiva students who will be arrested due to their non-enlistment.

Haredi protesters blocked vehicles arriving at the recruitment office in Kiryat Ono - one of them even lay down under the wheels of a truck. Police and Border Police forces diverted traffic to alternative routes and worked to disperse the demonstration and restore order, while clashing with those protesting against conscription into the IDF.

Against the backdrop of criticism regarding budget allocations, data on the Haredi influencer campaign has been published. How much did the sponsored content cost and what was the reaction of the "B'Tsalmo" organization?

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has mandated the formulation of a unified core curriculum by the 2026/27 school year. Failure to comply will result in Haredi education networks being required to adopt the standard religious education curriculum.

The US President is expected to host a series of prominent Haredi leaders at the White House, including representatives of the Satmar Hasidic dynasty. The parties are expected to discuss issues regarding the independence of religious education and freedom of religion.

Recruitment for Haredi tracks in the IDF begins tomorrow, offering opportunities for combat, technological, and logistical service. Units such as the Hetz company, the Hashmonaim Brigade, and the Netzah Yehuda battalion are already active in various combat zones. Service conditions are regulated by General Staff orders to ensure compatibility with the Haredi lifestyle.

A dedicated complex, adapted to their lifestyle, was established to support Haredi soldiers in the 146th Division. Meanwhile, approximately 40 Haredi soldiers completed a combat medic course at the Hashmonaim Brigade base.

Rumors about a crisis in the life of Haredi internet star Avishag Salomon have caused a stir online. She chose to respond herself and asked to stop the discourse: "Rosh Hashanah is approaching, let's choose a little more love, respect, and mercy."

The Supreme Court froze the law exempting Haredim from arrest, but in the last month, proactive efforts to locate young men required for conscription have been significantly reduced. 40 Haredi deserters are in military prison, more than half of them identified while trying to board flights to Europe. The IDF blames the police, who in turn claim they are following the existing procedure.

For a decade, the Ministry of Education imposed fines on Haredi schools for failing to meet core curriculum requirements, but the state has admitted in the Supreme Court that these fines were never actually implemented.

A criminal investigation condemned by the French Interior Minister and a viral incident in Les Deux Alpes have resurfaced the latent tension in the Alps. Behind the idyllic landscapes lies a persistent friction over the arrival of thousands of Haredi vacationers: locals claim they struggle to bridge cultural gaps, while tourists point to a sense of alienation, as authorities try to maneuver...

A few weeks ago, the Tax Authority began revoking tax benefits only from yeshivas that requested the appropriate approvals for the first time. Now, the Authority is demanding that all Haredi institutions declare that no draft dodgers from IDF service are studying there.

Radical Haredim are expected to hold a protest today at 16:00 following the arrest of a yeshiva student defined as a deserter. As of now, the location of the demonstration has not yet been determined, but in the past, protesters have tended to block Highway 4 around 17:00. During a demonstration held about two weeks ago, violent clashes were recorded, during which soldiers were attacked, including...

Shas MK Michael Malkieli was targeted by protesters following a weekly lesson by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef in Jerusalem. The incident stems from his support for the draft law and the recent reconciliation between Rabbi Yosef and Shas chairman Aryeh Deri.

The protest that began several weeks ago in Safed has spread to Meron, and clashes surrounding the operation of public transportation on Shabbat have intensified. Activists arrived to facilitate the departure of the buses, facing off against a hundred Haredi protesters who tried to delay them. Police forces at the scene secured the flow of traffic and detained several protesters for questioning.

Member of Knesset Meir Porush attacked the cessation of funding for yeshiva students this evening at an economic conference and warned that the sector will leverage its power. He presented data showing that half of the yeshiva students have reduced their purchase of basic food, and declared that "from the perspective of the judicial system, a child whose father studies Torah should go to sleep...

Representatives of the new faction arrived at the home of the Karlin Rebbe with the goal of gaining support ahead of the election campaign. The Rebbe clarified that he does not intend to officially support them, but sources in the Hasidic community noted that he did not dismiss them outright. The assessment is that Karlin voters may now shift their votes to the new party.

An analysis by the Ministry of Finance, presented during discussions on the conscription of yeshiva students, reveals vast disparities in state subsidy eligibility among Israeli citizens. The ministry recommends canceling after-school program subsidies for Haredi draft dodgers starting in the upcoming school year.

Dozens of deserters have already been arrested while attempting to travel to Uman. An emerging initiative suggests that hundreds of Breslov Hasidim will arrive simultaneously to force the army to choose between mass arrests and releasing them. The goal is to break the “siege” at Ben Gurion Airport.

Many self-employed individuals and business owners face financial confusion between home and business expenses. A new platform offers a comprehensive management and clearing solution, with unique adaptation for the Haredi public and a significant two-year fee waiver.

Only two women in realistic spots and a dull list devoid of new faces. This is what a movement looks like that rushed to purge the 'New Likudniks' from its ranks, only to fall into the hands of Haredi vote contractors.

A young Haredi man who arrived at the polling station claimed he received hundreds of shekels to vote according to a list of candidates given to him in advance. "I don't know anyone, I have a list in my pocket." Another voter said he received "a little more" and clarified that in the Knesset elections he would not vote for Likud.

"History repeats itself": 50 years after the historic initiative of Rabbi Menachem Porush, the "HaKahal" party decided to recreate the success by scattering leaflets from a helicopter over Haredi centers across the country. In response to the decision by Haredi press outlets to block their advertisements, they stated: "No boycott or attempt to silence us will prevent our message from reaching the...

Four Haredi residents of Ma'ale Amos sued the newspaper after an article presented them as "Haredim" in quotation marks and as those who are "considered so-called Torah scholars." The court determined that the publication was intended to humiliate them within the community, criticized the fact that their response was not requested, and ruled: "There is no need to defame the plaintiffs in order to...

After establishing its status as the strongest station in the sector, the Israel Broadcasting Corporation's radio station is adding a leading current affairs host to its ranks, who will host the central slot every evening.

"It is unclear how it can be said that core hours are taught in a place where the teacher is not qualified to teach them." The Attorney General's response to the Supreme Court regarding the funding of Haredi institutions revealed severe deficiencies: in 87% of 7th-8th grade classes there is not a single teacher qualified to teach science, in 76% of institutions there is no teacher who can teach...

For the first time, the Independent Education network of Agudat Yisrael has agreed to participate in national and international assessment tests. This follows years of pressure from the Ministry of Finance and the Attorney General.

A new Haredi party named "Black Color" is set to launch ahead of the upcoming elections, aiming to secure draft exemptions for Torah students. By mobilizing mainstream Haredi voters, the movement threatens to disrupt the traditional power base of Shas and United Torah Judaism.

The Haredi protest began several weeks ago in Safed and spread to Meron. The protesters are trying to prevent public transport lines from leaving Safed before the end of the Sabbath. 70 activists from the "Derech Hofshit" organization are on site, clashing with about 150 Haredim. Police forces are present at the scene.

The Attorney General responded to a petition in the Supreme Court regarding the funding of "first tier" studies in Haredi education networks: "Continued receipt of funding based on the 'all children of Israel' principle will be conditional on meeting basic obligations - including full core curriculum studies."

The Minister of Finance spoke with members of the Bnei Akiva movement and addressed the issue of conscription. Criticizing the position of the Haredi parties, he clarified that the Torah does not serve as a refuge from bearing national and military responsibility.

Bar Shaltiel, who left the ultra-Orthodox community penniless, has become the manager of a massive AI community with half a million followers. In his first interview, he reveals his surprising path to the top and the common mistakes business owners make.

The protest against the arrest of a yeshiva student deteriorated into shouting, curses, and the use of the yellow star. On the eve of the month of Elul, this conduct harmed not only the IDF and the state, but also the values that the protesters seek to represent.

The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court has approved a class action lawsuit against Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, and Leumit regarding the exemption from supplementary insurance payments for families with four or more children. The court noted significant challenges regarding potential retroactive financial compensation.

An illegal demonstration and heavy traffic disruptions are being reported at this hour following the blocking of the Geha junction in both directions. The police are operating with large forces and warning against the use of force, as the background to the event begins to be revealed.

Contacts between former Shas chairman Eli Yishai and Haredi Tzibur party leader Moti Leitner are intensifying with the involvement of senior rabbis. Polls indicate Yishai enjoys over 70% support among modern Haredim, posing a potential threat to Shas.

After 'kosher' roads were paved in the city overlooking the Sea of Galilee to allow the passage of Kohanim, a solution was found for the city's religious community: paving a dedicated path on the side of the road, on the side furthest from the beach strip. This is to allow passage without being exposed to the mixed beach, where men and women spend time together in minimalist clothing.

Lahav 433 rejects reports that the young man was lured to the location for the purpose of transferring him to the Military Police. According to them, he was summoned as a suspect in a fraud investigation concerning the illegal issuance of driver's licenses. His status as a deserter was discovered only after he appeared for questioning.

Disturbing footage from Arad sparked a storm after a Haredi man was seen vandalizing photos of women on billboards. Following the incident, a complaint was filed with the police. Mayor Yair Maayan: "We will not allow anyone to harm the public space and try to exclude women from the public space."

A group of 36 tourists, including citizens from Belgium, Austria, the USA, and the UK, became stranded on a dangerous slope in the Austrian Alps. Lacking proper gear and having veered off-trail, 14 individuals required helicopter rescue via hoist.

The debate over Haredi conscription misses a broader question: does Israel need more soldiers because of security needs — or because of a policy that expands settlements? The path to a new partnership lies through core education, employment, and civil service.