haredim

Meron Disaster Commission finds Netanyahu, police, and officials responsible for catastrophe

The interim report advised the appointment of a minister in charge of the celebrations and recommended that infrastructure be improved at the site to remove safety hazards.

Smotrich – Gantz is the government's 'weak link'

The US administration wishes to drive a wedge between the government and Israeli society using Gantz, says Smotrich. Knesset discusses the issue of the haredi IDF draft on Monday.

Israel's population cannot be the ultra-Orthodox's flak jackets regarding IDF service

Until now, the discussion on recruiting the ultra-Orthodox centered on the question of “equal burden sharing.” This is an even more significant value today.

Israel's post-October 7 reality: The urgent need for ultra-Orthodox draft

Groups are proposing that ultra-Orthodox recruits be permanently posted at haredi yeshivas at border crossings to continue their lifestyles.

26/02/2024

What do Israelis think of haredi IDF draft exemption?

Nearly all (97%) of Jews identified as secular supported the complete cancelation of the exemption policy.

Gantz maintains strong lead over Netanyahu, Israeli public wants elections

New polls found that the majority of Israelis believe haredim should be forced to draft to the IDF.

A bigger IDF needs Haredim - editorial

Does Israel need all those technological bells and whistles, high-tech fences, and super-sensitive sensor systems? Certainly. But it also needs more personnel.

A look at competitive victimhood in Israeli society

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: As Israel continues to navigate the complexities of its societal fabric, this study offers a crucial insight into the mechanisms of conflict and perception among its people.

By NECHUMI YAFFE
09/02/2024

Haredi men make noticeable waves in the workforce

As the haredi community navigates new challenges and opportunities, its incremental engagement in both workforce participation and military service is becoming evident.

By NECHUMI YAFFE
27/01/2024

Survey of haredi society shows a community inching toward the norm

In 2002, only about a third of haredi men, and just over half of haredi women, were employed. Those numbers surged between 2003 and 2015.

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