Haredim


Goldknopf
Goldknopf demands investigation into this: No jailtime for Arab who murdered Chabad man!!!

A Chabad family is grieving, and people suspect that the man was murdered in a hate crime and not in a simple neighborly dispute. 

Gila Isaacson | 06.09.24

Haredim, Hilltop Youth

Haredi groups make surprise visit to give chizzuk at new Gaza border outpost

Knitted kippot and black hats met under the scorching Negev sun as charedi families came to visit and give chizzuk to settlers at "Eli Azza" on the Gaza border. 

Gila Isaacson | 05.09.24

Police arrest suspect, Mea Sharim

During Rosh Chodesh Procession: Police Raid in Mea Shearim

A month after an ultra-Orthodox extremist attacked police officers who were arresting a flag-waver during an anti-Zionist procession in the heart of the Haredi neighborhood, the suspect was located today and arrested at his home by police detectives in Jerusalem.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 04.09.24

Mamlachti Charedi School Framework

Tunisian Rabbi Chai Cohen: 'Mamlachti Charedi' education is exceptionally dangerous

The Rav wrote a very strong letter, decrying the 'Mamlacht Charedi' education system.

Gila Isaacson | 04.09.24

Gantz, Ben Gvir

From an unlikely source: Gantz gives us all much-needed mussar

Gantz addressed his handshake with Ben-Gvir, which was documented during Babchik's son's wedding.

Gila Isaacson | 04.09.24

IDF, Budget Cuts to Yeshivas

Yeshiva world in crisis: Gedolim heading to the U.S. for huge fundraising drive

The gedolim are seeking overseas support as court rulings and policy shifts threaten yeshiva funding.

Gila Isaacson | 04.09.24

IDF, Haredim

Why this Elul is different from all other Eluls

Yeshiva students find themselves at the crossroads of faith and national duty, facing unprecedented challenges.

Gila Isaacson | 03.09.24

Haredi IDF Enlistment

Despite the protests: Haredi youth are enlisting to the IDF!

As protests erupt over Haredi conscription, a growing number of ultra-Orthodox youth are choosing to serve in the IDF, challenging long-held community norms. This internal struggle within Israel's fastest-growing demographic is reshaping the nation's military and social landscape, forcing a reckoning with tradition, duty, and the future of Israeli society.

Gila Isaacson | 02.09.24

Haredi Child, Run Down By Car

Final summer trip ends in tragedy: Haredi child killed by car near park 

Batsheva Esther Shimonovitz, 11, loses life in accident during family visit.

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| Avi Nachmani | 27.08.24

Davos, Anti-Semitism, Haredi

Haredi man assaulted in Switzerland in suspected hate crime 

19 year-old victim attacked in Davos by men shouting "free Palestine".

Avi Nachmani | 25.08.24

Shabbat, IDF, Gallant

How a haredi soldier schooled Defense Minister Gallant

A young ultra-Orthodox paratrooper enlightened Israel's top military brass on ancient Jewish law. This heartwarming encounter showcases the IDF's diversity and hints at a future where faith and national service could march in perfect step.

Gila Isaacson | 23.08.24

Haredi drafting, Conscription law

Recruitment Failure: Seven Haredim Reported to the Recruitment Office in Jerusalem

Despite the issuance of hundreds of recruitment orders, only 70 Haredi recruits have reported for initial enlistment procedures so far. The IDF has begun sending second summonses to those who have not yet reported.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 21.08.24

IDF, Haredim

The IDF failed– but 'Tachlis' is succeeding--- with 150 new haredi army recruits | WATCH

This innovative initiative is not just changing lives, but reshaping the relationship between Israel's ultra-Orthodox community and national service.

Gila Isaacson | 20.08.24

Pre-Military program for Haredim, Draft law

For the First Time in a Decade: Pre-Military Preparatory Program for the Haredi Sector

For the first time in a decade, the Ministry of Defense is establishing a pre-military preparatory program for youth from the Haredi sector. The program is expected to begin in November and will include approximately forty participants.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 18.08.24

IDF, Haredim

When it comes to the IDF, Haredi rabbis are losing control over their followers | Analysis 

As the sun sets over Jerusalem's ancient stones, casting long shadows across the city, the Haredi community wonders whether their leaders can find a way to regain their political mojo.

Gila Isaacson | 18.08.24

Ultra-Orthodox, Haredim, Cinema

UNPRECEDENTED: Haredim flock to the cinema for this film 

The surprising reason behind this unlikely event at Jerusalem's Cinema City.  

Avi Nachmani | 15.08.24

Smotrich, Recruitment of Haredim

Smotrich attacks Deputy Attorney General: "Who are you anyway? A bunch of arrogant people! A bunch of idiots! Destroyers of the state!"

During a government meeting, following the publication of the Attorney General's position on stopping subsidies for daycare centers for yeshiva students of draft age, the Finance Minister sharply attacked the Deputy Attorney General: "You're destroying 15 years of efforts, you didn't have a single professional discussion" 

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| Gila Isaacson | 11.08.24

Israel-Gaza War, Haredim

A unique ceremony: 101 Haredim trained to serve on local security response teams

The second class of the "Halacha Lema'aseh" program has been completed, with 101 Haredim now trained to handle rifles and serve in local security response teams.

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| JFeed Staff | 09.08.24

Recruitment of Haredim, IDF

Senior Haredi Rabbi: "If the army were without women, we might have been able to discuss it"

Rabbi Tufik claimed that even if the IDF committed to a fully separate ultra orthodox brigade, they would change their minds in the future.

Gila Isaacson | 08.08.24

IDF, Recruitment of Haredim

Defying tradition, embracing duty: 48 Ultra-Orthodox men answer IDF's call to serve

Despite falling short of expectations, 48 ultra-Orthodox men defy intense community pressure to join IDF. This small step could mark a potential turning point in the complex relationship between Israel's ultra-Orthodox community and military service.

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| Gila Isaacson | 06.08.24