Haredim
![Extremists protest outside Tel Hashomer Military Base](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=700/2024/08/06/3a65a400-53f4-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h598_w900.webp)
Protesters opposing ultra-Orthodox conscription clash with police at Tel Hashomer military base; At least seven arrests made after demonstrators breach memorial site.
![Haredim at a draft protest](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/18/4f252650-4511-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h3648_w5472.jpg)
Female Journalists, Draft law, Haredim, Israel Police
In light of reports about the assault on female reporters during a protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews against military conscription, the Journalists' Organization has issued a strong statement condemning the attack on press freedom.
![Israeli soldiers of the IDF 'Nahal Haredi' unit at the Peles Military Base, Northern Jordan valley](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/04/b8926180-5235-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h268_w400.jpg)
IDF, Recruitment of Haredim
For the first time, thousands of young ultra-Orthodox men are being called to Israeli military recruitment offices– As the first wave of yeshiva students prepares to report for duty, authorities brace for potential unrest, signaling a tense new chapter in Israel's ongoing struggle to balance religious exemptions with national service obligations.
![Haredim in the IDF - illustration.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/01/6762c800-4ffa-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h331_w650.webp)
Haredim, Education
Away from the spotlight, a revolution is happening in Haredi education. As of the present writing, some 22 schools are participating in the Ministry of Education's hi-tech core curriculum program.
![Police at crime scene](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/16/f44dfb20-43a9-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h5464_w8192.jpg)
Crime, Jerusalem
In the heart of Jerusalem's Shmuel HaNavi neighbourhood, a young man has been arrested and charged for threatening passers-by's, stealing a bicycle, and attempting to stab a police officer with a knife, ultimately leading to him being shot and subdued.
![Over 1,000 Ultra Orthodox Jews protested outside a military prison in solidarity with Yeshiva draft dodgers](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/21/68205150-4757-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h268_w400.jpg)
IDF, Ultra Orthodox, Mandatory Military Service
IDF issues first wave of draft notices to Ultra-Orthodox men, amid pushback from religious leaders and cautious approach by military officials.
![Jewish boys walking in New York](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/18/ad738950-4538-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h4822_w6950.jpg)
Antisemitism, US, Neo-Nazi, planned attack
According to the indictment, the leader devised a scheme to distribute poisoned sweets disguised as Santa Claus outside Jewish schools. The plot was uncovered with the assistance of an undercover FBI agent whom the accused tried to persuade to harm Jews.
![Haredi Netzah Yehudah soldiers.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/18/e0de3660-450f-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h4115_w6170.jpg)
IDF, Haredim
The site's slogan: "meaningful service, Haredi way of life, employment horizon" adorns a user-friendly and succinct advertisement for state service.
![Haredim near the draft office.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/08/7f152d00-3d10-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h331_w650.webp)
IDF, Draft Law, Haredi soldiers
The IDF has published its requirements for the Haredim to be drafted who are due to receive summon notices next week. As well as sharing the various ways the Israeli army is shifting to accommodate the integration of the religious group in the drafting process.
![Haredi Netzah Yehudah soldiers.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/18/e0de3660-450f-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h4115_w6170.jpg)
IDF, Haredim
Army Radio reporter Yoeli Brim reports that the IDF is using three criteria to determine who to formally draft next week.
![Protest against the draft, 2017.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/17/ea19d720-444c-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h2362_w3543.jpg)
IDF, Draft
Two Haredi journalists clashed over whether a large-scale draft of Haredim is desirable and achievable for Haredi society.
![MK Edelstein, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/16/a282c1b0-438e-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h3808_w5712.jpg)
IDF, Draft
At a meeting of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, IDF representatives explained the criteria and goals of the first draft orders sent to Haredim.
![MK Edelstein, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/16/a282c1b0-438e-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h3808_w5712.jpg)
IDF, Haredim
The decision comes following reports that the IDF will be sending out initial draft orders for Haredim starting next Sunday.
![Haredi demonstration. Illustration.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/16/2181c890-436b-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h331_w650.webp)
IDF, Haredim
Maj.-Gen. David Zini and Brig.-Gen. Shai Taib were attacked yesterday by Haredi protestors in Bnei Brak. The two were meeting with Rabbi David Leibel to discuss forming a Haredi brigade within the IDF.
![Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men arrive at the Bakum Reception and Sorting base in Tel Hashomer](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/15/ecc00620-42c6-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h400_w268.jpg)
Ultra Orthodox, IDF
A former economic advisor to the IDF Chief of Staff has unveiled a groundbreaking 10-point plan that could revolutionize Ultra-Orthodox integration into the IDF.
![Capoeira on the beach](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/15/795b80b0-42ad-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h2000_w3000.jpg)
Movies, Documentary, Haredim, Martial Arts
"Rabbi Capoeira" showcases the incredible journey of Miki Hayat as he blends capoeira with his ultra-Orthodox faith in Bnei Brak.
![Israeli soldiers from the Ultra Orthodox Unit at the Givati Brigade are seen during a training near Beit Shemesh](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/14/4a5eb3f0-41f8-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h268_w400.jpg)
Haredim, IDF, Israel-Gaza War, Yoav Gallant
With significant opposition to drafting Haredim at age 18, yet a notable majority supporting tailored military units aligned with religious practices, the Ultra Orthodox community stands at a crossroads.
![Member of Lev Tahor extremist group](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/10/36045d20-3ef5-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h2579_w3868.jpg)
US cult, Lev Tahor, Extremism
Three leaders of the Lev Tahor sect from Monsey have been sentenced to minimum 12 years for their involvement in the abduction of a 14-year-old girl and her brother six years ago.
![Haredi protest against the draft.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/10/4ebda780-3ea6-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h4729_w7090.jpg)
IDF, Haredim
As the IDF prepares to send out the initial draft orders to draft-eligible Haredi men, leading Haredi Rabbis are preparing a joint letter calling on them to refuse to present for service.
![Haredim near the draft office.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/08/7f152d00-3d10-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h331_w650.webp)
IDF, draft law, Haredim
Defence Minister Yoav Galant received today (Tuesday) the IDF recommendations and decided that summonses for initial notices will be sent to the ultra-Orthodox community in the near future, starting next month.