Haredi
MK Dan Illouz quits Knesset after switch to Yisrael Beytenu, haredi man takes Likud spot
Illouz will be replaced in the Knesset by the next person on Likud's list, Shabtai Katash, a haredi (ultra-Orthodox) member of Lod's Religious Council.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters attempt to block roads near Jerusalem light rail site
Israeli elections: Ex-mayor of Beit Shemesh Aliza Bloch joins Erdan, Edelstein's right-wing party
Haredi suspect found to be draft dodger after being detained over disruptively loud noise - report
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.
Senior rabbi claims comments attacking religious Zionists' IDF service were misinterpreted
"We may encounter people who differ from our way of life, and it is imperative to be careful of any arguments with them regarding our differing views," he stated at a conference for community rabbis.
Haredi leader attacks religious Zionists for fighting in Israeli ‘murder’ wars, PM condemns remarks
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Lando's Degel Hatorah faction of the UTJ Party clashed after the latter's comments, with the PM defending soldiers and the party warning against attacking Torah scholars.
Employee Union chairman says inspectors will not return to Bnei Brak without security - report
Following the meeting with the mayor, the Tax Authority announced that operations in the city would resume.
