Haredim
Parashat Beshalach's lessons on unity, shared risk, and IDF service
A segment of Israeli society – largely comprising traditional, Religious-Zionist, and secular Jews – carries the overwhelming weight of military service.
2026 budget reading puts government at risk, after months of ideological sparring - analysis
Haredim in Israel’s periphery show distinct lifestyle gaps from center, Shoresh Institute finds
'I don’t care about optics': Inside United Hatzalah’s Jerusalem daycare disaster response
Chikli loses faith in Goldknopf over discriminatory land allocations to haredim
“Also what they thought would go to the general public, we found some way to allocate to the haredi public, not everything can be talked about," Goldknopf said.
Beit Shemesh mayor attacked, car vandalized and flipped by haredi extremists
Greenberg's vehicle was smashed, vandalized and then flipped but he and his family were evacuated from the scene, according to a statement from the mayor's office.
Sanctions against haredi draft dodgers must be enforced, attorney general warns
"According to the data presented by the military, in the absence of effective enforcement measures, the enlistment rate among this group is negligible,” Limon wrote
Taking from Israel and refusing to serve: Why haredim draft refusal is hard to swallow - editorial
Few things are more provocative for non-haredim than haredi rabbis and students gleefully rejecting the government and refusing to defend the state – all while taking its money.
Israel Katz says 'unilateral' IDF draft letters to haredim have failed
Katz added that it was imperative for the Israeli military to take into account the "protection of the world of the Torah" in Israel.
Dancing on the brink: Haredi draft dodging video triggers national backlash
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Viral videos of haredi anti-draft chants have reignited Israel’s conscription debate, sparking public outrage and political backlash.
Less than 2% of haredim summoned since July have begun IDF service
According to the data, the IDF has sent out 2,231 “Tzav 12” orders, which are a final summons to people who did not adhere to the initial order, before an arrest warrant is issued.
Letters to the Editor February 5, 2025: Impulsively decisive
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox face arrest for draft evasion in IDF crackdown
Last month, the military announced that legal action was underway against draft candidates from the haredi community who failed to report for enlistment.
Shas chief Deri calls on Netanyahu to continue with 2nd phase of hostage deal
“I understand the concerns—this is a very difficult deal with significant costs—but we are obligated to save lives," Deri stated.
