Ultra-Orthodox
Israel Police, with FBI's help, collect testimony from Chaim Rotter victim in US
Rotter's arrest has been consistently extended, and several others who are close to him were apprehended for questioning as well.
Torah with social responsibility: Choosing action over exemption - opinion
Behind yeshiva walls: The hidden sexual abuse in haredi communities - opinion
Shas spiritual council to rule on leaving Netanyahu gov't on Wednesday
The Family Institute: Changing views on therapy in the haredi world
The Family Institute clinic serves mostly haredi and National Religious clients, offering specialized therapy for individuals, couples, families, children, and victims of abuse.
Haredi soldiers graduate from IDF's Hashmonaim Brigade, ready for combat training
The Hashmonaim brigade is unique because its members are full-time haredim both inside and outside the army, receiving special measures like at least an hour of daily Talmud study.
With backs to the wall on IDF draft, Haredi MKs slam Edelstein, A-G
Edelstein has yet to present the text of a new law proposal based on agreements reached with haredi representatives on June 12, the eve of Israel’s attack against Iran.
Deri and Lapid clash over IDF draft law, sanctions on ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students
Aryeh Deri responded to the Attorney-General's discussion on the High Court of Justice consideration over the draft law and the plan to toughen sanctions against yeshiva students who don't enlist.
New NGO bill that would tax foreign donations by 80% will exempt ultra-Orthodox orgs. - report
Haredi MKs expressed concern over the bill's potential effect on donations to NGOs that support haredi causes, many of which are based on funds from overseas.
IDF to summon over 50,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews in massive push for haredi draft
All 54,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews eligible for military service will be called on to arrive for actual service by July 2026.
How a tax opposed by Shas sparked climate backlash in the ultra-Orthodox community
A newly published Hebrew University of Jerusalem study found that the well-meaning environmental tax turned into a cultural flashpoint.
Text of Haredi draft law expected in Knesset committee within days
The text is expected to reflect agreements reached between Edelstein and representatives of the Knesset’s haredi parties on June 12.
Haredi boys schools lack enforcement of basic educational requirements, IDI study reveals
The study's findings have raised concerns about the quality of education and the integration of ultra-Orthodox students into Israeli society.
'He turned my life into hell': Victim of Shomrim's Chaim Rotter details alleged assault
"He’s like the ultra-Orthodox chief of police. I served three years in a commanding position in the army—and no one believes or helps me," the man said.
Chaim Rotter named as Bnei Brak official suspected of sexual assault of minors
The court said that there is reasonable suspicion against Rotter and ruled that he poses "a high level of risk" to society.
