Haredi news
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
The most recent proposal advanced is a bill that would halt the arrests of haredi draft evaders, which is set to be debated on Tuesday in the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Following hours of haredi draft protests, Israeli highways reopen to traffic
Derech eretz lost - Why the proposed Basic Law betrays our sacred covenant - opinion
A-G to High Court: Gov’t has not adopted economic sanctions plan against haredi draft dodgers
Haredim on TV
Recently, there’s been a virtual explosion of TV programs and series highlighting the haredi sector.
Netanyahu: Election coming if coalition won't compromise on haredi draft
Ya'acov Litzman said “we have no interest in elections, but we cannot compromise on a significant matter of principle, or maintaining the status of yeshiva students who study full-time.”
Gov't given three months to pass new haredi enlistment law
Yesh Atid, which backed the government enlistment bill, said there was no reason to wait to pass the law, insisting that it not be changed “by even one letter” before going for its final votes.
Ultra-Orthodox clash with police in Bnei Brak over arrested draft-dodger
19 haredim were arrested in the latest protest organized by the extremist Jerusalem Faction.
Study finds widespread history of sexual abuse among formerly Orthodox
“This report supports the anecdotal evidence I’ve seen that indicates a close link between abuse in a religious context and the subsequent rejection of that community."
Litzman threatens to leave coalition if haredi draft bill passes
Bill expected to pass late on Monday night, majority of haredi MKs to vote against; Yesh Atid to support govt and vote in favor.
Enlistment law goes to vote Monday
Zionist Union to turn vote into no-confidence motion
Young haredim more myopic than modern Orthodox and secular counterparts
"The results of the study indicate the need for cooperation between the health and education systems in formulating strategies to prevent the development of myopia in children."
Ultra-Orthodox Netzah Yehuda battalion gets a new commander
Lt.-Col. Nitai Okashi was commended for stopping Gazan terrorist with his bare hands in 2007.
MK vows government will fall if haredi enlistment exemption law not passed
UTJ’s cooperation with the government is based on the agreement to protect the right of yeshiva students not to perform military service.
