Yeshiva students
'We do whatever they say': Yeshiva students defer to rabbis over response to IDF draft enforcement
When a group of young men was asked whether some yeshiva students wanted to enlist but refrained because their rabbis forbade it, several agreed, with one answering, “of course.”
Bread as a weapon: The ugly pedigree of ‘no service, no shekel’ - opinion
The long way home: Free after decade in Iraqi prison, Benjamin Hassin begins new life in Jerusalem
Israel Police says 143 draft evaders were released as IDF failed to meet detention deadlines
High Court unanimously rules against exemption for haredim in IDF
Likud: Peculiar that the High Court is forcing ultra-Orthodox conscription • Ruling also calls to freeze funding of yeshivas who do not comply
'There are those better than Zionists': Rabbis seek donations for yeshivas post-High Court ruling
Following the High Court's decision, the rabbis, many affiliated with the current governing coalition, seek to raise $116 million to fund yeshiva students who do not enlist in the IDF.
It's time to make the IDF haredi-friendly - opinion
Israel should create a military environment in which it is possible to study and maintain a haredi identity.
Sephardi chief rabbi: Success of air defense is due to yeshivas, not the IDF
The Sephardi chief rabbi complained about hesder yeshiva leaders who had criticized his comments about the IDF.
Matisyahu's amazing performance: A night of music, unity, and resilience in Jerusalem - review
Matisyahu's comeback at Jerusalem's Zappa Club drew a diverse crowd. Despite tour cancellations, his performance celebrated Jewish heritage, evoking emotion and leaving fans uplifted.
The High Court's draft decision offers an opportunity for unity and shared sacrifice - editorial
The court’s ruling should serve as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue and engagement on the issue of military service instead of pathetic threats of emigration and political discord.
Israeli rabbi: Torah students cannot serve in IDF, they are protecting soldiers
"We must not, God forbid, take them [the haredi Yeshiva students who do not study Torah all day to the army because they also pray and they also study,” the Rabbi said.
Jerusalem rabbi becomes father at 88, 'like our forefather Abraham'
The birth and celebrations of the rabbi and his wife in welcoming their first child has been covered by the haredi press, with many rejoicing the rarity and significance of the birth.
Bnei Brak Yeshiva announce death of Rabbi Baruch Weisbecker z"l
Rabbi Baruch Weisbecker was known to be dedicated to the spiritual development of his students and was a leading figure in the Haredi community.
Israel-Hamas war doc. and more hit Israeli TV, streaming
Until They Return is a look at the early days of the war, when Israel suddenly found itself mired in the chaos of identifying over 1,000 bodies and figuring out who was dead or taken hostage in Gaza.
