Haredi
Parashat Korah: Misreading intentions
Korah's rebellion shows how mistrust and competing narratives destroy dialogue, as reflected today in Israel’s haredi draft divide.
Goldknopf protests 'exclusion' of haredi West Bank communities from budget in letter to Netanyahu
WATCH: Haredi draft protests shut down highways, trains for two hours, scuffle with police
WATCH: Haredim protest in Jerusalem, central Israel over detention of draft dodgers
Knesset advances bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law, supporting haredi draft evaders
It proposes that the State of Israel "recognize those who commit themselves to long-term dedication to Torah study as performing significant service to the state and the Jewish people."
Israel’s future belongs to its builders, not its hooligans - opinion
Israel’s hooligans may grab attention, but its soldiers, parents, and builders are shaping the nation’s future.
Grapevine: Fiscal support for the ultra-Orthodox
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Ministerial committee approves Torah Study bill amid coalition tensions
Netanyahu’s coalition advances the Torah Study law, despite opposition and warnings that the bill could worsen draft evasion amid Israel’s manpower shortage.
Jerusalem Pride turned a divided city into a celebration of belonging - opinion
Jerusalem Pride is for those of us who believe in the dignity of every human being, regardless of who they love, how they pray, or where they come from.
Haredi protesters block Jerusalem road over false reports of draft dodger arrest
In addition, Jerusalem District Police raided the homes of suspects connected to the June 1 haredi riots in Beit Shemesh.
Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law
The visit was made to the Neve Tzedek Military Prison, and Deri was accompanied by other lawmakers from his party, including MK Michael Malkieli and Haim Biton.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block Jerusalem's Tunnel Checkpoint after draft dodger arrested
Border Police officers from the Jerusalem periphery unit and Jerusalem District police officers are operating at the scene.
Israel is taxing its future to subsidize those who do not serve - opinion
The burden of war falls on young reservists, while Israel's budget rewards those who do not share the sacrifice.
Israel must stop tolerating anti-draft anarchy - opinion
The young men and women who put their lives on the line for all of us, including the yeshiva students, display more courage by realizing that a nation that will not defend itself is not worth saving.
