Haredi population in israel
Goldknopf protests 'exclusion' of haredi West Bank communities from budget in letter to Netanyahu
"How is it possible that the budgets, development, and benefits that reach the other communities never reach the ultra-Orthodox population centers in Judea and Samaria?" Goldknopf asked.
Female IDF soldiers barred from entering base on religious grounds - report
Study shows how Israel's economy funnels money to ultra-Orthodox families through benefit programs
High Court: Israeli gov't must explain why it funds haredi schools without core studies
Is the NIS 70 m plan for haredi employment going to work without a draft law?
Israel's new NIS 70M plan aims to boost haredi employment and productivity through education incentives, but IDF exemptions pose challenges.
Numbers aside, haredi conscription is about the fabric of Israeli society - editorial
The haredi community must find a way to contribute more directly to the defense of the nation, whether through military service or other forms of national service.
The US is mulling over sanctions against Ultra-Orthodox army unit, says expert
Antony Blinken is expected to announce sanctions against the IDF’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion for potential human rights abuses in the West Bank, setting a precedent that other countries may follow.
Solving the haredi employment problem in Israel - opinion
The differences in haredi society are significant, and they require us to rethink any actions that might be taken in order to encourage their employment.
Ben-Gurion University Senate rejects proposal for gender separate ultra-Orthodox campus
Survey of haredi society shows a community inching toward the norm
In 2002, only about a third of haredi men, and just over half of haredi women, were employed. Those numbers surged between 2003 and 2015.
Majority of Israeli haredim oppose draft despite the war
The survey found that 70% of the ultra-Orthodox have not changed their opinion regarding conscription since the outbreak of the war between Israel and Hamas.
Thousands of haredi volunteers rally to aid Israel amidst conflict with Hamas
Chamal's activity is divided into three core divisions, each dedicated to addressing critical needs.
Gov't to transfer hundreds of millions in funds for haredi education
The plan seeks to transfer NIS 94 million for the sake of "Jewish culture", NIS 61 million to support yeshivas and their students, and NIS 32 million to boys' schools that don't teach core studies.
Haredi integration should be encouraged, not questioned - opinion
The Central Bureau of Statistics reports an all-time high in employment among haredi men at 55.8% – surpassing last quarter’s record-breaking 55%.
