Why Israel’s new leaders immediately nixed tax on plastic plates
How Liberman's taxes on sugary soft drinks and disposable plates became a major political issue for the new government.
How Liberman's taxes on sugary soft drinks and disposable plates became a major political issue for the new government.
Former PRime Minister Naftali Bennett claims that at no time was the UAL party given billions of shekel for Israel's Arab population.
Orthodox women built businesses and friendships online. They’re being told to sign off.
Thousands gather in Jerusalem to pay their last respects to legendary Israeli performer who joined haredi community following film career.
How many haredim leave the community? Study finds 80% of Jewish population growth is from haredi sector. 1/4 of Jews will be haredi by 2040.
Over 1,000 participate in memorial event for fallen soldiers, tailored to the haredi community.
Haredi community remembers Israel's fallen in ceremony with 1,200 in attendance at Heichal Shlomo.
Yoaz Hendel claims he is promoting "freedom of choice" while unblocking content the haredi community considers abhorrent.
How toy makers and publishers created an alternative Jewish pop culture universe.
Radical haredi demonstrators hurl bottles at reporter after Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky laid to rest.
Shas MK blasts Bennett government's plan to build new haredi city in the Negev - in place of new project closer to central Israel.
Police arrest three Arab suspects after video goes viral showing them humiliating handicapped haredi man in Old City of Jerusalem.
MK Yisrael Eichler attacks the new economic plan, saying that it is targeted against the haredi community.
'STEM study is critical to integrating Haredim into job market,' says Economy Minister.
United Torah Judaism MK Yitzhak Pindrus tells Knesset hearing on sexual abuse that in Jewish theocracy, 'all rapists would be shot'.
Former chief rabbi of Israel's police department laments 'trauma' to haredi society from Chaim Walder scandal and suicide.
If all haredim purchase nothing but bread & cheese for a month, suggests MK Porush, they can bring the Treasury to its knees.
New Bar Ilan University study offers approaches to improving children's nutrition in haredi communities.
UAL chief explains why he made last-minute request to add 100 million shekels in spending for haredi sector.
Difficult socioeconomic conditions in haredi society have not caused the crime afflicting Arab society. Why assume that is the cause? Op-ed.
Shaked failed to condemn PM's words against haredi community. Her visit is a slap in their faces, alleges Yaakov Wieder.
Prime Minister Bennett calls for greater dialogue in Israel, while pushing for 'limits' to haredi political influence.
'If haredim join government, we won't be there.' Avidgor Liberman warns government against trying to recruit haredi lawmakers.
Initial report: MK Meir Porush physically assaulted outside of his home in the capital.
'Haredi lawmakers aren't even on the level of an octopus,' says Tel Aviv University lecturer. 'Likud MK Miri Regev is an animal.'
Ahead of new docu-series on his return to tradition, Canadian Jew describes his journey from a life of crime to Orthodox Judaism.
August 2021 recruitment cycle opens: Dozens of the Netzah Organization rabbis and coordinators accompanied hundreds of new recruits.
Government votes to lower draft exemption age for haredi men to 21 - before rising to 23. 'This is a historic moment,' says PM Bennett.
Rabbi Aryeh Gamliel, the former Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, has passed away in the city of Sderot.
Resident of northern Israeli town threatens haredim interested in buying local apartment. 'I don't want to see these pieces of garbage here'
Israel's president lobbies Prince Charles to allow haredi toddler to be flown to Israel for treatment, rather than be taken off life-support
One of Israel's top haredi news websites blurs out the face of Labor chief Merav Michaeli.
'We don't want to contribute to Sabbath desecration.' Haredi social media users urge Facebook, Instagram to limit their accounts on Shabbat.
Senior UTJ officials press Netanyahu to step aside as prime minister for a year and a half in bid to form narrow right-wing government.
Orthodox activist running for New York City Council sentenced to community service 7 months after anti-lockdown riot.
Border Police officers apprehend Arab man suspected of slapping haredi passenger on Jerusalem light rail train and filming attack.
Security guard working for Education Ministry threatens to 'butcher' haredi boy during protest in Jerusalem.
CBS Studios to produce new TV show recasting Israel's 'Shtisel' as 'Romeo and Juliet' story between secular woman and haredi man.
A fiery letter from the community leaders of the Haredi voter base takes issue with the public's opinion and the Supreme Court's rulings.
Hundreds of men pack into Brooklyn study hall and street for Hasidic rabbi’s funeral.
Haredi man driving to work with papers proving he is an essential worker says he was refused passage at police checkpoint.
Health Ministry campaign targets haredi community, urging precautions alongside protective vaccination.
64% of London haredim had COVID, nine times more than the UK average of 7%. "Among the highest rate reported anywhere in the world"
Ignoring lockdown, thousands of mourners gather in Jerusalem to pay their respects to Rabbi Yitzchak Shiner, in 2nd mass funeral of the day.
Police official pushes back on criticism: 'Use your head. No one wants to see violent clashes.' Gantz blasts 'unequal' lockdown enforcement.
Half of haredi voters say they plan to vote for UTJ, with one quarter voting for Shas. Another 25% say they're still undecided.
Avidgor Liberman slams Netanyahu's plans to extend lockdown, calls violence against police a 'haredi intifada'.
Rabbi David Yosef, leader of the Har Nof community, says that Haredi residents need to be afraid of COVID-19 more than the police
Couple forced off of United Airlines flight after they repeatedly harassed haredi passengers in the terminal and onboard the plane.
Family of elderly haredi man excoriate police for mistakenly arresting him - then abandoning on the street.
Health Ministry Director of Public Health warns of threefold increase in rate of positive coronavirus tests in haredi community.
Jewish day schools, yeshivas, and other private educational institutions in New York City remain open amid public school closures.
Israeli president warns of anti-haredi incitement during coronavirus pandemic.
One out of every three Israelis will be haredi 45 years from now, study finds, as haredi population surges from 1.1 million to 6.5 million.
Senior haredi rabbis freeze plan to reopen schools Monday, push for agreement with government to reopen education system.
Public relations rep. from haredi community says haredim saw that COVID restrictions didn't help, and thus gave up on them.
New York City's health department expresses 'significant concern' over concentration of new coronavirus cases in Jewish neighborhoods.
Following backlash from haredi leaders, Netanyahu cancels plans to impose full lockdown on dozens of towns.
'We won't forget who signed the order, over and over again, to turn us into the enemies of the people.' Haredi mayors blast PM over lockdown
Coalition chairman says ban on Uman pilgrimage is backfiring, claims anti-haredi bias is behind push to ban visitors.