Haredim

Who owns Judaism? Israel must take it back from the religious establishment - opinion

Israelis have not abandoned Judaism. They are abandoning those who claim ownership over it.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters demonstrate against a cafe operating on Shabbat, while secular protesters hold a counter-demonstration, in central Jerusalem, August 29, 2026
Haredi protestors stand under a bridge, blocking a road near Bnei Brak on Wednesday, 17 June.

Bnei Brak Municipality allegedly blocked road with dumpsters before Shabbat in protest - report

Ultra-Orthodox jewish men block a road during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026; Illustrative.

Hundreds of haredim protest Jerusalem light rail expansion, attempt to enter construction site

Former Beit Shemesh mayor and Unity Party member Aliza Bloch in an interview with 'The Jerusalem Post.'

Israel 'abandoned' haredi students, education reform needed, Aliza Bloch tells 'Post' - interview


Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community feels misunderstood. Here’s why - opinion

If haredim see that they are treated with understanding, respect, and sensitivity, they will more readily change and adapt in the service of the greater good

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) people in Tel Aviv in June.

Jerusalem cafe becomes flashpoint in growing haredi protests over Shabbat

Israeli police were out in full force after demonstrators broke through the barricades last weekend.

Haredi Orthodox and secular protesters and counter protesters face off outside a Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat, Aug. 9, 2026

Is Netanyahu hoping for a deadlock in the upcoming elections? - opinion

With smear campaigns and a possible attempt to manipulate the Likud’s primaries, the PM might be aiming for an election rematch outcome

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.

Israeli elections: Ex-mayor of Beit Shemesh Aliza Bloch joins Erdan, Edelstein's right-wing party

Announcing her jump into national politics, the former mayor expressed her ambition to become the next education minister.

Beit Shemesh mayor and Mayoral candidate Aliza Bloch seen during the second round of Municipal Elections, in Beit Shemesh, March 10, 2024.

Haredi suspect found to be draft dodger after being detained over disruptively loud noise - report

The suspect was released approximately half an hour later, before the Military Police could arrive, an organization that aids haredi draft dodgers stated.

Haredi protesters gather to demand the release of a draft dodger, Ahisamach, August 9, 2026.

Jerusalem’s Armenians are under attack, and the world is looking away - opinion

For decades, the Armenian community of East Jerusalem has endured harassment, intimidation, and discrimination by extremist haredi (ultra-Orthodox) and nationalist Jewish youths.

 THE ARMENIAN monastery compound in the Armenian Quarter.

Crossing Israel's dividing lines: New Arab, haredi alliances can reshape the elections - opinion

JPPI examines relations among the different sectors of Israeli society through its Emotional Proximity Index, which measures Israelis’ attitudes toward 10 groups - and two are least liked

The Haredi Public party launched a large-scale advertising campaign at the entrances to and exits from major haredi cities on July 19, 2026.

Gerrer Rebbe, anti-Zionist Satmar billionaire discussed ICJ action against Israel over haredi draft

In footage released by Channel 13, another participant in the meeting, Emet LeYaakov chairman Israel Gafner, can be heard comparing Israel to North Korea.

Gur Grand Rabbi Yaakov Aryeh Alter seen after a meeting of the Council of Torah Sages regarding the Haredi draft exemption bill in Jerusalem, January 7, 2026.

Exhibition of ultra-Orthodox military draft cartoons vandalized ahead of Animix Festival

A young man wearing a kippah confronted organizers and Tel Aviv Cinematheque CEO Tomer Cohen. They said he tore down and damaged parts of the exhibition before attempting to flee.

Cartoon showing Moses saying, "Don't they teach  this commandment at yeshivas?" and holding a tablet that says, "Thou shalt not vandalize cartoons," created in response to the incident.

Haredi anti-draft protesters demonstrate against new Ma'alot Tzur enlistment program head- report

According to N12, the protesters arrived in organized transportation, stood outside the new head's home, and distributed pashkevilim (broadsides or posters used by the ultra-Orthodox community).

Ultra orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026.