Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews need visionary leadership
According to the lead article in the June 12 issue of The Jerusalem Post, “Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) draft protesters…
Haredi protesters dispersed after blocking Highway 4 near Bnei Brak
Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) anti-IDF draft activists from the Jerusalem Faction (Peleg Yerushalmi) temporarily blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak…
The Blogs: Dear Haredim | Judy Halper
Dear Haredim, It’s true I was annoyed at having to take the long way around – taking us…
The Blogs: Israel cannot win the war by constitutionalizing inequality | Yaakov Chaliotis
The proposed “Basic Law: Torah Study” is not merely an internal Israeli dispute. It strikes at the core…
Netanyahu recalculates his election strategy amid shattered regional dreams
Two events and statements over a period of 24 hours last week aptly reflect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…
Israel must stop tolerating anti-draft anarchy
The well-known expression, “You get the government you deserve,” can also be applied to the type of atmosphere…
‘A pogrom’: Haredi rioters smash windows, damage home of deputy Supreme Court chief
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox extremists smashed windows and caused property damage while trying to break into Supreme Court Deputy…
Haredi protests block traffic across Israel
Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters disrupted traffic across Israel on Monday, including on Highway 4, Highway 1, and at Jerusalem’s…
Gadi Eisenkot: Israel needs a ‘realistic plan’ to draft haredim to IDF
Yashar! Party leader Gadi Eisenkot said on Wednesday that it was necessary to come up with a “realistic…
Haredi protests against draft dodger arrests erupt across Israel
Ultra-Orthodox (haredi) protests over the contentious draft bill and ongoing arrests of draft dodgers erupted across central Israel…
Haredi parties reject latest draft exemption bill, setting stage for Sept. elections
The Knesset’s ultra-Orthodox parties have rejected the latest draft of the coalition’s Haredi conscription exemption bill, Channel 12…
With Trump conflicted and Iran emboldened, vital bid to end regime’s nuclear drive is being botched
This Editor’s Note was sent out earlier Wednesday in ToI’s weekly update email to members of the Times…