The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ultra-orthodox-jews/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:04:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png ultra-Orthodox Jews | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ultra-orthodox-jews/ 32 32 Bnei Brak Municipality says it is behind blocking of neighborhood to traffic during Shabbat https://www.timesofisrael.com/bnei-brak-municipality-says-it-is-behind-blocking-of-neighborhood-to-traffic-during-shabbat/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:19:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3887939&preview=true&preview_id=3887939 Haredi city council claims most locals are interested in closure, accuses secular opponents of seeking 'provocations,' though police and local official say no formal decision passed

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]]> Shas launches election campaign with video aimed at courting soldiers, Zionist right https://www.timesofisrael.com/shas-launches-election-campaign-with-video-aimed-at-courting-soldiers-zionist-right/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:21:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3883714 Following ultra-Orthodox party's relentless efforts to enshrine IDF exemptions in law, it bids to soften anti-draft image ahead of elections, showing soldier coming home to Haredi family

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]]> Government data said to show Haredim far likelier than other Jews to get state subsidies https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-data-said-to-show-haredim-far-likelier-than-other-jews-to-get-state-subsidies/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3882686 Finance Ministry officials reportedly tell AG ultra-Orthodox family has 72% chance to qualify for municipal property tax discount, as opposed to 17% chance for other Jewish households

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]]> Haredi turnout high in Likud primary, amid fears they won’t vote for party in general election https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-turnout-high-in-likud-primary-amid-fears-they-wont-vote-for-party-in-general-election/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:05:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3880903 Some Likud activists decry 'foreign body' influencing Netanyahu's slate, but many candidates are glad to get votes wherever they can

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]]> For the sixth week, Haredi protesters, police clash outside Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-the-sixth-week-haredi-protesters-police-clash-outside-jerusalem-cafe-open-on-shabbat/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:09:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3875904 Police set up barricades to prevent a recurrence of demonstrators forcing their way into Basimta cafe; hundreds of secular activists rally in support

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]]> State reportedly not cutting funds to Haredi schools that fail to teach core subjects https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-reportedly-not-cutting-funds-to-haredi-schools-that-fail-to-teach-core-subjects/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:42:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3873025 Despite parliamentary recess, Knesset Finance Committee to meet on Tuesday to approve hundreds of millions of additional taxpayer shekels for ultra-Orthodox education

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]]> Ultra-Orthodox extremists block roads, clash with public over arrest of draft dodgers https://www.timesofisrael.com/ultra-orthodox-extremists-block-roads-clash-with-public-over-arrest-of-draft-dodgers/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:04:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862731 Two arrested as roads in central Israel closed, public transport routes altered; video shows cyclist attacked by Haredi mob; thousands attend separate rally outside military prison

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]]> Separate cities or shared space? Ministries at odds over huge Negev housing plan for Haredim https://www.timesofisrael.com/separate-cities-or-shared-space-ministries-divided-over-negev-housing-plan-for-haredim/ Fri, 01 May 2026 02:59:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806006 As the ultra-Orthodox population surges, plans for three major new cities in the south highlight a growing divide over integration, economics and the future of Haredi life

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]]> Rioters who broke into IDF police chief’s home charged with assault, trespassing https://www.timesofisrael.com/rioters-who-broke-into-idf-police-chiefs-home-charged-with-assault-trespassing/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3812866 Charges also include property damage and unlawful assembly; Ashkelon court extends detention of 10 suspects who held anti-conscription protest in yard of top officer

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]]> Knesset finance panel approves nearly NIS 100m in additional funds for Haredi schools https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-finance-panel-approves-nearly-nis-100m-in-additional-funds-for-haredi-schools/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:56:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3802010 Yesh Atid accuses 'draft dodgers and the corrupt' of prioritizing schools that don't teach core curriculum, while ultra-Orthodox MK claims the community has the best schools

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]]> Opposition MKs voted to allocate NIS 800 million for Haredi schools. How did that happen? https://www.timesofisrael.com/opposition-mks-voted-to-allocate-nis-800-million-for-haredi-schools-how-did-it-happen/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:14:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791111 Caught by a parliamentary 'maneuver,' lawmakers mistakenly supported a surprise reservation to the 2026 state budget massively boosting ultra-Orthodox education funds, sparking a harsh backlash

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]]> Arab Israelis experiencing higher distress levels in war than Jews — study https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-israelis-experiencing-higher-distress-levels-in-war-than-jews-study/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:36:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3781294 Survey undertaken during current Iran war shows Arabs feel greatest losses in economic stability, social connections, emotional resilience, faith and hope

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]]> Cabinet okays $1.6 billion in coalition funds, including $715 million for ultra-Orthodox https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-okays-1-6-billion-in-coalition-funds-including-715-million-for-ultra-orthodox/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:44:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3773969 Allocations approved for Haredi institutions, West Bank settlements and other coalition priorities; opposition politicians accuse government of funding draft evasion during wartime

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]]> Likud’s ultra-Orthodox wing accuses Haredi factions of seeking to take over party https://www.timesofisrael.com/likuds-ultra-orthodox-wing-accuses-haredi-factions-of-seeking-to-take-over-party/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762961 In a letter to Netanyahu, Likud Haredim condemn what they describe as an 'organized movement aimed at harming and weakening Likud and its leader'

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]]> State budget set to increase spending on Haredi education by NIS 1 billion https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-budget-set-to-increase-spending-on-haredi-education-by-nis-1-billion/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:08:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3756222 Ultra-Orthodox school networks associated with Shas and UTJ parties to receive hundreds of millions of taxpayer shekels despite not properly teaching core curriculum

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