October 4, 2016
7:37 pm

In this photo taken Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 ultra-Orthodox Jewish woman sit in an employment training center in the city of Elad, central Israel. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

New generation of Israeli ultra-Orthodox challenges old guard

Growing number of critics inside religious community call for comprehensive reform, including education and outreach to broader society

By Aron Heller

October 3, 2016
6:53 am

From left to right, Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Shalom Cohen, Chief Sephardi Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef and Interior Minister Aryeh Deri attending the cornerstone laying ceremony for Nezer HaTalmud Yeshiva in Beitar Illit, Sept. 19, 2016. (Yaakov Naumi/Flash90)

Public deeply unhappy with Israel’s religious policies, study shows

Ultra-Orthodox grip on government over issues of religious freedom and equality rankles a clear majority of Israelis

By Andrew Tobin

September 25, 2016
11:29 am

An entrepreneur from Horse Mate presents on his start-up project at the Hybid demo day in Tel Aviv on September, 22, 2016 (Courtesy)

Arab entrepreneurs, IDF vets team up to promote start-ups

Hybrid accelerator program looks to nurture minority sector tech firms with graduates of the elite 8200 unit

By Shoshanna Solomon

September 13, 2016
12:10 pm

The Satmar Hasidic village of Kiryas Joel. (JTA/Uriel Heilman)

Israeli charged in NY plot to kidnap divorce-refusing husband

Prosecutors say Binyamin Gottlieb a co-conspirator with 2 other ultra-Orthodox men who sought hitman to abduct, murder recalcitrant man

By Times of Israel staff

September 13, 2016
11:24 am

Naftali Bennett, left, at an ultra-Orthodox school in Tel Aviv on May 10, 2016. (Yaacov Cohen/Flash90)

Education minister says Torah learning trumps science, math

Months after reluctantly dropping demand that ultra-Orthodox teach core subjects, Naftali Bennett warns against ‘solely being startup nation’

By Times of Israel staff

September 10, 2016
11:36 pm

An image of Shan and Toad clothes. (Shan and Toad Instagram)

US kids’ clothing store defends ‘anti-Haredi’ return policy

Jewish owner says customers in a ‘few concentrated areas’ abused cash-back policy, threatened survival of online shop

By Lior Zaltzman

September 8, 2016
6:48 am

Clothing ad for Shan and Toad. (Shan and Toad Instagram)

Is this kids’ store discriminating against Haredi Jews?

Shan and Toad offers refunds worldwide — except Brooklyn, Monsey, and Monroe in NY; and Lakewood and Passaic in NJ

By Lior Zaltzman

September 7, 2016
2:36 am

Donald Trump holds a question-and-answer session with Jewish reporters at his offices at Trump Tower, New York, April 14, 2016. (Uriel Heilman/JTA)

Haredim look to Trump as a pro-Israel, traditionalist tough guy — emphasis on ‘guy’

Voting a woman into world’s most powerful position would be hard for a community whose gender roles are so clearly defined, observers say

By Ben Sales

September 5, 2016
7:29 pm

Michal (Noa Koler) is the 30-something protagonist of 'Through the Wall,' the new film from ultra Orthodox director Rama Burshtein, that is making the rounds of film festivals (Courtesy Norma Productions)

A comic sequel to Rama Burshtein’s wedding saga

‘Through the Wall,’ the ultra-Orthodox director’s second feature film, is now screening at festivals worldwide

By Jessica Steinberg

September 4, 2016
3:42 pm

The Binyamina train station, February 19, 2008 (Chen Leopold/Flash 90)

Trains don’t roll on Shabbos either

Likud crisis turns into public discord as ultra-Orthodox pressure shuts the railways, sending soldiers scrambling

By Ilan Ben Zion

September 4, 2016
12:24 pm

Members of the Women of the Wall hold a Rosh Hodesh (New Jewish month) prayer with a Torah Scroll they snuck in at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem's Old City, on July 7, 2016 (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

Hecklers attempt to drown out shofars at Women of the Wall service

Progressive Jewish group draw protests from ultra-Orthodox women; board member kicked out for entering men’s section, taking Torah

By Times of Israel staff

September 3, 2016
6:13 pm

An Israel Railways train passes the Ayalon Highway, near the Arlozorov Street 'Central' train station in Tel Aviv, August 23, 2016. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Meretz petitions court over halt to rail work on Shabbat

Judiciary must ‘end the prime minster’s unbridled frenzy on the backs of thousands of passengers,’ says party chair

By Times of Israel staff

September 3, 2016
2:25 pm

Illustrative photo of an Israeli train station (Roni Schutzer/Flash90)

Opposition aims to force Knesset discussion over train crisis

Move comes after services at some stations cancelled to allow for construction after the Sabbath, following ultra-Orthodox complaints

By Times of Israel staff

September 3, 2016
10:50 am

Construction on the Tel Aviv Shalom rail line, August 27, 2016. (Israel Railways)

Defense Ministry to operate shuttles from shut down train stations to IDF bases

Some services cancelled to allow for construction on days other than the Sabbath, following ultra-Orthodox complaints

By Times of Israel staff

September 3, 2016
6:50 am

An illustrative photo of yeshiva students in Israel (Yaakov Naumi/Flash90)

Belgian boy kidnapped by Israeli mom in ’06 to reunite with non-Jewish father

Ronit Bitton gives up son, whom she kept hidden from Israeli authorities for 8 years, in exchange for accomplices’ immunity

By JTA

Topic: ultra-Orthodox Jews

New generation of Israeli ultra-Orthodox challenges old guard

Growing number of critics inside religious community call for comprehensive reform, including education and outreach to broader society

Public deeply unhappy with Israel’s religious policies, study shows

Ultra-Orthodox grip on government over issues of religious freedom and equality rankles a clear majority of Israelis

Arab entrepreneurs, IDF vets team up to promote start-ups

Hybrid accelerator program looks to nurture minority sector tech firms with graduates of the elite 8200 unit

Israeli charged in NY plot to kidnap divorce-refusing husband

Prosecutors say Binyamin Gottlieb a co-conspirator with 2 other ultra-Orthodox men who sought hitman to abduct, murder recalcitrant man

Education minister says Torah learning trumps science, math

Months after reluctantly dropping demand that ultra-Orthodox teach core subjects, Naftali Bennett warns against ‘solely being startup nation’

US kids’ clothing store defends ‘anti-Haredi’ return policy

Jewish owner says customers in a ‘few concentrated areas’ abused cash-back policy, threatened survival of online shop

Is this kids’ store discriminating against Haredi Jews?

Shan and Toad offers refunds worldwide — except Brooklyn, Monsey, and Monroe in NY; and Lakewood and Passaic in NJ

Haredim look to Trump as a pro-Israel, traditionalist tough guy — emphasis on ‘guy’

Voting a woman into world’s most powerful position would be hard for a community whose gender roles are so clearly defined, observers say

A comic sequel to Rama Burshtein’s wedding saga

‘Through the Wall,’ the ultra-Orthodox director’s second feature film, is now screening at festivals worldwide

Trains don’t roll on Shabbos either

Likud crisis turns into public discord as ultra-Orthodox pressure shuts the railways, sending soldiers scrambling

Hecklers attempt to drown out shofars at Women of the Wall service

Progressive Jewish group draw protests from ultra-Orthodox women; board member kicked out for entering men’s section, taking Torah

Meretz petitions court over halt to rail work on Shabbat

Judiciary must ‘end the prime minster’s unbridled frenzy on the backs of thousands of passengers,’ says party chair

Opposition aims to force Knesset discussion over train crisis

Move comes after services at some stations cancelled to allow for construction after the Sabbath, following ultra-Orthodox complaints

Defense Ministry to operate shuttles from shut down train stations to IDF bases

Some services cancelled to allow for construction on days other than the Sabbath, following ultra-Orthodox complaints

Belgian boy kidnapped by Israeli mom in ’06 to reunite with non-Jewish father

Ronit Bitton gives up son, whom she kept hidden from Israeli authorities for 8 years, in exchange for accomplices’ immunity

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