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Haredi women

Dr. Nechumi Yaffe, left, a candidate for the Charedi Public party, speaks during a campaign rally at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, October 17, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
'A party supporting Haredi integration can't overlook women'
Haredi women activists hope for new era of influence with landmark Knesset run
By Esti Keller
Earning two spots on maverick Charedi Public party's slate wasn't easy, but for these crusaders pushing for a brighter future, political representation is just a means to an end
Ultra-Orthodox extremists opposed to the draft protest and clash with police outside a conference honoring Haredi soldiers, in Jerusalem, January 28, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
February 21, 2025, 10:32 am
October 7 changed Israel forever. But the ultra-Orthodox? Not so much, report suggests
Israel Democracy Institute’s study indicates that Haredi solidarity with the rest of society was transient
By Rossella Tercatin
Ultra-Orthodox men dance during a special celebration marking the end of Hanukkah, in Meron, northern Israel, on January 2, 2025. (David Cohen/Flash90)
January 9, 2025, 3:08 pm
Haredi men’s employment growth stalls, income gap with mainstream Israel widens – study
Alongside turmoil over low military draft rates, Israel Democracy Institute report raises alarm over Haredi men’s limited progress integrating into workforce
By Mati Wagner
Malka Greenblatt (courtesy).
February 26, 2024, 10:20 pm
Meet the Haredi entrepreneur running for a historic seat on the Jerusalem city council
Malka Greenblatt, who ‘hates politics but loves getting things done,’ will be the first ultra-Orthodox woman to serve on the council if elected on Tuesday
By Maya Zanger-Nadis
Artist Netta Lieber Sheffer paints in the square of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, October 26, 2023, as part of the This is Us project. (Bernard Dichek)
November 4, 2023, 9:34 am
In Tel Aviv, diverse mix of artists shines spotlight on Israeli hostages
From around the country, artists come to city’s museum square to paint victims held in Gaza, in the hopes of drumming up support — and one day gifting portraits to their subjects
By Bernard Dichek
The DreamWorks Water Park is seen at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
October 1, 2023, 5:59 am
NJ megamall to offer gender-segregated swimming on Sukkot for Orthodox clientele
Haredi Jews often throng to American Dream Mall for mini golf, ice skating, a theme park and more during the Jewish holidays – but this year, its water park is making waves
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Members of the Arab community holding hundreds of fake coffins as they protest against the violence in their community, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv on August 6, 2023 (Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 29, 2023, 1:42 pm
Daily Briefing Aug. 29: Why Arab officials are under threat; women talk in Bnei Brak
Diaspora correspondent Canaan Lidor looks at Ukraine antisemitism and a women’s rights protest, as Arab affairs reporter Gianluca Pacchiani discusses violence and a new politician
By ToI Staff
The cover of Dovi Safier's book, 'Mother of All Yeshivos' (Screenshot from Twitter)
April 12, 2023, 2:10 am
In rare move, Haredi mag publishes photo of woman — a philanthropist of 1920s America
Mishpacha praised by women’s advocates for featuring story on Jennie Miller Faggen, who supported dozens of European yeshivas in the early 20th century
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Ultra-Orthodox Jews watch as their rabbi votes in Bnei Brak, Nov. 1, 2022 (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
January 4, 2023, 4:20 pm
Are Haredi parties standing in the way of their community’s prosperity?
As Haredi factions return to power, can the inward-looking politics of yesteryear rise to the challenge of a community grown too big to live at someone else’s expense?
By Haviv Rettig Gur
Rachel Pisam, the first woman to achieve the rank of deputy chief in the Fire and Rescue Service (Courtesy)
October 19, 2022, 7:52 pm
Haredi mother of 11 is first woman to be appointed deputy chief of fire service
Rachel Pisam of Bnei Brak, appointed head of manpower department, says she doesn’t know ‘if it would have been possible a decade ago’
By Ash Obel
(Screenshot via Twitter/Design by Jackie Hajdenberg)
September 17, 2022, 1:28 am
Fake toes for sale? Ad for Orthodox women raises questions on modesty gone too far
As debate rages over whether the offer was serious or a prank, some say the fact no one can be sure is itself the problem
By Jackie Hajdenberg
The women of 'Bnot Brak' (from left): Simi Hershkop, Ofra Shimoni, Nana Halperin, Esti Socolovski and Yael Silverman. (HOT)
September 11, 2022, 12:15 pm
The Haredi women not afraid to step outside the box — and onto the screen
New HOT reality series ‘Bnot Brak’ debuts Sunday, spotlighting the lives of five ultra-Orthodox women who embrace social media and are eager to show the diversity of Haredi life
By Amy Spiro
Screenshots from Orthodox Instagram accounts that announced they would be shutting down after an anti-social media rally in New Jersey in June 2022. (Design by Jackie Hajdenberg/ JTA)
July 3, 2022, 5:01 am
Orthodox women who built businesses, friendships online are being told to sign off
10 years after an ultra-Orthodox anti-internet rally filled a NY stadium to capacity, ladies are urged to attend similar gatherings pressuring them to give up their smart phones
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Haredi women and girls protest against sexual assault in their community outside a school in Ramat Shlomo, March 7, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 16, 2022, 4:55 am
6 months after the Walder abuse scandal broke, has the Haredi world seen change?
Activists and observers say much work remains to counter sex abuse and the culture of silence in the ultra-Orthodox community and its media: ‘I think the dust hasn’t settled yet’
By Amy Spiro
From left to right: Dr. Miriam Knoll, ICU nurse Chaya Milikowski, and Dr. Chana Weinstock Neuberger. (Courtesy)
July 22, 2021, 5:04 am
In the US, some Orthodox women in medicine still plagued by discrimination
Despite naysayers in their communities and the medical field, these health workers manage to have kids, follow religious law and save lives doing the work they love
By Danielle Ziri
Julia Haart is interviewed backstage during a La Perla fashion show in New York City, February 9, 2017. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images via JTA)
July 21, 2021, 4:12 pm
Julia Haart tells ‘My Unorthodox Life’ critics: Watch before you judge me
Rejecting claims that the show promotes anti-Orthodox or antisemitic rhetoric, the reality star says her goal is to help women find their voices within Judaism
By Shira Hanau
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