Measures taken to prevent another disaster at Meron pilgrimage A Haredi man was indicted for damaging security infrastructure on Israel’s Mount Meron ahead of the Lag B’Omer festivities. JNS Staff May 12, 2025
Tel Aviv University medical school receives historic donation Blackstone president Jonathan Gray and his wife, Mindy, said the $125 million grant will boost enrollment from underrepresented students. JNS Staff May 9, 2025
Knesset opens summer session facing Haredi Draft Bill challenge Netanyahu’s coalition looks to push through policies high on its agenda, such as the dismissal of the attorney general. JNS Staff May 5, 2025
Ultra-Orthodox evolution explored at JNS Policy Summit Panelists discuss workforce integration, military service, and leadership shifts as the Haredi community faces growing internal and external pressures. Joshua Marks April 28, 2025
On Haredim in the United Kingdom: A bit of positivity, please In a world obsessed with change, they hold fast to what they know is right. You cannot buy that. Shimon Cohen April 25, 2025
Netanyahu hails haredi minister for disavowing anti-Zionist wedding dance "There is no place for songs against IDF service. This is the time to unite our forces against our external enemies," said the prime minister. JNS Staff March 24, 2025
Historic first: Haredi officer takes command of IDF battalion Maj. (res) Yossi Levi calls for greater ultra-Orthodox enlistment, warning that increasing hostility to the religious group could widen the military draft gap. JNS Staff March 19, 2025
Haredim pray at rabbi’s grave on Lebanon border with IDF escort The tomb of Rav Ashi, a Babylonian sage, is located inside an IDF military outpost on the Blue Line between the two countries. Akiva Van Koningsveld March 7, 2025
Haredi party threatens to vote against state budget unless $360m in yeshivah funds approved ‘immediately’ The budget for 2025 must be approved by Knesset lawmakers by the end of this month, or early elections will automatically be triggered. March 3, 2025
