Haredi Orthodox

Israeli film ‘Fill the Void’ takes prize at Palm Springs festival

The Israeli movie “Fill the Void” was named the best foreign language film at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in Southern California.

Shas’ Yosef says haredi yeshiva students will leave Israel before serving in military

Ovadia Yosef, a former Sephardic chief rabbi of Israel, said haredi Orthodox yeshiva students may have to leave the country to avoid being forced into military or national service.

Arab teen assaulted in Jerusalem, allegedly by haredi Orthodox youths

An Arab teen was assaulted in Jerusalem, allegedly by haredi Orthodox youths.

Global

Bolivian appeals court does not release N.Y. Jewish businessman

Israel

Israeli Cabinet approves temporary draft exemption for yeshiva students

Israel

Israel’s haredi soldiers take their spirit into the field

Israel

Despite hardships, some Bedouins still feel obligation to serve Israel

Israel

Foxman: Draft Israeli Arabs, haredim to defend their neighborhoods

Israel

Florida woman sues El Al for gender discrimination

Israel

At the start of haredi draft, no significant problems — or optimism

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