Haredi Orthodox

4 Israeli police injured in haredi Orthodox draft riot

The police used riot control measures, including stun grenades and water cannons, to break up the violent demonstration after military police attempted to arrest a young woman for draft dodging.

April 16, 2018 7:45 am

Lawsuit filed against haredi Orthodox school in Jerusalem alleges physical and sexual abuse

The incidents allegedly began about 18 years ago when the alleged victim was 9 years old and in the third grade.

February 28, 2018 4:15 am

Israel appoints first female haredi Orthodox judge

Havi Toker was appointed to the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court a year after Rachel Freier became the first Hasidic woman to be sworn in as a judge in New York state.

February 22, 2018 2:31 pm