Tag: Haredi
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Torah Study First: Haredi Protesters Rally in Jerusalem Over Priorities
Overview of the Jerusalem Demonstration In a high-profile gathering in Jerusalem, thousands of Haredi demonstrators converged to demand that Torah study remain the central priority of their communities. Framed by months of legal and political debate over exemptions from military service, the march drew attention to a long-standing dispute about the balance between religious obligations…
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Haredi Protesters: Torah Study First, Then National Service
Overview: A High-Stakes Demonstration in Jerusalem In a rare mobilization described by participants as a turning point for the ultra-Orthodox or Haredi community, thousands gathered in Jerusalem this week to demand that Torah study be prioritized, even as Israel faces ongoing debates over military conscription and national service. Marketed in some circles as a “million-man”…
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Haredi Protest: Torah Study Must Come First in Jerusalem
Background: A decades-old tension over Torah study and military service The rally in Jerusalem spotlighted a long-running clash in Israeli society: the place of Torah study within a national framework that also demands military service from most citizens. For many Haredi and ultra-Orthodox communities, intensive yeshiva study is not merely a religious obligation but a…
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Road blocks and school cancellations: What to expect during Thursday’s Haredi anti-draft rally
What to expect Thursday: A massive rally near Jerusalem Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters are anticipated to gather at the entrance to Jerusalem for a high-profile demonstration against compulsory military service. Marketed as a “million man” protest, organizers aim to draw attention to opposition to conscription and to press for exemptions for yeshiva students. The scale…
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Antisemitism in Europe: Haredi Attacks in Paris & London
Overview Two anti-Semitic assaults targeting Haredi Jews occurred over the weekend in Europe’s capital cities—Paris and London—prompting renewed concerns about the surge in hate crimes on the continent’s streets. While authorities investigated the incidents, Jewish communities emphasized the need for heightened vigilance and stronger preventive measures. Paris attack: Orthodox Jew assaulted after leaving the mikveh…