Prominent rabbi urges Bible-believing Jews to inspire repentance among secular Israeli society, and thus hasten the coming of Messiah.

Custom-built $46 million base to open as the military expands haredi enlistment.

Some young men were deterred from reporting for duty by a violent protest outside the induction base.

In the early days of the state, a surprising alliance emerged between haredi Jews and the Zionist cause.

Military service for men is already controversial among Orthodox Jews, and military service for women is even more so.

In its unanimous ruling, the nine-justice panel called the current situation unconstitutional, and accused the government of “seriously undermining the rule of law.”

Thousands of rockets have failed to harm Israel not because of the IDF’s prowess, but because of prayer, insists top rabbi.

While the government has appeared shaky in recent days as it comes under pressure over the issue of haredi enlistment, the coalition isn’t really in danger, experts say.

There are currently around 150,000 Haredim (ultra-Orthodox) of military age who are not being conscripted.