Traditions

Ultra-religious Yeshiva students propose a gender-segregated army

The Association of Students of Ultra-Religious Yeshivas has put forth a proposal to the High Court aimed at resolving the crisis surrounding the conscription of Haredim into the army.

Rabbi Moshe Tzedaka opposes military service even for non-Torah studying ultra-Orthadox

He argued that even those deemed academically weak contribute to the army through prayer and by refraining from sin.

Kerem Shalom residents return home for Purim celebrations

While this is a temporary arrangement, the kibbutz residents are hopeful to return to Kerem Shalom permanently once it's deemed safe.

Bar mitzvah in Nigeria: building wells for local community

The son of Chabad emissaries Rabbi Israel and Chaya Uzan celebrated his bar mitzvah in Nigeria. The event included the construction of new wells to benefit the local population.