Economy News Israel Central Bank Says Ultra Orthodox Need To Join Military To Help Economy

Haredi IDF enlistment could save Israeli economy up to NIS 14 billion annually

A month of reservist service costs about NIS 38,000 ($11,700), while conscripting young Haredim is far cheaper and may even encourage them to join the workforce. Read More

After Bank of Israel report, Lapid says it’s 'utter madness' to keep subsidizing Haredi draft evasion

The post After Bank of Israel report, Lapid says it’s ‘utter madness’ to keep subsidizing Haredi draft evasion appeared first on The Times of Israel. Read More

Israeli PM presses bill on drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews into military

JERUSALEM, May 15 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put forward a new conscription law proposal on Wednesday, one day before a deadline from Israel's top court, which has been pressing for ... Read More

Ultra-Orthodox military conscription row reignites in Israel

A new draft law on conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jews, whose support is crucial for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, has sparked uproar in Israel, with the opposition denouncing it as a ... Read More

Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel’s Draft

new video loaded: Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel’s Draft transcript For the first time in decades, ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel are being called to serve in the country’s military. Read More