Haredi

Barki Segev completed her studies at the old seminary and underwent extensive training to become a psychologist. Now she is sure: "It is crucial to train more professionals from within the Haredi community." Why is this so important, and what prevents it from happening?

Eliahu (Eli Ran) Hirsch is a lecturer in the Faculty of Sciences in Holon and also leads his life as a yeshiva student. "When I come to lectures, the students look shocked, it's an opportunity for me to explain a thing or two about Judaism." And what do the professors at the college say about this?

What caused the Haredi community to fall ill more than the general public? Is it true that extensive use of public transportation can lead to illness? What is the connection between population density and coronavirus, and what worries the Chair of the Advisory Committee to the National Security Council the most? Nitza Klinar-Kasir, Chair of the Advisory Committee, in a fascinating interview.

In a post, Meni Assayag called for unity and unconditional love, criticizing the hateful rhetoric against the ultra-Orthodox community: "Suddenly people have blind faith in reports from an empire of distortion, malice, and lies. How convenient to believe in these investigations when it involves a Haredi rabbi dressed in black."

Dr. Schweka writes: "The non-Haredi religious Judaism has shown this week that its backbone is made of plasticine. If this weren't the current fashion, the same people would be singing a completely different tune."

Ophir Gal, a former special police unit fighter specializing in martial arts, embraced Judaism and brought his incredible skills to the world of Torah, where he spends most of his day. In an interview with Hidabroot, he explains how he now uses this skill to help struggling young men, and why he pursued Rabbi Elbaz from Eilat to Jerusalem with a heart full of longing.