Ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students read and discuss Torah texts at Ponevezh, Israels most prominent yeshiva, or seminary, in Bnei Brak, Israel, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Photo essay provides inside look at ultra-Orthodox school as draft dispute looms over Israel’s election
By gaining rare access with the traditionally conservative ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, Jerusalem photographer Ohad Zwigenberg created an in-depth and powerful photo essay that told the story of students attending a Jewish seminary as Israel’s draft dispute looms over the election. The community, Israel’s fastest-growing group, has been exempted from compulsory military service, while Israelis have […]
OCT. 30, 2026
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