What is Tikkun Olam?
Tikkun Olam literally means "repairing the world"—a phrase that sounds universally beautiful. But what does it actually mean in Torah?
Education, Society & the Economy
This section dispels myths about Charedi economic life and explores their contributions to society. It addresses employment, higher education, poverty, and the vision for healthy community growth within Torah boundaries.
What Is Maayan HaChinuch HaTorani and Why Was It Created?
Maayan HaChinuch HaTorani is a Charedi Sephardic school network in Eretz Yisrael, founded in 1984 by Maran Chacham Ovadia Yosef zt”l.
What Is Chinuch Atzmai and Why Was It Created?
Chinuch Atzmai (literally, “Independent Education”) is the name of the Charedi school system in Israel, established in 1953 to provide Torah-true education outside of the State-controlled educational framework.
Does the State of Israel Try to Force Secular Education in Charedi Schools?
The answer is unequivocally yes. Over the past two decades, the Israeli government—often through the Ministry of Education and the Supreme Court—has repeatedly attempted to regulate, monitor, and mandate secular studies in Charedi schools.
Why Do Charedim Avoid Secular Education in Chadarim and Yeshivos?
To understand the Charedi approach to secular education, one must first understand the Charedi worldview: Torah is not just our religion—it is our reality, our wisdom, our national mission, and our eternal heritage.
From Garage to Madison Avenue: The Lakewood Shirt Story That Stunned London Executives
In 2022, two high-powered London executives from Charles Tyrwhitt made a special trip to Lakewood, NJ, puzzled by one statistic they couldn’t ignore: nearly 20% of their U.S. shirt sales—about 100,000 shirts a year—were coming from a single “store” in this small town.
What is the Charedi View on Materialism, Ambition, and Financial Success?
In a world that chases after wealth, fame, and luxury, the Charedi Torah worldview stands apart. It does not reject financial success—but it evaluates it through a different lens: Does this bring a person closer to Hashem or further away?
How do Charedim Uplift Israeli Society Through Gemachim?
The word “Gemach” is short for “Gemilus Chasadim”, the Torah mitzvah of performing acts of kindness. A Gemach is not a charity. It is a community-run free-loan or free-lend fund—created, managed, and sustained by ordinary individuals for the sole purpose of helping others.
How do Charedim Uplift Israeli Society Through Chessed and Nonprofit Work?
One of the least understood—and most overlooked—contributions of the Charedi world to Israeli society is its vast network of nonprofit organizations built around chessed, emergency aid, health, welfare, and communal support.
Do Charedim Contribute to Israeli Society in Other Ways Besides Paying Taxes?
The Charedi community is one of the most giving, active, and self-sustaining populations in Israel. While public conversation often reduces “contribution” to army service or income tax, the reality is far richer.