A large and growing group within Israel, Haredi society is influential in determining our country’s future. Although Haredim have traditionally lived in isolated communities, recent years have seen greater Haredi involvement with Israeli society. This process of integration is essential both to the sustainability of Haredi society and the State of Israel— but it is complex, given challenges that modern ideas and culture pose to the integrity of Haredi society, whose identity should be preserved.
Increasing integration requires the elucidation of ideals on which Haredi society stands, the articulation of its policies vis-à-vis broader Israel and the Jewish People, and the cultivation of a deep internal-Haredi conversation on those topics. We are working to introduce Haredi leadership and society to conservative ideas related to economics, social policy, nationalism, the relationship between government power and individual liberty, jurisprudence, and more. These ideas are critical to informing and enriching the process of integration, ensuring its effectiveness while protecting Haredi identity and tradition.
Tzarich Iyun is proud to offer an array of programming and publication opportunities for individuals seeking to advance the well-being of Haredi society and the State of Israel.
Tzarich Iyun is an intellectual Haredi journal, the first and the only publication of its kind. It offers a platform for deep discussion and thought on contemporary social, economic, political, and religious questions. Tzarich Iyun was established in recognition of the dramatic processes of adaptation Haredi society is undergoing today, as both Haredi and Israeli society grow and evolve. Over three years, we have attracted a continually growing readership, now 50,000 readers unique readers monthly. Tzarich Iyun began exclusively in Hebrew, but has expanded to include an English version, too. It is primarily an online publication, but also available in print.
Our Men’s Leadership and Women’s Leadership programs host excelling young Haredi individuals from a wide range of leadership positions, including in journalism, the rabbinate, and the civil service. Participants immerse themselves in policy issues — economics, nationalism, political thought, jurisprudence, the future of the family — in a one-of-a-kind forum allowing them to think out a modern Haredi approach to these questions. It is our hope that they will build the institutions, programs and projects that foster conservative thought in Haredi society. We have a vibrant and connected alumni community, including individuals now prominent in their fields.
Working to realize the ideas discussed in Tzarich Iyun, we have sponsored a series of collaborative conferences and educational videos aimed at online outreach.
Tzarich Iyun is an intellectual Haredi journal, the first and the only publication of its kind. It offers a platform for deep discussion and thought on contemporary social, economic, political, and religious questions. Tzarich Iyun was established in recognition of the dramatic processes of adaptation Haredi society is undergoing today, as both Haredi and Israeli society grow and evolve. Over three years, we have attracted a continually growing readership, now 50,000 unique readers monthly. Tzarich Iyun began exclusively in Hebrew, but has expanded to include an English version, too. It is primarily an online publication, but also available in print.
Our Men’s Leadership and Women’s Leadership programs host excelling young Haredi individuals from a wide range of leadership positions, including in journalism, the rabbinate, and the civil service. Participants immerse themselves in policy issues — economics, nationalism, political thought, jurisprudence, the future of the family — in a one-of-a-kind forum allowing them to think out a modern Haredi approach to these questions. It is our hope that they will build the institutions, programs and projects that foster conservative thought in Haredi society. We have a vibrant and connected alumni community, including individuals now prominent in their fields.
Working to realize the ideas discussed in Tzarich Iyun, we have sponsored a series of collaborative conferences and educational videos aimed at online outreach.
Rabbi Pfeffer has served as a Rabbinical judge, community rabbi, Yeshiva educator, moderator of an international Jewish law website, & chief editor of the Ner LeElef resources program. He has written extensively on Jewish law & thought, & lectures widely in Israel and abroad. He holds Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees (summa cum laude) in Law from Hebrew University, clerked at the Supreme Court of Israel, & lectures at Hebrew University.
Michael is a prolific and successful social innovator, and the co-founder and manager of Tzarich Iyun. He has initiated and run the Bnot Chail High School for Haredi girls, the Akshiva internet advice resource for Haredi individuals, and the Organization of Haredi Therapists. He was recently appointed as Deputy CEO of the Netzach educational network under the leadership of Menachem Bombach, of which Bnot Chail is a part.
Yossi holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from the Open University and has worked in many administrative positions for a range of educational institutions. He is also a sofer -- a transcriber of Torah scrolls, tefillin, and mezuzot. He manages and coordinates a wide range of programs within the Haredi division.
Hodaya coordinates the fundraising efforts for the Haredi division’s many projects and assists in general resource development for Tikvah Israel. She is currently completing a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences at the Open University. She is a mother of six, and lives in Jerusalem.
Eliyahu is an alumnus of the Hevron Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies from Shalem College in Jerusalem and he is currently working on his Master's degree in Political Philosophy at the Hebrew University. He also published pieces in Makor Rishon, Hashiloach and in the independent journal, Torat Yerushalayim.
Maayan is a journalist and publicist, writing for Mishpacha Magazine, for Mida, and for a range of other publications. She is also an experienced editor in both Hebrew and English.
