Haredi Women Increasingly Entering High-Tech, Focus on Software Development
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
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- Haredi women increasingly seek high-tech jobs, especially in software.
- Focus is shifting to career stability and skill adaptation.
- Vocational certifications are becoming more common than degrees.
- Employment gap between Haredi and non-Haredi women is narrowing.
- Geographic concentration exists in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv areas.
A new study by the Employment Service reveals a significant rise in Haredi women seeking employment in high-tech fields, with a strong concentration in software development and application analysis. In August 2026, 69.4% of Haredi job seekers in high-tech were in these roles, a notable increase from previous years and significantly higher than non-Haredi Jewish and Arab women. The study indicates that while the overall number of Haredi women in high-tech jobs rose to 536 in August 2026 from 505 in August 2025, their proportion within the entire high-tech job market remained stable at 3.1%.
The research highlights a shift in the employment challenge for Haredi women. Previously focused on increasing their overall participation in the workforce, the current emphasis is on ensuring their integration leads to stable, developing careers resilient to rapid market changes. Over 82% of Haredi women job seekers in high-tech are concentrated in software and design fields, with a substantial portion under the age of 34. This demographic profile underscores the need for long-term career planning beyond immediate job placement.
Furthermore, the training profile of these women is changing, with a marked increase in those holding vocational or technical certifications. In 2026, 64% held such qualifications, up from 41% in 2019, while only 21.5% held academic degrees, compared to 63.1% among non-Haredi Jewish women. Geographically, a significant concentration of Haredi women job seekers in high-tech is observed in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria (44%), and Tel Aviv and the central region (41.2%).
While the data shows an increase in Haredi women seeking high-tech roles, the Employment Service cautions against directly attributing this rise to artificial intelligence. However, the rapid technological changes, particularly in software, emphasize the importance of ongoing skill development and professional guidance. The overall employment rate for Haredi women aged 25-66 has risen substantially, narrowing the employment gap with non-Haredi Jewish women to approximately three percentage points. The Employment Service stresses the need to focus not just on entry into the high-tech sector, but on building sustainable, adaptable careers for the future.
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