Hundreds of Haredi Journalists Gather in Jerusalem to Launch Professional Council
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By אברמי פרלשטיין
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 16, 2026
What happened
Around 100 Haredi journalists gathered at Jerusalem’s Museum of Tolerance to launch the Haredi Journalists Council, a new professional body providing legal and professional support. The event featured speeches by Rabbi Benzion Nordman and Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar, a keynote by Dr. Avishai Ben Chaim, and recognition of veteran journalist Yaakov Rivlin. The council aims to protect Haredi journalists from baseless lawsuits and pressures, strengthening the community’s media landscape.
- 01The Haredi Journalists Council was founded to support and protect Haredi media professionals.
- 02About 100 journalists from major Haredi and general outlets attended the Jerusalem event.
- 03The council offers legal aid against baseless lawsuits and unfair pressures.
- 04Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar endorsed the council’s role in promoting responsible journalism.
- 05Veteran journalist Yaakov Rivlin was honored for 40 years of Haredi political coverage.
- 06Membership registration for the council is ongoing online.
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