haredi
Hebrewultra-Orthodox; strict, tradition-bound observance
The term for the strictest, most tradition-bound wing of Orthodox Judaism, covering communities like Satmar, Ger, and the Litvish yeshiva world. It's the word the community itself largely uses, unlike "ultra-Orthodox," which lands as an outsider's label to some.
In the wild
"The Haredi side says the fight is about Shabbat and about secularizing Jerusalem, a city that is 46% Haredi and 13% secular by JTA's numbers." (Shabbat edition, Aug 14, 2026)
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