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Empowering Haredi Women: 22 Join Emergency Services

2/11/2026

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  • MDA Director-General Eli Bin praised the integration of 22 haredi women into the national emergency service, strengthening Jerusalem's medical response.
  • The initiative reflects a trend of increasing haredi participation in the workforce, with 80% of haredi women employed in 2024.
  • Haredi students represented 5.6% of degree-seekers in the 2024-2025 academic year, with women making up nearly 70%.
  • MDA's training programs accommodate religious standards while equipping volunteers with essential life-saving skills.