Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on Sunday reported a steady increase in the number of Charedi employees within its ranks. According to the company, over 400 Charedi men and women are now employed at IAI — a notable figure for one of the country’s most prestigious technological firms.

At a recent conference dedicated to integrating Charedi professionals into technological and engineering roles, IAI highlighted its broad-based efforts to make its workforce more inclusive while respecting the values and lifestyle of the Charedi tzibbur.

“At IAI, we run various programs throughout the year to recruit employees from a range of backgrounds, including the Charedi community,” said Nir Reis, Vice President of Human Resources at IAI. He credited the company’s success in this area to “wide-ranging recruitment initiatives, exposure events tailored for Charedi engineers, partnerships with Charedi training organizations, and job postings specifically targeted to Charedi neighborhoods.”

In 2024 alone, 48 new Charedi employees joined IAI — part of a broader trend that has seen a 45% increase in Charedi hiring over the past two years.

In addition to recruitment, IAI has taken meaningful steps to ensure that frum employees feel comfortable and supported in their work environment. The company has implemented internal web-filtering systems, hosts family-friendly events with sensitivity to the community’s standards, and provides a fully functioning on-site bais medrash.

“IAI is proud to be a place where all segments of Jewry can find a professional home,” said Boaz Levy, CEO of IAI. “We are deeply committed to increasing the representation of diverse communities — including Charedi men and women — within our workforce.”

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)