Yahadut HaTorah, also known as United Torah Judaism (UTJ), is an ultra-Orthodox Haredi political alliance in Israel that primarily represents Ashkenazi Jewish interests within the religious conservative spectrum. Formed in 1992 as a merger between the historic Agudat Yisrael party (founded in 1912) and Degel HaTorah (created in 1988), the alliance consolidates Ashkenazi Haredi representation in the Knesset. It frequently partners with Shas, which represents Sephardi and Mizrahi Haredi interests, in governing coalitions. The party focuses on issues central to Haredi communities, including state funding for religious education (yeshivas), exemptions from military service, enforcement of Sabbath observance, and opposition to secular reforms that conflict with Halakha (Jewish law). Despite internal tensions between its Hasidic and Litvish (non-Hasidic) factions, UTJ has maintained a consistent presence in Israeli politics, securing between four to eight seats in elections. Notable leaders include Yaakov Litzman and Moshe Gafni, who have held key ministerial positions. The party plays a pivotal role in forming governments, often supporting Likud-led coalitions, while emphasizing the preservation of traditional Jewish life amid Israel's modernization.