Hassidim
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community feels misunderstood. Here’s why - opinion
If haredim see that they are treated with understanding, respect, and sensitivity, they will more readily change and adapt in the service of the greater good
Gerrer Rebbe, anti-Zionist Satmar billionaire discussed ICJ action against Israel over haredi draft
Will Chabad lead American Jewry? - opinion
IDF, Shin Bet arrest eight Palestinians suspected of assaulting Israelis in West Bank village
New York midterm elections: Ultra-Orthodox Jews get out vote for Zeldin
Appealing to the ultra-Orthodox electorate has boiled down to two fundamental issues: frustration with New York City’s increased crimes and ongoing state attempts to regulate yeshiva schools.
Haredi rebbetzin tells women to wear makeup, heels to bring in votes
In a screenshot circulating online, a haredi woman calls on women to wear Shabbat clothing when going to vote to bring in more male votes for UTJ.
Senior Russian official: Chabad Lubavitch is a neo-pagan cult
Chabad is the most dominant Jewish group in Russia and Ukraine and this was therefore a shocking statement that was perceived by the rabbis and emissaries negatively.
Exploring Jewish genealogy: The roots of a person and a people
For biblical scholars, it is of the utmost importance to familiarize themselves with all these names and their place in the human mosaic of their times.
What would a Times investigation reveal about ultra-orthodox schools in Israel? - opinion
If a change does not occur, Israel will not be able to continue to fund these vital systems and the burden will fall on the shoulders of working people, who will have to pay higher taxes.
The war that never was within the United Torah Judaism - analysis
Yeshiva students will not be drafted. There will be no significant reduction in state budgets for ultra-Orthodox education.
'The Choice': A feminist novel on Brooklyn hassidic Jewry - review
From the most down-to-earth subjects to the most pristine spirituality, The Choice is some ride.
Hassidic yeshiva investigation: NYT, your bias is showing - opinion
The New York Times so-called exposé is a crass, ill-informed swipe at a community whose value system, educational beliefs and religious duties are directly opposed to the publications' policymakers.
Jewish rapper Nissim Black teams up with American singer Dustin Paul
Nissim Black recorded first verse in Israel, newly-formed duo teamed up in NYC to finish production
New York’s ultra-Orthodox schools go under the microscope
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Every student failed a round of standardized testing done in 2019 to students at the Central United Talmudical Academy.
