Andrew Altman
Do Ultra-Orthodox Jews Celebrate Thanksgiving?
For some ultra-Orthodox Jews, Thanksgiving means a pre-Shabbat feast with family and friends. For others, celebrating Thanksgiving is forbidden. Why?
What It’s Like To Wear A Yarmulke In Europe
On a recent trip to Berlin and Krakow, I ignored my mother’s warnings and proudly wore my yarmulke.
Is A Resume The Best Way To Land Your Perfect Spouse?
Does the shidduch resume help or hinder my Orthodox community’s efforts to create harmonious and sustainable marriages?
The Mystical Reason Jews Rush To Get Married Before Passover
Many Jewish families rush to get married before Passover — and the reason has roots in Jewish history and mystical tradition.
I Was The Victim Of A Carjacking At My School — And I Still Want To Be A Public Defender
I was alone and never saw the attack coming. But now that my attackers have been arrested, I hope they will be able to turn their lives around.
Is Ultra-Orthodoxy A Response To The Holocaust?
Is the Holocaust indeed the driving force of ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities such as mine?
How I Make The Most Of Christmas Break — As An Ultra-Orthodox Public School Student
Christmas break can feel excruciatingly long if you are a teenager with time off from school, but do not actually celebrate Christmas.
Why I Chose To Attend Public High School Even Though I’m Ultra-Orthodox
I believe my decision to attend a public high school, though in direct defiance of my community, is ultimately consistent with my upbringing.
How I Honored My Grandfather’s Memory — With a 20-Square-Foot Model of Auschwitz
For his 10th grade personal project, Andrew Altman decided to do something a bit different than usual: He honored the memory of his great-grandfather, Holocaust survivor Edward Biderman by making a model of Auschwitz.