Brooklyn’s Hasidic Jews are acting like they have herd immunity. Could they be right?
Nearly four months after the virus first arrived, Jewish life has returned to Hasidic Brooklyn.
Judge: Orthodox camps won’t be allowed to open
A federal judge shot down the argument that the closure of Jewish overnight camps this summer violated religious liberty.
Head of the Orthodox Union reflects on how the pandemic has changed Orthodox life
“I don’t know anyone who has a crystal ball that’s good enough to help us figure out what the effects are going to be.”
DOJ letter argues NYC mayor is being unfairly strict with Orthodox Jews
The letter specifically cited the mayor’s focus on dispersing Jewish community gatherings.
Jewish camp operators sue New York over ban, Orthodox leaders plan civil disobedience
“If it’s OK for day camps, it must for sure be OK for sleepaway camps, how can it not be?” New York City Councilman Kalman Yeger argues.
NYC playgrounds will open next week, ending protests by Orthodox Jews
The reopening comes less than a week after Orthodox lawmakers cut the chains off a playground in defiance of the mayor’s orders.
Some New York City yeshivas are operating in the shadows
“The underlying objective of these guidelines is to avoid being noticed,” one school, which remained closed, said of the schools that reopened.
Cutting playground chains, NY Orthodox lawmakers escalate battle against closures
In a tweet Monday evening, Orthodox lawmakers said they would open the parks themselves if the mayor refused to do so.
UJA-Federation New York announces 54 layoffs, CEO forgoes pay
In total, 54 employees are losing their jobs and no open positions will be filled, the organization announced Wednesday.
Mrs. Maisel spent the summer there. Now it can be yours for Just $6M.
Owners of a Borscht Belt resort made famous on the Emmy-winning comedy put it up for sale.