Orthodox
Criticizing Cuomo, de Blasio, judge loosens COVID restrictions on religious gatherings
“Acting as they did, Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio sent a clear message that mass protests are deserving of preferential treatment.”
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.”
How New York’s Haredim are responding to George Floyd protests
“You’re allowing people to gather and protest and walk the same city blocks that four weeks ago had the funeral.”
Federal lawsuit accuses town of discriminating against Orthodox Jews
Jackson Township passed ordinances that restrict religious schools and bar religious boarding schools, the Justice Department alleges.
Prayer services get the OK in New York, but some Orthodox rabbis say wait
New York is allowing religious services to resume with up to 10 participants. This group of rabbis says it’s too soon.
As New York synagogues reopen, government guidelines leave little room for Orthodox women
“I yearn so much to daven with my community.”
Prayer in the parking lot: Orthodox Atlanta shuls become first synagogues to reopen
“It’s very important that as shul communities, we broadcast to our constituents that nothing is normal yet,” one rabbi said.
More than 60 teens studying in Brooklyn yeshiva dispersed by New York police
The cops were tipped off by two neighbors who each called 311 to report the violation.
As L.A.-based Coffee Bean drops kosher status, Orthodox customers fight back
Los Angeles-based coffee chain Coffee Bean announces it will drop kosher certification
‘Rogue’ minyans and divided ranks: Orthodox rabbis are split over safety
“In theory, one can create a minyan today that doesn’t pose risk,” one rabbi who’s also a physician said.