Orthodox
With #MyOrthodoxLife, religious women say Netflix doesn’t speak for them
It looked like a pretty ordinary Instagram post: a smiling woman in a trendy periwinkle dress, posed against a background of roses.
The Yiddish professor and female Orthodox rabbi sharing Yiddish children’s literature with the world
How Miriam Udel, a self-described Hebrew school nerd, became the greatest champion of Jewish children’s stories written by secular leftists.
The Democratic primary for NYC mayor is over. Meet the Republican challenger.
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican mayoral nominee, on Israel, yeshiva education and his Jewish sons.
For Orthodox voters choosing the next mayor, it’s Adams or Yang — or both
Voters exiting the polls shared their picks with the Forward.
Leading NYC mayoral candidates make their final pitches to Jewish voters
Last-minute pitches to the Jewish community.
In final stretch, Eric Adams and Andrew Yang ramp up efforts to increase share of Orthodox vote
Both candidates are trying to build upon their endorsements with emotional appeals that they hope will give them an edge over the other.
A Chicago Orthodox rabbi reaches out to his Rohingya and Black neighbors
In Chicago’s large Orthodox Jewish community, Rabbi Ari Hart stands out.
Satmar group endorses Eric Adams for mayor, setting stage for battle over Orthodox vote
This marks the second time the two Satmar factions offered competing endorsements in an open seat for mayor.
Eric Adams: Orthodox voting blocs are falling for Yang’s ‘false promises’
Adams, the current frontrunner, suggested Orthodox voting blocs are mistakenly falling for Yang’s “false promises” while courting their vote.
Andrew Yang racks up more Hasidic endorsements, locking up Orthodox voting bloc
This marks the first time the two Satmar factions are united behind one candidate for mayor.