Orthodox
A Hasidic village’s coronavirus tests went from 34% positive to 4% in a month. The county health commissioner is asking how.
“This is not a typical declination in percent positive rate, which would be more gradual and over a longer period of time.”
I’m a doctor, but I’m not mad at the Orthodox
I’m sad, confused and worried about their behavior with regards to the virus — but I’m not mad.
Why is this Orthodox group playing nice with Cuomo, even after he shut down their wedding?
“We go back to my father’s time, with the ‘Shabbos goy,’” told one rabbi on the call.
The virus is the enemy — not us
Of course, Orthodox Jews are not the only individuals who have struggled to comply with the changing restrictions.
Orthodox Jews overwhelmingly support Trump, survey finds
A poll by Ami Magazine found that 83% of Orthodox Jews plan to vote for Trump, up from the 56% that supported him in 2016.The post […
Breaking up services didn’t work. Fines didn’t work. Will cutting funding keep yeshivas closed?
“We follow U.S. law, but we follow God first.”
Report: organizers of five Brooklyn High Holiday gatherings hit with $15,000 fines
The gatherings were in areas where the state is not allowing religious gatherings of more than 10 people.
After Borough Park protest leader arrested for inciting a riot, his followers mob home of Hasidic journalist
A Twitter account connected to Tischler tweeted out Jacob Kornbluh’s address late Sunday night, before deleting the tweet.
Orthodox Jews quietly defy coronavirus restrictions to celebrate last of the High Holidays
Men without masks could be seen going into synagogues bearing signs to “wear a mask at all times while staying in the premises.”
Ahead of Simchat Torah street parties, mayor says NYPD not sure how to enforce new health rules
“The lawyers all have to get on the same page, and the NYPD has to get on the same page with the lawyers.”