Orthodox
Will You See Blackface At Your Purim Party — Even After Another National Debate?
“The history of minstrelsy is not something familiar to many, if not most, Orthodox Jews. That’s unfortunate, but a fact.”
Jewish Girl’s Social Diary: Orthodox Dating, Drunk Ferris Wheel, and Shabbat Glitter Yoga
Our social diarist attended a gala afterparty, a premiere, and a shabbat ritual.
Explained: Orthodox Jews Are Not ‘Pro-Choice’ — But They’re Also Not ‘Pro-Life’
Orthodox Jews think that abortion should only be allowed for life-threatening pregnancies.
De Blasio Urges Orthodox To Vaccinate As Measles Outbreak Continues
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urged Orthodox Jews to get their children vaccinated as a measles outbreaks grows in Brooklyn.
Modern Judaism’s Approach To Sex Is Still Creepy And Medieval
Orthodox, Conservative and Reform movements all teach that sex is most desirable within marriage and frequently shameful otherwise.
Why Does The World Hate Haredi Jews?
One can argue for the jettisoning of the religious status quo in Israel, in law or at the Kotel. But it can be done without demonization.
Inspiring Women | Taking On Tech With 7 Children
Miriam Schwab has worked her way to the top, founding two companies of her own — in a headscarf and with a brood of seven at home.
Orthodox Rabbi Appointed To Serve In Illinois Legislature
“I may be the first rabbi in any state legislature. And that’s very exciting.”
Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Who Visited North Korea Says Don’t Follow Him
“I was scared because if they open it they’ll see the religious parchment and it would be very dangerous,” Alfasi said of the tefillin.
Why Is A Jewish Group Fighting Against Sexual Abuse Survivors?
Agudath Israel, along with the Catholic Church, lobbies against a bill that would provide more legal tools to child sexual abuse survivors. Why?
