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Fast Forward Both victims in New York plane crash identified as Orthodox Jews
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Mike Lawler of New York’s Hudson Valley was elected in November with signficant Orthodox support
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Opinion I’m an Orthodox parent of a non-binary child. I am confident Jewish law can accommodate LGBTQ Jews
Rabbis have a halachic responsibility to consider the human dignity of the individuals affected by their rulings
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Culture What’s the funniest Jewish tweet? This Orthodox comedy troupe aims to find out.
The Va'ad HaBadchanim want to elevate Jewish humor on Twitter beyond stereotype and cliche — and frequently into the obscure
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Months after an Orthodox man was paralyzed by polio, New York public health says the virus is still circulating
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Fast Forward Orthodox Jewish leaders meet with Mayorkas, Hochul, Adams and Schumer, who pledge action on rising antisemitism
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces new statewide hate and bias prevention unit to promote inclusion and tolerance
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Opinion Do ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate Thanksgiving?
My family celebrates the holiday, but many Orthodox Jews treat Thanksgiving like any other day of the week
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Fast Forward Most of the community rejected her. But a small circle of Orthodox Jews had Kathy Hochul’s back
As Orthodox leaders overwhelmingly favored Republican Lee Zeldin in the competitive race for New York governor, Kathy Hochul relied on a number of Orthodox political operatives to smooth her path to victory
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