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Fast Forward GOP freshman Lawler promises to boost Israel from seat on key House committee
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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News She’s paralyzed from polio. Now she’s warning Orthodox Jews of an impending danger
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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Fast Forward Move to make daylight saving time permanent stalls in Congress, easing worries of Orthodox Jews
The Sunshine Protection Act would result in later sunrises and sunsets, and make morning prayers difficult for many observant Jews
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