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Opinion Orthodoxy — It’s Not What They Want You To Think
American Apparel’s idea of an Orthodox man What is “Orthodox”? Is it “Haredi”? Is it “Modern”? Is it “Ultra”? Is it “Yeshivish”? These days, the Orthodox world is a confusing place. Fifty years ago, Orthodox Jews (who had been known at the turn of the 20th century as “Traditionalist”) talked about three flavors of Orthodoxy:…
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Life Hey, Are You Proud of Raunchy Comic Kid?
America’s Got Talent Dear Tina Orlian (Former Sword-Swallower), I would like to begin my letter by thanking you for allowing your son, Josh Orlian, to entertain us on America’s Got Talent the other night. As every good Jew, I watched your 12-year-old son, whom your family has embraced as Naughty Josh in these cute Instagram…
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The Schmooze Raunchy Comic ‘Stole’ Gig From Dad
(JTA) — Those taken aback by the sexually charged comedy routine of kippah-wearing 12-year-old Josh Orlian on “America’s Got Talent” now have one more reason to be surprised: He took some of the material from his dad. Josh appeared on “America’s Got Talent” Tuesday night, wowing the judges with racy jokes. In one bit, Orlian said…
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Fast Forward Hamptons Eruv Passes Key Legal Hurdle
A federal judge has removed a major legal roadblock to the construction of a controversial eruv religious boundary in Long Island’s tony East End. In a June 17 ruling, U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Kathleen Tomlinson ruled that religious boundary markers, or “lechis,” may be placed on telephone poles in Westhampton Beach to create an…
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Opinion Who Says Hasidim Have ‘Dead Eyes’?
Hasidim walk through Williamsburg / All photos courtesy of Mo Gelber Pro tip for anyone considering a tour of Hasidic Williamsburg: It’s not that big a deal. You do not need to wear a hat, broad-brimmed or otherwise. You may visit during the week, and you may visit on weekends. You may bring along with…
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News A Six-Year-Old Orthodox Boy and His Barbie Dolls
The last time I took care of Hanina, the 6-year-old I baby-sit, we played Salon, a game in which Hanina’s Barbies visit the salon, otherwise known as the second-floor bathroom, and we peel off their clothes, do their hair, then dress them up. You may wonder what a 6-year-old boy is doing with Barbies in…
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Fast Forward Gay ‘Conversion’ Therapists Could Be Liable for Damages, N.J. Judge Rules
A New Jersey judge has ruled that a Jewish gay “conversion” group could be liable for the costs of reversing the damage it caused four young men while trying to curb their same-sex attraction. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Peter F. Bariso, Jr. ruled that Jews Offering New Alternatives for Healing (JONAH) and its co-defendants…
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News Why Would Yeshivas Reject Pre-K Program Designed for Them?
Orthodox yeshivas are poised to opt out of the largest free universal prekindergarten program in the country, one that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he created with them in mind. Despite months of talks between New York City officials and Orthodox leaders, activists say that they now don’t expect many yeshivas to…
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