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Film & TV Committed to the Orthodox way of life, but tempted by worlds of intense sexuality
Set in the Haredi world, Nir Bergman's film 'Pink Lady' tells of a marriage strained by extramarital desire
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News ‘I actually did vote for this’: Orthodox Trump voters worry about Qatar, Israel, tariffs – but stand by their candidate
The president’s coziness with Qatar dismayed some of his most loyal Jewish supporters. But not as much as defunding Columbia thrilled them.
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Fast Forward As rivals talk antisemitism, this NYC mayoral candidate pitches a bread and butter appeal to Orthodox voters
Zellnor Myrie sent a memo to Hasidic leaders outlining policy proposals tailored to day-to-day Orthodox concerns
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Yiddish World Will Chaim Grade’s novel ‘Sons and Daughters’ come out in Yiddish?
The new English translation is drawing praise but surprisingly, the original Yiddish version was never released in book form
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News Rabbis revolt over LGBTQ+ club, exposing fight over queer acceptance at Yeshiva University
A settlement appeared to create a place for queer students to be themselves at YU. Its rabbis aren't having it.
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Fast Forward Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ+ student group in landmark settlement
The settlement with the YU Pride Alliance — now called 'Hareni' under the settlement — ends litigation that lasted nearly four years
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Film & TV Is ‘Kugel,’ the prequel to ‘Shtisel,’ an antisemite’s dream?
The show follows a grifting Haredi Jew — but maybe that isn't such a bad thing
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Fast Forward First-ever Solomon Schechter day school in North America goes Orthodox
The Conservative Jewish school in Queens said in a letter to families the name change reflects the community’s evolving needs
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