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Politics Politicians at Democratic National Convention court Orthodox Jews, reliable Republican voters
‘The power of the Orthodox community now is so critically important, said Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a moderate Democrat from New Jersey
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BINTEL BRIEF I’m trans, frum, anti-Zionist and lonely. Should I stop trying to fit in where I’m not wanted?
Bintel tackles a letter from a reader who can't tell if they're disliked more for their queerness or their politics
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Sports Ryan Turell, Orthodox Jewish pro basketball player, will take talents to Israel
Turell spent his first two seasons in the NBA G League
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Fast Forward 2 students at LA Orthodox school accuse staff member of “inappropriate relationship”
YULA did not identify the faculty member, but said it was a female working at the boys campus
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Fast Forward Orthodox students seeking answers after American Airlines removes them from flight without explanation
Two yeshiva students who had never met were ordered off after one raised concerns about the plane’s tail
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Fast Forward Modi, a comedian popular with Orthodox crowds, has a new special. He wants non-Jews to watch, too.
The title of the special, 'Know Your Audience,' is a reference to a principle the comedian has followed in his own career
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News No sex this Shabbat: Orthodox influencer sparks strike to highlight plight of chained woman
Adina Sash’s call for a 'Mikvah Strike' on behalf of an agunah in Kiryas Joel is the talk of the Orthodox world
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News Jury awards damages after Baltimore rabbi found liable for sexual abuse of children
Rabbi Steven Krawatsky took the unusual step of taking his accusers to court. A jury took their side.
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