Satmar
Satmar group endorses Eric Adams for mayor, setting stage for battle over Orthodox vote
This marks the second time the two Satmar factions offered competing endorsements in an open seat for mayor.
Andrew Yang racks up more Hasidic endorsements, locking up Orthodox voting bloc
This marks the first time the two Satmar factions are united behind one candidate for mayor.
Satmar wedding made ‘family-only’ after NY officials order halt to plans for ‘tens of thousands’ of attendees
State health officials issued a formal public health order putting a stop to a wedding scheduled for Monday in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Major Satmar Hasidic leader ill with COVID-19, on ventilator
An accountant by trade, Mayer Ripsler has long been one of the community’s most important leaders and a major donor to Satmar institutions.
More schools discouraging COVID-19 testing in New York, New Jersey despite spike
At Bais Yaakov of Borough Park, administrators called teachers individually and asked them to do the school a “favor” and not test.
Who are the Satmar, a Hasidic Jewish sect in the news
Here’s what you need to know about the Satmar sect of Haredi Orthodox Judaism.
Underground Satmar yeshivas sanctioned by administrators, recordings reveal
“The principal was here and he’s asked that whoever can come to Cheder tomorrow should come and wear their gloves.”
NYC breaks up one secret yeshiva operating in violation of coronavirus rules
“As soon as we found out, we worked with community leaders and this particular school to immediately stop this reckless practice.”
Williamsburg Satmar yeshivas operating secret schools in apartments and synagogues
“It definitely puts everyone in danger, the kids going. I definitely believe that this is putting others at risk.”
Two mikvahs operating in Williamsburg despite rabbis’ orders to close
“It’s like nothing’s happening.”