Ultra Orthodox
‘Shtisel’ gives a surprisingly progressive picture of abortion among the Orthodox. Is it accurate?
In Jewish law, sometimes abortion is even required.
The spa resort where European rebbes spent their summer vacations
Dovid Leitner‘s book includes a telling anecdote about a misunderstanding between the Belzer Rebbe and the German-Jewish hotel owner.
Yeshivas, private schools, not impacted by NYC school closures
While New York City public schools are closing, Jewish day schools and yeshivas are not being asked to comply with the city’s ruling — yet.
I’m a doctor, but I’m not mad at the Orthodox
I’m sad, confused and worried about their behavior with regards to the virus — but I’m not mad.
Heshy Tischler has a ‘snitch list’ for journalists and critics he wants to be quiet
“Getz and Kornbluh are just two liars, haters of the community.”
Israeli Haredim, blamed for COVID outbreaks, could see their communities forever changed
Secular Israelis are blaming Haredi attitudes for COVID outbreaks, but community members point to crowded living conditions and limited technology.
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against Israel’s quarantine measures
Some protesters yelled that police officers who responded were “Nazis.”
Hasidic Schools Have No Intention Of Providing An Adequate Education
Without State Oversight, Ultra-Orthodox Yeshivas Will Continue To Neglect Secular Studies
Jerusalem Waitresses Flash Bras To Scare Off Ultra-Orthodox Protesters
Every week ultra-Orthodox men taunted the cafe by chanting “Shabbos!” So the wait staff flash them.
Watch Out, ‘Shtisel’! Netflix Is Making A Partially Yiddish Show About Ultra-Orthodox Jews
Yiddish is coming to Netflix!