Orthodox Jews

Orthodox 'American Ninja Warrior' contestant celebrates release of unaired footage

A supervising producer for the show told JTA last month that Neuman was “cut for time” and that it’s “standard practice” to remove contestants in post-production.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
18/07/2023

What it's like for a religious Israeli family to vacation on a cruise

There are plenty of articles and videos out there with advice on how to get the most out of a cruise, but not many about the experience of speaking in Hebrew, eating kosher food, and spending Shabbat

14/07/2023

The Jewels of Antwerp: How two series' are changing perceptions of Orthodox Jewish life

Antwerp, a bustling Belgian port city, is renowned not only for its diamond industry but also for its substantial Jewish community.

13/07/2023
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Law firm releases report on JOFA after allegations made against sex-guru founder

Although JOFA had already responded to the allegations internally, it commissioned an external review of its past and practices.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
13/07/2023

Almost half of Israelis identify as traditional Jews, defying conventional labels - analysis

Rejecting coercion in any form, traditionalists staunchly support freedom of religion and religious liberties, extending this support to both secularists and the ultra-Orthodox.

10/07/2023
Tel Aviv District Court

Converting to Judaism: Is it good for the Jews? - opinion

The current hurdles to entry at many Orthodox beit dins are almost impossible for the individuals who wish to join our ranks, and the process leaves a lot to be desired.

By ADAM MINTZ , JONATHAN LEENER , AVRAM MLOTEK
05/07/2023
Brandeis University sign

Brandeis U. president apologizes for ad calling school 'anything but Orthodox'

The two-page spread, which appeared in The New York Times Magazine last week, drew the ire of Orthodox Jews and others on social media, who called it offensive. 

By BEN SALES/JTA
04/07/2023

Israeli heritage minister: Western Wall should be run like Orthodox synagogue

Minister Eliyahu, a member of the extreme-right-wing Otzma Yehudit party, met with the ZRC rabbis and discussed current political events.

30/06/2023
Female rabbi being ordained

France gets its first Orthodox woman rabbi

Out of France's tradition of traditional, Orthodox Judaism, is emerging an invigorated movement of women who are looking to serve as rabbis for the Orthodox community.

By ALICE D'OLEON/JTA
29/06/2023
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