Hasidic

Could tense Israel-Ukraine relations cause a humanitarian crisis in Uman?

Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Tradition Minister Meir Porush has appealed to the prime minister to help avoid a humanitarian crisis in Uman.

Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Performing Hasidic music, these women are transcending gender and the Orthodox-liberal divide

The often wordless songs are traditionally sung exclusively by men, and are central to the synagogue experience — itself a primarily male domain in the Orthodox tradition. 

By JESSICA RODA/JTA
10/08/2023

18 NYC yeshivas do not adequately teach secular studies, investigation finds

The letters show that city investigators confirmed what journalists have twice documented and advocates have long argued: that many yeshivas barely teach secular subjects.

By BEN SALES/JTA
04/07/2023

Skver Hasidic sect bans artificial intelligence: 'Abomination, heresy'

The Skver community is based in the village of New Square, New York, and is considered particularly traditionalist.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
02/05/2023
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Netflix’s ‘Rough Diamonds’ shows the drama of Antwerp’s Orthodox diamond district

Until the past decade, Antwerp was home to over 80% of the world’s annual uncut diamond trade, and much of it was dominated by haredi Orthodox Jews.

By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
24/04/2023

Special ed care provider for NYC yeshivas charged with $2.8m. embezzlement

Martin Handler was accused of overbilling the government for services, stealing funds and other crimes amounting to $2.8m in damages.

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