Hasidic
Fire damages historic Sadigura synagogue in Chernivtsi, suspect mentally unstable
Local rabbi says suspect also tried to torch a church last month, stresses community does not feel rising antisemitism in the city.
Ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn man who abused child may see 103-year sentence reduced - NYT
NYC’s yeshivas can offer a well-rounded education. Will Mamdani help them get there? - opinion
NY state budget weakens oversight over yeshiva learning in blow to secular education advocates
Leader of Bobov Hassidic sect tests positive for COVID-19
According to an Instagram post by BoroPark24, a local news site in the Brooklyn neighborhood where the Hassidic group is based, Unger tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Should the right to protest be held above public health?
The protestors have a right in law to protest publicly. But these are not normal times.
Gov't publishes outline that may allow Israelis to travel to Uman
The outline was drafted by a group of designated ministers appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and headed by MK Ze'ev Elkin.
Haifa revokes approval for wedding of Rebbe of Vizhnitz's granddaughter
In an alternate reality, not affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the wedding of Pearl Malka, granddaughter of Rebbe of Vizhnitz, Rabbi Yaakov Hagar, would have attracted tens of thousands.
Uman pilgrim tests positive for coronavirus, mayor threatens to close city
Uman's mayor plans to use all legal options to block the city as pilgrims enter despite regulations.
Clashes break out between hassidic pilgrims and Uman locals
Uman Mayor Oleksandr Tsebriy said that the city's residents, who fear the spread of the coronavirus, would prefer not to have visitors in the city this year.
Why I (almost) miss being a Hasidic Jew
I do remember the racists and the near daily interactions with them — but I also remember the people who had my back against them.
Reflections on the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson
The Rebbe represents the all-too-rare ability to focus on others and motivate them to be the best neshama they can possibly be.
Grave of hassidic master found in Ukraine in ‘coronavirus' renovations
Since his arrival to Berditchev in 2002, Chabad emissary Rabbi Moshe Thaler has worked to restore the cemetery.
'No camp, no peace': Orthodox kids rally to open NY summer camps
“We want camp,” they shouted as a city bus honked.
