Hasidic
This quant billionaire uses AI but turns to Hasidic thought for meaning
In The Jerusalem Post studio, billionaire WorldQuant founder Igor Tulchinsky spoke with unusual candor about October 7, Chabad, AI, and why he thinks Israel can become a “quant nation.”
As a YouTuber targets Orthodox communities, the right wrestles with its antisemitism problem
Fire damages historic Sadigura synagogue in Chernivtsi, suspect mentally unstable
Ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn man who abused child may see 103-year sentence reduced - NYT
NY A-G recuses herself from vaccine-fraud investigation into ParCare
“In order to avoid even an appearance of conflict, the attorney general has personally recused herself from this matter,” James’ office said in a statement.
‘We are not Americans,’ says Satmar grand rabbi
Despite these comments, Satmar hassidim, including the grand rabbi himself, were overtly political during the recent presidential election.
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.
