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Anti-Zionist Hasidic man faces deportation to Israel after US protest arrest

Yehonatan Ovadia, an anti-Zionist Hasidic Jew detained by ICE after joining protests against Israel in New York, is now facing deportation back to Israel after his US visa extension was denied.

Yehonatan Ovadia, left, holds a Palestinian flag while participating in an anti-Israel protest alongside other anti-Zionist Hasidic Jews who are holding signs from the Neturei Karta group.
US President Donald Trump meets with Reb Aharon Teitelbaum and Reb Zalman Leib Teitelbaum at the White House. September 4, 2026.

The critics saw hassidim, but the White House saw American Jewish leaders - opinion

US President Donald Trump meets with Reb Aharon Teitelbaum and Reb Zalman Leib Teitelbaum at the White House. September 4, 2026.

Trump meeting brings estranged Satmar Rebbes face to face for first time in decades

Martin Marks, Special Assistant to the President and Director of Jewish Engagement.

Editor's Notes: The man who decides which Jews the president hears - comment


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.

BRESLOV HASSIDIM protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, demanding a solution that would allow them to fly to Uman. September 2020

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.

CELEBRATING ROSH HASHANAH near the tomb of Rabbi Nahman of Breslov in Uman, Ukraine, in 2017.

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.

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox take part in a wedding linking two prominent Hasidic dynasties in Netanya, on March 16

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.

JEWISH PILGRIMS pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov on the eve of Rosh Hashanah in Uman, Ukraine, September 20, 2017.

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.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish pilgrims celebrate Rosh Hashanah holiday, the Jewish New Year, near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in the town of Uman, Ukraine September 20, 2017.

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.

Members of the Hasidic Jewish community walk through the Borough Park neighborhood, during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID19) in the Brooklyn borough of New York, U.S., April 8, 2020

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.

MENACHEM MENDEL SCHNEERSON, the beloved Lubavitcher Rebbe.

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.

Tomb of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev in Ukraine.

'No camp, no peace': Orthodox kids rally to open NY summer camps

“We want camp,” they shouted as a city bus honked.

Orthodox children in New York City are rallying to have their camps open amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Screenshot from Twitter)

Hulu’s hit show ‘Ramy’ is a perfect lens into modern religious life

The rhythms of religiously observant life are misunderstood, even to those inside of it.

Ramy Hassan (played by Ramy Youssef) and Zainab (played by MaameYaa Boafo) in a scene from the second season of the Hulu show “Ramy.” (A24)