Orthodox Jews
When is it enough?
"But the more I pushed toward Orthodoxy, the more I realized the driving force wasn’t spiritual longing, it was the pressure to satisfy an external standard."
Planning first Guinness record-breaking Shabbat dinner, and not bitter about being beaten - opinion
Pakistani attacker charged after assaulting Orthodox Jewish tourists in Milan
High Court stands firm, denies Chief Rabbinate’s bid to block women from religious exams
UK's TfL supervisor refuses to remove pro-Palestinian graffiti, says there should be 'more'
The incident comes shortly after a public bus driver in the UK capital refused to return a bus card belonging to an Orthodox Jewish man.
NJ Republican nominee aide said he wouldn't take 'money from Jews'
The Republican nominee for New Jersey governor has come under scrutiny after one of his aides said he wasn’t “taking money from Jews” at a campaign event.
Orthodox Union’s Rabbi Moshe Hauer dies of sudden heart attack at age 60
The Orthodox Union (OU) announced on Wednesday the passing of Rabbi Moshe Hauer over the Shmini Atzeret holiday.
Orthodox critics of Israel abroad speak with the rhetoric of NGOs, not Torah - opinion
A recent rabbinic statement condemning Israel’s war conduct misrepresents Orthodox values and ignores the realities faced by Israelis under fire.
Poll reveals strong Israeli public support for non-Orthodox marriage
According to the findings, 60% of the Jewish public supports Israel recognizing all types of marriages, including civil, Conservative, and Reform ceremonies.
Israel needs a reimagined educational system that teaches how to disagree respectfully - opinion
The Hebrew state education system must now awaken to its historic responsibility. It must renew its commitment to the values of a Jewish and democratic state.
National healing begins with a much needed change in politics - editorial
We may be naive, but at the same time truly believe that there is a small and important opportunity for change.
Reality check: Ultra-Orthodox rabbis are leading their flock to a historic dead end - opinion
MIDDLE ISRAEL: In their wartime conduct, the ultra-orthodox rabbis show a lack of commitment and a real disconnection with reality.
From immigrant to innovator: Oleh entrepreneur lights up business world with Shabbat-friendly light
This ingenious design allows any existing light fixture to be used on Shabbat, providing a convenient and aesthetically pleasing alternative to bulky, standalone Shabbat lamps.
‘Passover Coke’ could become obsolete as Trump says Coca-Cola will use ‘REAL’ sugar in US soda
Such a change would obviate Coca-Cola’s special runs for Passover — and the fervent searches that some kosher-keeping Jews undertake to secure the scarce “yellow-cap” bottles of Coke that result.
Haredi draft dilemma: Religious exemption from IDF will bring down the government
With a majority of Israelis calling for public change, haredi exemption from the IDF is no longer just a legal debate, but a question of Israel’s survival.
