Orthodox Jews

How Jewish activists are campaigning for reproductive rights, one year after Dobbs

Yahrzeit candles burned in commemoration of the first anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court ruling removing a federal guarantee of abortion rights.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
28/06/2023
Brandeis University sign

Orthodox students at Brandeis U. decry ad calling school ‘anything but Orthodox’

The two-page spread was part of a campaign meant to demonstrate a “mix of humor, seriousness, and an emphasis on its Jewish heritage.”

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
28/06/2023

Israel approves temporary IDF draft exemption for haredi youth

Israel's cabinet approves a new haredi conscription plan, days before the current bill expires.

Changing the status quo of Orthodox women learning torah - opinion

Women deserve to learn Torah and male gatekeepers do not get to decide whether women in Australia should have access to such courses or not. 

By NOMI KALTMANN
20/06/2023

Rise of Chabad rabbis signals changing landscape of American Judaism - analysis

According to the 2020 Pew survey about American Jewish life, nearly one in five US Jews participate in activities or services with Chabad.

15/06/2023

Ed Sheeran is popular — but not as popular as the Talmud

Ed Sheeran came close to beating the record that the a celebration of Talmud set.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
14/06/2023

Pensioners and volunteers won’t save education - opinion

The system is unable to support its teachers to cope with the cost of living, and with the growing challenges in educating Israeli children.

By TOMER SAMARKANDI
13/06/2023
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