Orthodox Jews

Budapest Orthodox Jewish women host 'Kosher & Chic' fashion show to redefine modest style

The models at the fashion show, held in a modern synagogue that also serves as a cultural center, were not professionals but members of one of Budapest’s growing Orthodox communities.

A member of the Orthodox Jewish community presents a creation by Hungarian designer Hajnalka Forizs during the "Kosher & Chic" fashion show in Budapest, Hungary, November 8, 2026.
The state Assembly debates budget bills on May 26, 2026, at the state Capitol in Albany, New York.

Orthodox Jewish lawmakers reach record 11 in New York legislature after midterm elections

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs speaks at the Zomet Institute and Makor Rishon Conference on October 20, 2026.

Netanyahu's inner circle is now almost entirely religious, cabinet secretary says

A Jewish man blows a shofar at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City during the final Selichot prayers ahead of Yom Kippur, September 19, 2026.

Most Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur, while over half take part in prayer services, survey finds


Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, compassionate voice in the Orthodox world, dies in road accident at 43

The former Venice Beach rabbi was remembered as "kind, brave, decent, and good"—a pioneer whose early advocacy fostered today's more inclusive communities.

Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, who died March 21 in a car accident.

AppsFlyer launches fourth cycle of the Speed Tech program

A unique program for integrating Haredi students into the high-tech industry, in collaboration with the IDF, Ort Singalovski, and DiversiTech, featuring a practical practicum track led by AppsFlyer.

 Speed Tech program

Kol Israel calls for unity in WZO elections amid Orthodox-liberal tensions – opinion

Kol Israel pushes for Jewish unity, innovation, and an end to religious divides in WZO elections.

 A silhouette of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, is displayed near a flag of the state of Israel on a building in Jerusalem.

OU Israel inaugurates new Jerusalem headquarters as President Herzog praises its role during crisis

“At this time of crisis, OU Israel says ‘Here I am,’” President Herzog declares at ceremony.

Rabbi Avi Berman speaking at the new OU Center in Jerusalem

Transgender Jews fear for safety as Trump targets their rights

Jewish LGBTQ+ families fear what’s next as Trump targets trans rights.

 A person wears a pride-themed yarmulke in the West Village in New York City, on June 26, 2020.

An installation in Pennsylvania marks a milestone in the journey of Orthodox women rabbinic leaders

Orthodox women break the glass ceiling by leading their own congregations.

 Yeshivat Maharat students attend a graduation ceremony in New York, June 17, 2019.

Post-trauma, then and now: Erez Tadmor's 'Soda' explores Holocaust survivors' stories

Tadmor is an extremely prolific and versatile filmmaker who released a drama film about a shelter for orphans in south Tel Aviv.

 LIOR RAZ and Rotem Sela in Erez Tadmor’s ‘Soda.’

‘Shalom, friends’: Jews on TikTok prepare for app’s possible ban after Supreme Court ruling

Jewish content creators reflect on TikTok’s legacy in building awareness and community as a ban looms.

 Jewish TikTok influencers prepare for the app's ban.

First-ever Solomon Schechter day school in North America goes Orthodox

Schechter Queens has voted to rename itself, completely dropping the appellation associated with what was once the largest Jewish denomination in the US. It will be known as Queens Hebrew Academy.

 Schechter Queens students participate in school activities, including a Hanukkah dreidel competition.

American Orthodox Jews face challenges in finding a spouse, study reveals

The study included surveys of more than 2,300 single Orthodox Jews, primarily users of Jewish dating platforms, conducted between February 5 and March 6, 2020.

An ultra-Orthodox couple watches the sea during a storm in the Mediterranean coast of the city of Ashkelon, Israel January 19, 2018.