Unorthodox

Yehuda Meshi Zahav, Chairman Israel's Zaka rescue unit speaks at a conference of the Israeli Televis

Journalist breaking Orthodoxy’s sexual abuse stories wishes he didn’t have to

Journalists Aaron Rabinowitz and Shira Elk revealed allegations of sexual abuse against Yehudah Meshi-Zahav, the founder of Zaka. This generated a flood of tips that led to a new investigation.

By Rachel Kohn/JTA
30/11/2021

'Shtisel' Actress Shira Haas eulogizes her Holocaust survivor grandmother

"My grandma, my love, has passed," she wrote in a touching Instagram post, sharing a selfie with her grandmother and a second photo of them holding hands.

My Unorthodox Life renewed, ‘Hit & Run’ canceled By Netflix

The news comes a month and a half after the release of Season 1 of Hit & Run, which ended with a major cliffhanger.

22/09/2021

Three ladies, three lattes: My (Un)Orthodox reaction

You ask the questions, the three latte ladies provide the answers!

By THREE LADIES , THREE LATTES
09/09/2021

Women's sexuality is taboo, says My Unorthodox Life star to 'Post'

Give this show a chance. Is it the best I’ve seen? No. Is it terrible? No. It’s an inspiring story of a woman who loves her family and reinvented herself.

By ALAN ZEITLIN
31/07/2021
JULIA HAART in ‘My Unorthodox Life.’

Orthodox world divided over Netflix show 'My Unorthodox Life'

Netflix series on fashion mogul Julia Haart has religious community on the offensive

27/07/2021

The reality TV show 'My Unorthodox Life' makes one miss the Kardashians

Oh Kardashians, where art thou... you seem so “innocent” and “real” now next to this new show so “unorthodox” and full of lies.

By HADASSAH CHEN
23/07/2021
JULIA HAART in ‘My Unorthodox Life.’

‘My Unorthodox Life’ star to critics: Watch before you judge me

“Before you judge the show, maybe you might want to watch the show?” Haart responded to those who say the reality TV series is cheap shots against Orthodoxy.

By SHIRA HANAU/JTA
17/07/2021
Israeli actresses Alena Yiv, left, and Shira Haas play a mother and daughter in "Asia," an award-win

Shira Haas gives life to a devastating illness in Israeli film ‘Asia’

In the starkly photographed, minimalist film, Haas plays Vika, a tough yet sensitive kid struggling from a degenerative neurological disease.

By SIMI HORWITZ/JTA
10/06/2021

Haredi Orthodox kids in Lakewood, NJ seen in racist Purim costumes

“Today, this is seen as offensive, and we are sensitive to the feelings of other groups. Dressing in blackface is particularly inappropriate and offensive, and should never be done.”

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
02/03/2021
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