Hasidic

Democrats urge Senate to oppose Trump’s pick for antisemitism envoy ahead of confirmation hearing

Kaploun, a Hasidic rabbi, Miami-based businessman and longtime political operative close to Trump, would be the first Hasidic Jew to serve in the role if confirmed.

Donald Trump and Yehuda Kaploun light a candle during an Oct. 7 remembrance event at the Trump National Doral Golf Club in Doral, Florida on Oct. 07, 2024.
Candidate Zohran Mamdani meets with Satmar Hasidic leaders and families during his campaign for mayor, Williamsburgh, New York, October 2025.

NYC’s yeshivas can offer a well-rounded education. Will Mamdani help them get there? - opinion

 An Orthodox Jewish boy walks by a Yeshiva school bus, as New York City, April 9, 2019.

NY state budget weakens oversight over yeshiva learning in blow to secular education advocates

 Followers of Rabbi Shaul Alter of the Ger (Hasidic dynasty) carry Torah scrolls as they dance during Simchat Torah celebrations in Jerusalem, on October 21, 2019.

Hasidic sect offers major cash boost to solve matchmaking crisis


New York street co-named after Chabad's Lubavitcher Rebbe

Honoree Rabbi Schneerson led the Chabad movement from 1951 until his death in 1994.

RABBI MENACHEM MENDEL SCHNEERSON of Lubavitch at a Lag Ba’omer parade in Brooklyn, 1987.

Chabad rabbi becomes most senior haredi engineer at Microsoft

Kesselman was born in Riga, Latvia and raised in the Israeli-Arab city of Ramle in Israel from the age of six.

Yitzhak Kesselman

Bus carrying Yeshiva students overturns in New Jersey, one in critical condition

While the student in critical condition was initially thought to be dead, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali said the boy “now has a pulse” in a post on X at 9:30 p.m.

Footage of the Montvale bus crash

Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman tie the knot in surprise Vegas wedding

Reality TV star Gabby Windey and comedian Robby Hoffman tied the knot in a spontaneous Las Vegas ceremony.

 Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman seal their vows with a kiss in Las Vegas January 11, 2025.

Hasidic singer’s London concert finds new venue after security concern cancellation

Benny Friedman announced that The Lighthouse Camberwell Theatre would host his January 6 concert after the Clapham Grand cancelled due to concerns about protests and security.

The Grand, Clapham Junction

From Trauma to Triumph: How one hasidic abuse survivor is inspiring change

Serving the Jewish community, Amudim is a resource center that combats crises by raising public awareness and implementing community-wide educational programs.

An illustrative image of a child at a window.

Antisemitic attack in Vienna: Hasidic Jew assaulted, shtreimel stolen

The attack comes amid heightened concerns about antisemitism across Europe.

 Vienna

'Enough is enough!': Hasidic woman publicizes divorce battle

The rabbinical court gave Steinmetz ten days to provide a "get" or face excommunication, yet he refused and has not faced any repercussions since.

Orthodox Jews of the Satmar Hasidim in the village of Kiryas Joel, New York, US, May 25, 2016

Unity and strength: A gathering of Gur Hasidim in the Sukkah of Rabbi Pinto


Jewish composer Yigal Calek passes away at 76

The founder of the "London School of Jewish Song" choir was considered groundbreaking in the world of Hasidic music.

 Yigal Calek passed away at 76

All the details: Thousands expected to join Rosh Hashanah prayers in Uman with Rabbi Pinto