Orthodox Jews
Man charged with hate crime for antisemitic attack on Israeli lecturer Rami Glickstein in Manhattan
Glickstein, 59, suffered a vicious antisemitic attack while in New York on October 27, 2025, resulting in a brain bleed and a broken nose.
Argentina's Sephardi chief rabbi reaffirms 100-year-old ruling on conversions, sparks controversy
From pop stars to tefillin pop-ups, Oct. 7 changed how some Israelis practice Judaism
Orthodox Jewish judge to preside over Maduro's criminal proceedings in NY
Belz hassidic leader has been unafraid to go against the grain - opinion
The leadership of Belz Hassidic Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach is both worthy of recognition and a reason for optimism.
Orthodox 'American Ninja Warrior' contestant celebrates release of unaired footage
A supervising producer for the show told JTA last month that Neuman was “cut for time” and that it’s “standard practice” to remove contestants in post-production.
What it's like for a religious Israeli family to vacation on a cruise
There are plenty of articles and videos out there with advice on how to get the most out of a cruise, but not many about the experience of speaking in Hebrew, eating kosher food, and spending Shabbat
The Jewels of Antwerp: How two series' are changing perceptions of Orthodox Jewish life
Antwerp, a bustling Belgian port city, is renowned not only for its diamond industry but also for its substantial Jewish community.
Law firm releases report on JOFA after allegations made against sex-guru founder
Although JOFA had already responded to the allegations internally, it commissioned an external review of its past and practices.
Jewsweek: Inaugural episode with Zvika Klein
Almost half of Israelis identify as traditional Jews, defying conventional labels - analysis
Rejecting coercion in any form, traditionalists staunchly support freedom of religion and religious liberties, extending this support to both secularists and the ultra-Orthodox.
Converting to Judaism: Is it good for the Jews? - opinion
The current hurdles to entry at many Orthodox beit dins are almost impossible for the individuals who wish to join our ranks, and the process leaves a lot to be desired.
Brandeis U. president apologizes for ad calling school 'anything but Orthodox'
The two-page spread, which appeared in The New York Times Magazine last week, drew the ire of Orthodox Jews and others on social media, who called it offensive.
Israeli heritage minister: Western Wall should be run like Orthodox synagogue
Minister Eliyahu, a member of the extreme-right-wing Otzma Yehudit party, met with the ZRC rabbis and discussed current political events.
