Orthodox Jews
Most Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur, while over half take part in prayer services, survey finds
Only a small number of those reported to be fasting partially or not at all are older people, according to the survey data, suggesting that the reasons are more linked to health or principle.
Givati situation must teach IDF it has no time for diversions by religion, egalitarianism - comment
Beyond outrage: Building communities that can fight antisemitism - opinion
IDF nearly strikes right-wing Israeli activists mistaken for terrorists near Syrian border - report
40 years later, a 'baal teshuva' looks back - opinion
As the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote, “Hashem is calling on each of us, saying there is a reason why we are here because He has something for us to do, something that only we can do.
Masked man attempts to kidnap Orthodox Jewish boy in Crown Heights
The footage shows the masked man attempting to grab the child and carry him away, before the father pulls the child back and pushes the man off.
‘I’m an American, but I’m also Jewish’: How Orthodox women in college are voting for president
Many Jewish women in the United States, including some who are Modern Orthodox, have taken up reproductive rights as a key issue, with some suing their home states on religious grounds.
Grapevine: Vote now
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
What to do when the (sperm) bank is overcrowded and underused
Israel is a special case in which sperm banks are vital because of the high demand for having offspring.
A NYC conference celebrates the cultural creativity of formerly Orthodox Jews
While the vast majority of the formerly Orthodox have not turned their experiences into memoirs, the last few decades have seen a growing body of artistic, theatrical, musical and academic work.
New York woman initiates Orthodox ‘sex strike’ to receive her Jewish divorce
Berkowitz’s estranged husband had refused to issue a Jewish divorce contract for four years.
Connecting hearts: Israeli singer Hanan Ben Ari performs for wounded IDF soldiers
Orthodox singer Hanan Ben Ari held a performance for members of the Belev Echad organization Sunday night, with many of the audience members being soldiers injured in Operation Iron Swords
G20 welcomes Israeli Jewish organization for the first time
In a historic move, the G20 Interfaith Forum welcomed its first ever Israeli Orthodox Jewish organization this week in Brazil, giving the Jewish community a seat at the table
Orthodox NYPD recruit to receive top award at police graduation
Pearlman joins the force as it grapples with the surge in antisemitism across the city and raucous anti-Israel protests that have disrupted city life on the streets.
