Hassidim
Silence before speaking: Logotherapy helps process trauma, evil after October 7
Logotherapy emphasizes the importance of a meaning-centered outlook on life to help Oct. 7 survivors and family members work through trauma.
New Israeli drama Ambiguity explores secret lives of disbelieving haredim in Jerusalem - interview
As a YouTuber targets Orthodox communities, the right wrestles with its antisemitism problem
Góra Kalwaria: The legacy of Poland’s ‘New Jerusalem’ and Gur hassidim
The war that never was within the United Torah Judaism - analysis
Yeshiva students will not be drafted. There will be no significant reduction in state budgets for ultra-Orthodox education.
'The Choice': A feminist novel on Brooklyn hassidic Jewry - review
From the most down-to-earth subjects to the most pristine spirituality, The Choice is some ride.
Hassidic yeshiva investigation: NYT, your bias is showing - opinion
The New York Times so-called exposé is a crass, ill-informed swipe at a community whose value system, educational beliefs and religious duties are directly opposed to the publications' policymakers.
Jewish rapper Nissim Black teams up with American singer Dustin Paul
Nissim Black recorded first verse in Israel, newly-formed duo teamed up in NYC to finish production
New York’s ultra-Orthodox schools go under the microscope
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Every student failed a round of standardized testing done in 2019 to students at the Central United Talmudical Academy.
Shlepping Nachas: The four man Jerusalem hassidic reggae music band
After putting out several viral music videos in recent months, Shlepping Nachas is currently touring the US and has high hopes for the future – if that’s the divine plan.
The wedding that linked the Belz, Vizhnitzer hassidim together
According to the press, 10,000 invitations had been sent out. This was to be the wedding of a generation – perhaps one for the ages.
Baruch Lebovits, convicted Hassidic child abuser, dies at 71
Baruch Lebovits, a cantor from a prominent Hasidic family whose child abuse conviction shook up both his community and Brooklyn politics has died.
A tribute: Reuven Bruner, of blessed memory
Dr. Reuven (Bob) Bruner was one of the early promoters of physical fitness and healthy lifestyle for the English-speaking community.
Who are Judaism's great women hassidic leaders?
Women are undeniably part of the story of hassidism, on occasion playing key roles in the evolution of the movement