Orthodox Jews
‘Reaching the finish line’: Controversial haredi draft bill advances for Knesset committee vote
The controversial haredi conscription bill has moved one step closer to a vote in the Knesset after significant progress in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Man charged with hate crime for antisemitic attack on Israeli lecturer Rami Glickstein in Manhattan
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
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.
Orthodox minor-league pitcher Jacob Steinmetz stays focused on the game
On the field, Steinmetz proudly wears his identity on his sleeve — or more accurately, on his wrist, with an Israeli flag sewn onto his Rawlings glove and an Israeli flag headband under his hat.
IDF to launch gender-specific combat unit for religious women
The new unit will be part of the Combat Intelligence Collection Corps and will be staffed entirely by women
In rare public conversation, haredi organization leaders of TATYA open up about the community
Yisrael Goldschmidt and Yehuda Neuberger addressed future challenges amidst community growth.
Gladys and Esther: A family's history - feature
Gladys Sturman, who turns 95 at the end of May, now has 27 great-grandchildren. Twenty-one of them are Esther’s grandchildren in Israel.
Lag Ba’Omer is a beacon of unity amid the trials of our time - opinion
We must draw inspiration from Lag Ba’Omer, a day that signifies the end of internal strife, to renew our commitment to unity and collective strength.
Jewish children savagely beaten by man in New York City attack
Footage shows a man dismounting from his bicycle and approaching a group of orthodox Jewish children who were playing on the sidewalk.
Alex Edelman’s ‘Just For Us’ premieres with Jewish identity and antisemitism again in the spotlight
Alex Edelman's 'Just For Us' explores Jewish identity amidst rising antisemitism, offering a dynamic, accessible comedy experience premiering on HBO.
