Orthodox Jews
Some 25 hesder yeshivot boycott IDF's tank corps over new pilot to incorporate women
The Yeshivot Heseder leaders believe that mingling between men and women in such a small, secluded space would compromise modesty.
Inside the sacred resting place of the Baal Shem Tov in Medzhybizh
Judge bars Kars4Kids from advertising, saying it misled donors about Orthodox Jewish mission
How Shabbat became part of Trump's 250th US anniversary celebration - opinion
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.
Two Orthodox Jews in NYC pelted with objects by passing car
The men, aged 19 and 65, were waiting to cross a street when they were struck “by multiple small objects” that came from a passing white vehicle, according to the NYPD.
