The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/orthodox-jews/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:42:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Orthodox Jews | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/orthodox-jews/ 32 32 NYC Sabbath boundary goes high-tech, aiding the rabbi who’s checked it weekly since 1999 https://www.timesofisrael.com/nyc-sabbath-boundary-goes-high-tech-aiding-the-rabbi-whos-checked-it-weekly-since-1999/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:43:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3671163 A wire enclosure around Manhattan circumvents a biblical prohibition against carrying on the day of rest. New magnetic sensors help Moshe Tauber verify it hasn't been compromised

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]]> A US Supreme Court case could pave the way for publicly funded Jewish day schools https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-us-supreme-court-case-could-pave-the-way-for-publicly-funded-jewish-day-schools/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 02:08:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3483365 A ruling on religious charter schools in Oklahoma could make education a lot cheaper for many American Orthodox Jews while opening up new options across the religious spectrum

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]]> US Orthodox women activists pledge ‘sex strike’ in protest of religious divorce refusal https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-women-activists-pledge-sex-strike-in-protest-of-religious-divorce-refusal/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:01:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3240754 Form of protest leveraging Jewish sexual purity rituals as a pressure tactic aimed at supporting Malky Berkowitz, 29, whose husband has refused her a 'get' for four years

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]]> How Diaspora Jews offline for a 2-day holiday found out about the attack on Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-diaspora-jews-offline-for-a-2-day-holiday-found-out-about-the-attack-on-israel/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:45:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3118186 Many Orthodox Jews don't use electronics - including phones - on the normally joyous day of Simhat Torah, and only learned the tragic news through bits and pieces of hearsay

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]]> Daily Briefing Oct. 5: Why Orthodox radicals are spitting at the hand that feeds them https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-oct-5-why-orthodox-radicals-are-spitting-at-the-hand-that-feeds-them/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:40:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3112345&preview=true&preview_id=3112345 Diplomatic reporter Tal Schneider on coalition's response to latest harassment of Christians in Jerusalem; environment reporter Sue Surkes discusses worrying soft coral discovery

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]]> NJ megamall to offer gender-segregated swimming on Sukkot for Orthodox clientele https://www.timesofisrael.com/nj-megamall-to-offer-gender-segregated-swimming-on-sukkot-for-orthodox-clientele/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 02:59:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3108228 Haredi Jews often throng to American Dream Mall for mini golf, ice skating, a theme park and more during the Jewish holidays - but this year, its water park is making waves

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]]> NJ township to pay $575,000 in suit alleging discrimination against Orthodox Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/nj-township-to-pay-575000-in-suit-alleging-discrimination-against-orthodox-jews/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:44:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3083675 After allegedly seeking to dissuade Haredim from moving in, Lakewood neighbor Jackson Township agrees to repeal discriminatory ordinances and work to protect religious freedom

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]]> NJ Jews reel after kosher baker rejects synagogue’s order for rainbow Pride treats https://www.timesofisrael.com/nj-jews-reel-after-kosher-baker-rejects-synagogues-order-for-rainbow-pride-treats/ Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:06:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3047259 When the West Orange Bake Shop wouldn't supply cupcakes supporting the LGBTQ community, a firestorm ensued - which the Orthodox owner says is fueling more divisiveness

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]]> US Jewish group launches ‘TikTok therapy’ for LGBTQ Orthodox youth https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jewish-group-launches-tiktok-therapy-for-lgbtq-orthodox-youth/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:38:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3042616 Jewish Queer Youth's video series will provide lighthearted support and advice, as surveys show many young gay people lack mental healthcare

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]]> After taking down Pride flags at request of 2 synagogues, NJ town puts them back up https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-taking-down-pride-flags-at-request-of-2-synagogues-nj-town-puts-them-back-up/ Sun, 02 Jul 2023 01:02:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3043461 The confrontation reflects a decades-long struggle with accepting LGBTQ people by some in the Orthodox world, but has also seen allies of the gay community rally in support

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]]> US authorities arrest Israeli accused of defrauding $47 million from Orthodox Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-authorities-arrest-israeli-accused-of-defrauding-47-million-from-orthodox-jews/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:46:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2971584 Yossi Engel, who fled to Israel in 2021 when his alleged Ponzi scheme fell apart, is nabbed at Los Angeles airport

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]]> Tradition meets technology with UK app for halachic questions https://www.timesofisrael.com/tradition-meets-technology-with-uk-app-for-halachic-questions/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:11:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2967520 Those in need of advice on Jewish law can anonymously text a panel of rabbinic experts and receive an answer in hours with ShailaText, which just hit 10,000 users

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]]> Israel’s transgender Jews struggle in Orthodox circles https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-transgender-jews-struggle-in-orthodox-circles/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:35:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2958714 New hardline government is raising disquiet among LGBTQ people, with subject of transgenderism already taboo for much of the religious community

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]]> Eyeing their community’s rightward shift, left-wing religious Jews form new movement https://www.timesofisrael.com/eyeing-their-communitys-rightward-shift-left-wing-religious-jews-form-new-movement/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:41:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2933476 Grassroots group 'Smol Emuni' -- literally the left-wing faithful -- holds its first conference in Jerusalem, attracting hundreds of people from across the religious spectrum

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]]> Raunchy Israeli TV comedy ‘Chanshi’ heads to Sundance https://www.timesofisrael.com/raunchy-adventures-on-israeli-tv-comedy-chanshi-now-heading-to-sundance/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 08:42:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2929297 Orthodox Judaism has a new kind of hero in Aleeza Chanowitz, co-creator and star of HOT's show about a young woman from Brooklyn who moves to Israel to explore her sexual side

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