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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 533

Orthodox Jews

Illustrative: The Oklahoma Supreme Court is pictured in the state Capitol building in Oklahoma City, May 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
February 17, 2025, 4:08 am
A US Supreme Court case could pave the way for publicly funded Jewish day schools
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
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Supporters of Malky Berkowitz say they are launching a “mikvah strike” — a form of protest that leverages Jewish sexual purity rituals as a pressure tactic for Malky's husband to give her a divorce. (Design by Jackie Hajdenberg. Images courtesy of Adina Sash via JTA)
March 8, 2024, 4:01 am
US Orthodox women activists pledge ‘sex strike’ in protest of religious divorce refusal
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
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Illustrative: Mothers and daughters approach Congregation Shaarei Tefila synagogue in Los Angeles on the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, October 7, 2023. (Damian Dovarganes/AP)
October 10, 2023, 11:45 am
How Diaspora Jews offline for a 2-day holiday found out about the attack on Israel
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
By Gabe Friedman and jacob gurvis
Dozens of Orthodox Jews hold signs during a protest outside a Christian Embassy Feast of Tabernacles eventa t the Pais Arena stadium in Jerusalem on October 3, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
October 5, 2023, 12:40 pm
Daily Briefing Oct. 5: Why Orthodox radicals are spitting at the hand that feeds them
Diplomatic reporter Tal Schneider on coalition’s response to latest harassment of Christians in Jerusalem; environment reporter Sue Surkes discusses worrying soft coral discovery
By ToI Staff
The DreamWorks Water Park is seen at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
October 1, 2023, 5:59 am
NJ megamall to offer gender-segregated swimming on Sukkot for Orthodox clientele
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
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Cassville Crossroads Historic District, Jackson Township, New Jersey, September 9, 2012. (Wikimedia Commons via JTA)
August 30, 2023, 4:44 pm
NJ township to pay $575,000 in suit alleging discrimination against Orthodox Jews
After allegedly seeking to dissuade Haredim from moving in, Lakewood neighbor Jackson Township agrees to repeal discriminatory ordinances and work to protect religious freedom
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Illustrative: a man takes a photo of a multicoloured cake in a window display of a cake shop. (AP Photo/Paul White)
July 8, 2023, 5:06 pm
NJ Jews reel after kosher baker rejects synagogue’s order for rainbow Pride treats
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
By Andrew Lapin
Illustrative: A pro-LGBTQ group at the Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City, June 4, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
July 3, 2023, 3:38 am
US Jewish group launches ‘TikTok therapy’ for LGBTQ Orthodox youth
Jewish Queer Youth’s video series will provide lighthearted support and advice, as surveys show many young gay people lack mental healthcare
By Luke Tress
Members and allies of Eshel, an advocacy group for LGBTQ Orthodox Jews and their families, march in Highland Park, New Jersey, as Pride flags are restored to a public street after they had been removed at the request of Orthodox rabbis, June 26, 2023. (Courtesy of Eshel via JTA)
July 2, 2023, 4:02 am
After taking down Pride flags at request of 2 synagogues, NJ town puts them back up
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
By Andrew Lapin
Illustrative: Police at Los Angeles International Airport, January 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
March 11, 2023, 4:46 pm
US authorities arrest Israeli accused of defrauding $47 million from Orthodox Jews
Yossi Engel, who fled to Israel in 2021 when his alleged Ponzi scheme fell apart, is nabbed at Los Angeles airport
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: A Haredi man looks at his mobile phone in Jerusalem, Israel (svarshik/iStock by Getty Images)
March 6, 2023, 6:11 pm
Tradition meets technology with UK app for halachic questions
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
By Yaakov Schwartz
Yael Rashlin (R) a transgender woman, poses for a photo with her partner Hadar and and their children Yarden and Hillel, at their home in the town of Tzur Hadassah in central Israel, on December 1, 2022. (MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP)
February 23, 2023, 1:35 pm
Israel’s transgender Jews struggle in Orthodox circles
New hardline government is raising disquiet among LGBTQ people, with subject of transgenderism already taboo for much of the religious community
By Delphine Matthieussent
Hundreds of religious, left-wing Jews attend the Smol Emuni conference in Jerusalem on January 23, 2023. (Gilad Kavalerchik/Smol Emuni)
January 25, 2023, 12:41 pm
Eyeing their community’s rightward shift, left-wing religious Jews form new movement
Grassroots group ‘Smol Emuni’ — literally the left-wing faithful — holds its first conference in Jerusalem, attracting hundreds of people from across the religious spectrum
By Judah Ari Gross
Aleeza Chanowitz is real, raunchy and fearless in 'Chanshi,' the new Hot series heading to 2023 Sundance (Courtesy Ohad Romano/HOT)
January 21, 2023, 10:42 am
Raunchy Israeli TV comedy ‘Chanshi’ heads to Sundance
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
By Jessica Steinberg
Illustrative: A Los Angeles County sheriff's vehicle in Whittier, California, November 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
January 18, 2023, 1:15 am
Israeli charged with defrauding $47 million from Orthodox Jews in US
Yossi Engel allegedly bilked 29 investors by lying about security camera company, real estate deals, then fled to Israel after Ponzi scheme collapsed
By Tobias Siegal
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