Actress Amber Tamblyn Goes to War Against Hasidic Men
“This isn’t the time to attack Orthodox Jews, let’s find these specific men and deal with it that way,” one user suggested.
UTJ’s Gur Faction Deciding Future of Netanyahu’s Government
Should the coalition crisis persist, and either Kulanu or UTJ brings down the Netanyahu government, new elections are expected in June.
Haredi Draft Circumvention Law Could Trigger New Elections Nobody Wants
The clash over the bill is reaching the point where the gloves would be pulled off and the political fisticuffs could start.
Next Coalition Crisis: Haredim Demand IDF Exemptions Or Else…
Opposition Chairman Yitzhak Herzog wondered if the ban included the pending budget vote, but did not receive an answer.
Rabbi Shmuel Auerbach, Leader of Lithuanian Faction, Staunch Opponent of IDF Service, Dead at...
Since the passing of the IDF enlistment law by Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, Rabbi Auerbach enhanced his struggle against army service.
Shaked Appoints First Haredi Woman Judge
Supreme Court President, Justice Esther Hayut, and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked praised the appointment.
French Rabbi’s Baby Burned After her Stroller Was Sabotaged
French police are investigating the possibility of an anti-Semitic attack, or a quarrel with a neighbor.
Government to Approve Shabbat Soccer Games with Haredi Tacit Approval
Last September, Netanyahu asked Deputy Attorney General Raz Nazri to provide recommendations to issue a sweeping permit to professional soccer on Shabbat.
Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate, Warns Crown Heights-based ‘Operation Survival’ (video)
"Some people still tend to think of drug use as an 'outside problem', but the reality is that addiction doesn't discriminate."
Jobs Fair for Haredi-Religious Sector Set for Feb. 15
“Many in the community are looking for ways to make a dignified livelihood. I see great importance in this project, which can help people ... earn a decent living.”
B’nei Brak Man Marries Step Sister
The rabbi's daughter from a first marriage, who is 16 and a half, will be marrying her step brother, 23.
Muslim Ramming Attempt Against Haredim in Antwerp
Seconds after the attempted ramming, the father tried to chase after the car and confront the driver, but to no avail.
Haredi Parties Want Constitutional Right to Learn Torah
"This basic law seeks to anchor the right of those who wish to dedicate themselves to a meaningful period of Torah study to the removal of other obligations ... such as security service and voluntary national service.
2008 Terror Massacre Survivor Moshe Holtzberg Arrives in Mumbai
It’s the first time Moshe Holtzberg has been to India since his parents, Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg, were killed on November 26, 2008.
Hasidic Movement Bans EMT Volunteering on Penalty of Expulsion
Deputy Health Minsiter Yakov Litzman (United Torah Judaism) is a senior member of the Gur Hasidic movement.
IDF Soldier Injured as his Car Hit by Stones in Ramat Beit Shemesh
The driver was lightly injured and evacuated by Magen David Adom (MDA).
Survey Shows More Haredi Women Hold Driver’s License as Social Integration Booms
The poverty rate among Haredi Israelis fell to 45% in 2016, its lowest level in more than a decade.
Police Arrest Arabs Who Attacked Haredim on Shabbat, Forced Them to Convert to Islam
It was a terrifying event that violated not only the two victims' bodies but their souls.
Yehoshua Hershkowitz, z’l 92, Passes Away
Mr. Hershkowitz, z'l was the founder of Tomche Shabbos.
Jewish New Yorkers Become Victims of Organ Harvesting in Mexico
The cost of bariatric surgery in Mexico, depending upon the procedure, costs approximately half of what it does in the United States.
Moishe Holtzberg to Return to Mumbai’s Nariman Chabad House
Moishe, who is not yet bar mitzvah, is growing up with the knowledge that should he so choose, he has the right to take up his parents' career and continue their life's work as a Chabad-Lubavitch emissary in Mumbai.
Second Iranian Synagogue Attacked, Desecrated in Shiraz
It is believed the attacks were carried out by more than one person but it is not known who is behind the sacrilege.
Report: Torah Scrolls Desecrated, Synagogue Robbed in Shiraz, Iran
"It should be noted that this incident is quite unusual in Iran," the sources said.
Tzohar and Rabbinate Collaborate on Marriage in Tel Aviv
“This will allow us to positively contribute to helping these couples build healthy new relationships and families in accordance with Halacha and the laws of the State of Israel."
Knesset Committee Survey of Street Modesty Signs Cut Short over Security Concerns
Deputy Knesset Speaker MK Yisrael Eichler (United Torah Judaism) compared the women's committee's visit to Beit Shemesh to a visit by supporters of Rabbi Meir Kahane to Umm al-Fahm.
Petach Tikvah Chief Rabbi Launches Kashrut Revolution with Independent Supervisors
"As consumers, the strict adherence of everyone to a valid kashrut certificate will help this important move take place."
Woman Who Used to Be Haredi Man Wins Appeal in Court Fight over Children
Until about two years ago she was a Haredi man, married with children and living in North Manchester, England. But when he became a...
Israeli Jewish Mother, 3 Children Die in Brooklyn House Fire
"He's so connected to the community. He is a strong part of the minyan, a very religious, really hard-working guy."
Hundreds of Thousands in Rabbi Shteinman’s Funeral in Bnei Brak
Police estimate that 600,000 people are participating in the funeral procession.
Rabbi Shteinman, Head of Lithuanian Haredi World, Dies at 104
MK Yitzhak Herzog spoke about the rabbi’s modesty and spiritual power, and said his impact on haredi Judaism would continue to be felt for generations.