Haredi Jews

New poll shows sharp differences in how Modern Orthodox and Haredi will vote

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 25 Sep

A new poll by Nishma Research reveals significant differences in voting preferences between Modern Orthodox and Haredi Jewish communities ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

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Rav Brudny's Accusation

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 7 Jul

Rav Brudny's article in Mishpacha magazine discusses the High Court ruling in Israel and the issue of charedi yeshiva students' exemption from army service.

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Israel needs to follow through on drafting the Haredim — for the sake of its economy, not just its military

Dany Bahar in Forward · 25 Jun

The article discusses the recent ruling by Israel's Supreme Court to conscript Haredi Jews into the Israel Defense Forces after the government's refusal to do so.

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Why a child's first haircut may be Judaism's sweetest ritual

David Zvi Kalman in Forward · 24 May

The article discusses the Jewish ritual of upsherin, where 3-year-old boys receive their first haircut in a ceremony that symbolizes the transition from infancy to childhood.

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Haredi ‘lost boys’ may find themselves drafted into Israel's army

Susan Greene in Forward · 25 Mar

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Israel regarding the exemption of young Haredi men from mandatory military service if they claim to be studying Torah full-time, a practice dating back to the founding of the state.

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Asking a Rabbi for Medical Advice

Emes Ve-Emunah · 6 Mar

The text delves into the complex question of whether one should prioritize the medical advice of a rabbi or a doctor in the face of health issues.

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New survey of Orthodox Jews shows vast differences in attitudes toward Zionism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 20 Feb

A recent survey conducted among Orthodox Jews in the U.S. by Nishma Research shows significant differences in attitudes towards Zionism within the Orthodox community.

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Pioneering Orthodox Jewish filmmaker Menachem Daum dies at 77

Jeanette Friedman in Forward · 11 Jan

Menachem Daum, a pioneering Orthodox Jewish filmmaker, has passed away at the age of 77.

0 Israel Politics

When Israeli Soldiers Become Parents

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 10 Jan

Israeli military service is a significant part of Israeli society, as it is mandatory and seen as a rite of passage.

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Are Haredi Jews in the IDF the new normal?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Nov 2023

Since the October attack by Hamas, hundreds of Haredim (Ultra-Orthodox Jews) have enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), seen as a milestone in their integration into Israeli society.

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Israeli soldier speaking Hasidic Yiddish reassures American Jews

RSchaechter in Forward · 3 Nov 2023

A tweet featuring an Israeli soldier speaking Hasidic Yiddish has gained viral attention, with the soldier delivering a message of reassurance to American Jews.

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The IDF's Crisis of Unity

For Heaven's Sake · 30 Aug 2023

The article discusses the current crisis of unity within the IDF, the people's army of Israel.

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The IDF's Crisis of Unity

For Heaven's Sake · 30 Aug 2023

The IDF, long seen as a unifying force in Israeli society, is facing a crisis of unity amid challenges such as opposition by reservists to government plans and a proposed exemption for Haredi Jews from military service.

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Postcard from Canvey Island

Sapir · 1 May 2022

Canvey Island, a seaside town in England, has become the new frontier for the Haredi Jewish community.

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Opinion | Coronavirus is deepening the divide between Orthodox and liberal Jews

Forward · 12 Apr 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has intensified differences between Orthodox and liberal Jews, with some liberal Jews expressing frustration over the perceived lack of compliance with public health guidelines by certain Orthodox communities.

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Church, State and Hospital: Haredi Encounters With Healthcare Services

Tel Aviv Review · 18 Nov 2019

Dr. Ben Kasstan, a medical anthropologist at the University of Sussex and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, talks about his book "Making Bodies Kosher: The Politics of Reproduction Among Haredi Jews in England," in a conversation with Gilad Halpern and guest co-host Dina Kraft.

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Church, State and Hospital: Haredi Encounters With Healthcare Services

Tel Aviv Review · 18 Nov 2019

Dr. Ben Kasstan, a medical anthropologist, delves into his book "Making Bodies Kosher" in a conversation with Gilad Halpern and Dina Kraft.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

Ungoverning the Western Wall

Yuval Jobani in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Mar 2019

The last thirty years have seen ongoing tensions at the Western Wall between Women of the Wall, advocating for women's prayer rights, and haredi Jews resisting changes to traditional practices.

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Blow Up the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Alex Cocotas in Tablet · 21 Apr 2017

The article discusses the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, designed by Peter Eisenman, and its connection to visitor behavior, tourist activities, and the lack of deep contemplation at the site.

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The Satmar Rebbe and the Destruction of Hungarian Jewry: Part 1

Menachem Keren-Kratz in Tablet · 16 Jul 2014

Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, a prominent Haredi Jewish leader in Hungary, faced criticism for his actions before and during the Holocaust.

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