Tag: Orthodox Community

Rav Dovid Feinstein, the Rosh Yeshiva of Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem (MTJ), was a beloved figure in the Lower East Side Orthodox community.
This article reflects on the Orthodox Jewish community's response to the COVID-19 crisis, particularly in New York City.
The author reflects on the issue of "manels" (all-male panels) in Jewish institutions and argues that the problem goes beyond gender representation.
The article explores the dilemma faced by individuals and communities when deciding whether to form alliances with questionable or unsavory partners.
Temima Feldman, an educator in Far Rockaway, New York, has noticed a decrease in reading proficiency and interest among Jewish students, which she attributes to the influence of electronic devices and short attention spans.
In the digital age, technology has significantly impacted frum dating within the Jewish community.
"Headlines" is a popular Haredi podcast, launched in 2014, that delves into controversial and pressing issues affecting the Orthodox Jewish community by inviting distinguished figures to discuss topics related to Halakha and Jewish thought.
The article discusses the complex issue of dating with a mental disorder within the Orthodox Jewish community.
The article discusses the challenges faced by young Jewish individuals within the Orthodox community in navigating the shidduch system, highlighting the struggles of a student named Rena and the limitations of relying solely on professional shadchanim to find a match.
Important new research is being conducted in the Orthodox community to address issues often overlooked by mainstream Jewish surveys, focusing on Modern Orthodoxy.
The article discusses the challenges and limitations of social science research within the Orthodox Jewish community, focusing on two recent surveys on Modern Orthodox Jews.
The article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's music and legacy in the Jewish community despite allegations of sexual impropriety.
In a time of increasing division and extremism, the Jewish community in Atlanta found unity and hope through their responses to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
The term "Non-Observant Orthodox Jew" gained attention in the 1970s, describing Orthodox Jews who did not strictly adhere to Jewish law but identified with Orthodox Judaism socially and culturally.
Dr. Yitzchak Schechter, a clinical psychologist and director of the Center for Applied Psychology at Bikur Cholim in Monsey, New York, has been conducting research on divorce within the Orthodox community.
The Orthodox Union's recent statement about the roles of women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked debate.
Rabbi Shalom Noah Berezovsky, also known as The Slonimer, has achieved significant popularity and deep affection among readers for his Hasidic work, Netivot Shalom, which is widely taught in Orthodox and even non-Orthodox settings.
Dr. Yaffa Eliach, a groundbreaking Holocaust scholar, passed away at 79 on November 8, 2016.
The article reflects on the concept of unity, or "achdut," within the Jewish community, drawing parallels from historical events and personal experiences.