Hasidic
Trump meeting brings estranged Satmar Rebbes face to face for first time in decades
The Jerusalem Post previously reported that some members of the delegation were expected to discuss various key issues affecting the ultra-Orthodox community with Trump.
Editor's Notes: The man who decides which Jews the president hears - comment
Five arrested after 100 Hasidim enter Palestinian village of Kifl Haris to visit graves
Coming full circle: Luxury watch belonging to Chabad rebbes found by hasidic children in Lyubavichi
Quebec's Hasidic Jewish community submits challenge on COVID-19 curfew
The council noted that the filing of the claim was driven by the Quebec government's unwillingness to change the current curfew rules to accommodate religious communities.
Arab nurse recites Shema Yisrael prayer for dying Hasidic patient
The Shema Yisrael prayer is considered by many the most essential prayer in Judaism.
Hasidic boys’ choir sings tribute to Donald Trump
“The economy is growing like never before,” they sing against the backdrop of a stock ticker.
Thousands attend Hasidic wedding in Brooklyn, many from Europe and Israel
The wedding is the latest example of the lack of compliance in Hasidic communities with protocols meant to stop the spread of the coronavirus
Hasidic man faces prison, lack of education used as leniency plea
It’s not the first time that advocates for a Hasidic Jew convicted of a crime have pointed out a defendant’s minimal secular education as part of a bid to reduce a prison sentence.
NY A-G recuses herself from vaccine-fraud investigation into ParCare
“In order to avoid even an appearance of conflict, the attorney general has personally recused herself from this matter,” James’ office said in a statement.
‘We are not Americans,’ says Satmar grand rabbi
Despite these comments, Satmar hassidim, including the grand rabbi himself, were overtly political during the recent presidential election.
Leader of Bobov Hassidic sect tests positive for COVID-19
According to an Instagram post by BoroPark24, a local news site in the Brooklyn neighborhood where the Hassidic group is based, Unger tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Should the right to protest be held above public health?
The protestors have a right in law to protest publicly. But these are not normal times.
Gov't publishes outline that may allow Israelis to travel to Uman
The outline was drafted by a group of designated ministers appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and headed by MK Ze'ev Elkin.
