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New Belz organization helps people who leave the community

The suicide of a former Belzer Hasid inspired the rebbe to launch the initiative

New Belz organization helps people who leave the community

The suicide of a former Belzer Hasid inspired the rebbe to launch the initiative

Yeshivas may soon need to fingerprint employees

The bill mandating fingerprinting in non-public schools has languished for 16 years.

Yeshivas may soon need to fingerprint employees

The bill mandating fingerprinting in non-public schools has languished for 16 years.

In speech, Mayor Eric Adams says public schools should "duplicate" yeshiva achievements

Adams said religion should be in schools “anywhere possible.”

In speech, Mayor Eric Adams says public schools should "duplicate" yeshiva achievements

Adams said religion should be in schools “anywhere possible.”

Nonprofit apologizes after calling photos in woman’s cookbook inappropriate

The book is by Chanie Apfelbaum, an author from Crown Heights

Nonprofit apologizes after calling photos in woman’s cookbook inappropriate

The book is by Chanie Apfelbaum, an author from Crown Heights

Skver bans followers from using artificial intelligence

Rabbis worry that AI tools could expose followers to unfiltered content

Skver bans followers from using artificial intelligence

Rabbis worry that AI tools could expose followers to unfiltered content

Chabad rabbis ban yoatzot – saying only men can rule on matters related to menstruation

“One may not rely on the words of irresponsible women of weak mind,” a Chabad proclamation says.

Chabad rabbis ban yoatzot – saying only men can rule on matters related to menstruation

“One may not rely on the words of irresponsible women of weak mind,” a Chabad proclamation says.

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Lauren Hakimi is a journalist whose work has appeared in The Forward, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, New York Jewish Week, WNYC/Gothamist and more. She graduated from CUNY Hunter College with degrees in history and English literature. Hailing from an Iranian Jewish community on Long Island, she looks forward to shining a light on stories that matter to the Jewish community. Follow her on Twitter @lauren_hakimi.

This Pesach, escape from the Pharaoh of the kitchen

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Devorah Backman

Pesach is the holiday of freedom — and nothing says freedom like a table buried under a bountiful spread of delicious holiday favorites.

March 30, 2023

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