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September 22, 2023

Shtetl News Roundup: AG James intervenes on behalf of Hasidic synagogues, Activist Beatrice Weber’s son is without a school, and other Haredi news this week

What’s new and interesting in the Haredi world this week

September 22, 2023

Shtetl News Roundup: AG James intervenes on behalf of Hasidic synagogues, Activist Beatrice Weber’s son is without a school, and other Haredi news this week

What’s new and interesting in the Haredi world this week

September 21, 2023

Popular Hasidic women’s magazine publishes racist jokes

The anti-Black humor appeared in a series meant to be inspiring

September 21, 2023

Popular Hasidic women’s magazine publishes racist jokes

The anti-Black humor appeared in a series meant to be inspiring

September 20, 2023

UJA-Federation of New York to fund Shomrim, controversial Haredi safety patrols

Two recipients, Boro Park Shomrim and Williamsburg Shomrim, have been criticized for vigilantism, corruption, and abuse cover-up

September 20, 2023

UJA-Federation of New York to fund Shomrim, controversial Haredi safety patrols

Two recipients, Boro Park Shomrim and Williamsburg Shomrim, have been criticized for vigilantism, corruption, and abuse cover-up

September 18, 2023

Director of NJ Agudah offices to run for state assembly seat

Daniel Schrager

Rabbi Avi Schnall will run as a Democrat in the heavily-Republican 30th district that includes Lakewood

September 18, 2023

Director of NJ Agudah offices to run for state assembly seat

Daniel Schrager

Rabbi Avi Schnall will run as a Democrat in the heavily-Republican 30th district that includes Lakewood

September 15, 2023

Shtetl News Roundup: New York City Council considers antisemitism legislation, Orthodox leaders meet with Ron DeSantis, and other Haredi news this week

What’s new and interesting in the Haredi world this week

September 15, 2023

Shtetl News Roundup: New York City Council considers antisemitism legislation, Orthodox leaders meet with Ron DeSantis, and other Haredi news this week

What’s new and interesting in the Haredi world this week

September 14, 2023

New York City Council members push for private school vouchers

Members of the council’s “Common-Sense Caucus” support the bill

September 14, 2023

New York City Council members push for private school vouchers

Members of the council’s “Common-Sense Caucus” support the bill

September 14, 2023

Agudath Israel raises $10 million in 48 hours

Caleb Bloomfield

Campaign touts Agudah’s Yeshiva advocacy; launched on anniversary of NYT investigation of Haredi schools

September 14, 2023

Agudath Israel raises $10 million in 48 hours

Caleb Bloomfield

Campaign touts Agudah’s Yeshiva advocacy; launched on anniversary of NYT investigation of Haredi schools

September 14, 2023

Footsteps cuts ties with Freidom, citing “lack of safety”

The two organizations offer support to people leaving the Haredi lifestyle

September 14, 2023

Footsteps cuts ties with Freidom, citing “lack of safety”

The two organizations offer support to people leaving the Haredi lifestyle

September 12, 2023

Vizhnitz one step closer to incorporating village in Catskills

Community leaders insist they do not intend on approving dense housing

September 12, 2023

Vizhnitz one step closer to incorporating village in Catskills

Community leaders insist they do not intend on approving dense housing

September 11, 2023

Will the Belzer Rabbi's education reform in Israel have an effect on schools in New York?

“This is all being done for financial greed,” a NY Satmar publication wrote

September 11, 2023

Will the Belzer Rabbi's education reform in Israel have an effect on schools in New York?

“This is all being done for financial greed,” a NY Satmar publication wrote

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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.

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