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Israel

How Haredim learned about the attacks in Israel during the holidays without access to technology

Government officials, synagogue security guards, and others had to deliver the news in person

Roundups

Roundup: Congressional candidate deletes tweet, alleged Sukkot violence in Crown Heights, and more

The most interesting Haredi news in other outlets this week

Kiryas Joel

Petition by Haredi group to form Seven Springs village is rejected

Petition to create a new Hasidic village outside Kiryas Joel fails on technical grounds

Elections

Survey: Ninety percent of Haredim plan to vote Republican in 2024

The survey polled 1,224 Haredim for their opinions on politics

Monsey

Uproar in Rockland Hasidic community amid claims of inappropriate behavior in local taxis

Barred from driving, Hasidic women rely on taxis to fulfill parental and spousal duties

Economics

Is the price right? Grassroots campaign calls for price transparency at Haredi grocery stores

“Show the price” or #ווייז_די_פרייז has pressured many local supermarkets to comply with the law

Yeshivas

Hasidic boys’ school warns parents that collarless shirts invite predators

“Going with such a shirt that doesn’t cover the body appropriately unwittingly causes difficult temptations in other people,” a letter says

Media

Popular Hasidic women’s magazine publishes racist jokes

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

Shomrim

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

Elections

Director of NJ Agudah offices to run for state assembly seat

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