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Abuse

August 29, 2024

An alleged sexual abuser was listed as an instructor for an ethics class. Touro University says it was a ‘clerical error’

Menachem Kiwak was charged in May with sexually abusing a patient, and the school announced he was placed on leave.

Rockland

August 28, 2024

Haredi advocacy group OJPAC has closed for now. Its founder explains why

Yossi Gestetner, once called “one of the smartest public relations guys in New York City,” is pivoting to business consulting.

Technology

August 23, 2024

Why this AI consultant wants you to send him pictures of your Hasidic son

Businessman Chezky Kohn is creating a Hasidic AI image generator.

Lakewood

August 22, 2024

Book, whose author discussion was canceled because of “Zionism,” includes analysis of Haredi community

Joshua Leifer claims wealth has weakened Lakewood’s resistance to secular values.

Elections

August 21, 2024

Three races in large Haredi districts could shape which party controls Congress

Hudson Valley Reps. Pat Ryan, Mike Lawler, and Marc Molinaro have all courted Haredi voters.

Rockland

August 20, 2024

Islamic Center of Rockland condemns antisemitic sermon by guest imam

The guest imam called Hamas the “people of Allah” and prayed to God to “destroy the Zionist Jews."

Lakewood

August 15, 2024

Yeshiva teacher accused of grabbing a 10-year-old student by the neck and dragging him up stairs mulls deal

Prosecutor: Lakewood yeshiva abuse case must be free from “undue pressure or threats” from rabbis.

Elections

August 14, 2024

Rabbi of major Satmar faction pledges support for Republican Congressmember Marc Molinaro

Molinaro faces Democrat Josh Riley for New York’s 19th district in the November elections.

Culture

August 13, 2024

The Tisha B’Av-friendly films this year include stories of October 7

Films portray efforts to help tragedy victims and people becoming more religious.

Rockland

August 11, 2024

Ramapo town employee and leader at a Haredi nonprofit did not disclose potential conflict of interests for 4 years

Despite legal requirements, Josef Margaretten repeatedly failed to report his position at Chaverim, which gets funding from the town.

Crown Heights

August 9, 2024

Crown Heights mother alleges “reverse racism and antisemitism” in daughters’ treatment by MTA officials

"The MTA takes allegations of harassment and discrimination very seriously and we are looking into this incident,” an MTA spokesperson said.

Media

August 9, 2024

Kave Shtiebel, the ‘unusually tolerant’ Hasidic online forum, is closing

The popular and enduring platform, whose name means “coffee room” in Yiddish, has been blocked by some kosher internet filters due to its discussions of taboo subjects.

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Latest Articles

August 29, 2024

An alleged sexual abuser was listed as an instructor for an ethics class. Touro University says it was a ‘clerical error’

Menachem Kiwak was charged in May with sexually abusing a patient, and the school announced he was placed on leave.

August 28, 2024

Haredi advocacy group OJPAC has closed for now. Its founder explains why

Yossi Gestetner, once called “one of the smartest public relations guys in New York City,” is pivoting to business consulting.

August 23, 2024

Why this AI consultant wants you to send him pictures of your Hasidic son

Businessman Chezky Kohn is creating a Hasidic AI image generator.

August 22, 2024

Book, whose author discussion was canceled because of “Zionism,” includes analysis of Haredi community

Joshua Leifer claims wealth has weakened Lakewood’s resistance to secular values.

August 21, 2024

Three races in large Haredi districts could shape which party controls Congress

Hudson Valley Reps. Pat Ryan, Mike Lawler, and Marc Molinaro have all courted Haredi voters.

August 20, 2024

Islamic Center of Rockland condemns antisemitic sermon by guest imam

The guest imam called Hamas the “people of Allah” and prayed to God to “destroy the Zionist Jews."

August 15, 2024

Yeshiva teacher accused of grabbing a 10-year-old student by the neck and dragging him up stairs mulls deal

Prosecutor: Lakewood yeshiva abuse case must be free from “undue pressure or threats” from rabbis.

August 14, 2024

Rabbi of major Satmar faction pledges support for Republican Congressmember Marc Molinaro

Molinaro faces Democrat Josh Riley for New York’s 19th district in the November elections.

August 13, 2024

The Tisha B’Av-friendly films this year include stories of October 7

Films portray efforts to help tragedy victims and people becoming more religious.

August 11, 2024

Ramapo town employee and leader at a Haredi nonprofit did not disclose potential conflict of interests for 4 years

Despite legal requirements, Josef Margaretten repeatedly failed to report his position at Chaverim, which gets funding from the town.

August 9, 2024

Crown Heights mother alleges “reverse racism and antisemitism” in daughters’ treatment by MTA officials

"The MTA takes allegations of harassment and discrimination very seriously and we are looking into this incident,” an MTA spokesperson said.

August 9, 2024

Kave Shtiebel, the ‘unusually tolerant’ Hasidic online forum, is closing

The popular and enduring platform, whose name means “coffee room” in Yiddish, has been blocked by some kosher internet filters due to its discussions of taboo subjects.