Lauren Hakimi

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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September 13, 2024

Hasidic yeshiva latest organization to get caught up in dispute over Williamsburg’s oldest Orthodox synagogue

A judge ruled that for now, Yeshiva Ohel Elozer cannot move into the Rodney Street building, which they leased from one of the synagogue's factions.

September 12, 2024

Hasidic woman whose ordeal inspired Orthodox ‘sex strike’ finally gets her Jewish divorce

After years of waiting, Malky Berkowitz, 29, is free to remarry.

September 12, 2024

Monsey Fire Department’s concessions to religious hardliners spark concerns of sexism

Under threat from rival organization, fire commissioners make sweeping changes.

September 9, 2024

Survey: Haredim proud of their hospitality, less proud of their gossip

Respondents also rated the community high on chesed and tzedakah.

September 5, 2024

Candace Owens faces backlash for calling the Lubavitcher Rebbe a “Jewish Supremacist”

Experts and Jewish leaders called the far-right pundit’s words ignorant.

September 5, 2024

Bill aims to make family court judges consider secular education requirements

It's the newest front in the battle to compel Haredi Yeshivas to comply with New York State's "substantial equivalency" laws.

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."