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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December 6, 2023

Personal items of Satmar’s founder fetch thousands of dollars — on eBay and at community fundraisers

A pair of white stockings worn by the late Rabbi Joel Teitelbaum sold for $11,600, and a chance to win a three-word note in his handwriting sold for a $1,800 donation to Satmar schools

December 5, 2023

‘Satmar Hasidic Jews are certainly not antisemitic’: Nadler invokes Haredi anti-Zionism on floor of Congress

Several congressmen with Haredi constituents opposed a GOP-sponsored resolution that declares all expressions of anti-Zionism to be antisemitic, noting that many Haredim are themselves anti-Zionist

December 4, 2023

Citing past wins, Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum once again urges defiance of the state on education demands

Recalling past battles over ‘metzitza be’peh’ and Covid-19 lockdowns, Teitelbaum urged Haredi yeshiva leaders to once again stand up to government authorities

December 1, 2023

Roundup: Skverer rebbe to visit Poland, Shmira expands, and other Haredi news

The most notable Haredi news from the last two weeks

November 29, 2023

Lakewood philanthropist Moshe Tress arrested for illegally shooting an AR-15 assault rifle

Tress fired the high-powered, semi-automatic weapon near a busy county road, “recklessly” creating “a risk of widespread injury,” according to the arrest warrant

November 28, 2023

‘We will not respond’: Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum urges Haredi schools to ignore the state education department

In instructions to all schools affiliated with the Aaronite Satmar faction, Teitelbaum ordered officials to defy education department demands by simply ignoring them

November 28, 2023

Rare split exposed within Agudah leadership in lead up to pro-Israel DC rally

Despite initial support by some, six of Agudah’s 13 rabbinic advisors ultimately opposed the rally for its overtly secular atmosphere and failing to accommodate Haredi sensibilities

November 23, 2023

Hasidic musicians face controversy over pro-Israel messages and appearances

Singers Motty Ilowitz and Berry Weber appear to draw criticism after a pro-Israel video poem and a DC rally prayer service

November 22, 2023

Amid rising Haredi sympathy for Israel, Satmar rabbis issue harsh media guidelines for war coverage

In a strident stance against Zionism, leading Satmar rabbis issued strict guidelines to Haredi news media, warning against showing support for Israel or the IDF

November 21, 2023

‘The Shidduch Crisis’: New film explores one Haredi woman’s dating struggles

“Just one date,” the matchmaker tells the film’s protagonist. “If it’s good, it’s good. If it isn’t, you go again!”

November 20, 2023

Orthodox residents of Rockland gather with congressman Mike Lawler in show of support for Israel

A spirited group of several hundred waved US and Israeli flags, prayed, sang, and chanted slogans at a rally followed by a town hall meeting

November 17, 2023

Roundup: Borough Park Chaveirim announces new headquarters, 6,500 Chabad rabbis get together, and other Haredi news this week

This week's roundup of Haredi news across New York and New Jersey