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Lauren Hakimi
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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Elections
November 8, 2023

Four takeaways from Tuesday’s general election within Haredi communities

Election results in Rockland, Brooklyn, and Lakewood, New Jersey

Elections
November 7, 2023

Haredi leaders launch last-minute campaign to head off challenger in Rockland DA race

District Attorney Tom Walsh faces a write-in campaign from Rockland voters upset with a plea deal granted two rabbis who caused a fatal fire at an assisted living home

Elections
November 5, 2023

Why Haredi leaders ran a massive campaign for a family court judge in Rockland County

Told by leaders this is a “life and death” matter with consequences for the next 10 years, Haredi voters handed Chris Exias an extraordinary win

Roundups
November 3, 2023

Roundup: Early voting begins, corporal punishment ban, and other Haredi news this week

Shtetl News Roundup: Here’s what’s happening this week in the Haredi world

Monsey
November 2, 2023

Monsey rabbis launch firefighting organization after local fire department rejects rabbinic oversight

Fire safety officials are concerned about inadequate training of the organization’s volunteers, and that residents might call them instead of 911

Yeshivas
November 1, 2023

Former Bobov yeshiva student sues school, alleging failure to address abuse

After learning of the abuse, the principal allegedly hit the victim in the face and said, “This is what happens when you talk to a non-Jew.”

Monsey
October 30, 2023

New rules for Ramapo taxis and car services amid swirling allegations of driver misconduct

Newly established town commission requires a partition between driver and passengers and bans tinted windows

Roundups
October 26, 2023

Roundup: Brooklyn rabbi sentenced, village of Airmont settled discrimination lawsuit, and more Haredi news this week

Shtetl News Roundup: Six interesting stories about the Haredi world this week

Yeshivas
October 26, 2023

State attorney general appeals ruling previously celebrated by Haredi leaders

State to court: a failing yeshiva “cannot be deemed to satisfy the requirements of the Education Law,” and state should be allowed to impose penalties and withhold funding

Kiryas Joel
October 24, 2023

Kiryas Joel health center faced cyberattack, forced to pay ransom

Aizer Health’s computer system was down for two weeks

Yeshivas
October 23, 2023

Mayor Eric Adams brushes off yeshiva critics at South Williamsburg event

Adams lamented “intrusion in your ability to educate your children in your yeshivas”

Roundups
October 20, 2023

Roundup: City Council member arrested, lawmakers work to bring New Yorkers home from Israel, and other Haredi news

The most interesting Haredi news in other outlets this week

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