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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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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

Yeshivas
October 19, 2023

Process of improving secular education in Haredi yeshivas falls behind schedule

Three yeshivas got extensions for submitting their remediation plans

Media
October 17, 2023

After Hamas attacks, much of Haredi media emphasizes victims’ irreligiosity

Did the massacre target non-observant Jews for punishment? Many Haredi outlets pushed such a narrative

Israel
October 11, 2023

Here’s what Haredi leaders in New York are saying about the attacks in Israel

The statements speak to Haredi Jews’ varying relationships with the Jewish state

Israel
October 10, 2023

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
October 6, 2023

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

The most interesting Haredi news in other outlets this week

Education
October 5, 2023

What it takes to attend a Haredi school: 11 rules families must follow in the new school year

Florida? No. Gentiles? No. Bikes? Also no.

Elections
October 3, 2023

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

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

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