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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October 2, 2023

Uproar in Rockland Hasidic community amid claims of inappropriate behavior in local taxis

Barred from driving, Hasidic women rely on taxis to fulfill parental and spousal duties

September 28, 2023

Is the price right? Grassroots campaign calls for price transparency at Haredi grocery stores

“Show the price” or #ווייז_די_פרייז has pressured many local supermarkets to comply with the law

September 26, 2023

Hasidic boys’ school warns parents that collarless shirts invite predators

“Going with such a shirt that doesn’t cover the body appropriately unwittingly causes difficult temptations in other people,” a letter says

September 22, 2023

Roundup: AG James intervenes on behalf of Hasidic synagogues, Activist Beatrice Weber’s son is without a school, and other Haredi news this week

What’s new and interesting in the Haredi world this week

September 21, 2023

Popular Hasidic women’s magazine publishes racist jokes

The anti-Black humor appeared in a series meant to be inspiring

September 20, 2023

UJA-Federation of New York to fund Shomrim, controversial Haredi safety patrols

Two recipients, Boro Park Shomrim and Williamsburg Shomrim, have been criticized for vigilantism, corruption, and abuse cover-up

September 15, 2023

Roundups: New York City Council considers antisemitism legislation, Orthodox leaders meet with Ron DeSantis, and other Haredi news this week

What’s new and interesting in the Haredi world this week

September 14, 2023

New York City Council members push for private school vouchers

Members of the council’s “Common-Sense Caucus” support the bill

September 14, 2023

Footsteps cuts ties with Freidom, citing “lack of safety”

The two organizations offer support to people leaving the Haredi lifestyle

September 12, 2023

Vizhnitz one step closer to incorporating village in Catskills

Community leaders insist they do not intend on approving dense housing

September 11, 2023

Will the Belzer Rabbi's education reform in Israel have an effect on schools in New York?

“This is all being done for financial greed,” a NY Satmar publication wrote

September 8, 2023

Roundup: Chabad woman becomes a yoetzet, New Jersey court sides with agunah, and other Haredi news this week

What’s new and interesting in the Haredi world this week