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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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Gender
September 8, 2023

Hasidic grocery store implements gender segregation at check-out

Signs in W Fresh in Williamsburg say female cashiers cannot serve male customers

Health
September 4, 2023

Yeshiva leaders mandate immunization after state penalized them for noncompliance

“To be up to date with immunization when you register your children for the new school year is just as important as paying tuition,” wrote leaders of one yeshiva

Community
September 3, 2023

‘Your son is not accepted’: Yiddish rap song explores struggles faced by students rejected from Haredi schools

With over 14,000 views on YouTube in just a week, the subject seems to have struck a chord

Roundups
September 1, 2023

Roundup: New funding for Hatzalah, Brooklyn ice cream chain recalls products, politicians meet with Haredi leaders, and more Haredi news

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

Yeshivas
August 31, 2023

Deadline extended for first step in private school enforcement measures

NYSED did not say whether this delay would affect further efforts to determine whether the schools are meeting state standards

Williamsburg
August 29, 2023

Department of Transportation to add Citi Bike docks to heavily Hasidic South Williamsburg

“I’ve heard from residents in South Williamsburg who like Citi Bikes,” Councilmember Lincoln Restler said.

Roundups
August 25, 2023

Roundup: Judge Ruchie Freier faces criticism; South Williamsburg fire; NY AG ends investigation of ally; and more Haredi news this week

Shtetl News Roundup: What’s new and interesting in the Haredi world this week

Courts
August 24, 2023

Plea deal offered in case of fatal crash involving Skverer rabbi

New judge is reluctant to drop the reckless driving charge

Kiryas Joel
August 24, 2023

Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum gives Jewish names to neighborhoods surrounding Kiryas Joel

“Remember that we do not reside in America,” Teitelbaum said

Courts
August 22, 2023

Police, prosecutors point to each other in dropping criminal charge against driver in fatal car crash

“I honestly don’t know what’s going on with this entire thing.” - Police spokesperson

Roundups
August 17, 2023

Roundup: Rachmistrivka rabbi’s death, Crown Heights festival, growth in Kiryas Joel, and more Haredi news this week

Shtetl News Roundup: What’s new and interesting in Haredi New York this week

Courts
August 15, 2023

Ruchie Freier becomes first Hasidic woman nominated to New York State Supreme Court

The judge aims to show that Hasidic women can achieve their dreams and follow Jewish law

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