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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Lauren Hakimi

May 11, 2023

Nonprofit apologizes after calling photos in woman’s cookbook inappropriate

The book is by Chanie Apfelbaum, an author from Crown Heights

May 5, 2023

Skver bans followers from using artificial intelligence

Rabbis worry that AI tools could expose followers to unfiltered content

April 26, 2023

Chabad rabbis ban yoatzot – saying only men can rule on matters related to menstruation

“One may not rely on the words of irresponsible women of weak mind,” a Chabad proclamation says.

April 25, 2023

Agudah to the Pulitzers: No award for NYTimes Hasidic yeshiva stories

Advocacy group argues that the explosive investigation is not worthy of the prestigious prize

April 4, 2023

New York State halts polio immunization ad campaign over antisemitism concerns

Nearly identical ads in Haredi newspapers continued

March 31, 2023

It’s participatory budgeting season. Here’s how to make your voice heard.

This week, New Yorkers as young as 11 can help decide where city funds go.

March 29, 2023

Satmar grand rabbi heard bragging about deceiving state lawmakers on education bill

“To ensure that it passes, a schvartze senator introduced it”

March 23, 2023

How Haredi Priorities Get Heard in Albany

Activists, lobbyists, politicians and others make their voices count

March 23, 2023

Menachem Daum is a ‘Zayde at Risk’

The documentarian behind A Life Apart talks Woodstock, cemeteries, and changing Hasidic attitudes

March 23, 2023

A Shtetl Guide to This Year’s New York City Council Races

This year voters in each of the 51 New York City Council districts will get to decide who to elect to represent them.