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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August 7, 2024

The flashy Lakewood ‘Cyberambulance’ is not what you think

Hatzulas Nefashos will use its Tesla Cybertruck “to get to a scene quicker,” plus, it’s more kosher for saving lives on Shabbat.

August 4, 2024

PEARLS requests permission to appeal yeshiva education case to NY’s highest court

Can the state withhold aid to a private school found to offer inadequate secular education?

August 2, 2024

$85 million raised in the US for Yeshivas in Israel after government cuts funding, begins drafting students

“The Torah world is under attack,” reads a Keren Olam Hatorah ad published in multiple Haredi magazines.

August 1, 2024

NYSED Commissioner directs East Ramapo school board to hike taxes another 4.38%

“This is stripping us of our democratic rights,” one Haredi activist said. “And yes, lawsuits will follow.”

July 30, 2024

In new memoir, Shalom Auslander seeks to combat lifelong, yeshiva-inspired “feh”

Auslander describes “feh” as stories he was told that made him hate himself.

July 26, 2024

New website connects Haredi businesses and freelancers

The new platform, zehMizeh.com, takes its name from a phrase in the Talmud (לכו והתפרנסו זה מזה) that refers to Jewish people supporting each other.

July 24, 2024

Pilot program teaches Brooklyn public school kids about Satmar, other Haredi communities and customs

New curriculum teaches students about Satmar gender segregation, yeshivas, and kosher standards in effort to combat hate.

July 23, 2024

Driver in Skverer rebbe’s motorcade sued for civil damages after deadly car crash

The driver avoided criminal charges, but received points and a reduced fine.

July 23, 2024

Woman accuses Skverer rabbi of preventing her from seeking justice after years of alleged sexual abuse by her neighbor

The woman alleges that the rabbi compelled her family to cease cooperation with the DA.

July 18, 2024

Reuters fact-checks claim about Hasidic performance with Republican VP pick J.D. Vance in attendance

Shulem Lemmer performed at a Tzedek Association event that J.D. Vance attended in February, not at the Republican National Convention.

July 17, 2024

‘Earthquake in the Haredi education system’ Some yeshivas in Israel will start offering more secular education

The Mamach curriculum comes with government funding, but avoids subjects that are considered taboo.

July 16, 2024

New York State adopts emergency regulation aimed at combating fraud in special education, despite Haredi opposition

The State Education Department cited "questionable practices" uncovered in a review of due process hearings for special education services.