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Elections

Aron Wieder is the new Haredi ‘Ainglish’ teacher

With the grassroots eager to join Republicans and defeat the left, Haredi politicians offer a compromise: Conservative in the community, Democrat in Albany.

Elections

The Dems dilemma: Get Haredi votes or ensure secular education in yeshivas

Haredi leaders have all but assured themselves a win-win situation for the 2024 election.

Elections

Has Satmar Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum endorsed Donald Trump?

Media reports suggest he has, but the truth is more complicated.

Chaplaincy

Fake Chaplains, Faithless Scam

‘Park like an animal, but kosher’ reads a recent ad for chaplaincy training and placards for ‘graduates’

Williamsburg

Donald Trump expected to visit Hasidic restaurant in Williamsburg

Here’s what you should know about the Trump-Hasidic relationship.

Rockland

Haredi advocacy group OJPAC has closed for now. Its founder explains why

Yossi Gestetner, once called “one of the smartest public relations guys in New York City,” is pivoting to business consulting.

Lakewood

Yeshiva teacher accused of grabbing a 10-year-old student by the neck and dragging him up stairs mulls deal

Prosecutor: Lakewood yeshiva abuse case must be free from “undue pressure or threats” from rabbis.

Elections

Rabbi of major Satmar faction pledges support for Republican Congressmember Marc Molinaro

Molinaro faces Democrat Josh Riley for New York’s 19th district in the November elections.

Lakewood

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.

OTD

Shlomo Franklin: Farm boy, Haredi Jew, Country singer

“I love being Jewish… It's not lost on me that so many of the great songwriters are Jews."

Education

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.