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Israel
November 14, 2023

Large numbers of Haredim join thousands of all stripes at DC rally to support Israel

Bus caravans arrived from Brooklyn, NY, and Lakewood, NJ, but some Haredim stayed away — with one rabbi calling the rally "anti-productive"

Israel
November 13, 2023

In historic shift, large groups of Haredim expected at pro-Israel rally in DC on Tuesday

Agudath Israel and Chabad-Lubavitch organizations in Crown Heights have thrown their support behind the event

Roundups
November 9, 2023

Roundup: NYC to reduce fraud in special education services, Mayor Adams mourns death of former Shmira leader, and other news

Shtetl News Roundup: The biggest news in the Haredi world this week, besides Tuesday’s election

Roundups
July 13, 2023

Roundup: Trump speaks to frum gathering; Chabad stabbing; and more Haredi news this week

Shtetl News Roundup: Our rundown of what’s new and interesting in the Haredi world this week

Gender
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.

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