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Israel
November 22, 2023

Amid rising Haredi sympathy for Israel, Satmar rabbis issue harsh media guidelines for war coverage

In a strident stance against Zionism, leading Satmar rabbis issued strict guidelines to Haredi news media, warning against showing support for Israel or the IDF

Gender
November 15, 2023

Haredi children’s magazine blurs image of Nikki Haley

Five presidential hopefuls are shown on the debate stage — but the only woman in the photo is blurred

Media
October 17, 2023

After Hamas attacks, much of Haredi media emphasizes victims’ irreligiosity

Did the massacre target non-observant Jews for punishment? Many Haredi outlets pushed such a narrative

Media
September 21, 2023

Popular Hasidic women’s magazine publishes racist jokes

The anti-Black humor appeared in a series meant to be inspiring

Yeshivas
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

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