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Courts
December 18, 2023

Rockland advocacy group defends against charges of antisemitism, threatens libel lawsuit

CUPON-Nanuet is threatening to sue Lohud over its coverage of a court case involving an Orthodox school

Antisemitism
December 5, 2023

‘Satmar Hasidic Jews are certainly not antisemitic’: Nadler invokes Haredi anti-Zionism on floor of Congress

Several congressmen with Haredi constituents opposed a GOP-sponsored resolution that declares all expressions of anti-Zionism to be antisemitic, noting that many Haredim are themselves anti-Zionist

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

Israel
November 20, 2023

Orthodox residents of Rockland gather with congressman Mike Lawler in show of support for Israel

A spirited group of several hundred waved US and Israeli flags, prayed, sang, and chanted slogans at a rally followed by a town hall meeting

Elections
November 8, 2023

Four takeaways from Tuesday’s general election within Haredi communities

Election results in Rockland, Brooklyn, and Lakewood, New Jersey

Elections
November 7, 2023

Haredi leaders launch last-minute campaign to head off challenger in Rockland DA race

District Attorney Tom Walsh faces a write-in campaign from Rockland voters upset with a plea deal granted two rabbis who caused a fatal fire at an assisted living home

Elections
November 5, 2023

Why Haredi leaders ran a massive campaign for a family court judge in Rockland County

Told by leaders this is a “life and death” matter with consequences for the next 10 years, Haredi voters handed Chris Exias an extraordinary win

Monsey
November 2, 2023

Monsey rabbis launch firefighting organization after local fire department rejects rabbinic oversight

Fire safety officials are concerned about inadequate training of the organization’s volunteers, and that residents might call them instead of 911

Monsey
October 30, 2023

New rules for Ramapo taxis and car services amid swirling allegations of driver misconduct

Newly established town commission requires a partition between driver and passengers and bans tinted windows

Roundups
October 26, 2023

Roundup: Brooklyn rabbi sentenced, village of Airmont settled discrimination lawsuit, and more Haredi news this week

Shtetl News Roundup: Six interesting stories about the Haredi world this week

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