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Brooklyn
Rockland
Kiryas Joel
Lakewood
Yeshivas
Haredi Life
Culture
Opinion
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Elections
November 6, 2024
Election results in the Haredi Shtetl
Results show the growing influence of Shtetl communities in state and national politics.
Elections
November 3, 2024
Eight Haredi Races To Watch This Election Day
With the rapid growth of the Haredi community and its outsize political influence in local and statewide races with national implications, more eyes are on this community than ever.
Rockland
November 1, 2024
East Ramapo school bus system audit reveals systemic safety problems
The state ordered an audit after school buses killed two young Haredi children and seriously injured another between January and March.
Rockland
October 1, 2024
Candidates for state senate vie for Haredi votes in Rockland
Both Republican Bill Weber and Democrat Elijah Reichlin-Melnick are spending more to court Haredim.
Monsey
September 12, 2024
Monsey Fire Department’s concessions to religious hardliners spark concerns of sexism
Under threat from rival organization, fire commissioners make sweeping changes.
Rockland
August 28, 2024
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.
Elections
August 21, 2024
Three races in large Haredi districts could shape which party controls Congress
Hudson Valley Reps. Pat Ryan, Mike Lawler, and Marc Molinaro have all courted Haredi voters.
Rockland
August 20, 2024
Islamic Center of Rockland condemns antisemitic sermon by guest imam
The guest imam called Hamas the “people of Allah” and prayed to God to “destroy the Zionist Jews."
Rockland
August 11, 2024
Ramapo town employee and leader at a Haredi nonprofit did not disclose potential conflict of interests for 4 years
Despite legal requirements, Josef Margaretten repeatedly failed to report his position at Chaverim, which gets funding from the town.
Rockland
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.”
New Square
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.
Rockland
July 10, 2024
Rockland yeshiva sued former deputy dean, claimed he stole funds
The school’s head claimed the alleged thief offered to return the money in return for a promotion.
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