Orthodox Jews

A NYC conference celebrates the cultural creativity of formerly Orthodox Jews

While the vast majority of the formerly Orthodox have not turned their experiences into memoirs, the last few decades have seen a growing body of artistic, theatrical, musical and academic work.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
12/09/2024

New York woman initiates Orthodox ‘sex strike’ to receive her Jewish divorce

Berkowitz’s estranged husband had refused to issue a Jewish divorce contract for four years.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
12/09/2024

Connecting hearts: Israeli singer Hanan Ben Ari performs for wounded IDF soldiers

Orthodox singer Hanan Ben Ari held a performance for members of the Belev Echad organization Sunday night, with many of the audience members being soldiers injured in Operation Iron Swords

G20 welcomes Israeli Jewish organization for the first time

In a historic move, the G20 Interfaith Forum welcomed its first ever Israeli Orthodox Jewish organization this week in Brazil, giving the Jewish community a seat at the table

Orthodox NYPD recruit to receive top award at police graduation

Pearlman joins the force as it grapples with the surge in antisemitism across the city and raucous anti-Israel protests that have disrupted city life on the streets.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
13/07/2024

Orthodox minor-league pitcher Jacob Steinmetz stays focused on the game

On the field, Steinmetz proudly wears his identity on his sleeve — or more accurately, on his wrist, with an Israeli flag sewn onto his Rawlings glove and an Israeli flag headband under his hat.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
04/07/2024
A female IDF soldier paints a comrade with mud.

IDF to launch gender-specific combat unit for religious women

The new unit will be part of the Combat Intelligence Collection Corps and will be staffed entirely by women

In rare public conversation, haredi organization leaders of TATYA open up about the community

Yisrael Goldschmidt and Yehuda Neuberger addressed future challenges amidst community growth.

Gladys and Esther: A family's history

Gladys Sturman, who turns 95 at the end of May, now has 27 great-grandchildren. Twenty-one of them are Esther’s grandchildren in Israel.

By ELLIE KAHN
02/06/2024

Lag Ba’Omer is a beacon of unity amid the trials of our time

We must draw inspiration from Lag Ba’Omer, a day that signifies the end of internal strife, to renew our commitment to unity and collective strength.

By TZILI SCHNEIDER
27/05/2024
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