Hassidim

New Israeli drama Ambiguity explores secret lives of disbelieving haredim in Jerusalem - interview

The series is about a secret society of haredim (ultra-Orthodox) who have stopped believing and meet clandestinely with others who feel as they do.

Thousands of haredim protest against draft law in Jerusalem, January 6, 2026.
Tyler Oliveira interviews residents of Lakewood, New Jersey, in his YouTube video titled "I Exposed New Jersey's Jewish Invasion..."

As a YouTuber targets Orthodox communities, the right wrestles with its antisemitism problem

Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter (1865-1948) with his entourage.

Góra Kalwaria: The legacy of Poland’s ‘New Jerusalem’ and Gur hassidim

‘MIRIAM’S MIRACULOUS WELL,’ from a synagogue at Dura-Europos, located in modern-day eastern Syria.

A biblical legend: Yom Kippur and the mystery of Miriam's Well


Jerusalem highlights December 16-22

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 'TSABAR,' SALAH ALKARA.

What is the status of Jewish languages in Canada?

It seems still worthwhile to use Canada census data to find out how these languages are doing in regard to being used and studied vs. just being abandoned and therefore shrinking from view.

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How can you make yourself a pious Jew?

When 18th-century writers railed against emerging trends of piety which they saw as misguided, they could not refer to these whippersnappers by the lofty appellation “hassidim.”

 CLOAKING ONE’S self in piety: Not desired in the hassidic milieu.

Satmar Rebbe: Trumpism has infiltrated Judaism, twisted many minds

The Grand Rebbe's words came two days after the US midterm elections, during which Democrat Kathy Hochul became the governor of New York state, beating out Jewish Republican Trump ally Lee Zeldin.

Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum, Satmar rebbe in Kiryas Joel

New York midterm elections: Ultra-Orthodox Jews get out vote for Zeldin

Appealing to the ultra-Orthodox electorate has boiled down to two fundamental issues: frustration with New York City’s increased crimes and ongoing state attempts to regulate yeshiva schools. 

 NEW YORK Congressman and Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin shakes hands with people during the annual Columbus Day parade in New York City, earlier this month

Haredi rebbetzin tells women to wear makeup, heels to bring in votes

In a screenshot circulating online, a haredi woman calls on women to wear Shabbat clothing when going to vote to bring in more male votes for UTJ.

 Ultra orthodox Jews seen at the Torah Judaism party headquarters in Bnei Brak, during the Knesset Elections, on November 1, 2022.

Senior Russian official: Chabad Lubavitch is a neo-pagan cult

Chabad is the most dominant Jewish group in Russia and Ukraine and this was therefore a shocking statement that was perceived by the rabbis and emissaries negatively.

Chabad rabbis sing ‘Ani Ma’amin’ in front of the movement’s world headquarters in Brooklyn

Exploring Jewish genealogy: The roots of a person and a people

For biblical scholars, it is of the utmost importance to familiarize themselves with all these names and their place in the human mosaic of their times.

 Your roots are not just who you are, but part of the history of a people (Illustrative).

What would a Times investigation reveal about ultra-orthodox schools in Israel? - opinion

If a change does not occur, Israel will not be able to continue to fund these vital systems and the burden will fall on the shoulders of working people, who will have to pay higher taxes.

 An Orthodox Jewish boy walks by a Yeshiva school bus, as New York City, April 9, 2019.

The war that never was within the United Torah Judaism - analysis

Yeshiva students will not be drafted. There will be no significant reduction in state budgets for ultra-Orthodox education.

 UNITED TORAH JUDAISM members register their list for the November election, at the Knesset, earlier this month.