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The Mishna, as well as other rabbinic works, detail voting procedures that were revolutionary for their time and that were handed down for generations. They influence…
A federal judge ordered Montgomery County, Md., to respond by Aug. 24 to a synagogue’s request that the county suspend enforcement of a new ordinance that…
'Together' chairman Naftali Bennett blasts 'Yashar!' chair Gadi Eisenkot's haredi draft plan and its 30% exemption proposal: 'We know exactly how it ends: with nothing.'
As the Jewish New Year approaches, rabbis weigh controversial plan to allow haredi draft evaders barred from leaving Israel to make the pilgrimage.
A day after extremists attacked his hasidim in Jerusalem, the Karlin-Stolin Rebbe praises their resolve, but warns 'use of force is not the way of the…
A new AI-powered platform launched in Savyon aims to make Jewish law, tradition and daily practices accessible worldwide, while connecting users with more than 1,000 rabbis.
Bronx man accused of attacking worshippers and making antisemitic and racist remarks at Central Synagogue in Manhattan now faces federal hate crime charges.
A summary of the latest draft year finds that Haredim account for about 80% of all draft dodgers. The Attorney General is demanding expanded sanctions and…
Congregant Harry Zimmerman accuses New York Times of failing to accurately report on and downplaying an antisemitic attack in an NYC synagogue.
I had the privilege of making aliyah about two years ago, my decision largely prompted by the terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.…
Not a few judicial decisions have harmed deterrence against the enemy and the IDF’s ability to defend Israel and defeat the enemy. What is the halakhic…
The report found that socially immersive experiences lead to more success in creating a sense of belonging. These experiences involve summer camps, Israel travel programs, youth…
Rabbi Yossi Gabai told
"For 40 minutes, hundreds of people humiliated us and spat on us. There was a huge crowd around us. We feared we would be murdered," Jimmy…