Orthodox Jews

Trump taps Orthodox rabbis for Religious Liberty Commission

Trump names four Orthodox rabbis among advisors of his new Religious Liberty Commission.

In first, Orthodox Jew plays in Division I college football game

Sam Salz is likely the first Orthodox Jew to appear in a Division I college football game. 'I’m doing it for my Jewish brothers and sisters.'

If Trump is a 'Hitler', how come Orthodox Jews are backing him?

It is hard to find a parallel for such cynical political exploitation of a people’s grief and tragedy. Opinion.

Chicago:

Orthodox Jewish man shot while walking to synagogue

39-year-old Orthodox Jewish man shot on Shabbat in West Rogers Park neighborhood. Shooter is heard in footage from doorbell camera shouting "Allahu akbar" as officers engaged in gun battle with him.

Orthodox Jewish dentist shot dead near San Diego

Orthodox Jewish dentist killed and two others injured in a shooting in El Cajon, California. The suspect, Mohammed Abdulkareem, was reportedly a former patient. Motive still being investigated.

Orthodox Jews go Republican

The Democratic party must understand that American Jews can no longer be taken for granted. Op-ed.

Missionaries targeting Orthodox Jewish communities in Jerusalem

The deputy mayor of Jerusalem warns that Christian missionaries have begun to target modern orthodox Jews in the city.

Squaring Pew numbers with Reform leaders' own admissions

No one knows how many self reporting 'Jews' actually are Jews.” And that is my point, exactly the same as Mr. Coopermans! Op-ed.’

Hate crime in NYC:

Queens Orthodox Jews threatened by antisemite on Shabbat

Jews leaving synagogue subjected to threats and abuse by screaming man who blocks their path and spits on them.

Trump to address gathering of Orthodox Jewish leaders

Trump's speech at Torah U’Mesorah Presidents Conference follows controversy over Nick Fuentes meeting and his criticism of Jewish leaders.

This non-Jewish nanny influencer Is normalizing Orthodox Jews

Good babysitters let the kids stay up extra late and play fun games. Extraordinary babysitters become ambassadors for the Jewish people.

Detroit: Orthodox Jews turn out in spades to watch NBA hopeful

‘Put in Ryan!’: Orthodox NBA hopeful Ryan Turell’s fanbase turns up in Detroit.

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Orthodox Jew stabbed outside Kosher meat plant in Montreal

Footage of the incident published on Twitter shows victim casually leaning on a scooter before attacker shows up and stabs him.

Op-ed:

Hollywood uses Orthodox Jews as a cudgel to bash people of faith

Orthodox Judaism earns leftist scorn because it’s a purveyor of traditional approaches to life, marriage, and freedom of conscience.Op-ed.

Eric Trump: No family loves Orthodox Jews more than the Trumps

Son of former president says no family loves the Orthodox community or Israel like the Trump family.

We also need to care about our own children

The majority of our unaffiliated brothers and sisters are not anti-religious. They were not exposed to Judaism's depth and beauty.Op-ed.

NJ town denies claim of discrimination against Orthodox Jews

Officials from Jackson Township embroiled in court case with state AG who accuses them of violating the civil rights of Orthodox residents.

Second Orthodox Jew drafted to MLB

Washington Nationals select catcher Elie Kligman in the 20th round pick of the MLB draft.

Can Orthodoxy Save American Jews—or even itself in the USA?

American Jews seem well on their way to withering into a white-dwarf star of a community.  One with far less status than before. Op-ed.

Study: Orthodox Jews increasingly identify as Republicans

Percentage of American Orthodox Jews who identify as Republican surges, with Orthodox Jews giving Trump high marks as president.

Peter Santenello:

Why Israeli sharpshooters are training Jews in US countryside

Anti-Semitic crime is on the rise in America and Hasidic and Orthodox Jews are preparing for the worst.

'I'd like them to give me the opportunity to go for my dream'

Teenage Orthodox ping pong phenom Estee Ackerman may have to skip Olympics because trials are on Shabbat.

Free guidebook for synagogue, personal security now available

'Synagogue Security Tool Kit' is a free self-defense guide and action plan for Jewish institutions and individuals.

Poll: 89% of Orthodox Jews will vote for President Trump

New poll shows American Orthodox Judaism prefers incumbent President by large majority.

The surprising future of American Orthodox Jewry

Will year-round daylight saving time hurt the Jewish community?

Orthodox Jews in Florida make 11th hour push to stop all-year daylight saving time bill.

Why did Trump congratulate haredi couple at their wedding?

'Melania and I join you in celebrating this joyous occasion.'

Trump to Jewish leaders: I love Israel

Trump speaks to American Jewish leaders in pre-High Holy Days phone call, vows to fight attempts to harm Israel at the UN.

'Pew wrong: Orthodox Jews hold Evangelicals in high esteem'

US Orthodox Jewish group clarifies, after Pew Research Center concludes that Jews regard Evangelicals least positively among all Christians.

Report: LA measles outbreak centers on Orthodox Jewish community

A measles outbreak in Los Angeles County, California, is centered on the Orthodox Jewish community, according to reports.

Trump's Jews and Obama's Jews

NY bombing suspect's neighbors seem resigned to backyard terror

Members of the Orthodox Jewish community in Elizabeth, NJ, shaken but not surprised by recent bomb attacks.

Jewish woman sues county for pulling job offer over Shabbat

Orthodox Jewish woman sues Dallas County for allegedly rescinding a job offer over her Shabbat observance.

Forged: Orthodox wedding blessing sanctifies 'Groom & Groom'

"Orthodox" wedding blessing booklet adds choice of "Groom & Groom" instead of "Groom & Bride".

Open Orthodox synagogue elects all-female board

Ohio congregation becomes what is perhaps the first synagogue calling itself Orthodox to elect an all-female slate of officers.

San Francisco's only Orthodox high school to close

Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy, San Francisco's only Orthodox Jewish high school, to close after 47 years.

Meet Orthodox 'American Ninja Warrior' training to be a rabbi

25-year-old Akiva Neuman is competing on American Ninja Warrior while wearing a tzitzit and a kippah.

Hate Crime in Brooklyn: Jewish Teens Pelted with Paintballs

Two Orthodox Jews, aged 13 and 16, attacking in Williamsburg while walking home from synagogue with their grandfather on Friday night.

US Haredi Leaders Worried Over Bibi-Obama Tension

Agudath Israel said to be concerned on how the tension between Netanyahu and Obama will affect US Jewish community.

Democrat Apologizes for 'Orthodox Jew' Slur at J Street Event

Schakowsky slammed for 'bias' after attacking opponent and getting leftist Jewish crowd to boo him for being an 'Orthodox Jew.'

What is "Open" About "Open Orthodoxy"?

Rabbi: Chelsea Clinton’s Child – Jewish?

Rabbi David Stav argues that giving orthodox Jewish tradition a monopoly is better than the alternative.

American Rabbi Authors 'The Bill of Rights of a Jewish Wife'

Rabbi Mendel Epstein says he is disturbed by the number of women who suffer from the "system" of divorce in the Orthodox community.