Orthodox Jews

Inside the sacred resting place of the Baal Shem Tov in Medzhybizh

You come to Medzhybizh seeking the grave of a tzadik (righteous person) and find yourself facing a quieter question: What does it mean to serve God with a full heart?

 THE NEW ‘ohel’ built over the grave of the Baal Shem Tov.
Screenshot from an ad for Kars4Kids.

Judge bars Kars4Kids from advertising, saying it misled donors about Orthodox Jewish mission

 Shabbat (Illustrative).

How Shabbat became part of Trump's 250th US anniversary celebration - opinion

CHERRY TREES blossom in New York City in April.

The death of the US Jewish Orthodox middle class- opinion


Kol Israel calls for unity in WZO elections amid Orthodox-liberal tensions – opinion

Kol Israel pushes for Jewish unity, innovation, and an end to religious divides in WZO elections.

 A silhouette of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, is displayed near a flag of the state of Israel on a building in Jerusalem.

OU Israel inaugurates new Jerusalem headquarters as President Herzog praises its role during crisis

“At this time of crisis, OU Israel says ‘Here I am,’” President Herzog declares at ceremony.

Rabbi Avi Berman speaking at the new OU Center in Jerusalem

Transgender Jews fear for safety as Trump targets their rights

Jewish LGBTQ+ families fear what’s next as Trump targets trans rights.

 A person wears a pride-themed yarmulke in the West Village in New York City, on June 26, 2020.

An installation in Pennsylvania marks a milestone in the journey of Orthodox women rabbinic leaders

Orthodox women break the glass ceiling by leading their own congregations.

 Yeshivat Maharat students attend a graduation ceremony in New York, June 17, 2019.

Post-trauma, then and now: Erez Tadmor's 'Soda' explores Holocaust survivors' stories

Tadmor is an extremely prolific and versatile filmmaker who released a drama film about a shelter for orphans in south Tel Aviv.

 LIOR RAZ and Rotem Sela in Erez Tadmor’s ‘Soda.’

‘Shalom, friends’: Jews on TikTok prepare for app’s possible ban after Supreme Court ruling

Jewish content creators reflect on TikTok’s legacy in building awareness and community as a ban looms.

 Jewish TikTok influencers prepare for the app's ban.

First-ever Solomon Schechter day school in North America goes Orthodox

Schechter Queens has voted to rename itself, completely dropping the appellation associated with what was once the largest Jewish denomination in the US. It will be known as Queens Hebrew Academy.

 Schechter Queens students participate in school activities, including a Hanukkah dreidel competition.

American Orthodox Jews face challenges in finding a spouse, study reveals

The study included surveys of more than 2,300 single Orthodox Jews, primarily users of Jewish dating platforms, conducted between February 5 and March 6, 2020.

An ultra-Orthodox couple watches the sea during a storm in the Mediterranean coast of the city of Ashkelon, Israel January 19, 2018.

Ryan Turell bringing energy and passion to Israeli hoops

Turell was selected in the first round of the 2022 NBA G League draft by the Motor City Cruise, becoming the first orthodox Jew selected in the G League draft.

AFTER A pair of seasons in the NBA G League, former Yeshiva University star Ryan Turell is playing in Israel now with Ness Ziona.

Man charged with shooting Chicago Orthodox Jew had map of potential Jewish targets 

His phone also had over 100 "antisemitic and pro-Hamas" videos and images, the prosecutor added.

 Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi