Hasidic
Five arrested after 100 Hasidim enter Palestinian village of Kifl Haris to visit graves
The Hasidim, followers of convicted sex offender Eliezer Berland, claim that Palestinian residents threw stones at them, injuring two.
Coming full circle: Luxury watch belonging to Chabad rebbes found by hasidic children in Lyubavichi
Gur Hasidic community in Arad instructs students to ride busses according to gender
This quant billionaire uses AI but turns to Hasidic thought for meaning
Hasidic boys’ choir sings tribute to Donald Trump
“The economy is growing like never before,” they sing against the backdrop of a stock ticker.
Thousands attend Hasidic wedding in Brooklyn, many from Europe and Israel
The wedding is the latest example of the lack of compliance in Hasidic communities with protocols meant to stop the spread of the coronavirus
Hasidic man faces prison, lack of education used as leniency plea
It’s not the first time that advocates for a Hasidic Jew convicted of a crime have pointed out a defendant’s minimal secular education as part of a bid to reduce a prison sentence.
NY A-G recuses herself from vaccine-fraud investigation into ParCare
“In order to avoid even an appearance of conflict, the attorney general has personally recused herself from this matter,” James’ office said in a statement.
‘We are not Americans,’ says Satmar grand rabbi
Despite these comments, Satmar hassidim, including the grand rabbi himself, were overtly political during the recent presidential election.
Leader of Bobov Hassidic sect tests positive for COVID-19
According to an Instagram post by BoroPark24, a local news site in the Brooklyn neighborhood where the Hassidic group is based, Unger tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Should the right to protest be held above public health?
The protestors have a right in law to protest publicly. But these are not normal times.
Gov't publishes outline that may allow Israelis to travel to Uman
The outline was drafted by a group of designated ministers appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and headed by MK Ze'ev Elkin.
Haifa revokes approval for wedding of Rebbe of Vizhnitz's granddaughter
In an alternate reality, not affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the wedding of Pearl Malka, granddaughter of Rebbe of Vizhnitz, Rabbi Yaakov Hagar, would have attracted tens of thousands.
Uman pilgrim tests positive for coronavirus, mayor threatens to close city
Uman's mayor plans to use all legal options to block the city as pilgrims enter despite regulations.
