Brooklyn’s Hasidic Jews are acting like they have herd immunity. Could they be right? “That’s the feeling, that they’ve had it, everybody they know has had it,” said a Williamsburg health administrator. By Shira Hanau July 8, 2020 4:00 pm
Orthodox Jewish camps won’t be allowed to open as US judge sides with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo A federal judge shot down the argument that the closure of Jewish overnight camps this summer violated religious liberty. July 7, 2020 10:19 am
For Orthodox groups, the Supreme Court’s ruling on aid to religious schools is a big win The court ruled that a state program funded by tax-deductible donations could not exclude religious schools — a victory for school voucher proponents. June 30, 2020 3:53 pm
Orthodox Jews take their protest, this time over fireworks, to NYC mayor’s home By Shira Hanau June 23, 2020 9:58 am
After 3 months and 5 days, the synagogue at Chabad headquarters reopens to unmasked crowds By Shira Hanau June 22, 2020 8:14 pm
For Orthodox Jews, George Floyd protests stir complicated feelings By Shira Hanau June 5, 2020 6:15 pm
Orthodox leaders press for reopening guidance as parents say ‘underground yeshivas’ are already holding classes By Shira Hanau May 19, 2020 10:35 pm
Police shut down a Brooklyn yeshiva with approximately 60 students By Shira Hanau May 18, 2020 4:22 pm
‘Rogue’ minyans and divided ranks: Orthodox rabbis are increasingly split over safety of communal prayer By Shira Hanau May 15, 2020 12:17 pm