Agudath Israel

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.

By Shira Hanau 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

‘Rogue’ minyans and divided ranks: Orthodox rabbis are increasingly split over safety of communal prayer

“In theory, one can create a minyan today that doesn’t pose risk,” said one rabbi who’s also a physician. “But the question is can that theory be translated into reality.”

May 15, 2020 12:17 pm