Asher Lopatin

For Orthodox Jewish groups, it’s wait and see on the reversal of abortion rights

They are preparing for a potentially delicate political balancing act.

For prospective Orthodox converts, process marked by fear and uncertainty

After Rabbi Barry Freundel’s arrest, would-be converts say there’s a wider problem in Orthodox conversion than voyeurism: lack of clarity and consistency about the requirements and timetable.

Partnership minyans grow among the Orthodox grassroots, despite leaders’ condemnations

The battle over partnership minyans is just the latest scuffle in the war over women’s roles in the Orthodox community. Is it just a matter of time before these semi-egalitarian minyans go mainstream?

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