haredi Orthdox

Second Hasidic man cleared in ’13 attack on gay black man

For the second time in the case, charges were dropped because the only witness who had identified the suspect reportedly recanted.

Undercover haredi Orthodox agent helps nab 45 on drug charges

The agent, who studied at a Jerusalem yeshiva and was recruited by the police two years ago, bought hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of drugs during his 18-month investigation.

Haredi minister in Israel blocks female sharia judges

Haredi Orthodox lawmakers fear the bill will set a precedent to allow female judges on Jewish religious courts.

Israel

Israel’s Supreme Court upholds transgender activist’s cremation plan

Israel

Haredi mother of transgender woman fights to stop her cremation

United States

Reporting child sex abuse is obligation under Jewish law, haredi rabbis say

Israel

Haredi school cancels Rivlin visit over LGBT support

Israel

Haredi grassroots group pays solidarity visit to Tel Aviv gay center

Israel

Alleged assailant in Jerusalem LGBT parade stabbing deemed fit for trial

Global

Woman demands airline apology after haredi man refuses seat next to her

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