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Orthodox women start own voluntary emergency service after being knocked back by 'Hatzalah'

Ezras Nashim to start its own corps with the goal of serving Jewish women in the U.S.

by Naomi Zeveloff 0 comments

Ultra-Orthodox wedding - AP - Feburary 15, 2012

IN PICTURES: An ultra–Orthodox Jewish wedding in Israel

Nechama Paarel Horowitz married Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the great-grandson of the Rabbi of the Wiznitz Hasidic followers, in Petah Tikva.

by The Associated Press 0 comments

For members of Israel's ultra-Orthodox Gur sect, sex is a sin

Y., a Gur Hasid, fainted during his pre-wedding counseling session. R. left the sect because she could not stand its alienation of women. A. was sexually harassed as a youth by a religious supervisor. On breaking taboos - and silence.

by Tamar Rotem 20 comments

WATCH: Oprah Winfrey gives exclusive interview on Jewish.TV

After spending a day with Hassidic Jews in New York, the talk show star says she is inspired by Judaism’s focus on family life and how ‘women are the foundation’ of their marriages.

by Aimee Neistat 16 comments

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Israel's never-ending Holocaust

The issue that should have sparked panic in last week's poll on religion is the total consensus among Israeli Jews that the 'guiding principle' for the country is 'to remember the Holocaust.'

by Merav Michaeli 13 comments

Can ultra-Orthodox culture go overboard in its quest for modesty?

I bristled at first, but then realized how much I loved the warmth and holiness I experienced. I unexpectedly began to see virtues in gender separation.

by Robin Garbose 0 comments

Secular Israelis pay for the ultra-Orthodox free ride

Israeli society, the military and - no less - the ultra-Orthodox community need shaking up. This must start with the shelving of the Tal Law.

Haaretz Editorial 18 comments

Captives of a concept

'Haredim' are not the stereotype that carries a mixture of assertions, rumors, half-truths and preconceived ideas; we are actually aware, cultured and wise. But to our great horror, everyone shakes their heads in pity. No one believes it.

by Roni Shuv 0 comments

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