'Anti-Semitism Has Become Mainstream': NYC Orthodox Jews Face Surge of Violence
The timing of the uptick in anti-Semitic incidents in New York may have an unexpected reason
Orthodox Jews
This Jerusalem Community Stands in the Way of a Cable Car to the Kotel
And it has to do with a roof over a cemetery
Opinion From a Moderate to a Radical religious-Zionist Party
Habayit Hayehudi has become more extremist, and moderate voices are finding homes elsewhere
Opinion Tempted to Compare anti-Semitism With Anti-black Racism? Just Don't
When white Jews ‘impersonate’ Black Americans to draw attention to the very real threat of anti-Semitism in America today, and its heightened effect on Orthodox Jews, it’s tactless, divisive, factually incorrect – and unnecessary
Between Zionism and Hellenism: Amos Oz on the Meaning of Secular Judaism
Today marks 30 days since Amos Oz passed away. Haaretz is republishing here his text 'A full cart or an empty one,' an intellectual investigation of secular Jewish culture by one of Israel's greatest Hebrew writers
Opinion What It's Like Being Another Kind of Black Jew
We identifiably Orthodox Jews are punched, swastikered, told we oppress women, we're not 'normal' Jews, that we don't 'fit in.' But when progressives debate Jewish identity and vulnerability – we're invisible
God Forbid Nonreligious Israeli Teachers Are Suddenly in High Demand in America
Want to teach Hebrew overseas? A firm knowledge of Israeli culture could really boost your job prospects
American Jews Detained Over Crucifix Vandalism in Uman, Ukraine
Uman, site of the grave of Rabbi Nachman, draws thousands of ultra-Orthodox pilgrims each year. Tension between pilgrims and local residents often turns violent.
Israel Backs Down and Will Now Allow Deported Colombian Sisters to Visit Their Israeli Mom
Interior Ministry says it has no objections to young girls coming to stay with mom, who is an Orthodox convert – two months after detaining the girls at the airport and then sending them back to Bogotá
'A Lesbian Romance Plus Religion Plus Politics' – Israeli Director's Film Reflects a Roller-coaster Life
Tsivia Barkai Yacov speaks with Haaretz about 'Red Cow' and the experiences that shaped her
Life After Bennett: Controversial Lawmaker Elected Chair of National Union Party
Bezalel Smotrich, considered the Knesset's right-wing bellwether, is expected to lead Habayit Hayehudi after Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked broke off to found their own party
New Jersey Doubles Security Funding for Nonpublic Schools
The move, which raises the security budget to $22.6 million, was applauded by local Orthodox Jewish groups
Jewish Businessman Found Guilty of Bribing NYPD Officers, Even Dressing as Santa to Hand Out Gifts
Jeremy Reichberg faces up to 65 years in prison after conviction in Manhattan court on Wednesday. His actions included hiring a prostitute to sleep with officers on a Las Vegas junket, paying for a free trip to Israel
Recent Sephardic Converts Revive Jewish Life in Northern Brazil
Inspired by their new-found Sephardic Jewish roots, scores of newly converted Jews are erasing the taboo that kept their ancestors from proclaiming their faith
Opinion Trump Just Gave the Finger to His Jewish Voters
Trump is retreating from Syria – and from his pro-Israel Jewish conservative voters. If that decision is a harbinger of other strategic moves distancing him from Israel's security, much of his remaining Jewish support will fall off a cliff
From Bar Refaeli's Torah Lessons to Paparazzi Shots of Rabbis: The ultra-Orthodox Love Affair With Gossip
As ultra-Orthodox internet and smartphone use becomes more widespread, gossip columns are growing more popular - but some topics remain taboo
Mary Ben-Gurion, Christian-born Daughter-in-law of Israel’s First PM, Dies at 94
The nurse from an Isle of Man family would undergo both Reform and Orthodox conversions, but the Old Lion’s wife Paula never considered her a real Jew
'Ivanka's Rabbi' Makes the Cut: Israel Caves and Reveals Lists of Recognized Overseas Rabbis
Though names of rabbis who can perform marriages still kept under wraps, Rabbinate's list of those who can grant divorces and handle conversions made public – including rabbi who oversaw Ivanka's conversion
Israel's Chief Rabbinate 'Cements Monopoly Over Conversions' After Deal With European Orthodox Rabbis
Chief Rabbinate to stop sending Israeli rabbis to perform conversions in Europe. In return, European Orthodox rabbis won't recognize conversions performed in Israel in private courts that Rabbinate doesn't recognize
Bill to Lift Sanctions on Israeli Rabbis Who Perform Weddings Outside Rabbinate Defeated
According to the law, participants in marriages not sanctioned by the Rabbinate can face two years in prison. A bill that would eliminate such sanctions fails to pass in the Knesset
An Unusual Show of Unity Israeli Lawmakers From Left and Right to Demand That Gov't Recognize non-Orthodox Movements
In rare move, coalition and opposition members will join forces in an emergency session, titled 'It's Time for Equality,' on Wednesday
As Religious Candidates Battle It Out in Israel's Beit Shemesh, Religion Takes a Back Seat
For mayor it’s a religious-Zionist woman versus an ultra-Orthodox man, but don’t expect the voting to run entirely along sectarian lines
Netanyahu Rebuffs Israel's Chief Rabbi: Pittsburgh Victims Were Killed in a Synagogue
Rabbi David Lau refused to call the site of the massacre a synagogue because it's non-Orthodox
In Jerusalem Election, Candidates Compete for a Spot in the Final Round
Most candidates believe that Ofer Berkovitch, the only serious nonreligious contender and the youngest of the bunch, will make it to the expected second round
Confirmed: Israeli Chief Rabbinate Does Keep a Secret List of Approved Rabbis From Abroad
Despite repeated denials, Haaretz obtained an internal document confirming Israel's top religious institution maintains a list of approved rabbis whose certification of conversion and marriage makes the cut
Opinion Why Are Reform Jews Waging War on Orthodoxy?
If Reform Jewish leaders were really honest with themselves, this is what they would say – acknowledging they’ve elevated their opposition to Orthodoxy far above grappling with the critical problems in their own house
Opinion Repulsed by Aggressive Jewish Nationalism? Reviving the Bund Is No Answer
Is the secular Jewish socialism of a pre-war mass movement opposed to Zionism really coming back from oblivion? A small kernel of young, idealistic Jews think it’s the answer to today’s Jewish identity crisis. This is why they’re wrong
Israelis May Be Fed Up With Orthodox Establishment, but Few Are Joining Reform and Conservative Congregations
New study finds that 13 percent of Israeli-Jews self-identify as Conservative or Reform Jews, but less than one percent are dues-paying members. Still, the movements have grown, implying Orthodoxy is no longer seen as the only ‘authentic’ Judaism
'You Help Brothers Before Cousins': Party Running for Haifa Municipal Elections to Create Jews-only Merchant List
As part of city council campaign, chairman of right-wing Habayit Hayehudi party vows to boost business of Jewish merchants in Talpiot produce market
Opinion Religion in Israel Attacks New Mothers
First we get a classic private health system – bypassing the public health system but exploiting its resources. Then the rabbis step in