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Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

'I had nowhere to go': Mob chased Brooklyn woman after mistaking her for protester at speech

A woman was violently attacked by a mob of men who mistook her for a protest participant.
The incident highlights a disturbing escalation in community tensions.
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
Brooklyn

Mythbusting: Don't Assume Orthodox Jews Only Drive - We Want Bike Lanes, Too - Streetsblog New York City

Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn bike more than city planners assume, and the absence of bike lanes reflects misconceptions about the community's transportation habits.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

'I had nowhere to go': Mob chased Brooklyn woman after mistaking her for protester at speech

A woman was violently attacked by a mob of men who mistook her for a protest participant.
The incident highlights a disturbing escalation in community tensions.
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
Brooklyn

Mythbusting: Don't Assume Orthodox Jews Only Drive - We Want Bike Lanes, Too - Streetsblog New York City

Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn bike more than city planners assume, and the absence of bike lanes reflects misconceptions about the community's transportation habits.
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NYC parents
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Hackney's Orthodox Jewish community up in arms about dictatorial' schools bill

Concern over state intervention threatens religious freedom in Hackney's Orthodox Jewish community regarding the new Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Two Brooklyn Yeshivas Lose Funding For Not Complying With State Education Law

Yeshiva Bnei Shimon Yisroel loses funding due to non-compliance with New York education laws.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Four Brooklyn Yeshivas File Federal Discrimination Complaint Against State, City Education Agencies

Yeshivas in Brooklyn filed a federal complaint against NY education officials, claiming discriminatory treatment regarding the state's educational standards.
#community
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

Gay, Jewish and Orthodox. How one group is working to open minds in Florida

Many Orthodox Jews struggle to find acceptance within their religious communities upon coming out as LGBTQ+.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Yiddish Is a Language That's Thrillingly Alive

Yiddish remains a living language with significant speakers in America, especially in ultra-Orthodox communities, contrasting mainstream perceptions of its decline.
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

Gay, Jewish and Orthodox. How one group is working to open minds in Florida

Many Orthodox Jews struggle to find acceptance within their religious communities upon coming out as LGBTQ+.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Yiddish Is a Language That's Thrillingly Alive

Yiddish remains a living language with significant speakers in America, especially in ultra-Orthodox communities, contrasting mainstream perceptions of its decline.
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fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ring of fire as Jewish festival marks giving of the Torah

The Simchas Beis Hashoeva celebration in Stamford Hill showcases the strength of community and tradition among London's Orthodox Jewish families.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

NY rabbi, wife booted off JetBlue flight by 'antisemitic' staff after heated exchange over switching seats: suit

Passengers must adhere to assigned seating on flights, regardless of personal beliefs.
JetBlue defends its policies amidst allegations of discrimination.
Expert opinions suggest this incident reflects common airline seating dilemmas, not antisemitism.
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