ultra-Orthodox Jews
Israeli health advocate pens prayer to encourage vaccination
By Michele Chabin — May 17, 2019
JERUSALEM (RNS) — A concerned Jewish healthcare worker has composed a prayer to be said before vaccinations are given. She hopes the prayer, which has been posted in some well-baby clinics, will help ease the minds of parents whose children are being vaccinated.
Close vote in Israel extends tiny ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties’ outsized sway
By Michele Chabin — April 11, 2019
JERUSALEM (RNS) — Besides its effect on the everyday lives of Jewish Israelis, the influence of haredi parties promises to exacerbate tensions between the Israeli government and non-Orthodox Diaspora Jews.
Measles is not good for the Jews
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 1, 2019
Vaccinating children is a commandment. Taking care of health is a commandment. How much louder do you need to say this?
Is it OK to blame ultra-orthodox Jews?
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 13, 2019
When did it become OK to generalize about the Jews?
Jerusalem mayoral race exposes religious-secular rift
By Michele Chabin — November 12, 2018
JERUSALEM (RNS) — A fight over nightclub closures on the sabbath represents a larger tug-of-war over whose values will prevail — the ultra-Orthodox Jews' or those of their more mainstream Jewish neighbors.
Measles outbreaks hit ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities in Israel and US
By Paul O'Donnell — November 9, 2018
JERUSALEM (RNS) — In Israel, several prominent rabbis have signed a document that reads, "Whoever isn't vaccinated is a murderer."
Israeli court fines ultra-Orthodox radio station for banning women from the air
By Michele Chabin — September 21, 2018
JERUSALEM (RNS) — After a lawsuit was filed, the station began permitting women to speak during limited hours, "and only on stereotypically female topics like recipes or education,” said an activist.
How I caused an earthquake in Israel
By Jeffrey Salkin — July 9, 2018
JERUSALEM (RNS) — A funny thing happened on the way to Jerusalem this past Shabbat.
Ancient beard traditions shape the face of modern Jerusalem
By Ian Deitch — February 16, 2018
JERUSALEM (AP) — Facial hair is trendy worldwide these days, but in Jerusalem beards have never gone out of style, projecting religious mysticism, nationalism and ideals of masculinity.
Israeli court annuls law exempting religious from military
By Jerome Socolovsky — September 12, 2017
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Supreme Court struck down a 2015 law that granted exemptions from military service to ultra-Orthodox men, in a move that could reignite long-standing tensions between Israel's politically powerful ultra-Orthodox community and the secular Jewish majority.
Israeli blacklist of US rabbis points to widening rift
By Yonat Shimron — July 9, 2017
JERUSALEM (AP) — The list includes 160 rabbis from 24 countries and includes a number of prominent Orthodox rabbis in North America.
Jerusalem home tourism initiative opens a window to different religious groups, cultures
By Yonat Shimron — March 15, 2017
(RNS) A new initiative helps women, especially those from Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community, earn an income.
Reform and Conservative Jews try a new tactic in battle for Israeli religious pluralism
By Yonat Shimron — November 22, 2016
JERUSALEM (RNS) Many believe the time for quiet diplomacy has passed.
Jewish feminists say they’d accept Western Wall prayer compromise
By Michele Chabin — October 7, 2013
JERUSALEM (RNS) The continued violence, and the government’s long-standing unwillingness to allow Jewish feminists to pray as they want at the Western Wall, has strained relations between the Israeli government and American Jews.
Orthodox Jews use smartphones, websites to complete Talmud cycle
By Chris Lisee — July 31, 2012
(RNS) As 150,000 Orthodox Jews in North America celebrate the completion of a seven-year Talmud study program August 1, it’s easier than ever to study scripture, with the advent of websites, podcasts and smartphone apps. By Chris Lisee.
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