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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.

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+.

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.

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+.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'A women's rights revolution': Women attacked during religious divorce event in Borough Park * Brooklyn Paper

Orthodox Jewish women face challenges in obtaining divorces due to religious laws.

Educational efforts to empower women in marriage and divorce rights met backlash in Borough Park.

Ex-Wife Of Ultra-Religious Hasidic Husband Reveals Strict Rules She Had To Follow During Intimacy

Sara Glass detailed the struggles of being a closeted lesbian in an orthodox Jewish community and her journey towards self-acceptance.

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