Orthodox Jews

 A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) prays while holding a phone.

Call of war: Have Orthodox Israelis been using phones on Shabbat since Oct. 7?

A survey conducted by The Jerusalem Post revealed a significant shift in cellphone usage on Shabbat since Oct. 7 and sheds some light on evolving attitudes toward technology and religious practice.

Are more Orthodox Jews in Israel using phones on Shabbat during wartime?

Read the full Jerusalem Post survey on Shabbat phone usage among Orthodox Israelis in this week's Magazine and online over the weekend.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews block traffic, light rail in Haredi draft protest

A Jerusalem Post intern at the scene reported witnessing one of the Haredim at the protest blocking a car. The orthodox Jewish man persisted in blocking the vehicle even as it drove forward.

Why do we pray? Turning to God in times of trauma

Perhaps prayer’s greatest benefit is that it enables us to elevate and purify ourselves.

After 24 years, Israel's prodigal son Yehuda Solomon comes home

After 24 years, Moshav’s lead singer Yehuda Solomon returns to Israel after becoming an Orthodox rock star in Los Angeles.

17/02/2024

Ultra-Orthodox women break through in tech education, report finds

“This change stems from deep processes in the perception of the role of women in ultra-Orthodox society and the quality of their professional training in the education and higher education system.”

By LANA IKELAN/THE MEDIA LINE
02/02/2024

Haredi soldiers and the struggle for community acceptance

As the story of the haredi community and the broader Israeli society unfolds, the challenge lies not just within the haredi community but in the willingness of the entire society to adapt and grow.

By NECHUMI YAFFE
19/01/2024

Ari Segal, former head of two Orthodox schools, accused of ‘sexualized’ communications with student

A Houston Orthodox day school says it found credible allegations that a former head of school engaged in “sexualized” communications with students.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
21/12/2023

'Jewish students are hiding who they are' as antisemitism surges

Yeshiva University president Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman on the surge of hate on US campuses.

08/12/2023
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