Daughter of Satmar Hasidic Rabbi Heard About His Death on WhatsApp
The daughter of Hasidic leader Rabbi Yitzhak Rosenberg only found out about his untimely death via a WhatsApp message, haredi outlet Kikar HaShabbat reports Wednesday.
Chicken Pox Outbreak Hits Brooklyn Hassidic Neighborhood
The New York Health Department is investigating an outbreak of chicken pox in a hassidic Jewish neighborhood of Brooklyn.
NY Media Profiles Section 8 Housing Program In The Williamsburg Jewish Community
New York – A special report produced by WNYC Radio in conjunction with The Daily News shines the media spotlight on Williamsburg which has one of the highest concentrations of Section 8 housing in New York City.
Miami, FL – 2 New York Haredi Residents Dead In Miami Drowning
Miami, FL – A well known real estate developer and renowned member of the Satmar community was one of two who died this morning in the Atlantic Ocean in North Miami Beach.
Satmar Va’ad Hatznius Blasted Calvin Klein For Underwear Ad
Kiryas Joel – Satmar Hasidic Va’ad Hatznius, or modesty patrol, the self-appointed arbiters of right and wrong in the Satmar community.
Meet The Shomrim The Hasidic ‘Cops’ Who Answer To Nobody
NYPD Inspector Michael Ameri shot himself Friday in a Department car hours after the FBI reportedly questioned him for a second time about a series of alleged payoffs made by members of New York’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish community—including several big donors to Mayor de Blasio—to high-ranking officials in the NYPD.
Shhh: Ultra-Orthodox Jews Use Internet As Much As Other Israelis Do
Their rabbis don’t like it, but ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel surf the internet like mad, a recent study shows.
Lakewood, NJ – Banned In 2 Neighboring Towns, Police Chief Calls Meeting To Address Misconceptions About Lakewood Shomrim
Lakewood, NJ – A meeting to be held tomorrow night between a group of Ocean County mayors will discuss the ongoing concerns regarding a Lakewood citizens patrol that has recently come under fire by officials in neighboring townships.
Gur Chassidus Bans WhatsApp Except To Communicate With Non Jews
A kenos to address threats from today’s technology was held on Monday evening in the Gur Chassidus.
Satmar Rebbe R’ Aron Teitelbum Slams NYC Investigation Into Private Schools
Pray for us! That’s the message a leading Hasidic rabbi gave to his thousands of followers in response to the city Education Department’s investigation into its schools failing to teach secular subjects as required by law.
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