Ruchie Freier, First: Chassidic Woman Elected To Be NY Civil Court Judge
The Hon. Judge Rachel “Ruchie” Freier made history this week as the first Chassidic woman ever to be elected to take the bench in New York Civil Court.
DNA Expert Barred From Testifying For Orthodox Jewish Man Accused of Gang Assault GAY Black Man In Williamsburg
A Brooklyn judge has given the lawyer for an Orthodox Jewish man on trial for gang assault more time for an expert witness to challenge prosecutors’ key evidence in the case.
US Kids’ Clothing Store Defends ‘Anti-Haredi’ Return Policy
On Wednesday, JTA reported that Shan and Toad, a high-end children’s clothing retailer, had a very specific return policy: Customers could return non-sale items for a full refund — except for residents of five communities in New York and New Jersey, all of which have a significant Orthodox population.
Jerusalem – Israel’s Shimon Peres Hospitalized, On Respirator After Stroke
The 9th President of Israel, Shimon Peres, suffered a stroke this evening (Tuesday) and was rushed to the Chaim Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer Hospital.
Hasidic Man Arrested At JFK and Charged In Satmar Kidnapping Plot
Federal prosecutors have charged a third Hasidic man in an alleged conspiracy to kidnap a man who had refused to release his wife from marriage.
Company To Test Chabad Rebbe’s ‘Diamond’ Predictions
Despite recent losses, the Shefa Yamim mining and exploration company is planning to distribute stock through the London stock exchange.
In Nigeria, Chabad House Is Not For Jews Only
From an “embassy” helping Jews, the Chabad House in Nigeria—the only one of its kind in central Africa—has become a ray of light for local Africans.
Once Again, A Final Goodbye: 60th Frum Overdose Since Rosh Hashanah
Her name was Faygee. She was 20 years old and she had a smile that could light up a room.
Neturei Karta Attacks Home of Kiryat Gat Chief Rabbi
Vandals attacked the home of the Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Gat, Rabbi Moshe Havlin, Wednesday night, resulting in the hospitalization of Rabbi Havlin’s wife.
TRAGEDY IN MONSEY – Two Yeshiva Bochrim Struck By Vehicle; 1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized; Driver Is Off Duty Police Officer
A terrible tragedy in Monsey has R”L left one Yeshiva Bochur dead and another with serious injuries.