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Fast Forward Survey finds Orthodox Jews are concerned about issues of abuse in their community
The survey also found slightly more progressive views on women in the clergy and Israeli politics than in the past
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News NY GOP county chair who offended Hasidic Jews tries mending fences
Lawrence Garvey was implicated in a 2019 campaign video that accused a Hasidic lawmaker and his allies of plotting to take over Rockland County
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Culture Why that New York Times article on the Brooklyn eruv is sparking controversy
Jews are upset at coverage they see as othering Orthodox Judaism
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Fast Forward This Orthodox Jewish model made history at New York Fashion Week
Lily Brasch, a disability activist, became the first person with muscular dystrophy to walk the runway without a mobility aid during the semi-annual designers' showcase
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Culture At the Western Wall, a woman in her underwear protests modesty limits
Requirements for prayer at the Jerusalem holy site have long been contentious
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Sports The college is Christian. Its point guard wears a yarmulke.
Playing basketball in an Orthodox Jewish desert hasn’t always been easy for Ze’ev Remer. That was kind of the idea.
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Fast Forward Both victims in New York plane crash identified as Orthodox Jews
The small plane was flying from New York to Cleveland when it crashed near White Plains
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Fast Forward GOP freshman Lawler promises to boost Israel from seat on key House committee
Mike Lawler of New York’s Hudson Valley was elected in November with signficant Orthodox support
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