Project Makom, an initiative of Jew in the City, helps former or questioning charedi Jews find their place in Orthodoxy. While we believe that there are numerous valid paths within Orthodox Judaism, not all observant Jews are born into a community which fits them.
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Esteemed Educator Faces Opposition As He Takes Over Hempstead School District An esteemed educator known for fixing failing New York City schools is ready to roll up his sleeves in one of the worst performing school districts on Long Island. Until now, “A Hasidic Jew is not somebody you’re going to find in Hempstead,” […]
On mikvah night, my husband leaves me a present. Not every month, not all the time, lest I expect it and no longer appreciate it. He started over twenty years ago when we had just gotten married. I don’t know how he first thought to do it, but it’s so incredibly sweet and wonderful […]
Dear Jew in the City- Now that the summer is here, I have a question. Is it proper for an Orthodox Jewish married woman to wear sandals/open-toed shoes in public? Thanks, JJ Dear JJ- Thanks for your question, though I’m not sure where marital status enters into it. (The only law of modesty that hinges […]
Dear Jew in the City- How can I get the most air circulation in my sukkah this year? We are considering having company since outdoor socialization seems safer now. What’s the least amount of material my sukkah can have for maximum airflow and still be kosher? Thank you, C.M. Dear C.M.- Okay, first things first. […]
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In a world obsessed with devices, it occurred to me that we are living in an age where silence dominates many situations. Silence between couples, silence between families, silence everywhere you turn as people tap, tap, tap on their devices. What an isolating existence. But what if there was an antidote to silence? What if […]
Last month, Newmax’s daytime news and political show, Liquid Lunch, invited Allison to speak about the Measles outbreak in the Orthodox Jewish community. Last week, they invited her on again to discuss the rising Anti-Semitic attacks in New York City and around the world, how anti-Zionism and BDS is a form of anti-Semitism, and the […]
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We are proud to present, “I See the Light,” featuring Orthodox Jewish All Stars Shulem Lemmer and The Maccabeats. Filmed before a live audience on December 1, 2019 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully at Jew in the City’s 6th All Star Awards. Project Makom, a division of Jew in the City, helps former and questioning […]
“We have so much more in common as human beings, than we are different from each other… Once you see that, through the power of music especially, you can bring people together and set an example. This was one of my goals. [To] encourage being Frum and encourage sticking to your values, staying true to […]
