Amid a Measles Outbreak, an Ultra-Orthodox Nurse Fights Vaccination Fears in Her Community Blima Marcus is an oncology nurse and a member of the ultra-Orthodox community in Borough Park, Brooklyn, where the incidence of measles has risen sharply since last fall, as it has in similar enclaves in the New York area. In mid-November, Marcus […]
In the heart of Beverly Hills, California, a kosher Thai food restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine with a modern flair. Beloved by locals, BH Thai is known for offering a well-kept location where secular family and business associates can enjoy dishes alongside regular kosher-keepers. The staff goes out of their way to please customers, offering […]
Rena Rossner isn’t the typical writer of Fantasy novels: while many writers have fought for an inclusive voice in mainstream publishing circles, she is one of the only ones representing Orthodox Jewish women. Rossner was born and raised in Miami Beach, FL in a Modern Orthodox environment but has lived in Israel for much of her […]
Five Star Kosher in Tel Aviv for Foodie Tourists Jerusalem has traditionally held the crown as Israel’s kosher capital – where fine-dining is concerned in particular — whereas Tel Aviv was traditionally too treyf for more obervant eaters. However there have been a few new openings serving five star food for kosher eaters, and with […]
Meet the Freshman Class of the Maryland General Assembly The freshman class of Maryland’s General Assembly includes the legislature’s largest group of female lawmakers to ever serve in the state house, including Dalya Attar (D-Baltimore City): She is a Baltimore prosecutor and an Orthodox Jew. Haredi Woman Running in Labor Aims for Revolution When one […]
Orthodox Community Confronts Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment within a community is a difficult topic no matter the context, but within religious communities it’s a topic that isn’t commonly discussed. Dr. Linda Freedman, a psychotherapist, spoke at New Toco Shul on Feb. 14, 2018 with the hopes of shedding light on the value of these conversations. […]
