Chaim Lebovits says, “We heard from the Rebbe…not to compromise on your Judaism and not to compromise on what you can do for the world. We’re working very hard on that tonight.” Director of Photography: Elie Gabor www.eliecreative.com
Preventing Sexual Abuse in the Ultra-Orthodox Community Tahel, the crisis center for religious women and children, is reaching out to one of the most insulated communities in Israel by tackling sexual abuse among the ultra-Orthodox. Monday was the first day of the group’s three-day conference titled, “Creating Safe Communities; Creating Hope.” The gathering at the […]
“The Rebbe told me that everyone has to do the utmost he can do in life to change the world, Tikkun Olam. [We’re now in] a big phase three trial of two hundred patients at six centers in the states. And that, if successful may end up to be a very good treatment for ALS […]
Judge Ruchie, the Hasidic Superwoman of Night Court Ruchie Freier is a 52-year-old Hasidic Jewish grandmother who has blazed a trail in her insular religious community with so much determination that the male authorities have simply had to make room. Eleven years ago, she became one of the first Hasidic female lawyers in Brooklyn, and […]
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Dear Jew in the City- This week Americans will show their thanks by getting together and eating Turkey and stuffing. Are there any Jewish customs or rituals for expressing gratitude? Thanks, Adam Dear Adam- Thanks for your question. There is an important characteristic in Judaism called hakaras hatov, acknowledging the good. It is stressed that […]
