Where Does the Custom of Hiding the Afikomen Come From?
Dear JITC- Where does the custom of hiding the afikomen (and ransoming it, children from parents...
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People Magazine’s Parent Profiles & Other Orthodox Jews in the News
Lakewood Hires Its First-Ever Orthodox Jewish Police Cadet With an Orthodox Jewish community making up most...
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How Do We Name Our Baby Without Family Interference?
Dear Rebbetzin Chaya- My husband and I really want a certain name for our baby, but...
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How Orthodox Jewish Fathers Can Talk To Their Sons About Puberty
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article handles mature topics and is the first of a two part series....
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Haredi Mother of Five Wins Fastest Israeli Female at Jerusalem Marathon!
Beatie Deutsch, the Haredi Jewish mother of five who made headlines when noticed by George Takei,...
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I Went OTD, But I’m Finding My Way Back. Here’s Why.
‘I am done’ ‘I give up’ Those were the thoughts that sent me to a psychiatric...
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Shabbat With the Israeli Billionaire Founder of WeWork and Other Orthodox Jews in the News
Opioid Abuse in the Orthodox Jewish Community Opioid abuse is a serious public health issue. Drug...
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The Hasidic Millenial Internet Sensation & Other Orthodox Jews in the News
The Real Reason Rachel Zoe Waited 3 Years To Cut Her Son’s Hair For the curious,...
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These Ultra-Orthodox Organizations Are Keeping Kids Safe From Sex Abuse At Camp
Swimming pools, watermelon, ice pops, and campfires are all hallmarks of a childhood summertime experience, but...
Continue ReadingJew in the City Presents “The Sound of Silence” feat. The Maccabeats
In a world obsessed with devices, it occurred to me that we are living in an...
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