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Here’s a look at Passover traditions that begin at sundown April 12
The Jewish holiday of Passover begins Saturday, April 12 at sundown and goes until nightfall on Sunday, April 20. There are ...
Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem burn leavened bread ahead of Passover
Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem’s religious Mea Shearim neighbourhood burned leavened bread, known as hametz, on Friday ...
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Why do US Jews leave Orthodoxy? A new study tries to map out the reasons
A survey of 29 formerly religious subjects by the Orthodox Union concludes synagogues and schools must adopt more inclusive mindsets while parents should provide clear support ...
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Orthodox Jews overcharged by Rockland car wash for 'Passover Special,' AG say
A Rockland car wash faces a potential $75,000 penalty if the business continues to target Orthodox Jews with discriminatory ...
These Modern Orthodox and observant Jews want to change their community’s conversation around the Gaza war
Since June, a group of American and Israeli-born Jews have been meeting every few weeks in New York for a salon-style series ...
New bill would trash NYC ticketing over garbage during Jewish Sabbath
City sanitation workers would be banned from issuing trash-related fines to New Yorkers during some weekend hours — including ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Passover Preparations
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and children burn leavened items in final preparation for the Passover holiday in the ...
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Affordable housing group acquires former Orthodox Jewish funeral home for about $12M
Affordable housing developer Camber Property Group has acquired the site of an Orthodox Jewish chapel in Borough Park for ...