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Is Bob Dylan father of rising American novelist? Sam Sussman’s debut story stirs Buzz
Sam Sussman became an overnight literary sensation. In his debut novel, he describes growing up under the shadow of a stunning possibility: that his biological father is none other than Bob Dylan.
Reuven Namdar | 11.01.25
הפגנה מול הקונסול הישראלית
Satmar Hasidim unite in New York protest against IDF draft of yeshiva students
In rare display of unity, rival Satmar factions held a protest in New York against Israel’s military draft; rabbis spoke from cranes, condemning the arrest of yeshiva students 'for the crime of studying Torah'
Shilo Freid | 10.20.25
זוהראן ממדאני בסוכה של סאטמר
'Dear friend of the Jewish people': Mamdani celebrates Sukkot with anti-Zionist Hasidim amid mayoral race
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined the anti-Zionist Satmar Hasidic community in Brooklyn for a Sukkot celebration, receiving a warm welcome despite the group’s official endorsement of his rival, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.11.25
הילולה בציון הקבר, במהלך חגי תשרי
Beyond Uman: Hasidic pilgrimages for Rosh Hashanah around the world
Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, and the US are key High Holiday prayer hubs, as Hasidim worldwide come to connect with rabbis, pray, and draw spiritual energy, investing time and money; Some groups even urge men to leave wives and children at home to cut costs
Shilo Freid | 09.19.25
מהומות חרדים בסמוך לכלא 10 בשל מעצר וכליאתם של חרדים עריקים בנתב"ג
Hasidim clash with MPs outside military prison, free one draft dodger
Protesters hurled stones and tear gas at soldiers, injuring several, as Gur leaders denounced the government and vowed resistance; dozens more ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers were arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport en route to Uman
Shilo Freid, Eitan Glickman, Yoav Zitun | 09.18.25
הילולה בציון הקבר, במהלך חגי תשרי
Why do tens of thousands of Israelis travel to Uman on Rosh Hashanah?
The annual pilgrimage to Uman has been in the headlines this year not only because of special government funding but also over the demand that draft dodgers not be arrested on their way to visit grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov; So who was Rabbi Nachman, when did Israelis begin arriving at his grave in such large numbers, and why do the obstacles not deter them?
Shilo Freid | 08.27.25
האדמו"ר מסאטמר, רבי זלמן לייב טייטלבוים
US Satmar Hasidic leaders arrive in Israel to challenge draft, state funding
The anti-Israel sect is visiting to back opposition to drafting Haredim, push for full separation of Haredi schools from state funding and influence moderate rabbis, exploiting tensions in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community over military conscription
Shilo Freid | 08.19.25
בזמן הפרות הסדר בלילה בשכם, היו מתפללים בקבר יוסף
Breslov Hasidim intend to 'occupy' Joseph's Tomb in Nablus: 'Talmud is our protection'
After several visits without security coordination, one of which ended with injuries and arrests after a clash with Palestinians, Joseph Tomb activist group says in statement, 'Joseph, we won’t sell you a second time'
Shilo Freid, Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.29.25
האדמו"ר מגור בפגישה בארה"ב עם תורמים
One million dollars for house visit: Hassidic spiritual leader launches US fundraising tour
Rabbi Yaakov Aryeh Alter, leader of Gur Hasidic dynasty, embarks on fundraising tour aiming to replace state stipends frozen by court order, securing tens of millions from wealthy donors to sustain community’s institutions
Shilo Freid | 06.09.25
החשוד נעצר תוך זמן קצר
'Despicable and unacceptable': Hasidic child assaulted in Brooklyn | Watch
A Hasidic boy was struck in the face without warning while playing with friends in Brooklyn’s Borough Park; The attacker was quickly arrested, as city leaders condemned the assault amid rising concerns over antisemitic violence across the United States         
Itamar Eichner | 06.09.25
מועצת גדולי התורה של אגודת ישראל בכינוס חריג של כל האדמו"רים לרגל המשבר הקואליציוני
Senior Hasidic rabbis call for immediate dissolution of Knesset over draft law
Declaration comes amid growing tensions in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, which has faced internal divisions over efforts to formalize exemptions for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students from mandatory military service
Shilo Freid | 06.05.25
Elchonon “Elie” Schwartz
Hasidic New York developer sentenced to 7 years in prison for real estate fraud
Elchonon 'Elie' Schwartz defrauded over 800 investors out of $62.8 million through fake commercial property deals and used the funds for luxury purchases
Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.20.25
אישה מחסידות תולדות אהרן
'More strict than the rest': A rare look at Israel’s most insular Hasidic sect
Dr. Sima Zalcberg-Blak spent years uncovering the hidden lives of ultra-Orthodox Toldot Aharon women, shedding light on their strict traditions, deep faith and quiet defiance in a rapidly changing world
Eliezer Hayun | 03.09.25
חסידי ברסלב מנסים לשפץ ולגדר את מתחם הקבר של הרב אש הנמצא בשטח לבנון
Dozens of Hasidim clash with IDF while attempting to cross into Lebanon
Group traveled to the area to visit the tomb of Rabbi Ashi in second similar incident within less than a week; four arrested facing remand; Two IDF soldiers were lightly injured
Yair Kraus | 02.19.25
חסידי ברסלב מנסים לשפץ ולגדר את מתחם הקבר של הרב אש הנמצא בשטח לבנון
Members of Hasidic sect cross borders, take risks to reach tombs of sages
At least 20 members crossed the Israel-Lebanon border overnight in order to pray at the grave site of a Jewish sage located in military zone; group also travels to the West Bank and other Arab countries
Shilo Freid | 02.16.25
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