Tag: Ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups

Dassi Erlich on life since she and her sisters fought and won their case against abuser Malka Leifer

Published March 6, 2024 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Adass Israel Scool, Australia, criminal conviction, Malka Leifer, sexual abuse, survivor story, Ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups

For nine weeks Dassi Erlich sat in a Melbourne courtroom wondering anxiously if the truth would prevail. Then, on April 3, 2023, in a moment she describes as "absolutely terrifying", the Victorian County Court jury finally handed down its verdict…[Continue Reading...]

A new website reports on the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community

Published December 16, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Brooklyn, free press, Haredi, New York, Ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups

Imagine buying an expensive electric vehicle that has internet connectivity but deciding to disable it. That's what a business is doing for ultra-Orthodox Jews who own Teslas in order to ensure that the drivers and their passengers don't see anything…[Continue Reading...]

Sisters abused by ultra-Orthodox principal share pain

Published June 28, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Australia, criminal convictions, Heredi, Malka Leifer, sexual abuse, Ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups

The first person to tell Elly Sapper that she was loved was Malka Leifer, her school principal and a woman highly revered in her ultra Orthodox Jewish community. Sapper was raised in a home devoid of love and affection, and…[Continue Reading...]

From ultra-Orthodox outcast to TikTok sensation: Riki Rotter’s path to freedom

Published June 2, 2023 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged escaping ultra Orthodox boundaries, former member's story, Israel, ultra Orthodox Jewish sects, Ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups, ultra-Orthodox Jews

After being expelled twice from the seminary (once because she watched "HaMerotz LaMillion" - an Israeli adventure reality game show based on the international Amazing Race franchise), Riki (then Rivki) Rotter overheard a secret late-night conversation between her parents. At…[Continue Reading...]

Police forcibly disperse violent ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem

Published February 23, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Israel, rioting, Ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups, violence

Israel Police in Jerusalem forcibly repelled ultra-Orthodox protesters after they became disorderly and committed acts of vandalism, including throwing stones at a light rail car, damaging one of its windows. Two of the protesters were arrested. The demonstrators had gathered…[Continue Reading...]

From ultra-Orthodox rabbi to openly transgender: Abby Stein tells her story in St. Louis

Published February 23, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Abby Stein, rabbi, transgender, Ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups

Celebrating our differences and uniqueness as individuals is a hallmark Jewish value. So recognition of people who identify as LGBTQ+ is an ideal way to acknowledge their oneness. That’s a key message delivered by Rabbi Abby Stein, the first openly…[Continue Reading...]

Haredi protesters clash with police outside Jerusalem cellphone store

Published January 16, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Israel, riot, Ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men clashed with police outside a Jerusalem cellphone store Sunday evening, as a protest against the sale of phones that can access the internet turned into a brawl. Demonstrators who gathered on Malchei Israel Street in the…[Continue Reading...]