After a plea to combat antisemitism, the White House convened a meeting with Jewish leaders The participants were knocked back by the immediacy of the response. By Ron Kampeas May 25, 2021 5:33 pm
Citing rise in extremist violence, Jewish groups urge ‘expeditious’ confirmation for Biden Homeland Security nominee An Orthodox Union letter reflects broader concerns that the Biden administration will not be able to get to work as soon as Joe Biden is sworn in as president. January 18, 2021 4:34 pm
Lawmakers include $2.75 billion for private schools in stimulus after prodding by Orthodox Jewish and Catholic groups Jewish day schools have been among those hard hit by the pandemic. December 21, 2020 4:18 pm
Congressional spending package includes double the security funding for nonprofits By Ron Kampeas December 21, 2020 3:16 pm
US surgeon general advises Orthodox rabbis on High Holiday practices By Shira Hanau September 2, 2020 4:30 pm
For Orthodox groups, the Supreme Court’s ruling on aid to religious schools is a big win By Shira Hanau June 30, 2020 3:53 pm
Allen Fagin, head of the Orthodox Union, reflects on how the pandemic has changed Orthodox life By Shira Hanau June 25, 2020 4:19 pm
‘Rogue’ minyans and divided ranks: Orthodox rabbis are increasingly split over safety of communal prayer By Shira Hanau May 15, 2020 12:17 pm
Wait to resume services, then proceed carefully, Orthodox Jews are told By Marcy Oster May 10, 2020 7:18 pm
Fauci to Orthodox Jews: Ease into communal prayer as gatherings become possible By Ron Kampeas May 7, 2020 4:49 pm