Bolstered by growth in numbers and political influence, ultra-Orthodox parties are pushing for greater autonomy, with potentially far-reaching implications for the country.
Tag: Orthodox Judaism
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How a Windfall of Special Education Funding Benefited Hasidic Schools
New York has paid companies millions of dollars to help children with disabilities in religious schools. But the services are not always needed or even provided.
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How the Hasidic Jewish Community Became a Political Force in New York
Elected officials rarely embrace positions that could antagonize Hasidic leaders, who typically encourage their community to vote as a unified bloc.
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Yeshiva University Can Bar L.G.B.T. Club for Now, Sotomayor Rules
Sonia Sotomayor’s ruling will be in place pending a decision by the Supreme Court to take up the case.