https://politicalresearch.org/ The latest research related to ultra-orthodox judaism en https://religiondispatches.org/2017/01/06/religious-liberty-its-simple-hasidic-woman-explains To almost nobody’s surprise, 2016 ended with another confusing and un-American blow in the “religious freedom” vs. freedom freedom category. As Slate’s tireless Mark Joseph Stern noted, a “bizarre ruling” by a US District Judge allows doctors to discriminate against… Fri, 06 Jan 2017 10:13:13 EST Evan Derkacz b399c7b1-afbf-4acd-b4cd-a923ceb51dad https://religiondispatches.org/2015/07/31/african-religious-leaders-complain-about-obama-advocacy-lgbt-rights-ultra-orthodox-man Africa: Religious leaders criticize Obama comments on LGBT human rights A story from the Catholic News Agency rounds up critical commentary from members of the church hierarchy in response to U.S. President Barack Obama’s advocacy for the human rights of… Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:01:20 EDT Peter Montgomery 3122d501-cc72-4af7-a824-c84d8c4fda5a https://religiondispatches.org/2015/06/16/could-real-life-jurassic-park-help-climate-change In the storerooms of the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, in Connecticut, there’s a glass jar that contains a steak. The grayish meat floats in a solution of alcohol and water, unable to rot. According to legend, in 1951… Tue, 16 Jun 2015 04:03:27 EDT Michael Schulson 03615ae2-0745-42d2-8e4c-02b123126528 https://religiondispatches.org/2015/03/13/perus-civil-unions-bill-killed-bishop-calls-sponsor-faggot-germany-fines-men-trying We have reported on the appointment of the first U.S. Special Envoy for LGBT Equality. This week, Adebisi Alimi, a lecturer in pre- and post-colonial sexual orientation and gender identity in Africa at Berlin’s Freie Universtat and a fellow at… Fri, 13 Mar 2015 03:56:50 EDT Peter Montgomery 13864707-6174-4e2e-b4bc-38be74889c4e https://religiondispatches.org/2014/10/09/whats-more-frightening-snakes-plane For these “religious freedom” advocates, it’s women. Thu, 09 Oct 2014 11:45:46 EDT Devin Kuhn-Choi 0dcb7d0d-7c64-4190-8b5e-f3392a65b78c https://religiondispatches.org/2014/10/08/ultra-orthodox-jewish-men-stand-religious-freedom-plane It’s the same pattern of behavior we’re seeing from other “religious freedom” fighters. Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:20:36 EDT Kara Loewentheil 3e103902-2e85-45e8-9f20-075d0a1e11cf https://religiondispatches.org/2013/05/23/hipsters-vs-hasids-round-yawn A tale of schlock and damnation. Thu, 23 May 2013 06:32:21 EDT Evan Derkacz ddf64353-650d-439c-b410-c1f8ae41eeb9 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/12/03/reparative-therapy-quackery-rabbis-agree-doesnt-mean-its-okay-be-gay Last week saw yet another rabbinic decree stating that homosexual behavior of any kind is against Jewish law. The opinion, by Rabbi Aharon Feldman, is by far the most up-to-date anti-gay statement from any religious authority. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:26:27 EST Jay Michaelson a1b63b3c-4ab7-47ce-bc1a-e7d6ecd3cb38 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/05/21/rabbis-are-right-be-afraid 40,000 Hasidim vs. Internet. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:19:53 EDT Jay Michaelson 5499abd2-5993-4636-928e-033339c307a9 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/05/02/israeli-conservative-movement-will-ordain-gay-rabbis Six years after its American counterpart, the Conservative movement’s Israeli rabbinical school voted last week to admit gay and lesbian students. It’s one small step for LGBT people, one foot-dragging schlep for the Jews. Wed, 02 May 2012 12:27:57 EDT Jay Michaelson d6ed841f-8382-4b32-8e7a-45ba9c3586f2 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/01/27/open-letter-rabbi-dov-linzer-modesty-and-jewish-law While the Talmud dictates that both men and women dress modestly, the legal tradition that follows in its wake makes dress requirements for women much more rigid. Thus, the fact that in many Orthodox summer camps, or Kibbutzim, one can readily find young Orthodox men in shorts and T-shirts while young girls wear skirts and longer sleeves is not inconsequential. And how often are religious boys told, “Don’t wear that, it’s not tznius (modest)!”? Not very often. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:29:23 EST Shaul Magid 6b668a4f-45c8-45e1-9bb2-56f7cefffca2 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/01/06/hypocrisy-protests-against-ultra-orthodox-israel In light of recent events in the small Israeli town of Beit Shemesh, many in the modern Jewish world have argued the haredim (ultra-Orthodox) have crossed a line. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:38:06 EST Shaul Magid a3fb07a4-0a49-4952-9fec-7fa15dab7932 https://religiondispatches.org/2010/05/13/kung-fu-nuns-beatles-amish-healthcare-week-religion-poetically A roundup of the latest from the world of religion. Thu, 13 May 2010 11:03:02 EDT Christopher Marchsteiner 4de9cf5a-e4c2-4b72-841b-53830687d208 https://religiondispatches.org/2010/04/13/are-they-jewish-bones-battle-separation-synagogue-state-israel An ancient burial site was unearthed while building a badly needed emergency room. Contradicting the opinion of scientists, a group of Ultra-Orthodox Rabbis declared the bones Jewish, setting off a battle that has reached the highest seat of power and caused observers to question the role of religion in government decisions. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:50:34 EDT Shalom Goldman dd77b1c0-7225-4f92-99b9-084e66ad1fe9 https://religiondispatches.org/2010/04/07/holy-spit-why-do-ultra-orthodox-jews-spit-christians A bold new forum was recently organized to confront a persistent problem in Jewish-Christian relations in Jerusalem. But why are Ultra-Orthodox Jewish teens spitting on Christians in the first place? Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:04:32 EDT Shalom Goldman c79cabd5-84fa-4343-8d57-f85167cf0baa https://religiondispatches.org/2009/08/01/zionism-and-anti-zionism-ultra-orthodox-and-settler-movement-israel Israel’s Ultra Orthodox, or Haredim, do not share the theological assumptions of the settlers—but in recent years a purely pragmatic alliance has formed. What does this mean for Israel as a society? Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:19:50 EDT Shaul Magid fdc3b18c-2296-4ba5-b1cd-03f9171accd2