admin | April 6, 2020
Its not surprising that most films and TV shows featuring Hasidic Jews paint them as villains. Theyre not cartoonish moustache-twirlers per se, but usually religious zealots plotting to thwart the protagonists goal, which is invariably escaping their insular community.
admin | April 6, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy Gives Coronavirus UpdateMurphy said data shows a decline in the growth rate of new cases from 24% day-over-day on March 30th to roughly 12% - meaning social distancing efforts may be beginning to "flatten the curve." Coronavirus Update: Gov
admin | April 6, 2020
CultureNetflix's superb new drama tells the true story of a young woman who fled her Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn Friday, 3rd April 2020, 12:33 pm Why is television so fascinated by religious rebels? And why does it never get their portrayal quite right?Anyone who has broken from their faith community in extreme cases, cults, but more commonly, the Amish or Mormons are considered beguiling, different, alien
admin | April 6, 2020
Thenew Netflix miniseries Unorthodoxpremiered last month. The show, which has been increasing in interest on the streaming platform, is a story told in four episodes. The plot is based on a book written by Deborah Feldman.
admin | April 6, 2020
Now that so many of us are stuck inside for the indefinite future, were going to need some new Netflix shows to binge. The Netflix series Unorthodox premiered on Mar. 26 , 2020.
admin | April 6, 2020
MONTREAL -- The Federation CJA is reminding Jewish people in Montreal to follow the strict public health measures outlined during the COVID-19 pandemic as Passover approaches and avoid gatherings. The Montreal Jewish Community organization warns to not go to any social gatherings whatsoever, and not host or attend any prayer gatherings. No one should join you at your Seder unless they are living with you, the CJA warns.
admin | April 6, 2020
In New York City, the threat of the homeless riding in the subway stations and spreading disease was known for months. Right now, even with at least 1,400 members of the NYPD becoming infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, sweeping the subways of the homeless might be necessary, as any of them carrying the virus could threaten containment measures in the city. On the surface, it would appear as if the ultra-orthodox Jewish community is another group that could upend containment measures.
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