A new synagogue planned for West Boca Chabad of West Boca broke ground on new building An international network of Orthodox Jewish congregations will soon have a permanent outpost in West Boca .
June 11, 2013 - Sun-Sentinel
Williamsburg Jews Don't Oppose Citi Bikes, Just Scantily Clad Hipsters Who Ride Them Of the vocal Citi Bike opposition, there is one group the DOT probably thought it appeased quite well: Williamsburg's ultra-Orthodox Jewish population. While much of the neighborhood is slated to receive docking stations, a notable Citi Bike hole has been carved out of a Hasidic enclave bordered roughly by Flushing, Kent and Division avenues— to the relief of many of the area's residents. [ more ...
June 10, 2013 - Gothamist
Insight: Steeped in tradition, Israel's ultra-Orthodox face reform drive By Crispian Balmer and Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A small rock lies on the desk of Dov Lipman. It was hurled at the member of parliament by a fellow ultra-Orthodox Jew and is a constant reminder of the deep divisions within Israel that Lipman says must be overcome. Lipman, who is a rabbi, was hit by the stone shortly after immigrating to Israel from the United States, eight years ago ...
June 6, 2013 - Reuters via Yahoo! News