As we approach the one-year mark of the coronavirus pandemic that continues to ravage the world, we would like to reflect on how Yaffed addressed the unique challenges that Hasidic families in New York face. Early March 2020 Since most Hasidic households speak exclusively Yiddish and internet access is rare, many ultra-Orthodox families did not […]
How Yaffed Addressed The COVID Crisis In The Hasidic Community Read More »
As the election season in New York City gets underway, candidates often seek to stand out of the crowd through policy positions that, they hope, important constituencies will find appealing. One such example are candidates looking to win votes in Hasidic and ultra-Orthodox communities, who in the name of “religious freedom” have pledged not to
Letter from Jewish Leaders and Rabbis to Candidates for NYC Office Read More »
2021 New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has set himself apart from his opponents early on and with a clear demonstration of the lengths he is willing to go to obtain the ultra- Orthodox bloc vote. For the sake of this vote, Mr. Yang seems to be willing to sacrifice the futures of tens
Mayoral Candidates Must Put Children Ahead Of Votes Read More »
Hasidic Jewish teenage boys spend about 12 hours each day learning at religious high schools (known as yeshivas.) And yet, many young men leave Yeshiva with barely any math or science skills, or even the ability to read English beyond an elementary school level. This lack of basic education makes them especially vulnerable to poverty.
Why Is No One Ensuring That Hasidic Kids Get A Real Education? Read More »
