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Some Conservative rabbis have removed the Prayer for the State of Israel from Shabbat services, joining others protesting on the street Israel's government policies. Photo by David Rullo
March 20, 2023, 3:25 pm
Pittsburgh rabbis keep Prayer for the State of Israel despite government’s policies
“If anything,” Adat Shalom Rabbi Yaier Lehrer said, “Israel needs our prayers now more than ever.”
By David Rullo
Some Conservative rabbis have removed the Prayer for the State of Israel from Shabbat services, joining others protesting on the street Israel's government policies. Photo by David Rullo
March 13, 2023, 12:54 pm
Local Israeli expats and others protest proposed judicial changes
“I’m very happy because we are mainly supporting, inspiring and encouraging our friends, families and all the others humans living in Israel,” Amos said.
By David Rullo
Jacob Kornbluh, a reporter and a member of the Hasidic community in Borough Park, was surrounded by a large crowd led by Heshy Tischler, a local figure who has become a leader of the movement to defy COVID restrictions. (Screenshot from Twitter via JTA)
October 8, 2020, 11:59 am
Orthodox protesters in NY corner journalist accused of informing on community
A reporter and member of Brooklyn's Hasidic community was cornered and threatened Wednesday night amid protests against new COVID-19 restrictions.
By Shira Hanau
A topless protester sits on a menorah statue near the Knesset during a demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on July 21, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 22, 2020, 12:47 pm
Topless social work protester pushes back against tide of criticism
Woman who climbed menorah statue and removed shirt says she doesn’t see actions as disrespectful to state symbol, laments that breasts make headlines but not rape.
By TOI Staff
Protestors gathered for a Tisha B'Av program in 2019. Photo courtesy of Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman
August 15, 2019, 2:32 pm
Tisha B’Av in Pittsburgh marked by demonstration and mourning
Reflections, readings, songs and shofar blast shared at protest.
By Adam Reinherz
July 11, 2019, 10:06 am
The protests by Ethiopian Israelis, explained
Ethiopian-Isreali killed in third day of protests
By Marcy Oster
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