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Read More »Orthodox Jews to observe July 4th without music
The soundtrack for a lot of Orthodox Jews this Fourth of July will be the mute button.
As music gallantly streams at barbecues and fireworks displays across the nation, many Orthodox Jews will silence their TVs and avoid live music performances, such as the annual Boston Pops concert on the Esplanade Hatch Shell.
Read More »Tuesday’s Religion News Roundup: Orthodox abusers, Jews for Mel Gibson, “Stand Your Ground” as Christian law
Suspected child abusers in Orthodox Jewish circles shouldn’t have their names revealed because of the “tight-knit and insular” nature of the community, argues Brooklyn’s DA.
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