We have spoken to the Edah Charedit, who have condemned the idea of Jewish women wearing burkas in the strongest possible terms (calling it an "abomination"), and say they will be issuing a statement banning their followers from wearing it.
Good for them.
The JC leader, November 22, 2024
Trump is likely to embolden religious hardliners in Israel, who will feel destiny is unfolding
There is a series of measures that would have us standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the US
We raise fortunes to support people and causes who wouldn’t do the same for us – what about our academics, our activists and our artists?
The Met is reviewing its decision to take no further action over an Imam who prayed for the destruction of Jewish homes – after JC reporting
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