Father Damick explains why this was not an Orthodox wedding, and why claiming or thinking that it was reveals how disordered modern thinking about tradition is. Excerpt: I’ve read many accounts ...

Orthodox converts say it’s not unusual to ... the absolute worst shidduch [matchmaking] recommendations for potential marriage partners, if they receive them at all,” wrote Bethany Mandel ...

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews in America have high fertility but very low rates of teen fertility and marriage, and fairly egalitarian marriage ages. Ultra-Orthodox Jewish fertility is high but not necessarily ...

have made Orthodox preferences the law of the land, including in these areas: The majority of Israelis want all these things to change — supporting civil marriage, transit on Shabbat ...