Orthodox Union
Coverage of Orthodox Union in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani's latest Netanyahu remarks deepen concerns among Jewish leaders
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admitted he lacks legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but called for his accountability under the International Criminal Court's warrant. Jewish leaders expressed concerns that Mamdani's rhetoric fuels division and risks inciting violence, particularly amid recent tensions over antisemitism and protests related to the Israel-Hamas war.
- Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congress
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, but Orthodox Jewish organizations oppose it due to concerns about delayed morning prayers and communal prayer requirements. The bill faces uncertainty in the Senate, with Orthodox groups like Agudath Israel of America arguing it disrupts religious practices and work schedules.