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Unorthodox shines, despite hitting the usual ‘Orthodexit’ beats – Canadian Jewish News

| April 6, 2020

Its not surprising that most films and TV shows featuring Hasidic Jews paint them as villains. Theyre not cartoonish moustache-twirlers per se, but usually religious zealots plotting to thwart the protagonists goal, which is invariably escaping their insular community.

Coronavirus Update: NYPD Threatening Action Against Members Of Hasidic Communities Ignoring Social Distancing – CBS New York

| April 6, 2020

Gov. Phil Murphy Gives Coronavirus UpdateMurphy said data shows a decline in the growth rate of new cases from 24% day-over-day on March 30th to roughly 12% - meaning social distancing efforts may be beginning to "flatten the curve." Coronavirus Update: Gov

Netflix’s compelling drama Unorthodox is a striking examination of faith and feminism – inews

| April 6, 2020

CultureNetflix's superb new drama tells the true story of a young woman who fled her Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn Friday, 3rd April 2020, 12:33 pm Why is television so fascinated by religious rebels? And why does it never get their portrayal quite right?Anyone who has broken from their faith community in extreme cases, cults, but more commonly, the Amish or Mormons are considered beguiling, different, alien

Why ‘Unorthodox’ Producers ‘Only Cast Jewish Actors for Jewish Roles’ in the New Netflix Series – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

| April 6, 2020

Thenew Netflix miniseries Unorthodoxpremiered last month. The show, which has been increasing in interest on the streaming platform, is a story told in four episodes. The plot is based on a book written by Deborah Feldman.

‘Unorthodox’: What is the Netflix Miniseries About? – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

| April 6, 2020

Now that so many of us are stuck inside for the indefinite future, were going to need some new Netflix shows to binge. The Netflix series Unorthodox premiered on Mar. 26 , 2020.

Jewish organization warns about Passover gatherings during COVID-19 crisis – CTV News

| April 6, 2020

MONTREAL -- The Federation CJA is reminding Jewish people in Montreal to follow the strict public health measures outlined during the COVID-19 pandemic as Passover approaches and avoid gatherings. The Montreal Jewish Community organization warns to not go to any social gatherings whatsoever, and not host or attend any prayer gatherings. No one should join you at your Seder unless they are living with you, the CJA warns.

One Issue in Containing the Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak in Israel: The Ultra-Orthodox – Townhall

| April 6, 2020

In New York City, the threat of the homeless riding in the subway stations and spreading disease was known for months. Right now, even with at least 1,400 members of the NYPD becoming infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, sweeping the subways of the homeless might be necessary, as any of them carrying the virus could threaten containment measures in the city. On the surface, it would appear as if the ultra-orthodox Jewish community is another group that could upend containment measures.


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