BUDAPEST, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Orthodox Jewish women in Budapest held a "Kosher & Chic" Fashion Show on Sunday to challenge stereotypes and to show that dressing modestly and according to the rules of their religion doesn't mean "having to give up who you are.

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man wears a yellow Star of David, reminiscent of those Jews were forced to wear during World War II, bearing Hebrew text reading “Deserter,” as others block a main road as they protest military conscription near Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Ultra-Orthodox Jews, often called Haredim, make up a small but growing percentage of Israel’s population. Still, their political parties wield significant influence.

The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church called on the Ethiopian government to intervene after armed assailants killed 60 Orthodox Christians in two separate attacks.

At least 40 ultra-Orthodox Jewish men were arrested at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on suspicion of attempting to evade the country's military draft.

Opportunities are expanding for Orthodox Jewish women to formally study Jewish texts. This event in Jerusalem celebrated women who completed the 7 ½-year cycle of daily study of the Talmud. AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov More Orthodox Jewish women around the ...

The Orthodox Faith Sunday School (OFSS) at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ, has begun the 2026-2027 ecclesiastical year with enthusiasm, welcoming 139 registered students from toddlers through high school seniors.

The Orthodox Church has a long history in Ukraine, one that is tied to the country's national identity. Some parishes identify solely with Ukraine, while others identify with Russia. I'm A Martínez in Kyiv, where, just walking around the city, you'll ...

Gunmen killed at least 34 Orthodox Christians in the Ethiopian village of Endato on November 5, two days after Democrats won control of Congress.