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  • noun Plural form of Orthodox Jew.

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Examples

  • • Israel's gay Orthodox Jews find solace on the internet, The Star, 18.02.2008

    Yermi Brenner: Israeli Gay Orthodox Rabbi Seeks Recognition 2010

  • To the extent that religious discrimination exists, some of it is directed against Orthodox Jews, who find themselves pressured to give up their observance in return for jobs, or participating in government programs.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Pollak on Uniquely Israeli Stupidity 2010

  • This is because, stripped down to its essential core, what this ruling does is prevent Orthodox Jews from giving preference in their schools to Orthodox-recognised Jewish children; and more fundamentally still, it tells Jews that the state will not accept their own decision about who is or is not a member of their own community but uniquely stigmatises them for doing so.

    An illiberal and ignorant judgment 2009

  • Certainly Islam is on the rise and Orthodox Jews continue their death grip on their rituals.

    Degeneration Now! 2009

  • DONAHUE: As did Orthodox Jews and the public school teachers.

    CNN Transcript Nov 12, 2009 2009

  • This is because, stripped down to its essential core, what this ruling does is prevent Orthodox Jews from giving preference in their schools to Orthodox-recognised Jewish children; and more fundamentally still, it tells Jews that the state will not accept their own decision about who is or is not a member of their own community but uniquely stigmatises them for doing so.

    On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2009

  • Progressive Jews passionate about social justice and Orthodox Jews unswerving in Talmudic law have interacted less and less in recent years, and disagreed more and more.

    A Quarrel Over What Is Kosher Nathaniel Popper 2009

  • I do not consider myself Orthodox, though I share many practices, beliefs and customs with Orthodox Jews.

    Don't Be Fooled By The Little Knit Cap 2008

  • For the fir st time in 200 years, the number of Orthodox Jews is growing.

    Living-Room Crusaders 2008

  • Daniel Klaidman shows his bias as he tells the tale of Hilel's efforts against Orthodox Jews.

    Who's The Real Karmapa? 2008

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