N.Y. Today: ‘The Rabbi Said It Was OK’: Hasidic Mother of 10 Becomes Doctor

An ultra-Orthodox mother navigated strict cultural norms to become a doctor.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story June 27, 2021 Sara Naomi Lewkowicz for The New York Times 'The Rabbi Said It Was OK': Hasidic Mother of 10 Becomes Doctor An ultra-Orthodox mother navigated strict cultural norms to become one of the few Hasidic female doctors in the country. By Corey Kilgannon Johnson & Johnson to Pay New York $230 Million to Settle Opioid Case The settlement agreement came just days before opening arguments in a sweeping trial of several defendants, including the company. By Sarah Maslin Nir What Does Eric Adams, Working-Class Champion, Mean for the Democrats? Mr. Adams, who ran a campaign focused on appealing to blue-collar Black and Latino voters, said America does not want "fancy candidates." By Katie Glueck There Are Jobs in the Hamptons. If Only Workers Could Afford The Rent. Unable to staff shifts, some restaurants and shops, already reeling from lockdown closures, are suspending service during the lucrative summer season. By Sarah Maslin Nir He Sang for His Captors at Auschwitz. 75 Years Later, He Sang There Again. David Wisnia, whose tale of endurance and love during the Holocaust touched readers around the world, has died at 94. By Keren Blankfeld A Brooklyn Ice Cream Shop and the Make-or-Break Summer Ahead Crème and Cocoa Creamery survived the pandemic. But like many small businesses in New York, its future is hardly secure. By Corina Knoll How Lola Flash, Photographer, Spends Her Sundays Ms. Flash, who has spent years challenging stereotypes, puts her camera down to walk, nap, go to church and be with friends instead. By Tammy La Gorce Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Subscribe Today We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times with this special offer. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018