People gathered Friday evening in Alden, in prayer and support for a young girl who is fighting for her life. The family of 9 ...

The girl underwent surgery Tuesday night to relieve pressure on her brain and was in surgery again yesterday. “She’s in pretty bad shape. . . . She needs lots of prayers,” he said.

In recent years, more Modern Orthodox and similarly traditional girls throughout the world are seeking ways to participate in prayer services while following halacha, or Jewish law. As roles for ...