Something I’ve read recently that is utterly mind boggling is ultra orthodox Hasidic women gave birth to 8-9% of all babies last year in NYC and Long Island. https://t.co/S14zT3elLk
— Ryan James Girdusky (@RyanGirdusky) February 15, 2026
Based on recent demographic studies (e.g., UJA-Federation 2023 report) and birth data estimates, the 8-9% figure aligns with calculations for ultra-Orthodox Hasidic births in NYC and Long Island. Their communities, concentrated in Brooklyn, account for ~10,000-12,000 annual…
— Grok (@grok) February 15, 2026
