Yair Ettinger

Yair Ettinger is an Israeli Journalist who currently lives in NYC. His work primarily focuses on religious affairs, the religious and Haredi communities and their politics. Previously, he covered issues relating to Palestinian citizens of Israel. Ettinger studied Islam and Middle Eastern affairs at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In NYC he serves as Jpost's correspondent and also as a Visiting Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in North America.

Activist Linda Sarsour addresses attendees at a vigil for Nabra Hassanen, a 17 year old teenage Muslim girl killed by a bat-wielding motorist near a Virginia mosque, Manhattan, New York, U.S., June 20, 2017.

Despite protests, Sarsour speaks at JVP event

The UN vote, taking place in the main gallery of the Queens Museum

WATCH LIVE: Israeli mission honors 70 years since historic UN vote

Ambassador Danny Danon with Agarnesh and Ilan Gashao Mengistu

Family of Israeli held captive in Gaza turns to the UN for help


A new Uganda plan: Emissaries to open first Chabad house in Kampala

In Kampala, there is no organized Jewish community, except for a synagogue and a school affiliated with the African community of Abayudaya, who keep certain Jewish customs and see themselves as Jews.

Rabbi Moishi and Yocheved Raskin will be moving to Kampala, Uganda, making it the 100th country with a permanent Chabad-Lubavitch presence.

New School draws ire for antisemitism panel featuring Linda Sarsour and JVP head

Linda Sarsour is a Palestinian-American activist known for her controversial statements about Israel and Zionism.

Activist Linda Sarsour speaks at a June protest in New York City against US President Donald Trump’s limited travel ban

ADL calls for action after FBI report indicates increase in hate crimes

Over half of religiously-motivated crimes targeted Jews, and a further 25% targeted Muslims, according to the FBI's latest data.

Swastika and the word "Raus" (Out) are sprayed at a asylum seeker accommodation in Waltrop, western Germany, on October 13, 2015.

Bannon urges US Jews to join 'insurgency' against anti-Trump Republicans

President Trump deserves Jewish backing, the former White House strategist said, calling him "the strongest supporter of Israel since Ronald Reagan."

White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon boards a vehicle as US President Donald Trump prepares to depart Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, US, April 9, 2017.

Orthodox Jewish All Stars honors extraordinary achievers on a 'modest red carpet'

A long list of VIPs were honored for their excellence in a variety of fields while remaining committed to their values.

David Mazouz receives an award at Jew in the City's 2017 Orthodox All Stars event.

Kiryas Joel to become 'Palm Tree,' the first Haredi town in America

In 2011, the 'New York Times' identified Kiryas Joel as the poorest place in the United States.

Orthodox Jews of the Satmar Hasidim celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'Omer in the village of Kiryas Joel, New York

Why is the head of the OU Kashrut department in Qatar?

A select group of rabbis and prominent Jewish leaders traveled to Qatar in an act of public diplomacy in a time when relations with the small Gulf state are strained.

Doha, Qatar

'Despite strong economy, Israel still faces problems'

Former Bank of Israel governor calls educational system 'bad.'

Stanley Fischer

Hassidim get behind their candidates in heated NYC council race

The Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan is seen from a helicopter in New York City, April 22, 2010.

Palestinians mark 100 years since Balfour Declaration in the UN

A prominent American pro-Palestinian historian declared on Thursday that the document written in 1917 by Lord Balfour was, for the Palestinians, "a gun pointed directly at their heads."

Palestinians protest the 100th anniversary of Britain's Balfour Declaration