New York

New York is a state within the United States and is one of the original 13 colonies that formed the country following the American Revolution. Nicknamed "The Empire State," New York is the 27th largest state by area and the fourth largest by population. It is also the third most economically prosperous state by GDP, behind only California and Texas. Its capital city is Albany and its largest city is New York City, which is also the largest city in the US. 

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 Yael Foundation CEO Chaya Yosovich

Yael Foundation CEO Chaya Yosovich to deliver wake-up call on Jewish education at JPost conference

“Antisemitism must be fought, but Jewish identity must be fortified," says Yosovich, calls for greater investment in formal and non-formal programs.

Federal court to hear jury disputes in Diddy sex trafficking case

Sean "Diddy" Combs is due in court for a hearing over the jury selection process for his upcoming sex trafficking trial.

By REUTERS
01/05/2025
AN EL AL plane takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport.

El Al flight from New York proceeds despite hairline crack in cockpit window

A hairline crack was discovered in the cockpit window. Aviation experts approved continuing the flight to Tel Aviv.

Justice Kagan speculates about publicly funded yeshivas

Kagan’s line of questioning comes as New York recently closed multiple yeshivas that were not abiding by a state law requiring all schools to adequately teach basic secular subjects.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
01/05/2025
 President and founder of Shurat HaDin Nitzana Darshan-Leitner.

Our Woman in the Hague: Nitzana Darshan-Leitner to Participate in upcoming New York Conference

The legal team’s president and founder, fighting terrorist organizations and defending IDF soldiers at the ICC will join the Jerusalem Post's annual conference for a panel on global anti-Semitism

First Jewish people’s choice awards to be held in Times Square

The event will recognize Jewish activism and raise funds for ZAKA’s mental health initiatives.

Ben-Gvir's New York synagogue appearance canceled following public backlash

A spokesperson for Ben-Gvir told The Jerusalem Post that the change was “due to the rabbi sitting shiva” and added that “a new date is already being discussed.”

24/04/2025
 Susan Kalev at her Washington Heights home.

This Jewish New Yorker survived the Holocaust and the Hungarian Revolution, and is still helping

Holocaust survivor Susan Kalev reflects on her journey from Budapest to New York, her family’s struggles, and her mission to share her story.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
23/04/2025

Yonkers man pleads guilty for scissor-wielding, antisemitic attack on Jewish barber

"This attack is a reminder that we have a lot more to do to eradicate hate and antisemitism in Westchester County," the Jewish barber said.

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