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Mamdani laments criticism following his ‘globalize the intifada’ comments
Mamdani responded to the accusations of antisemitism he has received since the statement in a tearful address Wednesday, telling reporters, “It pains me to be called an antisemite.”
ICE arrests Jewish NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander for unknown reasons
Toronto Walk for Israel: Why Did Canada’s politicians stay away? - opinion
Dozens arrested at pro-Gaza protest at Manhattan office building
Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein convicted of sex crime in New York retrial
The jury found Weinstein guilty on one of the three counts he faced, which stemmed from his alleged assault of former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006.
Zohran Mamdani: Even if I wanted to go to Israel as NYC mayor, Israel probably wouldn’t let me
Other candidates at the Sunday night forum, organized by the New York Jewish Agenda and held at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun, said they would aim to visit Israel if they are elected.
Elderly Jewish man assaulted in NYC while hanging hostage posters
For Amnon Shemi and his wife, Diane, the Gaza hostages are a more personal issue because a member of their extended family was kidnapped.
Here’s how New York is celebrating Shavuot in 2025
Here is how the Jewish community across New York City will be celebrating the holiday, from low-key flower arranging classes and study sessions to all-night ragers.
Between two homes: The unsettled identity of an oleh
The oleh identity is unique. Maybe that’s the cost of choosing a new home – you have to live with the ghost of the old.
School vouchers would expand nationwide under federal proposal cheered by Orthodox groups
The proposal — which would create scholarships of up to $5,000 per student — marks the farthest that proponents of school vouchers have ever gotten toward expanding school vouchers nationwide.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Israeli Economics Minister Nir Barkat sign economic partnership
"As long as I am mayor of this city, we will be invested in Israel," Adams said at the conference.
NYC marks 77th annual Israel Day Parade
For blocks, 5th Avenue was lined with Israeli flags, posters, and chanting crowds as over 40,000 participants made their way from 57th to 74th Streets.
Released hostages attend 'Hatikvah'-themed Israel Day Parade NYC amid heightened security - watch
Several former Gaza hostages attended, including Andrey Kozlov, Ilana Gritzewsky, Aviva and Keith Siegel, Eliya Cohen, and Doron Steinbrecher.
Two killed, 19 hurt as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
The Mexican Navy said on social media late on Saturday that 22 people were injured on board the ship, of which 19 were receiving medical attention in local hospitals.
Maccabiah stars to shine at NYC’s Israel Day parade
An anticipated 120 athletes, staff, and other Maccabiah representatives, plus the M25 Maccabiah official presenters, will be on the float.