Mutra becomes first kosher restaurant to earn Michelin star
Israeli chef Raz Shabtai opened Mutra in February 2025, naming the kosher eatery after his Jerusalem-born grandmother whose cooking he said heavily inspires its menu.
Diaspora
Germany arrests eighth member of Hamas network seeking to attack Israeli, Jewish sites in Europe
Campus Israel launched as alternative for Jewish students facing antisemitism
Activists protest Jerusalem real estate event in Manhattan with terrorist memorabilia
Charity on JGive's platform rose 200% post-October 7, signaling digitization of Jewish philanthropy
While Diaspora donations rose by 200% since the October 7 massacre, donations on the platform from within Israel rose by 226% within the same period.
NY GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman attends Israeli real estate expo
Bruce Blakeman, who has been endorsed by Trump, was among the hundreds of people at the day-long event. In the evening, as has become routine at similar events in the five boroughs.
Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija presented with award during Jerusalem real estate fair in NYC
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion praised Avdija for representing the State of Israel as a public figure in the US and for bringing pride to Jews and Israelis worldwide.
Iranian regime operative who directed wave of Ashab al-Yamin attacks on Jewish targets indicted
Originally indicted with six counts in a complaint on May 15, the Iraqi and Iranian national was charged on Thursday with conspiring to provide material support to Kataib Hezbollah and the IRGC.
NYPD unveils ‘most extensive’ security operation ever for Israel Day Parade as Mamdani sits out
“While I will not be attending the Israel Day Parade, my lack of attendance should not be mistaken for a refusal to provide security or the necessary permits for its safety," NYC Mayor Mamdani said.
Rabbinical school turf war brews in Ohio over Hebrew Union College’s assets
Hebrew Union College “is responding to the Ohio attorney general’s unwarranted lawsuit and will respond appropriately to any additional filings," said a representative of the school.
'Evil Zionist b****': Helen Mirren harassed on London streets over Israel support
The 80-year-old Oscar-winning actress was walking at night with her husband, director Taylor Hackford, a video posted on X/Twitter showed, when she was accosted.
Jewish group files cease and desist order against Park Slope Food Co-op for its Israel boycott
Pro-Israel activists filed a cease-and-desist letter after Park Slope Food Co-op approved a boycott of Israeli products, alleging the move is illegal.
Yad Vashem chooses Germany for first overseas education centers
“Working together with our German partners, this center will help ensure that the truth of the Holocaust is preserved and passed on to future generations,” said Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan.
Missing Toronto Jewish teenage girl found after two weeks
Since 14-year-old Esther went missing on May 15, volunteers had been conducting searches and distributing flyers, offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to her return.
