New York

Growing number of Jews using NY’s first Reform chevra kadisha burial society

In the Jewish vernacular, caring for the dead is called chesed shel emet (“true kindness”) because bestowing honor upon the dead is a favor that cannot be returned by the beneficiary. 

By FRAN KRITZ , JTA
12/03/2024

'It cannot be that the world remains indifferent': FM Katz, hostage families to speak at UN

"Together with representatives of the families, we will discuss the special report of the UN mission, which points out the terrible things Hamas has done," said FM Israel Katz.

By WALLA!
11/03/2024

‘Every minute there is hell': Returned hostage Karen Munder addresses crowd in NY

Karen told the crowd she and five other women were held inside a room in a hospital with Hamas next to them. After two weeks, five children joined them after each being held somewhere alone. 

Celebrate the Resilience of the State of Israel

The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York will take place on June 3.

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Israel's eToro considers New York IPO, seeks $3.5 bln valuation, FT says

eToro eyes $3.5B+ valuation, eyes US IPO. CEO considers New York or London for listing, aiming for higher valuation post-last funding round.

By REUTERS
10/03/2024

Jewish widow gives $1 billion to NYC medical school to pay for student tuition

Dr. Ruth Gottesman is making the donation from the fortune made by her late husband David "Sandy" Gottesman, a Wall Street financier and early Berkshire Hathaway investor.

By REUTERS
26/02/2024

Jewish New Yorkers prefer Trump over Biden

With the 2024 US presidential elections less than a year away, polls shed light on the shifting attitudes and perceptions of New York Jews.

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