New York

Survivors in their own words: Bringing October 7 to off-Broadway

A collective sharing of traumatic memory which finds the balance between the devastation of what these people experienced and the incredible force of hope and resilience they embody.

By HOWARD BLAS
19/05/2024

Security measures for Jewish communities worldwide must be taken

Global incidents target Jews and Israelis in response to Israeli military actions. A call for vigilance, education, and security measures to combat antisemitism.

Jewish children savagely beaten by man in New York City attack

Footage shows a man dismounting from his bicycle and approaching a group of orthodox Jewish children who were playing on the sidewalk.

CUNY college cancels Israeli Memorial Day event due to protests

A Kingsborough spokesperson confirmed the event had been canceled due to protests “out of an abundance of caution to ensure safety and appropriate access to campus for our students, faculty, staff."

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
16/05/2024

Jewish NYC businesses vandalized on Israeli Independence Day eve

NYC city hall was lit blue and white in honor of Israel's Independence Day, according to NYC Mayor Eric Adams honoring "the remarkable achievements of the State of Israel"

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NY study identifies genetic link between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson’s disease

Genetic links between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson’s disease suggest joint therapeutic strategies. Researchers identify shared mutations, paving the way for innovative treatments.

 American Jewish actor and comedian Michael Rapaport visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem

From 'Friends' actor to vocal defender of Israel: Michael Rapaport's New Yorker’s guide to advocacy

Michael Rapaport isn’t going to let politeness get in the way of defending Israel and Jews.

15/05/2024

New York protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children

A Jewish mother of five in Woodstock told the New York Post that the protesters chained themselves together and threatened to put her children on a "Zionist watchlist"

Meet the Oleh rabbi making a difference for families in Tel Aviv

The London-born Rabbi Joe Wolfson has a reputation for quickly becoming an active and important force in whichever city in the world he chooses to call home.

By HOWARD BLAS
11/05/2024

New exhibit brings the harrowing testimony of the Nova massacre to New York City

Like the Israeli exhibit, the American one still uses original artifacts from the festival to recreate the original rave, down to the finest detail, but now in a 50,000-square foot installation.

By AMY KLEIN
10/05/2024
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