New york city

Rabbi, Jewish lawyer in race for NYC Democratic primary face referendum on Mamdani, buffer zones

Stephanie Ruskay would be the first female rabbi elected to state office in US history. Her opponent is Mamdani-endorsed Eli Northrup, public defender and grandson of a Jewish civil rights lawyer.

PUBLIC DEFENDER Eli Northrup (left) and Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay face off on Tuesday.
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL candidate Brad Lander takes the stage during an election eve rally at Silo on June 22, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.

Former NYC comptroller Lander challenges the incumbent Goldman in Democratic primary

Group of United Hatzalah Young Leadership photographed at the New York gala with a United Hatzalah ambucycle

New York’s Jewish leadership turns out in force for United Hatzalah

Empty voting booths in New York City.

What to watch in Tuesday’s NY elections: Israel, AIPAC and genocide front and center


NYC anti-Israel activists with Hezbollah flags protest against synagogue's Israel real estate event

"Brick by brick, wall by wall, Zionism will fall," masked activists chanted during the protest, according to videos posted by demonstrators.

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

Here’s why May 14 is a date that matters – opinion

On May 14, 1948, at 6:11 p.m. in Tel Aviv, prime minister David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the modern State of Israel, and the trajectory of the Jewish people changed irrecoverably

DAVID BEN-GURION announces the establishment of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948.

NYC anti-Israel activists plan Monday protest against Israel real estate event

The Monday protest comes following a similar event on Tuesday, after which PAL-Awda said it was undeterred.  

Pro-Palestinian protestors pe demonstrate against a recently passed Israeli death penalty law near the Israeli consulate on April 07, 2026 in New York City.

Mamdani’s anti-Zionist policies are targeting New York's Jewish businesses - opinion

Jewish organizations accuse Mayor Zohran Mamdani of undermining protections against antisemitism in New York City.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

The death of the US Jewish Orthodox middle class- opinion

Why $400,000 a year isn’t enough and what our community must do about it.

CHERRY TREES blossom in New York City in April.

From Tel Aviv to New York: Arkia’s transatlantic push fuels global growth

With a thriving New York route and nearly 40 destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Arkia is redefining its long-haul strategy

Arkia Airlines decided to offer New York-bound travelers an affordable solution.

Hezbollah flag seen as NYC anti-Israel activists protest outside Park East Synagogue

The protest's organizer said that the synagogue was hosting an exposition of the Great Israeli Real Estate Event, which it believed was selling "stolen Palestinian land."

Hezbollah, Palestinian flags waved during a march in New York, June 11, 2024. (Illustrative)

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in 'critical but stable condition,' spokesperson says

The statement didn't specify the reason behind Giuliani's hospitalization, who is 81 years old and a close ally of US President Donald Trump.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani arrives for a ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in the Manhattan borough of New York City, US, September 11, 2025.

TNS student senate cuts Hillel ties over Israel trips, university says decision lacks 'authority'

Ilya Bratman, whose Hillel network oversees the TNS branch, told the Post that the organization was in contact with the university and the USS decision would not be accepted.

Pro-Palestine protesters hold a rally against the Baruch College Hillel campus organization at Baruch College in New York City, June 5, 2024.

Jewish American Heritage Month: US Jews face a unity test - opinion

A history of resilience and belonging, as American Jews face renewed challenges and test their unity in uncertain times.

An American Jewish man praying