New York

NYC Antisemitic hate crimes 70% higher in May 2026 than May 2025, 41 incidents confirmed

So far in 2026, there have been 152 confirmed antisemitic hate crimes. There have been 17 confirmed hate crimes against Muslims, 9 against Asian people, and 18 against Black people.

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks during for a press conference at the New York Police Department headquarters in New York City, US, April 2, 2026.
Israeli politicians, government ministers, public officials and supporters take part in the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026

Two parades, one people - opinion

Yoel Zilberman, Founder and CEO Hashomer Hachadash.

HaShomer HaChadash founder and CEO: 'Every Diaspora Jew should own land in Israel'

Anat Vidor, World WIZO President.

WIZO’s Anat Vidor at 'Post' conference: 'Be the Zionist in your community'


'Israeli innovation will drive economy’s growth,' Bank Leumi VP tells 'Post' Conference

Eyal Efrat said that Bank Leumi has continued to operate fully throughout the past three years of war and praised the resilience of its employees and customers.

Leumi_ Eyal Efrat, Head of the Technologies Division, Bank Leumi

Israel the only place where Jews control their own destiny, Jerusalem mayor says at JPost reception

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion said during Jpost's annual conference that The Post had become the paper for Israelis to read to see if diaspora Jews were safe amid rising global antisemitism.

Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion speaks at the Jerusalem Post's annual conference, New York City, US, June 1, 2026

Leviev Foundation announces new $50 million educational initiative

Chagit Leviev Sofiev announced the initiative at the Jerusalem Post New York Conference’s Opening Gala.

Chagit Leviev Sofiev speaks at the opening gala of the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, May 31, 2026.

New York Democratic stalwarts show support for Israel even as Mamdani skips parade

The annual pre-parade Met Council breakfast included a demonstration by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of state power that will better defend Jewish institutions from anti-Israel protests.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs a statewide law establishing a 50-foot security “buffer zone” around houses of worship in New York City on May 31, 2026.

From Flatbush to Israel: How ignorance fuels the haredi draft crisis - opinion

What a Brooklyn protest reveals about Israel’s internal struggle over equality, service, and a divided society.

 A group of ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked traffic and the light rail  in Jerusalem demonstrating against a Haredi draft into the IDF. February 26, 2024.

Mamdani's choice to treat Jewish national identity as shameful just another in pattern - editorial

A mayor who will not stand with his Jewish constituents on their proudest public day, because standing there would tie him to the existence of Israel, has told them plainly what he thinks of them.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives prior speaking about the fiscal year 2027 budget in New York City on May 12, 2026.

Zohran Mamdani just offered New York's Jews a 234-year-old bargain - comment

In the winter of 1789, a French aristocrat named Stanislas de Clermont-Tonnerre stood in the National Assembly and argued that Jews should be made citizens.

Zohran Mamdani &Stanislas de Clermont-Tonnerre.

Mamdani endorses former Columbia encampment organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier

Avila Chevalier’s campaign priorities include abolishing ICE, adding affordable housing, and securing federal funds to repair the city’s public housing.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the appointment of Christine Clarke as chair and commissioner for the New York City Commission on Human Rights at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, Queens in New York City, New York

Caroline Glick is the right choice for Israel’s New York Consul General - opinion

The position of Israel's New York Consul General requires intellectual seriousness, moral clarity, and the courage to challenge failing assumptions. Caroline Glick can provide that.

Caroline Glick, International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel attends the FOZ Ambassadors Summit in Jerusalem, December 7, 2025.

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.

The exterior of the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn.