New York

Final three defendants in Lev Tahor cult abduction case convicted

All nine suspects in the case have been convicted, including Lev Tahor’s leader, Nachman Helbrans.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
29/03/2024

Houdini: The rabbi's son who mesmerized the world

150 years since the great illusionist’s birth, the ‘Post’ dips into the little-known family connections of Harry Houdini

New York Jets star Sauce Gardner backs down from seemingly antisemitic comment

Jets' Sauce Gardner faces backlash for echoing antisemitic trope in video with influencer Adin Ross; later he apologizes.

By JTA
27/03/2024

Purim 1882: Celebrating the holiday on the sacred soil of America

The traditional theme of the holiday – encouraging gifts for the needy – was also a perfect background for what happened on Purim on Ward’s Island.

By DAVID GEFFEN
23/03/2024

Leading Jewish influencers to highlight agenda at JPost Conference in NY June 3

With the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the turbulent events taking place across the Middle East, the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.

New York mayor accused of sexually assaulting transit co-worker in 1993

Lorna Beach-Mathura alleged that Adams, then a transit officer, assaulted her in his car while parked along the Hudson River after promising her a ride home to discuss her career problems.

By REUTERS
19/03/2024

UWS residents clean up after Effy’s, a neighborhood kosher cafe, is hit with anti-Israel graffiti

The graffiti, which police are investigating as a hate crime, conscripted Effy’s into a growing, dismal club of New York City kosher restaurants that have been vandalized.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
19/03/2024

To evade pro-Palestinian protests, Jewish and Israeli events keep locations low-profile

Jewish organizers say they would rather prioritize the safety and well-being of their attendees — even if they risk potentially tamping down attendance.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
18/03/2024

Who is Ofir Akunis? From Science and Technology Minister to Israel’s face in New York

From media correspondent to diplomat, Akunis brings a wealth of experience in technology, environment, and social policies to his new diplomatic mission.

By SIMCHA PASKO/THE MEDIA LINE
18/03/2024

Science Minister Akunis appointed Israel Consul General to New York

Minister Ofir Akunis appointed as Israeli Consul in New York. His appointment would be instrumental for the Israel-Hamas war according to Israel Katz

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