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Where New Yorkers will commemorate the anniversary of Oct. 7 and its aftermath

Here is a list of events around New York City to commemorate the October 7 attacks and their aftermath.

Israelis and supporters rally in support of the hostages outside the United Nations, Oct. 24, 2023.
Michael Sweetney #50 of the New York Knicks controls the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the game on December 7, 2004 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Former NBA forward Michael Sweetney dies at 43, Knicks and Bulls mourn loss

Outside her shop, with her parents.

Chana Koenig's boutique chocolate journey from New York to Israel

Ambassador Mike Huckabee, the US Ambassador to Israel, delivered the commencement address at Yeshiva University in New York City, where he was awarded the Presidential Medallion. May 28, 2026.

Amb. Huckabee honored at Yeshiva University, delivers commencement speech to grads


US Jewry shifting away from religious streams - YU president

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman informed me that the terms I’ve been using aren’t relevant to modern Jewish life in the Diaspora.

 YESHIVA UNIVERSITY president Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman speaks at the Jerusalem Post conference in London.

Yeshiva University head: We need ‘Fighting Jews’ and ‘Inspiring Jews’

While a great deal of attention in the United States has been appropriately focused on fighting antisemitism, the achievements of the YU basketball team were about Jewish pride. 

 Yeshiva University President Ari Berman at The Jerusalem Post London Conference, March 31, 2022.

Combating the darkness of antisemitism by spreading more light - opinion

For most of Jewish history, the Jewish community was focused on protecting themselves – ensuring the survival of the Jewish people. To protect is essential, but our mission is to project.

PRESIDENT OF the Austrian parliament Wolfgang Sobotka forged his own path as a fighter against antisemitism and bigotry.

Multimedia exhibit focusing on Samaritans premiers in New York

The Samaritans: A Biblical People showcases contemporary work by artists from the Jewish Art Salon

 ‘THE SAMARITANS: A Biblical People’

Rape allegation at Yeshiva University stirs reforms — and skepticism

On March 10, the university announced it had hired a new deputy Title IX coordinator who will assist with sexual harassment and assault-related matters.

 Yeshiva University's Stern College for Women, on 34th and Lexington. The all-male campus counterpart is in Morningside Heights.

YU'S Ryan Turell to try and become the first orthodox Jew in the NBA

Ryan Turell of the Yeshiva University (YU) Maccabees to enter the 2022 NBA draft.

Yeshiva University Maccabees in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball tournament

Yeshiva U students land in Vienna to help Ukrainian refugees

The school reported that 124 students applied to participate in the mission within 24 hours of it being announced.

 A group of 27 undergraduate students from Yeshiva University departed to Vienna Sunday night as part of a humanitarian relief mission to provide support for Ukrainian refugees.

Impressive Yeshiva U basketball team eliminated from NCAA tournament

“This team changed the world,” Yeshiva University head coach Elliot Steinmetz said after the loss. “I am very proud of them.”

Yeshiva University Maccabees in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball tournament

Enes Kanter Freedom, Amar'e Stoudemire join YU prayer for Ukraine

NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Amar'e Stoudemire stood during a prayer for peace at a Yeshiva University game.

 Enes Kanter

At Yeshiva U., students get used to their basketball team winning

The school’s small size contributes to the Macs’ appeal, students say, because in many cases they’re rooting for their friends and classmates.

Yeshiva University Maccabees in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball tournament