Manhattan
BHI extends $88m bridge loan for Midtown Manhattan tower acquisition
Bank Hapoalim’s US arm said the financing will support Idan Ofer’s real estate arm and Metro Loft in the acquisition and conversion of 845 Third Avenue into a 529-unit rental property.
Bank Hapoalim’s US arm funds $203m Manhattan housing conversion
Manhattan district attorney investigates four sexual assault claims against California's Swalwell
Israeli victims of Iranian terrorism among those to be compensated after sale of NYC skyscraper
Radio host Nachum Segal plans to rebuild after fire destroys studio
The studio was the headquarters for the Nachum Segal Network since 2002, where Segal hosted his popular radio show, “Jewish Moments in the Morning.”
‘SNL’ parodies ‘Fiddler’ — and a famous Hasidic-run camera store
In a skit on Saturday’s SNL episode, guest host John Mulaney led the cast in a parody of Broadway musical numbers that included an homage to “Fiddler on the Roof.”
Texas synagogue hostage-taker claimed to have planted bombs in NYC
Law enforcement determined this week that there is no basis to these claims.
Investor Michael Steinhardt banned for life from collecting antiquities
Investor and philanthropist to Jewish causes Michael Steinhardt agreed to forfeit $70 million in looted antiquities and never again collect ancient artifacts in a plea deal.
Leaders, musicians raise antisemitism awareness with Hanukkah lighting in Times Square
Confirmed guests include 'Real Housewives of New York' star Eboni K. Williams, and recording artists David Broza and the a cappella group Maccabeats.
Malcolm X's convicted killers to be exonerated - Manhattan DA
He was shot dead at New York City's Audubon Ballroom while preparing to deliver a speech. Three members of the Nation of Islam were convicted in the shooting.
Timna TLV opens after winning critical acclaim
Nir Mesika grew up in Israel, relocated to the US and won accolades for his Mediterranean restaurant Timna in Manhattan.
6 amazing Jewish films at DOC NYC, largest documentary festival in US
The festival will screen more than 120 feature-length documentaries in-person Nov. 10-18 at three Manhattan theaters — the IFC Center, SVA Theatre and Cinépolis Chelsea — and online until Nov. 28.
Fired Park East rabbi holding rival services blocks from his old synagogue
This will be at least the second service hosted by Rabbi Benjamin Goldschmidt since he was fired from the wealthy Orthodox congregation on Manhattan’s Upper East Side on Oct. 15.
Fired NY Rabbi says accusations of synagogue coup are 'hurtful'
Schneier’s allies accused Goldschmidt of inappropriately sharing synagogue members’ email addresses and of orchestrating a coup to replace Schneier, 91, who has led the synagogue for nearly 60 years.