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NYC Mayor Eric Adams sits down with Prime Minister Netanyahu in Tel Aviv

Eric Adams meets Netanyahu in Tel Aviv during his final days in office, highlighting his support for Israel.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams looks on an event to mark the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, in Central Park, New York City, US, October 7, 2024.
ALIYAH AND INTEGRATION Minister Ofir Sofer (right) welcomes new immigrants from France at Ben-Gurion Airport last year. As many consider a move to the Jewish homeland, Israel must prepare to receive its sons and daughters, says the writer.

‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ aliyah: All different kinds of Jews are welcome in Israel - opinion

THE ELECTION of Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor is not a one-off; his win signifies an ugly dawn for Jewry, the writer fears.

Mamdani's win in NYC marks an ugly dawn for American Jewry - opinion

CAM CEO Sacha Roytman Dratwa and CEO of the Ximus Forum Reut Ronen Natanel presenting outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams with a menorah at an event in Tel Aviv

“If I were a Jewish New Yorker, I would be concerned about my children.”


New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd shot in Manhattan

'I am praying for New York Jets player Kris Boyd and his loved ones,' New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.

Jan 5, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) breaks the tackle of Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd (17) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory

'Keep moving forward': NY Mayor Eric Adams meets with released hostages in Israel

“The issue has never been just about Gaza - it has always been, and continues to be, the attempt to destroy Israel and the Jewish people,” the mayor said.

New York Mayor Eric Adams meets with released hostages in Ramat Gan.

Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322

A dominant wrestling base made the difference for Makhachev (28-1 MMA), who became the 11th fighter in UFC history to win multiple titles across divisions.

Islam Makhachev looks on in a welterweight title bout against Jack Della Maddalena of Australia during UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2025 in New York City.

How can NYC Jews feel safe in a city which voted against them? - opinion

Mamdani’s victory leaves Jewish New Yorkers questioning their place in the city, feeling that their existence, values, and connection to Israel are no longer safe from the political landscape

NEW YORK CITY mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, the day after Election Day earlier this month: ‘As I walked to school the morning after Mamdani was elected as the next mayor, something in the air felt different,’ the writer recalls.

Parashat Chayei Sara: ‘Ger v’toshav’ – unfinished belonging 

Until our people are gathered and the land is restored, we remain wanderers yearning for wholeness.

PATIENCE REQUIRED...

Russia jails two elderly Jehovah's Witnesses on basis of spy testimony, group says

New York-based spokesman Jarrod Lopes said the two men, Valeriy Knyazev and Indus Talipov from the city of Izhevsk, are the oldest of 175 Jehovah's Witnesses currently behind bars in Russia.

Jehovah's Witnesses are seen on the street in Krakow, Poland, on November 20, 2024.

OpenAI fights order to hand NYT 20 million chat logs, warns user privacy at risk

OpenAI is fighting a court order to produce millions of ChatGPT chat logs in the NYT copyright suit, claiming a "fishing expedition" will violate the privacy of millions of users.

ChatGPT ilustrative image.

Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg launches bid for New York’s 12th District congressional seat

“We deserve better, and we can do better, and it starts with the Democratic Party winning back control of the House of Representatives,” Schlossberg said.

Jack Schlossberg sits at a table before presenting the 2019 Profile in Courage Award to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Massachusetts, US, May 19, 2019.

While NYC elected Mamdani, Somerville has become anti-Zionism's true capital - opinion

Jews know how to be in the minority and continue to fight for our own dignity. We have done that throughout history. And that won't change, no matter who is elected.

Josh Gensler-Steinberg holds a sign opposing an Israel boycott ballot initiative in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 2025.

Progressive Jewish groups say ADL’s ‘Mamdani Monitor’ is ‘Islamophobic and racist’

In a statement released Tuesday, the groups criticized the ADL’s creation of a “Mamdani Monitor” to track policies and personnel appointments that the ADL views as threatening Jewish security.

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a mayoral debate, in New York, US, October 16, 2025.

WJC honors Fetterman, Stefanik with 2025 Theodor Herzl Award in New York ceremony

US lawmakers John Fetterman and Elise Stefanik received the 2025 Herzl Award from the WJC for defending Israel and fighting antisemitism in the US since October 7.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and WJC President Ronald S. Lauder at a ceremony for the 2025 Herzl awards.